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On The Move

It is understandable that many people do not want to think about moving house until the time to move looms near. However, this seemingly massive operation can be simplified by dedicating some time to planning your move.

The key to successful moving is to start planning early. Break your tasks into ‘bite-size’ fragments by assigning them to these schedules.

Moving home can be one of the most stressful things in life. With this in mind, the following tips have been compiled to help you plan your move and reduce some of the stress involved:


  • Eight weeks before the move
  • Six weeks before the move
  • Four weeks before the move
  • Three weeks before the move
  • Two weeks before the move
  • The Week of the move
  • Moving day
  • Welcome To Your New Home
  • Home Moving Hints
  • Packing Tips

Moving households, whether it is due to a job transfer or upgrading your home, and whether moving across country or across town, is an expensive proposition. Even when a new employer sponsors a relocation, there are hidden or un-thought-of expenses such as tipping or registering your vehicle in a new state.

Please make sure you move safely. There’s nothing worse than pulling a back muscle before you have finished and having to rely on other people complete your move. Things to look out for include: boxes that are too heavy (get smaller ones for heavy items to avoid this happening in the first place), sharp objects (ensure you wrap all sharp objects appropriately to avoid injury), insects, reptiles and general creepy crawlies (when you move you tend to go into corners and areas of your home which haven’t been disturbed by humans in quite some time just keep an eye out).

Take regular breaks when you are packing so that you’re not wearing yourself out too much. Keep the fluids up as well and stretch before you start. It’s also wise to have a word to your kids before hand and to keep an eye on them throughout your move. Children can get overenthusiastic at times and hurt themselves by lifting or moving items that should be moved by adults.