Moving help: 3 effective tips for a zen and easy move!
1. Move only what you decide to keep
Why waste time packing items that are destined for the garbage can or recycling bin? Do you really want to pay your movers to transport them as well?
The number 1 step before moving your business or home is to do the following sorting your stuff to avoid unnecessary hours of packing and having to do the work in new locations.
There's no point in keeping an attachment to superfluous things. household, give to the next and recycle! By letting go of the clutter in your space, you contribute to the environment in addition to saying YES to the new!
Did you know that StéZen can provide moving assistance for individuals and companies for complete peace of mind? We can be involved in every stage of your move: from booking the moving company, through sorting and packing, to unpacking the boxes and theorganizing your new space.
We can even take care of transporting your donation or recycling items (small items only) to the appropriate organizations (NPO, ecocenter, etc.).
So, in doing business with StéZen for moving assistanceyou benefit from 10% rebate on a picking up your waste by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Great, isn't it?
2. Pack and identify your boxes and their contents.
What could be worse than arriving at your new home or office and having no idea what's in your boxes or what rooms your items will go in?
To simplify the moving process, pack items of similar use or that go into the same room in the same box.
The fragile objects (crockery, knick-knacks, works of art, electronic appliances, etc.) should be well wrapped in towels, blankets, bubble wrap, recycled paper or newspaper to prevent breakage in transit. The more your object is wrapped, the better protected it will be!
Fill your boxes to the brim for prevent them from sinking in when stacked. Visit objects must not exceed of your boxes so that you can close properly.
Seal then your boxes with transparent adhesive tape or with the mention FRAGILE where applicable. Stick two strips of tape in the center, lengthwise, and one strip in the center, widthwise.
Finally, don't forget to clearly identify your boxes by indicating their contents as well as the part for which they are intended.
Your boxes are ready to go!
3. Find a little home for everything.
Once you've moved into your new space, it's time to get organized again!
According to a blog article published by Passeport Santé, Moving is often synonymous with a better life and positive change if it's not undergone. But whether we like it or not, it is, like any big change, a source of stress and anxiety. It marks the a break from routine and daily routines which, even if they're boring, are still very comforting and bring balance to our lives. "
For you avoid maximum stress and ensure that this new stage in your life is a positive one, you need to create harmony in your new spaces.
Studies have shown that living in a A healthy, tidy environment has a considerable impact on our inner state.. Well-organized spaces give us a sense of security. peace of mind and help us to have the clear ideas.
Efficient storage systems also help us to save time, efficiency, money and space!
While finding the best location for everything can take some time, it's important not to neglect this step, since it's a long-term investment. That's right!
Did you know that you can lose up to 2h30 a day looking for our things ? Whether at home, at work or even on our computer, this represents more than 75 hours per month! Ask yourself: what would I have done with these 75 hours overtime if I hadn't lost them looking for me?
So take the time to find a little home for each item, and make sure your system is easy and clear so that everyone can put it back in the same place.
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