Essential Things to Do After Moving

So, you just got into your new place. Once the last box gets off the moving truck, it can feel a little overwhelming. That is why we put together a list of things you can do to make your post-move time a little less stressful.

Plan Your Unpacking

It may be tempting to just start unpacking boxes. However, that can lead to you going from room to room, unpacking a few things at a time, and having boxes left to unpack months after your move. Instead, make a plan to unpack your boxes in a logical order. Many people start with the kitchen, but unless you have moved perishables the kitchen can wait. What you really want to start with is the bathrooms!

Our suggested order is:

Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Kitchen
Living Room
Other Rooms
Unpack

Lots of people leave boxes packed around their house. However, it is better to just bite the bullet and get them unpacked. With the exception of things like holiday décor or saved memorabilia, if you do not need to unpack a box, you should not have moved the stuff into your new home. So, dedicate the first day or two to unpacking. They may be long, hard days, but you will feel so much better when the unpacking is finished.

Throw Stuff Out

When you are unpacking, you are going to realize that you brought things that you are not going to use in your new house. Resist the urge to shove them in the closet or the garage. Instead, join a neighborhood for sale or for a free page and post that they are available. In most neighborhoods, they will be picked up off of your curb by the end of the day!