HomeMoversPack 2020

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MOVING ESSENTIALS
Six essentials to remember
when moving home
Moving to a new house is exciting and
stressful in equal measure. Whether you’re a
first-time buyer or you’re moving somewhere
bigger (or smaller), ensuring you have all the
necessary items is an essential part of helping
the process run smoothly and can be very
satisfying. But it can also be hard to keep on
top of all the things you need for a new house,
especially as a lot will depend on what you
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already have and what comes included with
your new home. Chances are that you’ll be
lacking in a lot of basic supplies when you’re
first getting settled.
Fortunately, we have a list of six crucial items
you’ll need when moving into your new home.
Don’t wait until you need it to go out and buy
it – some of these things can lead to some less
than desirable situations!
1. Paper products
Are all of your new bathrooms fully
stocked? Do you have sufficient
toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper
towels for your home? If not,
that should be the first thing you
purchase. If you’ve ever been in
a bathroom without paper, you
know why this should be at the
top of your list.
Additional paper products could
be things like napkins and paper
plates as well. Even if you have
dishes in your boxes, it could be a
few days before you’re able to get
to them. Thus, having a stack of
disposable plates and silverware
is always a good idea, unless you
plan on eating out for every meal.
2. Cleaning products
While your new home won’t be
a pigsty, that doesn’t mean that
it’s immaculate, either. In some
cases, you may want to pay a
professional for a deep clean, but
usually, you can take care of any
cleaning needs yourself.
Buy products that can help you
clean up your bathroom, your
kitchen, and your bedrooms.
Since these are the rooms you’ll
be using first, it’s essential that
you have the right equipment
to get them spotless as soon as
possible.
Also, don’t forget the
accessories necessary to clean
your new house properly. If you
don’t have a mop, buy one! Same
goes for scrubbing sponges,
cleaning rags, and toilet brushes.
Go into every room and make a
list of things you’ll need to get the
room clean from top to bottom.
3. Shelves and organisers
When moving, you’ll come to
realise how much stuff you have.
Unfortunately, that also means
that you need places to put that
stuff unless you’re okay
with everything sitting on
the floor. Although you
shouldn’t rush to buy
furniture, purchasing a few
end tables or bookcases
can be a great place to
start.
Overall, you
want to be able
to organise your
living spaces
as quickly as
possible so that
you don’t have
boxes lying everywhere
for weeks or months after
you’ve moved. Nothing
can be quite as stressful as
constant reminders that you’re
not fully moved in yet.
4. Seating
How many chairs do you have?
Chances are that it’s not enough.
Although you may want to wait
to buy furniture that will really tie
each room together, you still need
to have a place to sit.
One recommendation that
we have is buying cheap lawn
furniture first. Not only will this
be kind to your budget, but you
will still be able to use them after
you’ve found something more
permanent. Even if you don’t have
a yard, it’s always useful to have
folding chairs for when guests
come over, so you will want
them nonetheless.
5. Toolkit, nails, and wall hooks
Whether it’s to take apart a
bookshelf or put it back together,
you won’t regret having a
screwdriver and a hammer on
moving day. Once you start
unpacking, you’ll also want to
have wall hooks and nails on hand.
There’s nothing as frustrating
as being in an unpacking and
decorating groove, only to find
you have to stop and buy these
items.
6. Step ladder
Whether you’re short or your
new apartment has high ceilings,
a step ladder will be extremely
valuable during the early phases
of unpacking and is a musthave
for your new home. We
recommend something light and
easily portable.