Moving into a new place is a great opportunity to get a new fresh start in a new environment, and put your life on a new track. But this dreamy moment can easily become a nightmare, if not prepared properly. To make sure you get the most out of this exciting occasion, we gathered for you a list of all the necessities needed when moving in Elkana into a new apartment. So take your time and read these tips, it will save you a lot of time and effort during the process (especially if you’re moving into your first apartment).

Movers in Elkana – Less Is More

Only when you start packing your “entire life” into boxes, you realize how much things (or may I say garbage) you have. The rule here is simple, the less you will have to carry to your new apartment the easier this all process will be. You don’t want to move in Elkana extra items, because the less you have, the less you will have to pack, therefore – you will spend less money on carries. And of course – it will be easier and take less time to unload and unpack everything in your new place. It may sound funny, but several weeks before moving in Elkana, start gradually using different foods you have stacked, and you know it will be hard or not practical to take with you. Besides that, around the same time, you start “eliminating” your food stocks, start organizing your belongings: Return borrowed items you may have, get rid of stuff you don’t use (you can sell them online or donate them), and don’t need anymore. And separate items you use on a daily base from the ones you hardly use – it will help you determine what to pack first and schedule your packing order.

Moving apartment – Pack It Don’t Break It

After you finished organizing your possessions, you’re ready to start packing. If you choose not to hire packing and moving services in Elkana and pack by yourself, pack everything gradually using the schedule you decided before (first pack the items you rarely use, and leave the ones you need to the end). Moving can include a lot of unexpected costs, to reduce unnecessary costs, we advise you not to purchase boxes. Instead, you can find some good boxes at no cost in every cardboard recycling station (they are usually located next to supermarkets, malls, and gas stations (.
We recommend you on packing boxes by rooms and subjects (writing on the side of each box what it contains and what room it will go). For example; a box of plates from the kitchen will be labeled as (kitchen, plates), or towels from the bathroom will be labeled as (bathroom, towels). Another important packing hack is using the smaller boxes for heavier items (or suitcase with wheels), and the bigger boxes keep for lighter items. So there will not be any box too heavy to carry. Also make sure you pack delicate items such as mirrors or glasses separately, wrapping them with bubble wrap or packing paper (or your towels and sheets if you don’t have any other alternatives). To avoid broken dishes, pack your plates vertically, it will decrease their chances to break. Write on all of those particular boxes “fragile” and let the movers in Elkana know they need to handle them with extra tenderness. The last tip regarding the topic; take all of your valuable/sentimental belongings in your car on “d day”. That way you will guarantee they will not get lost or damaged during the transport in Elkana.

moving houses in Elkana Time To Move 

Before you start looking for moving companies, you need to close all open ends regarding your address. Contact your internet and cable companies two/three weeks in advance letting them know you are moving. Update your new address in all the relevant government offices and forward your mail at the postal office. After you’re settled in your new place, update all of your other billing addresses like credit cards, medical insurance, etc…
Now that you have everything set, let’s look for the right movers. Don’t underestimate the importance of investigating and examining different moving companies in Elkana. They will handle all of your belongings, and if something will go wrong, you need to know you can trust them. Try to avoid suspiciously low bids. Some movers will try to blackmail you by giving you a very low offer. But then on moving day after they started loading a few of your stuff. They will tell you that you didn’t mention to them “you live on the fifth floor” or that “you have so many boxes”, and “they can’t do the job for the agreed price”, trying to push you into a spot you have to pay them more to complete the transport in Elkana. That’s why it’s important to have a written contract with the company about all the details. Specifying all the items they will handle, the locations they’re going to take it from and to, the date of the event, how many workers will the job require, and of course the total cost of it including extras you may ask (like unpacking). And most importantly, check the company has insurance that will cover all broken, lost, stolen, or any other damages that may occur to your belongings.

Moving furniture in Elkana – Welcome to your new home

When you arrive at your new house, tell the movers to place the boxes and furniture in their dedicated rooms. It will make unpacking quite shorter. And if we are on the subject, before jumping in and randomly opening boxes create an unpacking schedule, starting with the necessities you need to keep your life running for the first couple of days (you could even pack in advance a special box or boxes with all the essentials needed for your first week). After you have all the basic things necessary to get by, don’t try to unpack everything immediately or the look of all the boxes will overwhelm you. Go room by room and focus on one room at a time, so you will not overstress your first days in your new home.

