The idea of moving to a new home is exciting for many. Everyone loves the idea of a fresh start. Additionally, creating a new life for ourselves is always exciting. Preparing for the move can be rather an unpleasant experience or a very pleasant one. It depends on your ability to stay organized during a move. In case you are good at it, the whole process can go without a hitch. Furthermore, good organization is the key to a successful relocation. Planning ahead along with good organization can lower the stress of the whole process. Less stress will make the whole transition go as smooth as possible. Read on to find some tips and trick for staying organized during a move.

Creating a to-do list is the best way to stay organized during a move

Namely, the most efficient way to stay organized is to make a moving checklist. This is basically a detailed to-do list that will be your guide during the move. This is one of the best moving hacks. You can make a list in a notebook, or on phone, tablet, and laptop. Whichever you prefer is fine. However, it may be better to print it out rather than having a digital copy on your phone or tablet. You can always quickly add extra notes and you don’t depend on the device’s battery life. Additionally, you can divide errands between family members and make a separate checklist for each person. This way everyone will know their tasks.

Write down everything that needs to be done. For example, booking a moving company and a rental truck. Furthermore, clearing basement and attic are some things that need to be on your list. Also, add start and finish dates to every task. This way you’ll make sure everything is done one time.

Create an inventory of your possessions

This is a crucial move for your relocation. In addition to a list of necessary tasks, make a list of everything you have. Then divide this list into categories. Is a good way to prepare for moving. For example, ‘keep’, ‘donate’ and ‘sell’ are good choices. This will help you decide what you need to take with you. Furthermore, you’ll see what you don’t need. You probably have many things that are just taking up space. If those things have some financial value, try to sell them. If not, you can always donate them.

Create a moving binder

Creating a master moving binder is one of the best ways to stay organized during a move. Moving binders make it easy to keep track of all moving contracts, receipts, and other documents. Also, they also help combine all moving tasks into one place that’s easy to find. Furthermore, a moving binder will help you avoid some moving mistakes. Some other documents you can keep in a moving binder are moving company paperwork, moving checklists, utility company phone numbers, list of donations and donation receipts. Additionally, is a good place to store floor plans, design/decor ideas, contractor bids. Furthermore, you can use it to keep medical records, school records, and financial documents from getting lost.

Set up a storage area for each category of items

Namely, as you start to pack up your home, you’ll realize that all those boxes need to go somewhere before the actual moving day. Leaving them all over the house isn’t really a solution. To avoid this potential mess, set up a storage area in your home for everything that’s ready for the move. Additionally, organize the storage area according to your inventory list. Also, if you hire a moving company they will know right away what should be loaded on the trucks. This is a great way to stay organized during a move. You’ll significantly reduce the chances of mix-ups.

Plan a packing strategy ahead of time and stay organized during a move

Don’t just pack up your belongings by throwing them in boxes. Instead, come up with a packing strategy for moving. Firstly, decide which rooms and closets to pack first. Start with the rooms containing non-essentials item. These are items you won’t need in the weeks leading up to your move. For example, start from the guest bedroom/bathroom, library, storage closet. Furthermore, you can pack up kids’ playroom, basement, and attic ahead of time. Also, seasonal clothing in your closet is a good first choice. On the other hand, rooms that should be packed up the last are the kitchen and bedrooms. You will need this room until the last day. In addition to deciding when to pack various rooms, you’ll need to figure out how much moving supplies you needed. For this, you can always use an online calculator. Many moving companies offer one on their websites.

Tie cords and place them inside bags to stay organized during a move

If your house is full of electronics, you’re probably no stranger to the twisted-up mess that is your cords. It’s a good idea to organize and label your cords before they are packed. This will save you many hours of untangling cord when you get to unpacking. To do this efficiently simply wrap and tie each cord. After that, place the tied cord in a zip lock bag. Finally, mark the back with a device matching the cord.

Pack the essentials last

Try not to start packing in the last moment. Ideally, you should start packing about a month before the moving day. However, your life is still going on. This means that you should pack the nonessential item first and leave the most essential one for the end. For example, you will need some of the kitchen supplies until the last day as well as some bathroom stuff. Packing these items in the last couple of days won’t disrupt your life significantly and organizing will be easier.