Moving house

kickstart_3

Any helpfull hints and tips on the practical side ? I know about services , post etc . Anything you can do prior to moving time to cut down on the hassle ?

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Erm... write on each box the room its for going in when it gets to new place. Saves a bit of hassle. Try to keep boxes just for certain rooms as it helps with the unpacking.

Put one box with kettle and tea making stuff, also screwdrivers, alun keys etc in. Its first one you will need for cuppa etc and there is always something that won't fit through door or whatever in the new place and needs taking further apart.

belfastgirl23

Shelvis is right on the box with tea making stuff etc. I'd also say bring basic toiletries and cleaning supplies and towels etc with you in the car if at all possible. You'll probably want to do some cleaning when you get there and it's handy to have it all nearby. when you've had enough you also want to be able to wash up and get to bed with minimum fuss so it's worth making sure bedclotes are clearly labelled too (may be in different coloured box?). Beyond this, if you are MS it's worth thinking ahead on what you'll have to eat for the first day or two. A pre-made casserole or even a few frozen pizzas can make a big difference and save any need for a take out.

Hope it all goes well.

LizD_2

Definitely keep teamaking things and a pack of biscuits handy. If you're having movers, they usually appreciate the odd cup of tea!

Try and pack as much as you can in the weeks before moving. You could pack all but one item per person (ie. one plate, bowl, knife, fork, mug etc).

If you have pets and/or small children, try and arrange somewhere for them to stay (if you can), to minimise the stress and confusion.

Good luck with it all!

Gingham_Ribbon

Hopefully you'll get more response on the housebuying, renting board so I've moved it here for you. I'll be keeping an eye on the answers you receive as I've been wondering the same thing.

Parallel_Universe

I've heard packing an overnight bag with clothes and toiletries etc for the next day is a good idea so you can wake up, have a shower and put on clean clothes without having to sift through boxes on your first morning!

I'll also keep an eye on this as we'll be moving in a few weeks time

WestonDave

Chuck out as much junk as you can as early as you can. There is no point in boxing things up, unpacking them and trying to find homes for them in the new place if you don't really want them anyway! Once you've got rid of the junk you'll also (by going through everything) have a better idea what you've got to pack. (Alternatively pack with charity shop, ebay and bin boxes to get rid of the junk as you pack). Don't forget the loft/shed/garage/under the stairs!

Bear in mind that it may be a while before you have time to unpack and sort everything - it may be worth having some specific boxes for things you want to keep but are quite happy to remain boxed up indefinitely. What you want to avoid is ending up with the TV remote control at the bottom of the box containing your extensive DVD collection (most of which you never watch) etc. Choose strong neat boxes for the "indefinite" stuff as these boxes may get moved around a few times - especially if you have decorating to do before you finally settle down.

Chances are on the day you will be "between" houses at lunchtime - technically you will need to have cleared your current house (or be well on the way) but may not yet have the keys to the new one. (Ours weren't released until gone 1pm and then we had to drive a mile into town to get them). Its worth either having a packed lunch prepared or knowing where you can send someone to buy packs of sandwiches, drinks etc so you don't have to worry about plates being available at that point when you are frantically trying to check you've got everything out. Do take a break to eat as once you get into the new house the temptation to just keep going will be imense and at some point you will need something!

kickstart_3

Brill advice from you all , thanks. I was wondering how you go about getting rid of all old rubbish ? I am not in a position to be able to go to the tip , some stuff wont recycle ,and with fortnightly collections ,bin will be full ! I dont have enough to hire a skip , but dont want to leave it for the next people to sort out , ideas ?

ono_no_komachi

Depends how rubbishy your rubbish is, but Freecycle is great for getting rid of stuff that is simply unwanted.

Parallel_Universe

ono_no_komachi wrote: »

Depends how rubbishy your rubbish is, but Freecycle is great for getting rid of stuff that is simply unwanted.

Freecycle is excellent for getting rid of stuff, also eBay is worth a go if you think some of it may be worth a bit of money. Anything that doesn't go via freecycle or eBay could go to charity.

kickstart_3

ono_no_komachi wrote: »

Depends how rubbishy your rubbish is, but Freecycle is great for getting rid of stuff that is simply unwanted.

Nah , great idea , but we are talking rubbish here , not saleable items ! Like the duvet my dog decided to shred ! Old rugs i wont be taking , stuff you cant recyle/sell.That pile of paint tins with not enough in to do anything , but you kept for touching up !