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The prospect of moving can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! A new home marks an exciting new era in your life, and we have some ideas to help you smoothly transition with the change. Read on for our easy apartment move checklist!
Book Your Movers
Once you know your move-in date, your first step will be to book movers. If you want to save money, it’s not a bad idea to rent a van yourself and enlist friends and family to help. However, if you have a lot of heavy or breakable furniture, a moving company is your best bet. Professionals will ensure your possessions are moved efficiently without accruing any damage. Another tip is to book moving elevators and check on available parking for moving trucks ahead of time. You’ll breathe http://medallioncorp.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bigstock-Calculation-Financial-Budget-C-147266843.jpga sigh of relief when you have this first item checked off your apartment move checklist!
Budget Accordingly
With the whirlwind of preparations before you transition to your new home, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that moving can take a hit on your wallet. Between paying movers, replacing old furniture, and paying utility connection fees, you’re likely to spend more than usual of your monthly budget. Take a look at where you might be able to save to offset the costs. Maybe you can plan on eating out less for a few weeks, or spread out buying new household items over a few months to avoid going into debt. Whatever you choose, anticipate an uptick in your spending and budget accordingly for best results.
Transfer Your Utility Accounts
Remember to give your cable and internet providers enough notice of your move—typically 15 days—as well as get in touch with accounts for hydro, gas, and any other utilities you may pay. Depending on how far you’re moving and your personal preferences, you may be able to simply provide your new address or you might be required to open up a new account in your name. Also, consider setting up temporary mail forwarding to make sure you don’t miss any important documents!
Gather Up Your Supplies and Start Packing
This is usually the least appealing part of moving, we get it! However, guaranteeing ahead of time that you have enough boxes and packing tape makes the packing process infinitely easier. Packing like items together and labelling boxes according to their designated room makes setting up your new home a breeze. Ask your local convenience or grocery store if they have boxes and newspaper in their recycling you could relieve them of. This will save you money and ensure you have enough newsprint to safely pack your breakable items!
Get Measuring
We recommend measuring doorways before the big day and letting your movers know of any items that may be difficult to pass through. Check your bulky furniture to see if legs or other parts can be removed to make entering doorways easier. It’s also a good idea to measure the rooms in your new place! This will give you a heads-up if your furniture is too big to fit and might have to be placed in storage or sold, instead of coming with you.
Arrive Early
Our final tip on our apartment move checklist is to arrive at your new apartment before your movers and get your key from your landlord. With key in hand and everything prepared, you’ll feel ready to settle into your new home and begin a new chapter of your life!
We hope you’ve gotten a few handy tips from our easy apartment move checklist and are looking forward to settling in! Remember, planning is key to making a move go smoothly. Happy packing and don’t forget to follow along on the Medallion Blog for more lifestyle tips and tricks.
