{"id":6710,"date":"2020-09-19T22:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.thelorry.com\/sg\/?p=6710"},"modified":"2021-11-16T16:51:54","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T08:51:54","slug":"moving-mistakes-every-singaporean-makes-when-relocating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelorry.com\/sg\/blog\/moving-mistakes-every-singaporean-makes-when-relocating\/","title":{"rendered":"MOVING MISTAKES EVERY SINGAPOREAN MAKES WHEN RELOCATING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Think moving is easy? Think again! Relocating to a new place can be a stressful and strenuous process. It&nbsp;takes plenty of time and effort to pack&nbsp;your entire life from one house to another, and just the mere art of shoving&nbsp;everything into boxes can take up to several weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re not careful, you could end up spending way more time and money than necessary. So&nbsp;pay attention to these common mistakes that Singaporeans typically make, and vow never to repeat them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-you-didn-t-really-declutter\"><strong>1. You Didn\u2019t Really&nbsp;Declutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you collected a wide variety of souvenirs and&nbsp;decorative items that you thought would look great at home\u2026 &nbsp;but when was the last time they added&nbsp;<em>real&nbsp;<\/em>value to your house? You probably even forgot you had them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it\u2019s hard to toss everything out, but<strong>&nbsp;you need to start decluttering.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of the move as a rejuvenation process for your soul. New house equals brand new chapter. And if you\u2019re going to start over, don\u2019t clutter your new home with too many knick-knacks that only collect dust. You can\u2019t make room for more things if you\u2019ve filled up every inch of space with the same old stuff. So do yourself a favour and start the purging process now. Dedicate an entire weekend to tossing&nbsp;things out. Once you start, it gets a lot easier. For more tips on decluttering,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaodim.sg\/blog\/2016\/11\/03\/5-things-shouldnt-youre-decluttering-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read this<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-you-trust-people-a-little-too-easily\"><strong>2. You Trust People A Little Too Easily<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t make the mistake of hiring the cheapest movers on the block because you never know if they\u2019re professional about their job. Always make sure you have an inventory list and check thoroughly when boxes leave your old house to go to your new one. We\u2019d recommend hiring a trusted moving company because you can sit back and trust that your items are in the right hands. Nothing gets broken or stolen midway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-try-to-skimp-on-moving-supplies\"><strong>3. You Try&nbsp;To Skimp on Moving Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping for new furniture can be costly, so we understand the desire to tighten the budget&nbsp;on moving supplies. But getting old boxes is a bad idea. Why? Because those boxes can be weak, dirty and possibly contain last week\u2019s meat delivery in them. You don\u2019t want your precious furniture stashed in&nbsp;there, right? So purchase new boxes and loads of packing tape and&nbsp;bubble wrap to secure your items. Once you\u2019re done with the move, you can recycle the&nbsp;boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-you-failed-to-pack-a-family-survival-kit\"><strong>4.&nbsp;You Failed To&nbsp;Pack A Family Survival Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually takes a week or more&nbsp;to get the entire house looking clean, tidy and organised. So make sure you pack a family survival kit to ensure that the transition into the new house is easy for everyone. Bring essential things like flashlights,&nbsp;phone chargers, a toolbox,&nbsp;medication and things of that sort for the comfort of your whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-you-assume-you-can-do-everything-yourself\"><strong>5.&nbsp;You Assume You Can Do Everything Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If moving was that simple, there wouldn\u2019t be a need for professional movers. But these professionals are there for a reason. 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