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Shifting into a new home seems like an exciting event in one’s life as you look forward to a new environment, better amenities and of course, new neighbours. It is the process of moving to the new address that is the scary part and most people look for a fool-proof and easy way to do this. We know that and here’s a useful and comprehensive list of hacks which will ease the moving process helping you to navigate through the tricky waters.

For your convenience, we have divided these useful hacks into three parts:

• Before you move
• While you move and
• The day you move

• Before you Move:

1. Makes sure all perishable items, frozen food, opened containers etc. are consumed prior to your moving out so that you do not have to carry them to your new home. Plan your lunches and dinners accordingly!
2. Reduce the volume and quantity of items to carry into your new home as this will reduce the clutter. Old clothes, unused furniture, utensils, footwear etc. can be donated to orphanages or old homes. Create a separate area to store these giveaways for easy identification.
3. If you are moving into a resale flat, make sure the bathroom and toilet have been thoroughly cleaned.
4. Update your new address with utilities, banks, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions etc. and leave your forwarding address with a neighbour for any mail you may receive.
5. Your furniture must fit into your new home so make sure you measure your furniture before you move in. What doesn’t fit should be left behind.
6. Unless you have a large group of super-enthusiastic friends, you would want to use a packer & mover service for shifting. Check as many services as possible and we are sure you will save some money
7. If you are staying in a rented place, it always make great sense to leave it in a nice condition. Use toothpaste or soap to fill holes you have drilled in the walls. Also in your new home, while hanging picture frames, glue eraser pieces to the back of the frame to give them stability and prevent scuffing.

• While you Move: A few smart moves will help you save money and time, while making this entire process hassle-free:

1. Get as many boxes from the local “raddiwala” to pack in all your stuff. Believe us, you will need them all.
2. Pack glass, mirrors and other delicate items along with magazines and newspapers to avoid damage. Similarly, clothes and linen are the best packing materials for dishes and other crockery.
3. Instead of folding clothes that are hanging in your wardrobe, put them in large trash bags while they are still hanging. This will help you to unpack quickly.
4. Organize the boxes room wise and make sure you have labelled them as this will save you a lot of headache when you reach the new home. Use coloured tapes for different rooms to identify the boxes easily.
5. Very Important: Any marking/identification you make, have to be on the sides and not on top/bottom so you can read them while they are stacked vertically too.
6. Writing the contents on the box is also a great time saving idea so you know exactly where the stuff needs to go.
7. Remember to defrost the refrigerator the night before to any smell or leakage during transit. Plastic wrap is the best way to pack the refrigerator and lock the refrigerator if you still have the keys with you.
8. Large pots and utensils can be stuffed with spice jars, and small kitchen items to save space and avoid many small packages/boxes.
9. Laundry baskets, suitcases and trash cans (clean ones, of course) serve as excellent packing boxes, so make sure you use their space effectively.

• The Day you move:

1. Buy ready-to-cook, instant breakfast mixes, milk, and bread for your moving day so you and your family have enough food available for the day after.
2. Keeping kids busy on the day is critical. To make them feel a part of the entire effort, entrust them with small jobs that they can manage. If possible, ask them to gather their toys and books etc. in a box.
3. Keep water, a pack of biscuits, chips or snack bars to keep you refreshed through the day.
4. Important documents like your driving license, Aadhar card, PAN, registration deed of the new home etc. need to be handy so keep them together on your person for easy retrieval.
5. If you are going to reach late in the night, pack your overnight bag with night clothes, toothbrushes, medications and toiletries so you don’t have to rush into unpacking in the middle of the night.
6. Having a good night’s sleep is crucial as moving day is always stressful and tiring.
7. If you have a pet, try to maintain its routine of a walk or food/snack time, so they settle down easier in their new surroundings too.
8. A clear plastic bin with a “Open this first” label on it, will go a long way in calming your nerves for items needed first thing in the morning. Believe us!

The more you try to stick to a proper schedule and adhere to these hacks listed above, the easier and stress-free your moving day will be. Your moving process just became easier with these 25 simple, common sense moving tips, go try them!