If you're in the process of moving to a new home, you’re probably unearthing long-forgotten appliances and ingredients from the back of your kitchen cabinets. You want your new kitchen to be more organized and accessible than your old one. To achieve this, you need to start even before you and your movers begin packing and loading boxes.

How to Keep Your Kitchen Tidy

1. Declutter Before You Move

Go through everything in your kitchen and figure out what you regularly use or don't use often. Throw out or donate the items you don't need instead of having your movers pack them up and lug them to a new home.

2. Label Your Boxes

As you pack each box, write down specific information about what's in it--not just "kitchen." This way, when you're ready to unpack, you can do so in an orderly way--and in the meantime, you and the movers will find everything you need without digging.

3. Keep a List

In addition to writing out lists of items on your boxes, keep a master list of everything you're bringing to your new kitchen. Writing this list on a computer or smart device can make it easier to organize and edit later.

4. Have a Place for Everything

In your new kitchen, take stock of your space, then go through your list of kitchen items. Think about how much shelf or drawer room your kitchen implements need and create a specific plan for what goes where. This way, whenever you want to put something away, you'll know exactly where it goes--nothing will float around cluttering up your counters.

5. Think About What You Use Most

When you're making decisions about what goes where, the best way to choose is based on what you use most and where you use it. Everyday dishes should go in an accessible cupboard near your table, while utensils for food prep should be reachable from your counter space.

 

If you're transitioning to a new home in the Hamilton County area, Big John Movers in Cincinnati, OH offers the moving services you need to make it a smooth, orderly trip. For over 45 years, this moving company has offered reliable, experienced service to local residents, and offers discounts for seniors and service members. To schedule your move, even at the last minute, call (513) 244-5646 or reach out online.