It’s an exciting time when the movers have finally taken all your belongings inside your new home; you’ve taken a major step toward your new start. You’re excited to get settled but unpacking those stacks of boxes can seem like a daunting task. If you work with some professionals’ insider techniques, you’ll find that unpacking goes much smoother.

A Movers’ Guide to Make Unpacking a Cinch

How to Prepare Your Items

Preparation is key; packing and moving your belongings in a smart way will make the unpacking much easier when the time comes. Begin by going through everything and cleaning out belongings you no longer want; this is the perfect time since you don’t want to bother moving things you won’t be using. Pack everything into boxes based on the rooms they will be going into in the new home. For example, all kitchen belongings should be together, and the kids’ bedroom should have their own boxes as well.

Label the sides of the boxes with a list of everything inside so you can easily find and grab something if you need it. Color code the boxes with dot stickers or tape and give a guide to your movers so they can place the boxes in the appropriate room. For larger furniture, you can direct them on placement yourself or with tape on the floor.

How to Begin Unpacking

Take the time to clean the home before you start unpacking, focusing on common problem areas, such as the kitchen cabinets, the refrigerator, the bathrooms, and the washing machine. Start with the bathrooms and bedrooms since you may need the items in these boxes before the others.

This will help you get comfortable your first night in the new home. Unpack one room at a time and avoid the desire to procrastinate. It’s easy to get distracted, which could add days to your unpacking process over time. As you unpack, fold up the empty boxes and remove them to free up space to move around – it will also help you see the amazing progress you’re making!

 

The local movers at Big John Movers work with the goal to make your moving day as smooth and stress-free as possible in the greater Cincinnati, OH, area. This family-owned moving service has built a reputation for respectful and efficient customer care over the last 45 years as office and residential movers. Request a free online quote from their movers or by calling (513) 244-5646.