Moving into a new apartment can be an overwhelming experience. Between packing, finding the right moving company, and making sure you update your address in all the proper places – the amount of tasks and details you need to cope with is unbelievable. So staying organized and focus is a job that requires preparation and planning. And the best way to keep track of everything and cover all the steps & necessities when moving into a new apartment is by working with a checklist. So here is our “moving into apartment checklist”.

Make room in your schedule

Like we said this is a project and should be treated as such. Once you know when you are moving, take a look at the calendar and mark the dates you are free to deal with all the expected missions so you could give them the proper time. Remember it’s best to start working on everting at least 2-3 months in advance, so plan your schedule accordingly.

Moving houses in Elkana – Let’s start

Because we are dealing here with a huge assignment, you need to “break” it into small and manageable chores. Our advice to you is to start by going room by room dividing the objects in it. At this point, you could find which items you don’t need any more and throw them away (or even better sell or donate them), and return items you have borrowed, but still haven’t returned. You should also define “special” belongings you want to exclude from the regular packages. We are talking about delicate or valuable objects you would like to take in your car by yourself. You should put these items aside. After you sorted out your belongings, and you have roughly calculated the amount of equipment needed to be transported, it’s time to find the right movers. Be sure to schedule your moving transportation in Elkana at least a couple of months in advance, especially during the “hot” season. You don’t want to find yourself stuck without a moving company in Elkana several weeks or days before the big day.

Remember to keep all of your documents and information arranged (bills, lease or purchase contracts, contact information, and your contract with the packing and moving services), create a main location for everything you use and need during this process, so it will always be approachable. About a month before your move you should also start notifying your services providers about changing your new address (that includes: electricity, water, internet, cable, phone, bank and credit card companies, schools, post office, etc). As you see there are a lot of companies to inform, and it can take some time, so don’t wait until the last moment, just to find out you don’t have electricity in your new place. This is also the time to start collecting as many free boxes as you can and start reducing the amount of food in your fridge (because it’s tricky to maintain food during the transport). At this point, you can also separate your possessions and begin packing objects you rarely use, or ones you sure will not be needed until you move out.

Kicking it into a higher gear

Around 2-3 weeks before moving day, you need to take your packing game to the next level. at this point, you should pack as many items as possible, keep only items you use daily and make a special box for them, that will be closed at the very end. This is also the time to make arrangements for your children or pets. You don’t want your children or pets running around in this already chaotic situation, and you sure don’t need any extra topics on your mind during this stressful day. So make sure you have a family member or a friend taking care of your children or pets. Clean out your freezer and refrigerator, use any stored food. Make your meals in the next several days from frozen food and cans. So it will be easier to move the fridge.

We are getting closer

By the last week, most of your house should be already packed. Make sure you don’t have any laundry left, and if you do, wash it and pack it. Keep only a few clothes for these days. Go room by room and confirm you packed everything. The best way to do it is by cleaning each room. Withdraw some cash for food and extras you may need on moving day. call to the movers and make sure they are still coming and there are no issues. Ensure your mail forwarded to the new house with the post office with follow-me service. Don’t forget to check your water, electricity and gas meters in your old apartment, so your old landlord or the new residents at the house could not come with any complaints to you.

moving home in Elkana – Moving day

Finally, the big day is here. This is the hardest most intense day in this journey, so try to stay focused. Be sure to do an inventory of your belongings with the moving team, so nothing will “disappear” on the way. Stick around and supervise they carried all the items and boxes. Do a quick walk-through. Insure you haven’t forgotten anything and all whole your belongings are out of the house. Affirm with movers they know the new address and they’re going to the correct place. Take their cell number, and give them your number. Make sure you arrive at your new place before the movers (should be easy, they drive a truck). Unlock your new apartment and open all the relevant rooms. Once the movers begin bringing your possessions in, be sure to direct them to the proper rooms. check with the movers your inventory list and ensure everything arrived in a good condition, don’t let them go or pay them before you do that. and that’s it, or at least the first part of it. now you need to unpack and organize your things. Start with the necessities first: so you could “survive” the first weeks.

And most importantly, enjoy your new house.