Moving in one week – how to do it right?

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We always read about detailed plans on how to move properly. But all these tips start with one main rule – start on time. It is true that it would be the best to start the moving process as early as possible. This way you will make fewer mistakes and avoid all the possible problems that may come your way. But what happens if you have no time like that, and you have to move in just a couple of days? Don’t worry, moving in one week is not impossible. You just need to use all your organizational skills and hurry up. We will help you with that. Here you can read about a detailed guide on how to relocate your home in just seven days. Ready, set – go!

Day one – Planning

On the first day, there are many things to do before you start packing and moving. Here are some of them we advise you to do on the day one.

Moving plan is essential when moving in just seven days
Plan this week in detail

Check your home options

First things first, do you already have a new home? If not, start researching online. Luckily, with all the internet options nowadays, it is possible to find a home without having to visit it. When you make a decision, write down the size of your home, and all the measurements, so you can know how many things to bring and where to put them exactly.

Make a task list

On the first day, take your time to make a plan. Basically, make a list of things you need to do, and see which days you are going to finish it. Also, make a list of costs that you will have during this week. It is necessary to get some help in this chaos, so ask your friends and family to help you, and write down what you told others to do for you. It is important to have everything on paper because moving to in only a week can be a bit chaotic, so be sure to keep track of everything you need to do.

Assigning tasks
Assign tasks to your friends and family so they can help you

Hire a moving company

In situations like this, you will definitely use a helping hand of Florida packing professionals. Professional moving companies can help you a lot with packing and relocation because they know the drill and have much more experience that you do. Hiring professionals is a great idea even if you aren’t moving this quickly, so in situations like this, it can be precious.

Do the paperwork

Before you move, there is a piece of boring paperwork and calls you need to do. Even though it can be frustrating, it is also essential to start a new life in another city. Make sure to do the following:

  1. If you have kids, sort out their records in the school, so they could be transferred to another one.
  2. Contact your bank to switch to another branch, or if necessary, to another bank.
  3. Check the status of your utility bills, like electricity, water or gas, so you can pay anything you may owe them and also stop receiving bills the old address.
  4. Send a message to all your contacts with the information of your new address
  5. Take care of your pets – see if they can stay with your family or friends for a while, or book a pet hotel to take care of them while you are moving
Preparing pet for a move
If you have pets, take care of them while you are moving

Day two – Declutter before moving day

Packing everything you have is never a good idea. By doing so, you bring the things you don’t really need and increase your moving costs. This can be a very big difference, especially if you are moving long-distance. So on the day 2, organize your home and declutter. Check if there are some things you don’t really need. Old clothes, books, and toys that are just taking your space. Get rid of those by selling, recycling or simply donating them. Furthermore, electronics and kitchen appliances take a lot of space, time and skill to pack, so maybe there are some that can be upgraded when you arrive to your new home. You can sell the old ones at websites like Craigslist, and buy new items after you move. Also, for the items that you don’t need right away, or you currently don’t have enough space for, consider taking storage units in Lake Worth to be sure they are safe while you are moving.

Day three – collect the equipment

Dedicate this day to collecting everything you need for packing and moving. First of all, think about the transportation. This means hiring a moving company or a truck or some other vehicle for a DIY move. Next, consider who is going to help you. Since you don’t have a lot of time, it would be great if your friends or family could help you with the move. Next, collect the moving boxes. You can buy boxes of different sizes at a local supplies store, but it can cost a lot. If you want to reduce the costs as much as possible, consider finding some free boxes at a local supermarket, furniture store, from your friends, etc. You will also need a lot of tape, some blankets for protecting the fragile items and electronics, markers for labeling.

Days four and five -packing

For this adventure, you will probably need two days. If you followed the previous steps, you probably have everything ready to start packing. Moving in just a week means you need to do it fast, but it doesn’t mean you need to do it wrong. Depending on the size of your home and the number of items you have, this can be a difficult job. Be sure to:

  • sort boxes by rooms – it will be easier to unpack later
  • label the boxes 
  • make an inventory list as you pack
  • ask your friends or family members to help you

Day six – prepare for the big day

On the last day before you move, make sure to prepare the bag of things you will need while you travel. Bring some extra clothes, prepare the food and drinks and pack that into your car. Do a final check of each room. Say goodbye to your neighbors and go to sleep early.

Moving day

The day has come. Hopefully, you have everything ready to start going. Turn off the lights in your old house and hand over the keys if you have to. Have a safe trip and enjoy the ride!

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