Moving to a new home brings all kinds of excitement—and then some things we look forward to a little less, like unpacking. On the bright side, unpacking helps you decorate your home and make the space your own. Still, it sure can take a while! If you want to streamline the process, try out these tips for unpacking in a new home. Then, you can get to enjoying your amazing house!
Bring a Suitcase
Toiletries, pajamas, and maybe even a book or two—pack the things you know you’ll need for your first few nights in a suitcase. Then, you won’t have to go rooting around for them when you’re exhausted.
Clean before You Unpack
Ever fallen into the trap that you’ve promised yourself that you’ll clean after you unpack? Usually, it falls to the wayside! Try and wipe down surfaces, clean floors, and vacuum before you even open your first box. That way, your house already looks nice and neat.
Bedding Comes First
After a long day of moving, there’s nothing you’ll want to do more than lay your head down at night. Start with unpacking your bedding—and assembling your bed if you need to. That way, you won’t be up into the wee hours of the night.
Considering Letting Your Pet Go on Holiday
We love our pets! Still, dealing with them getting underfoot can be stressful during moving. Though it’s one of the more unexpected tips for unpacking in a new home, it might help to let your pet go on a little holiday. Whether that means staying with animal-friendly relatives or getting boarded in the kennel, this suggestion can tone done your stress.
Strategically Go Room by Room
When you move, there are three rooms that ought to be dealt with at the top of the list: the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Make sure that you start with them! Otherwise, you could find yourself wasting time with the study when you really need to be setting up the shower curtain.
Make a Game out of It
If you have young children, moving can be daunting. Still, you can make things easier for everyone! Let your children put away clothes, make their beds, and conduct other age-appropriate tasks. If they’re very little, make sure you stay in the room with them. You can focus on harder tasks while they put their toys away. You can also turn it into a game and give them a reward for putting their rooms together. You can also sing songs or tell stories to keep your children engaged.
Summary
With these tips for unpacking in a new home, the stress of moving will be a thing of the past. Besides, there’s no better feeling that soaking in the beauty of your wonderful house.
If you’re ready to unpack and make a new home your own, Ryan Roberts is ready to help. Fill out his contact form to buy, sell, or both in the Auburn, Opelika, and Lake Martin area. Plus, to learn more about moving, visit our blog.