How To Get Rid of Stress When You Move

April 7, 2016

Please take advantage of our residential moving tips and advice. Print this page and carry it with you before and several days after the move. Moving tips that may seem obvious can be easily over looked and lead to stress. Taking our moving advice has been proven to lead to happy women, tension-free men, calm children, and peaceful pets.

Take Notes

Make a note of your shipment registration number and keep it with you in case you need to call your mover with questions about your shipment.

Exchange Contact Info

Before the van foreman leaves for your destination residence, exchange contact information. It is also a good idea to provide him with an alternate contact in case you can’t be reached. And some people thought that idea was only reserved for health care.

Protect Your Memories

If it’s priceless, put it in the car with you. If you do decide to pack framed photos or art, place sheets or blankets between them for added padding and protection.

Remember the Bare Necessities

It’s not just a song from Jungle Book. Toilet paper, toiletries, snacks, coffee with pot, soap, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, can opener, paper plates, cups, utensils, a couple of pans, paper towels, and cleaning supplies are some of the essentials you may need as soon as you make it to your new home. Pack a box with these types of items and ask your van foreman to load it last so that it will be unloaded first. Bonus tip: Write “Jungle Book” box on the outside. It will give you one more reason to smile and sing at your new place.

Give the Kids an Exercise

Have children write their names and new address on the cartons from their rooms so they can become familiar with their new street and town. It can be hard to get kids involved in the moving process but this may be a small positive memory for them in a sometimes uncertain and nervous time.

Help Your Pet Relax

Keep your pet calm and away from all the activity on moving day by arranging for a friend to watch him/her at their house. If this is not possible, seek alternate animal care for the day. Your carpet and your sanity will thank us later.

Be Nice to Your Plants

When moving plants to your new residence via your car, try not to let foliage rest against the windows, as the leaves will scorch.

Take a Break from the Computer

Upon arrival at your new home, let your computer “acclimate” itself to room temperature before plugging it in.

Enjoy the Help

Leave the rest to the professionals, sit back and relax. Look forward to the new opportunities, friends and experiences that are part of any move.