1# Affordable House Moving in Orange County

Are you pondering on how to make your house move easier? Wondering where and how to start the process of moving easier.

Here are some tips and tricks which might help you.

Before Moving Day

1. Start Prepping Early

First off, you should give yourself a lot of time to prepare for this move.This way you can think and solve all the problems you need to solve such as, getting rid of not needed items. And to be fair everyone has unneeded items. To solve this problem you should consider when the last time you used it and if other people need it more.(for example give not needed clothing to charity or toys you or your child don’t use anymore.)

This way you can get rid of unneeded items quickly and with the with the extra time you have you can either sell your items or give them to charity.

 

2. Get More Boxes Than You Think You Need

All you need is boxes and you should get alot of them. Based on an average house move you will need from 40 to 100 boxes for a three bedroom home.You can also buy special protection boxes for your fragile items.

Here is the list of some other moving materials you can’t underestimate:

  • Packing Tape(usually brown)
  • Markers or Sharpies
  • Tape dispensers
  • Labels(stickers)

Don’t forget to get packing material which should be in the box to prevent fragile items from breaking. You can use packing paper which should be recycled after the move and bubble wrap which should be used on fragile items.

A special house moving tip: Buy more than you think you’ll use to avoid making too many trips to the store.

3. Pack Smart

  • Make a First Essentials Box

Make a first essentials box that has everything you need for the first 24 hours. This helps by making you unpack less and having an organized first box.

  • Disassemble Furniture

If you are moving farther away you should disassemble furniture to avoid unnecessary damage. If your furniture has any weak spots or damage cause before the move occured, tell the movers so they can wrap around those areas.

  • How Not to Lose your Hardware

To not lose your hardware you should always use a ziploc and tape to secure the hardware to the furniture. Like this you can’t lose your hardware and it is easier to track.

  •  How to Apply all Labels Neatly

Don’t rush to finish the job when you are labeling to avoid frustration when unpacking. When lacking important items always pack it into one box. To label you should use stickers, sharpies, or markers to avoid confusion when unpacking.

When Moving Day Arrives

4. Pack Items Correctly into the Truck

When putting items into the truck you always should be careful for example you should put the furniture into the deepest part of the truck while putting boxes more to the front. Doing it like this makes it easier to locate the essentials box and easier to unpack all the light items first.

5. Check No one or Nothing is left Behind

Before leaving to your new home you should make sure all items are taken on the truck and nothing is left behind. Once that’s done you should clean up the house and put all the cleaning items into the essentials box to clean up your new house also.