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MOVING HOUSE IS AMONG THE TOP FIVE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATIONS THAT LIFE HOLDS. SO HOW CAN WE MAKE THE IDEA OF RELOCATING A JOURNEY TO LOOK FORWARD TO, NOT DREAD?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why is moving house considered a life event so terrible that it makes this list<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who\u2019s packed up and moved to an entirely new home knows that, more often than not, things don\u2019t always run smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving house can be a stressful feat, particularly if you\u2019re feeling disorganised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your furniture is damaged in the process, boxes of precious trinkets end up lost, or you suffer an injury while packing (lift with your knees, not your back!), there\u2019s a whole host of things that can go wrong in a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t promise that a read of this guide will mean you\u2019ll never encounter a stressful blip in the moving process again, but making things as easy as possible for yourself during every stage can absolutely help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, Jo Carmichael, professional organiser and founder of\u00a0All Sorted Out<\/a>, shares her top tips for unpacking post-move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to start packing up your home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before embarking on any move, Jo recommends first taking some steps to ensure you\u2019re in good stead to begin the packing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, a little bit of admin pre-pack will ensure a smooth unpack on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are Jo\u2019s top three tips for packing up your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Take pictures of set-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore packing, I like to take photos of how shelves or desks were set up so they can be quickly recreated in the next home.\u201d

2. Declutter before packing<\/strong>
\u201cEvery household accumulates so much unnecessary stuff these days. Before packing anything into a box, go through cupboards first and decide what to keep, donate or toss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Pack room by room and label all boxes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWrite the general category for each room and what\u2019s contained on the tape of the box. This will help you choose where to start when it comes time to unpack.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert tip: Number your boxes and create a list in your phone of all items contained within each numbered box.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Sharpie will be your best friend throughout a move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put together a moving survival kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jo recommends constructing a moving kit of essentials to assist you during the days after a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re selling and settling on the current home \u2013 make sure to keep legal, banking, real estate, insurance documents and house keys handy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, Jo says it\u2019s a matter of packing practical items that you may need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToilet paper, paper towel, garbage bags, device chargers, snack foods, medications, tea and coffee, a bottle opener, a change of clothes, and a bag of apples are all items you should keep close by,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got kids, keep some form of entertainment close by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jo always likes to include a few extra touches for comfort, too, to make the move a little bit less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA candle can help to make the place smell like home, and a charged iPad or the kids\u2019 favourite soft toys will help them feel settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLastly, a packet of wet wipes for cleaning up spills or wiping over messy shelves before unpacking is always handy, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert tip: Keep your survival kit in a recognisable basket or carry bag so it\u2019s not mixed with the packing boxes. Jo recommends keeping it on the kitchen bench.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the car and house keys in a distinctive place as people often misplace these little necessities in times of stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to start unpacking after the move<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be a daunting thought: Deciding where to begin the unpacking process. But Jo says a good place to begin is the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you brought food from your fridge or freezer with you in an esky, get this unpacked and chilling first up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen it\u2019s a matter of moving from room to room based on your needs in the home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert tip: \u201cIf you have a family member feeling a bit out of sorts because they don\u2019t like moving house, try to unpack their room first. If they\u2019re feeling settled, things will flow easier.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally published as <\/em>Unpacking after moving house: A survival guide<\/em><\/a> by Katie Skelly. Author at <\/em>realestate.com.au<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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