{"id":3824,"date":"2022-01-24T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/?p=3824"},"modified":"2022-02-09T17:40:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T17:40:54","slug":"10-moving-hacks-for-a-smoother-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/10-moving-hacks-for-a-smoother-move\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Moving Hacks for a Smoother Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Packing up your life can feel stressful and very <\/span>costly<\/span><\/a>, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. In the past, we\u2019ve shared a few tips on how you can have <\/span>an easier move<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now we have 10 more moving tips and tricks that can help make your next move the smoothest yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Start early<\/b><\/h2>\n

The earlier you start packing the better. You may know that we\u2019re moving weeks, if not months in advance even if you have pinpointed the exact location of your new place. Start by packing the items you don\u2019t use often, such as off-season clothes or books. This will save you from mad-dash packing when it\u2019s closer to your move-in date. You can make packing feel carefree by only packing an hour a day while listening to your favorite music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you rent a <\/span>portable storage unit<\/span><\/a> for your move, you can even start storing boxes on the unit up to a month in advance at no additional charge. If you\u2019re in the Baltimore City area or its surrounding counties, get a <\/span>quote for a UNITS storage container<\/span><\/a> near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-schedule utilities at your new place<\/b><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than finally moving everything into your new place only to realize you don\u2019t have lights or water! It oftentimes takes utility companies a day or more to turn on services at a new home, so it\u2019ll save you a great deal of frustration if you share your move-in date with your providers ahead of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also pre-schedule turn-on dates with your cable and internet companies, so you and your family can enjoy some entertainment on your first day at the new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a moving folder<\/b><\/h2>\n

Make it easier to keep track of all your important documents, such as your rental receipts, purchasing papers, utility requests, and contact numbers, by storing them in one folder. It\u2019s easy to lose track of things during a move, and you don\u2019t want these important papers to go missing, especially paperwork you need on moving day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pack an essentials bag<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll completely unpack during your first night in your new place. Kudos to you if you try! But you\u2019ll still need several basic items that night and the next day, including a toothbrush, pajamas, and medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re moving with children and pets, you\u2019ll likely need even more on hand like favorite toys and dog food. Make sure to pack \u201cessentials\u201d bags for you and everyone else in the family, so no one has to rummage through boxes to find what they need in the first few days at your new home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the right boxes<\/b><\/h2>\n

How you store your items matters. Make sure you choose the right boxes or storage containers to ensure nothing breaks or gets damaged. And don\u2019t overstuff your boxes. They just might break at the worst time\u2014halfway up the stairs of your new place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Review the best ways to store <\/span>common items<\/span><\/a>, and try to put heavy belongings in small boxes and light items, like pillows, in larger boxes to reduce the chance of box breakage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Label Label Label<\/b><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to pull out the Sharpie and mark up your boxes, so it\u2019s clear which room your boxes should be moved. It will make moving (and unpacking) a lot easier because you\u2019ll be able to place boxes in the correct rooms instead of just dropping them near the front door. Of course, to make this process more effective, avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can take this process even further by color-coding boxes based on rooms, writing a quick description of box contents, or keeping an inventory list to keep track of which boxes actually make it to the new house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat up\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

It will be a pain to transfer a ton of refrigerated or frozen foods to your new place, so try to clear out your fridge before moving day. Eat as much food as you can and donate unopened canned and packaged food you won\u2019t eat. It\u2019ll help you save money up until moving day, which you can use to eat out for the first few days while you get your new kitchen in order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider short-term storage\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re downsizing, making an unexpected move, or you just have a lot of belongings, renting a short-term storage unit may be a solution. Find a reliable, <\/span>local storage company<\/span><\/a> with a location that is easily accessible from your new home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget little kids and pets\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Parents often complain that their young children and pets get in the way on move-in day. They can\u2019t really help you move, but they often want a lot of attention when the action starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plan ahead by asking family or friends to watch your children or pets on moving day or schedule your move when the children are at school (or the pets are at a care facility). Find the option that works best to help relieve your stress while making them feel as comfortable as possible during the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Packing up your life can feel stressful and very costly, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. In the past, we\u2019ve shared a few tips on how you can have an easier move.\u00a0 Now we have 10 more moving tips and tricks that can help make your next move the smoothest yet.\u00a0 Start early The earlier […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3825,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-and-storage-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/baltimore-md\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}