I'm moving. Help!!(

amother

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 9:55 pm

I'm moving. Any advice or recommendations?
Regarding packing, unpacking or the actual move. Tia

mfb

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 9:56 pm

No advice but good luck! It should be with good mazal and I hope it’s to a better place!

amother

Honeydew

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 9:58 pm

Assign each room a color. Buy a bunch of color duct tape and put the assigned room color on the outside of each box. Before the movers get to the new house put a sign on each door which color boxes should go where. That way when you unpack all the boxes are in the right rooms.
Use your towels pillows and blankets to wrap up your glassware or fragile items. Mark those boxes with fragile stickers so the movers know to be careful with them.

Hatzlachah!!

amother

Carnation

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 10:04 pm

amother Honeydew wrote:

Are you me? This is literally the advice I give everyone. The color duct tape is life saver! We did as we packed each box.

Debbig

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 10:07 pm

amother OP wrote:

I'm moving. Any advice or recommendations?
Regarding packing, unpacking or the actual move. Tia

Throw things out.
Purge as much as you can.

amother

Burntblack

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 10:10 pm

Also leave out a bag with necessities for your first night there—sheets, toothbrush etc. also now they sell these huge moving bags that seem better than boxes for many things- https://a.co/d/2UkVK0D

amother

Chocolate

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 11:18 pm

Moving is so stressful!

For dishes put paper towels between them and then wrap well with shrink wrap. Much more protected and stable than using just paper towels or regular towels.

Seforim also wrap with shrink wrap, it's too heavy for boxes.

Do as much as you can in advance.

It's great to clean out of the things you no longer need, but you might find yourself making too many decisions. If it's too overwhelming just pack it up and take it along.

nursemomma

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 11:50 pm

Pack whatever you can in advance. And then pack some more.
There is A LOT of stuff (and I throw out stuff all the time). The packing will feel endless, but you’ll get there Smile

amother

Aubergine

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 11:53 pm

number each box and keep a list of the box numbers with a short description of the contents. when you are looking for something after the move you can just refer to the list to know which box you need to open.

Mimir

Sun, Oct 27 2024, 11:57 pm

Now is the time to not pack stuff things you never used. Throw them out!!!
I moved last when I was pregnant in my 9th month (with twins) didn't do a thing though...

Brit in Israel

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:09 am

I second numbering each box and have a list with basic details for each number.
As soon as you move just unpack into whatever space there is even if you aren't sure if you want it in this or that cupboard, afterwards you can rearrange but the longer you are in boxes the harder it is to settle.

Keep a suitcase for the first night and morning stuff for you and your kids. Pyjamas, toothbrush and paste, blankets, paci, hairbrush, set of clothes, towel.
Set the kids beds up the first so wherever you are upto with unpacking, they can get to sleep on time.

amother

Whitesmoke

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:12 am

Instead of using towels order foam sheets for dishes the easiest way to pack them. For seforim there are special smaller sizes boxes to use.

amother

Strawberry

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:17 am

Don't forget to eat!! You'll be in a lot better mood while packing.
They say One of the biggest "couple issue triggers " is moving. It's important to try and keep calm, and If something lands up in the wrong room it's ok.
I spoke to DH before and told him I can't have the pressure of unpacking within a week. I knew I couldnt handle it. It took a month but he was very understanding.

Bnei Berak 10

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:24 am

Valuables: pack separately and store with friends or family. Once you moved pick it up yourself.

amother

Rainbow

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:25 am

Choose a distinct color for each space in your new home. Gather an assortment of vibrant duct tape and label the exterior of each container with its designated color. Prior to the movers’ arrival, affix a sign to each entrance detailing where the color-coded containers should be placed. This will streamline the unpacking process and ensure items are sorted correctly.

For delicate items such as glass pieces, utilize your towels, cushions, and blankets for wrapping. Be sure to label these containers with "fragile" stickers, indicating to the movers that they require extra caution.

amother

Honeysuckle

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 10:13 am

I packed one box with things to use when we get there. It had cleaning supplies, toilet paper, pjs, toothbrushes/toothpaste, towels, showergel and shampoo, and a change of clothes for the next day, and anything else I thought we might need the first night and morning. I didn't want to be rummaging through boxes to find every little thing we needed before bed.
I also rolled up the bedding inside the sheet and bagged those separately so we could just unroll them on the beds when we arrived.
Also we took our valuables in our car.

amother

Stonewash

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 10:26 am

I'll repeat what others said because this was so helpful to me. Before you start packing, organize and purge your current home. It'll make packing and unpacking much easier.

Also you'll need way more boxes than you think you'll need.

Hatzlocha

amother

Aconite

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 11:01 am

Try to have one person at the house you’re moving from, and another at the house you’re moving to. The movers need guidance. Something gets left behind, or broken. Someone needs to lock up. Someone needs to make sure things are getting put in the right place, etc.