The average person moves 11 or 12 times over the course of their life, and the experience is usually somewhere between somewhat hectic and an absolute nightmare. Let’s face it: moving isn’t fun, but it’s something that most of us will have to do several times. If only there was some way to make it just a little more bearable.
Well, today’s your lucky day because Redfin reached out to some professional movers for some easy moving hacks that take some of the pain out of the process. So before you start packing to move out of your house in Houston, Atlanta apartment, or Raleigh, NC rental, discover some easy ways to take some of the hassle out of moving.
1. Photograph your electronics before disconnecting
From TVs and monitors to gaming consoles and smart devices, there’s likely no shortage of electronics that you’ll need to move into your new home. This means remembering where to plug everything in, and if you aren’t the tech-savvy type, this can be a problem. A quick picture can let you know what gets plugged in where and save you a ton of stress and time in the process of reconnecting your gadgets.
“Before you unplug TVs, gaming consoles, or office setups, snap a quick photo of the wiring,” says Walter Kowalski of Phoenix Moving & Storage. “It’ll make reconnecting everything much simpler in your new space.”
2. Keep pets and kids safe during the move
Kids and pets can also be an accident waiting to happen during a move. With all the moving boxes and furniture flying around, young children and animals could be at risk for injuries. The best way to make sure they stay safe is to keep them out of the way.
“Plan ahead to have pets and young children safely out of the house on moving day,” says Sarah Terrano from MHC Moving. “It prevents accidents, reduces stress for everyone involved, and allows the movers to work quickly and safely without unexpected obstacles.”
3. Get the non-essentials out of the way first
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