7 Lessons That I Learned While Moving to a New Apartment
1. Movers move fast when everything is in Boxes! Therefore: Get lots of boxes…LOTS! A rough estimate based on this experience is 20 boxes per head (make it 30 for the baby )…your moving company might give them out to youif you ask nicely.
2. And while you’re at it, buy many, many rolls of tape. Make sure it is wide. And get that handheld dispenser that allows you to cut the tape easily.
3. Don’t disassemble the baby cot until the very last minute…or you will never get anything done!
4. Friends and Relatives will offer help. I wasn’t sure how to best utilize them (I didn’t want them breaking their backs carrying the fridge), but I’ve realized that they are best to call for putting your stuff in boxes and then unpacking. Another big help is if someone is willing to take on baby even for just 12 hours
5. Keep your box cutter, tape and dispenser where you can easily pick them up…it’s easy to lose it with all the clutter around the house
6. Try forecasting how much cash you need for the move: mover, cleaners and eating out!
7. Do the inspection of the new apartment BEFORE bringing your stuff over (simple right? But I let the packing issues overtake this and before I knew it, I had no time to do this)
...Everyone says that moving will always be stressful. But I say it gets better as you gain experience.
