Residential Moving in NYC
Are you moving soon? If so, you’re probably wondering what you can do to make the process go as smoothly as possible. Well, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading for our best advice on how to make residential moving as smooth and stress-free as possible!
Tips for Packing up Your Apartment
Plan Ahead
First things first, create a moving plan that is customized to your needs and budget. Also, make sure you know what needs to be moved and how much space it will take up in your new home. This will help you avoid surprises when the moving truck arrives! It will also give you time for packing, so everything will be ready.
Get Rid of Unwanted Items Before Packing
This will help reduce clutter and make the actual moving day go more smoothly! It will also save you money as you’ll not have to pay movers for additional weight on the truck. You can donate the unwanted items or give them away to friends and family members.
Use Sturdy Packing Material
When packing your belongings, find sturdy boxes for all items you plan to pack. Also, make sure everything is well-protected to avoid getting damaged in transit. Newspaper is a good option as it’s cheap and easy to find, but you can also use bubble wrap, towels, or sheets.
Remember to pack heavier items at the bottom and lighter items on top. Heavier items can damage lighter items if they are not packed correctly.
Label Your Boxes
Keep an inventory of all boxes and indicate their content and the room they belong in. This will help make unpacking a breeze! In addition, if anything is missing or damaged during the move, you know where it came from and who packed it up.
Also, have a box for “Essentials” that will be unpacked first when moving into your new home. This includes toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, and other items needed immediately without unpacking everything else.
Tips for Transportation
Hire a Moving Company
If you’re planning on moving into an apartment complex or condominium, then hiring movers is the way to go! Movers will do all of the heavy lifting and packing for you, which makes things much easier than attempting to move by yourself or with friends or family members who aren’t as strong or experienced when it comes to moving. This is also useful because they can provide insurance on the items being moved, in case something gets damaged during transport.
Tips for Settling in at Your New Home
Unpack Your Belongings and Make the Place Feel Like Home!
Once at your new home, take everything out of your moving boxes and put them where they’re supposed to go.
Then, decorate! This includes rugs, curtains or blinds, and plants. Once everything is unpacked and organized – including your kitchenware and bathroom items – you can enjoy living in your new home.
Additional tips to help your residential move easier
- Take your time unpacking and be patient as everything comes together. With a bit of effort, you’ll have your new house looking and feeling like home in no time!
- If possible, try to schedule your move for a weekday. This will minimize the amount of traffic on the roads and make it easier for the movers to get to your house.
- Try not to move during inclement weather. Doing so will make the move much harder, not to mention it can cause damage due to rain or snow getting into boxes while they’re being loaded onto the truck. It also means you may be stuck inside all day long, which isn’t very fun!
We hope these tips will help you have an easier time moving into your new home! If there’s anything we can do to assist you during this process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help you move to your new home!
