How to organize your next home move

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Moving into a new home is perhaps the greatest organizational opportunity you can get. The average person only moves 11 or 12 times in their lifetime, so you need to take advantage.

Not only will this help bring peace and organization to your new home, but money as well. Moves are priced by both weight and space taken up in the truck, so the less you have, the less your move will cost you.

Here are some tips from local Jacksonville moving company, MoveDay Movers, on how you can best organize your move:

Start early – it’s recommended to begin four to six weeks early to ensure you have time to book your first-choice mover, as well as properly pack and organize.

Go through one room at a time. Set a schedule of when you’re going to be combing through each room, and what your goals are for going through items. Each time, make sure you set out three large boxes – one for giving away, a “maybe” box, and one for garage sale items if you’re planning to have one.

Ask yourself if the item is worth paying to take with you. Throughout the organization process, remember that moves are charged by weight and space, so every item you have can add to the bottom line. This is a realistic and harsh way to approach purging items that can help you let go.

Set up a garage sale or sell items online. You may have some items you love, or that were expensive, but you also know they won’t work in your new home. If you already know they won’t work, or aren’t worth taking with you, find a way to sell them prior to your move to avoid having to deal with them in your new space. Facebook Marketplace is an easy option if you can’t go through a whole garage sale.

Enlist the help of friends and family. Organizing and getting rid of our personal items is hard. Friends and family can help you get through the emotion of this transition, and you may even be able to pass along some items to them that you no longer need.

Consider professional packing. Quality moving companies will provide services beyond just moving, including professional packing. This service can give you more time to get rid of unwanted items while also organizing your packing process so you start off correctly in your new home.

Professional packing may not be as expensive as you think, since moves are priced based on weight and the cubic feet you’re taking up in the truck. Professionals are able to pack items well enough that you’ll need fewer boxes and take up less space.

Color code boxes by room. No matter if you choose DIY or professional packing, color coordinate your boxes as well as labelling them. Moving day can be hectic, and this will help everyone know exactly where boxes belong.

Set aside an essentials box. There are items you will need the first day you arrive in your new home. Towels, sheets, cleaning supplies, kitchen items like paper plates and more could be on that list. Decide what these items are for your family and either take that box personally or distinguish the box from others being moved to easily find it.

The best tip for having an organized move is to enlist the best possible mover to help you. If you feel confident they are professional, trustworthy and skilled, then you can focus on making the transition as smooth as possible for you and your family.