I Hate Moving

There is seriously nothing worse than having to move homes. Granted, I don’t think there is a single person on this entire planet that enjoys moving, but I particularly have a deep-seeded hatred for anything that resembles moving. From the whole process of finding a realtor, listing a home, and selling it, to the pain-staking process of researching homes and buying one, to the never-ending packing and moving process, I seriously hate it all. However, the housing market is too hot right now to not make some serious plays with my home. If you are unaware of what is going on in the housing market right now, let me just enlighten you a little bit about the current events of our market. First of all, you need to know that houses are selling like hot cakes out here. Seriously - the last time we were seeing prices for homes like this was before the big crash in 2008 (which sounds a little problematic if you ask me). So me and my wife live in our own home that we bought several years ago now. We like it there, but it is old and has quite a few problems that we haven’t gotten around to fixing; most notably, it is in need of a new roof and several heating/cooling upgrades and fixes. Either way, my wife and I have both agreed that these are problems we do not want to deal with.

So after some long conversations and discussions about this big decision, my wife and I decided to sell our house as is and live in a smaller scale apartment for a couple years until the housing market is down. The reason for this is because, since we are eventually going to want to upgrade to a bigger house anyways, it makes a lot of sense to sell the house right now. After all, we can seriously make so much money off selling the house, and get back over 100 percent of what we put into it.

Now that’s a deal! I don’t really love living in apartments at this age of my life, but we can find and afford a nice place to live that will at least be manageable for a couple years until we decide to move on. Right now we are leaning towards building our own house, but we are still waiting to see how the market is going to look in a couple years after we sell our current house. The best part about selling the house ‘as is’ is that we don’t have to do any extra work to it whatsoever - this is super beneficial and is something that you could not normally get a lot of money for unless you are selling in such a hot market like we are currently seeing.

That all being said, it is true that I absolutely hate the process of moving. We have already ordered lots of moving supplies, and started saving shipping supplies that we get in the mail in order to pack things more carefully. Why pay for shipping supplies when you can just reuse it? With all that’s going on in my life, I really don’t want to have to worry about my fragile items breaking during the transition to the new apartment. That’s why my wife and I are being extra careful with all of our stuff as we pack it up.

Make Your Next Move Quick and Easy

Moving can be overwhelming. All the packing, unpacking, and setting up can be complicated and time-consuming. Having the correct supplies can make the job easier. Buying and organizing boxes, tape, and labels, however, can also be frustrating. A professional relocation company can make your move easier. They understand all that's involved when it comes to relocation.

Advantages of the Right Supplies

Having the right supplies can save time and reduce stress. Boxes that are the wrong size or tape that isn't strong enough will make your job more difficult. If your valuables are correctly packaged you'll have one less thing to worry about when moving.

Use the Correct Supplies

Tape and Bubblewrap

Not only is it important to have the right supplies, but making sure all items are labeled is crucial. That way you'll know what is in each box and where it needs to go as soon as it arrives. It's also necessary to have bubble wrap so fragile items don't break during delivery. Finally, make sure you use the correct type of tape for packing all your items. Tape can also be used to cover labels so they don't smear or get torn off.

Slipcovers and Ties

Slipcovers are necessary to wrap your furniture to keep everything clean during the move. Everything from couches and beds to patio furniture can be covered. Your professional moving company can provide you with the slipcovers you need. Strong ties will also be needed to keep cushions from coming off of sofas or drawers from falling out of dressers. You'll need to ask the moving company about quality ties with springs, hooks, or buckles to keep your furniture in good condition during the move.

Large Boxes

Large quality boxes are always needed for moving whether it's an office or home relocation. Small items can be sorted into general categories, wrapped carefully, and then put into large boxes. Using large boxes will mean there are fewer items to load and unload during the move.

Selecting Labels

Labeling all your boxes not only lets you know what's inside, but lets the movers know as well. They will know which boxes need to be handled more carefully. It's also important to label more than one side of each box so movers can see what's inside no matter which way the box is facing.

Miscellaneous Items

It's a good idea to have scissors and box cutters along with the rest of your supplies. If you forget to pack an item after a box has been sealed, box cutters can easily open the box without damaging the material. When it's time to unpack, having box cutters and sharp scissors will make the process go much quicker.

Find a Professional Moving Company

When it's time to prepare for a move you need to find a professional moving company that has the experience and expertise to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. Make sure to look for a company that's involved in the entire process and provides all the right shipping supplies. From the planning and initial packing to setting up your new office or home, you need a company that provides assistance from start to finish.