Switching apartments has to be easier than moving from a house, right? After all, you can’t fit as much stuff in an apartment. This alone should make the process a lot easier to manage. You may be partially right.
Moving can be easier when there’s less stuff to pack up but it also doesn’t mean it’s still not stressful. If you’re searching for the best ways to simplify your Boston apartment relocation we have some helpful tips. After all, there’s no reason to make your apartment relocation any more stressful than it needs to be.
Get Organized
Before you start packing up your stuff, go through everything. Since the best way to pack for a move is to go room-by-room, pick an area, and get started. You’re probably going to create a few different piles so don’t freak out over the mess. Sometimes, you have to make a bit of a mess before you can start getting everything organized.
You should have a pile of the things you’re taking with you. Another pile is stuff that’s heading for the trash. The third pile should be for donations. You can even have a yard sale and make a little extra cash to help cover moving expenses. What doesn’t sell you can still donate and claim it as a tax deduction. Who doesn’t like paying a little less in taxes each year?
Scavenge for Packing Supplies
If saving money isn’t a priority or you’re dealing with a time crunch, you can pick up packing and moving supplies from just about any shipping service. Just be prepared to pay a premium price.
You can save some money on your moving costs by scavenging for your supplies. Head to the grocery store. They almost always have delivery boxes. The same is also true for liquor stores. You may even be able to pick up some free packing supplies like old newspapers and even bubble wrap. Reusing supplies is also a great way of reducing your move’s carbon footprint.
Pack a First Day Box
What’s a first-day box? This is a box holding your essentials. You know the things you use every day like your toothbrush.
Pack a small suitcase or backpack with a change of clothes, your jammies, and toiletries. You know the stuff you need to start and end your day. This way, unpacking isn’t the first thing you need to tackle in your new apartment. You can take a break and still brush your teeth.
Try to keep your first-day box to only the essentials. You don’t want to have everything you need in the bag for a week. This makes it easy to put off unpacking and you don’t want to live out of a suitcase for weeks.
Use a Shipping Service
Eliminating moving stress is a breeze when you let the professionals handle everything. A shipping service can pack up your old apartment and get everything to your new location. All that’s left for you to take care of is getting everything set up in your new Boston apartment.
