#Checklist for moving into a new house how to#

Decide if you are going to hire movers or ask friends for trucks and help moving.

Yes, dust will come in with the movers but that should be contained to the walkways and can be cleaned again later. Clean every cabinet and then you can just begin unpacking right away. That way, you know that furniture is being placed on a clean floor so you don’t have to clean it later.

Clean your new house before you move in/hire someone to clean it.

#Checklist for moving into a new house how to#

We brought over our stash of blankets and my daughter’s cars/strollers/playhouse two days before we moved because it was easier than trying to figure out how to pack those items especially when they’re large. Can you start taking things over a few days before the big move? If you’re not moving too far away, you can take over some items that are hard to pack, such as house plants, blankets, large toys, or any delicate items that you don’t want tossed around in a moving truck.If you can see which box they’re in, it will save you a lot of clutter and headache. For instance, you probably won’t need to unpack your blender or crockpot for a few days, but you definitely need your silverware and everyday dishes. That way, the movers can put the boxes in the appropriate room instead of stacking your living room full, and you can prioritize what to unpack. I put the room name on the top and two or three sides. Label your boxes to save you a headache later each box should be labeled with the room it belongs in and with its contents.Gather/buy your supplies – tape, marker, boxes, packing paper/bubble wrap.The things you need immediately upon moving in you can pack morning-of in suitcases (pajamas, toilet paper, paper towels, hand towels, hand soap, diapers, toothbrushes, underwear, shampoo, daily medications, etc) Prioritize what you need on a daily basis and what you don’t need. Make a list of first things to pack to last things to pack.You can also check Craigslist or Freecyclefor moving boxes. If you get rid of stuff as you pack, there’s less to move and less to unpack later! I am not a minimalist by any means, but it always feels good to get rid of clutter! Also ask your friends and neighbors for boxes and packing supplies (large amazon boxes, junk mail, newspapers, bubble wrap from amazon boxes, etc).

When you find something, snap a picture, post it on your Buy Nothing group, and set it aside to be picked up later. It will help you save money, and as you are packing keep your eye out for things you no longer need or use (ahem…that towel set that’s been sitting in the back of the cupboard for five years?). Join your local Buy Nothing facebook group to get rid of stuff and to gather boxes ( I wrote about how the wonders of this group here).I also have an article specifically about how we moved with our toddler while I was pregnant. We just moved out of our apartment and into our new home! These are things that helped make it smoother and less stressful for me.