4 Hurried Hacks For Moving In A Rush
In a perfect world, the movers are booked and everything is packed before you’re due to move. It might even be affordable as well as hassle-free. Alas, the world is far from perfect and your moving date is fast approaching even though you haven’t done a lick of preparation. How rude!Â
Life undoubtedly comes at your quicker than you expect, but it isn’t a good enough excuse. You have to be ready to move rain, snow or shine. If you aren’t your dream of a new property could go up in smoke.
Thankfully, there are ways to move in a rush.
Never Assume
With less than a week before you’re due to leave the keys and pick up new ones, you’d expect a moving company wouldn’t answer your calls. And, if they did, they’d probably stifle a laugh under their breath. Therefore, in your head, it’s better not to waste your time and to get on with the essentials. But, this assumption doesn’t account for last-minute movers that specialize in the jobs nobody else will accept. Regardless of how short notice it is, they can rely on their experience and expertise to take care of your needs. You don’t have anything to lose, but everything to gain!
Purge Your Belongings
Packing is next up on the agenda. Before you whip out the suitcase and begin to fill it with stuff, you should make sure you’re not moving junk. Packing unnecessary items is a waste of time and energy, which is why you must be ruthless. Take a glance and analyze whether it will add value or take up much-needed box space. If they will, you can put them to one side. If they don’t, start a couple of piles that include ‘throw away,’ ‘recycle,’ and ‘Goodwill.’
Forget About Being Organized
Putting similar items into boxes and labeling them is another aspect of a perfect world. You don’t have the time to save yourself stress on the other side, and you need to accept this quickly. Then, you can pack whatever fits into boxes and suitcases and ensure your essentials are on the van and in transit to your new home. Stressing out over unpacking is never fun, and it’s easy to see why you would want to eliminate the tension when you arrive. Still, it’s a luxury you don’t have because you’re in a rush.
Add 10% To Your Budget
Now, 10% sounds like a lot, and it is if the bill for a professional moving service is high. Yet, you’ll find it’s money you’re happy to spend when you are trying to hit a tight deadline. So, what is it for? The answer is the add-ons that moving companies are glad to offer for a fee. That means labor and packing materials for when they help put your stuff in boxes and wrap them safely. If you have the budget, don’t be afraid to leave some tasks to the movers.
After all, they are professionals and understand how to get the ball rolling.
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