Yes, summer is a good time to move with kids. At Relocate Stress Free we believe anytime of the year can be a great time to move depending on the client’s circumstances. However, if you have children at home then summer is the ideal time, especially if they will be moving to a different community or city. Moving in the summer will enable your children to complete their schooling grade and they would have a chance to say goodbye to their school friends. If you plan to move directly at the end of the school year, it will not give your child enough time to adapt to the idea of moving and saying goodbye to their friends. Allow a few weeks after school is completed to complete your move. This will also give your children time to unpack and be better prepared for their new school year and meet some new friends. Remember what works best for your children will also work best for you. As part of the settling in make sure you check out the new school with your children and get their transportation arranged. This will help you and your children make a proper transition. Most people would agree that summer is the best time to move because the weather will be perfect. Make sure you contact us at Relocate Stress Free before confirming your move date to ensure we book you in on your date and have all proper arrangements made.
You Are Moving – It is Time to Declutter!
A big decision in your life is deciding to move. Moving is a great opportunity to declutter. You will have weeks or months to declutter your life while you are preparing your move. Decluttering takes time and energy, so enable yourself with enough time to go through and sort all your items properly. Relocate Stress Free offers decluttering services and offers the following tips on decluttering. Clothes Rule of thumb – if you haven’t worn a piece of clothing in a year you don’t need it any more. You have gone through all 4 seasons, both the warm and the cold weather, if you haven’t worn it then you don’t need it. It is time to get rid of the clutter and give the clothing to charity. Anything You Haven’t Used In a Year When decluttering your items the same rule follows as with the clothes, if you have not used an item then it should not be packed up for the new house. Some examples are baking trays, kitchen appliances and sporting equipment. Do you have extra chairs you do not use? Do you have a cabinet that is completely empty? It may be time to declutter these large items and give them away. Older items you plan on keeping can easily stored using Crate it Storage. Expired Items in the Kitchen Time to pack up the kitchen and it is time to get rid of those expired items, you don’t need to pack food that is not edible. Check your pantry, cupboards and fridge and throw the items away that are past their best before date. Bathroom Items As it is with the kitchen, the same applies in the bathroom. Check the used dates and throw away anything that is past its date. Magazines and Newspapers When you are decluttering discard any magazines or newspapers that are older than a couple months old. If there is a magazine article you like than scan it or take a picture. Damaged or Broken Items Do you have any damaged or broken items that have been sitting there longer than six months? If so, you need to toss them in the garbage. If you really wanted an item fixed then get it fixed right away. Once you have completed your decluttering, you will be at ease when you are unpacking at your new home. If you require decluttering service, contact Relocate Stress Free.
What are the items most often forgotten during a move?
On the day of the move there are so many things to do. Relocate Stress Free will assist you to make sure you do not forget anything during your move. Additionally, these are some moving tips to help you for before your move and the day of your move. Before the Day of Your Move • Label all you boxes properly to help keep organization during the move. • Have a big box of big bags and keep them someplace handy. • Don’t pack all your cleaning supplies for the new house. Keep rags, towels, mops, and garbage cans and trash bags for the clean-up. • Don’t pack all your toilet paper. Ensure to keep a roll out for the old home and new home. • Remember to leave out some plates, cups, and paper towels for meals during the move. • Keep the coffee pot handy to bring to the new home! The Day of Your Big Move – items people forget • Clocks and small wall hangings. • Knick-knacks on window sills. • Items loaned to friends such as snow tires, power tools, and movies. • Items in crawlspaces – don’t forget the crawlspace! • Cellphones and computer charging cords. • Food in the fridge. Do a final check! • Toilet plunger. • Medicine in your medicine cabinets. • Items in your shred – lawn mower. • Outdoor decorative lights and solar-powered walkway lights. • The spare key outside. • The garage door opener from your car. In conclusion, the next time you move follow these tips and it will go as smoothly as possible. Relocate Stress Free is always here to make your move “stress free” in Calgary and surrounding areas. We offer decluttering services and downsizing services which are also beneficial when you are planning to move. More tips to follow.
Do you know how to properly pack your clothes and shoes when you move?
Packing clothes when you are moving can be so frustrating because when unpacking your clothes they are either dirty or full of wrinkles…grrr. Do you know how to pack your clothes properly or are they a big pile of mess when you go to unpack after moving too? At Relocate Stress Free we assist our clients with some friendly tips to ease your stress. It is a great idea to buy wardrobe moving boxes for any clothes that need hangers. Make sure you don’t overpack your wardrobe boxes as they can get very heavy and hard to carry. In the end you will be happy when you unpack your clean wrinkle-free clothes! If you have clothes that don’t need hangers use your suitcases and fold your clothes nicely. When is the last time you purged your clothes? It is usually not done often enough. So when you are packing clothes when you are moving is a great time to think about purging clothes you don’t want or wear anymore. Don’t forget your shoes! They are just as important as your clothes. I know I have way too many shoes to forget about them! Don’t put shoes in garbage bags as they will wreak or scrape your good shoes. Place your shoes in a box and if you are stacking your shoes put packing paper in-between. Relocate Stress Free recommends that by using wardrobe boxes, suitcases for folded clothes and boxes for your shoes it will ensure less stress when you are unpacking these items and you will be left with clean wrinkle free clothes. Good luck with your move!
Few Moving Tips To Ease Your Stress!
I have spoken to many people who have moved locally and long distance. They said moving was sometimes very stressful as they found the most complicated task was not knowing how to pack their valuables so they arrived safely at their home. Relocate Stress Free assisted the clients with a few tips and they have now learned from these mistakes and avoided the moving stresses. So if you are packing yourself here are a few pointers: Use smaller boxes for heavier items. Using a small box will cause less breakages as not many heavy items will fit in small boxes. Label your electronics for easy reassembly Using color-coded labels for the cords on your computer and also your electronics can save you time and hassle during reassembly. Some even recommend taking a picture before unplugging your electronics as a visual on how to put them back together. Be organized with your time and don’t wait until the last minute to pack. Begin packing several weeks in advance, if possible. That way you have time to go through your items properly without rushing. It is a great time to purge some unwanted items or put items in storage that don’t fit into your new home. Strategically pack. Using a label on each box with the room it will go to, and try to pack the items you’ll need right away last for easier access. Use red duct tape on boxes that have essentials in them so they are easy to locate and unpack first. Professional movers at Relocate Stress Free can also assist in packing your items and make your move easier from the very first box to the very last box! Stay tuned for more moving tips.