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How to Stay Organized When Moving

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When you are getting ready to pack up your belongings and move into a new home having a method in place to help you stay organized throughout the process can make your life a lot easier. The first thing you’re going to want to do is chose a system that works for you and your family. While you can store all of the dates and checklists on your phone, it might be beneficial to actually have a binder or use an app that everyone in your family can access so the responsibility doesn’t rest solely on your shoulders. Then once you’ve decided on your system, it’s time to get organized.

Create Your To-Do List

How to Stay Organized When Moving

Depending on when you create your to-do list, some of the items on it might be:

When you are writing out your to-do list don’t forget to put a deadline beside each item. This way you can stay on top of everything and feel confident that you won’t arrive at your moving date without anything ready.

Build A Packing Basket

One of the most annoying parts of packing is losing the tape when you are ready to seal off a box. If you create a basket for your packing supplies, you will always be able to find the tape, scissors, markers, or stickers when you need them—as long as you put them back and no one else wanders away with them.

Have a Plan When You Pack

How to Stay Organized When Moving

You will also want a plan when you start to pack up your belongings. Having everything labeled efficiently will make unpacking that much easier.

Colour-Code Your Move

Before you start packing up your belongings head to the stationary store and pick up a bunch of circular stickers in different colours. These colours will correspond to the different rooms in your new home so you and the movers will know where the different boxes belong.

Don’t forget to create a legend so you can remember that blue is for the bathroom when you arrive in your new home. It might also be beneficial to buy coloured paper that corresponds with your stickers so you can hang them on the doors of the rooms.

Boxes 1, 2, 3

Another way to organize your packing is by numbering the different boxes that go in each room. If the items in the box are things you will need on the first day, like dishes or your shower curtain, write the number 1 on your box. Write the number 2 on items that are important but not crucial for your first day there, such as your child’s school supply list. Finally, label the boxes of items that you only use occasionally, like camping supplies with a 3.

While this isn’t necessary—you can label the box with the room it belongs in and write out everything that is in each one—colour-coding and numbering allows you to know where the boxes go and which ones you should open first at a glance.

Inventory As You Go

As you are packing, make sure you take time to create a running inventory of your belongings. One simple way to do this is by photographing the different items before you pack them up. Then, save the photos onto different file folders that are divided up by rooms.

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I bought a new fridge, and the delivery people said, "there's no way we can take your huge fridge up the stairs." So I called Hendra Moving and Andrew came out with his tape measure, double checked and said, "yes, we can!" Today, Kelly and Ryan showed up and got the job done in style! Took a bit of maneuvering, but they made it look easy (and I know it really wasn't easy!). Thanks Hendra!

Mathieu Powell

Hendra Moving & Storage

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Yes, we offer professional packing and unpacking services for an additional fee. Additionally, we provide high-quality moving supplies Victoria BC residents know they can rely on. These materials are available for purchase to ensure the safety of your belongings during transit.

Do you offer cleaning services?

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Yes, we do offer cleaning services, which can be arranged separately for an additional charge. Right after our furniture movers Victoria BC leave our cleaning crew can help you leave your old space spotless and ready for the next occupants.

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It's recommended to book your move as soon as you decide on your moving date. Our schedule tends to fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons, so securing your desired date and Victoria moving services in advance ensures availability and helps us accommodate your relocation needs efficiently.

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Absolutely. We offer safe and reliable British Columbia car transport to ensure your vehicle arrives at your new address securely and on time. Our team will handle all the logistics involved in transporting your vehicle, providing you with peace of mind throughout the process.

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If you need to change your moving date, please notify our movers Victoria BC as soon as possible. While we do our best to accommodate changes, availability may vary depending on our schedule. We'll work with you to reschedule your move to a date that works for both parties.

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As one of the top Victoria moving companies we offer a variety of storage options to meet your needs, including residential storage, commercial storage, student storage, military storage, realty storage, piano storage, fine art storage, climate-controlled storage, and more. Whether you need short-term or long-term storage solutions, we have options available to suit your requirements.