Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…
December, the holiday season is finally here. Just a few days and you’ll be immersed in the festive celebration with your near and dear ones. But oh! Wait. Before Christmas, your relocation is awaiting eagerly to get completed. On one hand, you don’t want to miss your Christmas revelry but on the other, this is the best time to shift to your new home. Sounds relatable? Well, December is a busy month and if you’ve scheduled your house move during this time, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps, now you’re thinking, “how can I get over with my house move quickly so that I can celebrate Christmas.” We’ll ask you to just relax! Besides engaging the experts for Toowoomba removals, there are actually a lot of ways to cut down your moving stress and enjoy the festive season.
Preparing for both the move and the yuletide can feel like a nightmare. But that needn’t be the case. Here are a few ways to strategize your house move during Christmas without spoiling the festive spirit. Read on!
Things to Remember When Moving House at Christmas:
a. Book your removalists as soon as possible: No sooner than your moving plan is confirmed, book your date with an expert Toowoomba removals company. When it comes to relocating, the more time you have, the better it is. Booking your moving date with a removalist offers assurance and keeps you stress-free, knowing that your booking is confirmed and the removalists haven’t kept you waiting.
As we already said, December is a busy month due to the holiday celebrations and when you discuss your move with a removalist company, it gives both you and your professionals adequate time to plan and prepare for the venture.
b. Make a checklist and plan your tasks: Organization is the key to a trouble-free move, you see. Unless you know which tasks to complete first, juggling Christmas and a house move can be a daunting process.
Once you have all the tasks written down on a paper, according to its priority and the date by which it should be completed, relocation seems less formidable. Let’s say your move is a month away, your checklist should ideally look have these:
- Address changes on all official accounts – bank, driving license, identity proofs, etc.
- Search for utility service providers in your new neighbourhood
- Complete all the important paperwork for your new home
- Keep the valuables, like jewellery, antiques and family heirlooms, in one place
- Stock the essential medicines that you or your family needs everyday
- Plan how you’ll move your plants and pets
- Re-confirm your details with the removalist company 1 week before the move
- A list of people to whom you’ll send Christmas gifts and cards
And any other chore that seems vital for your relocation. As soon as you accomplish a task, don’t forget to tick off. This way, it’ll be easier for you to keep a track and get all your house moving tasks sorted. Yay!
c. Prepare for the weather: It’s winter and you need to be well prepared for encountering the snow and cold. Let’s first discuss how you’ll protect yourself.
Besides wearing a cap, gloves, coat, sweaters and jackets, don’t forget to take proper measures against the slippery surfaces. When loading your moving boxes into the trucks, the removalists will make several trips back to the house, bringing in snow and turning the floor slippery. As a result, you or the professionals, anyone can slip, fall and get injured. To prevent this, make sure the floor is covered with carpets and mats.
For the outside, shovel the driveways and sidewalks as well as spread salt on slippery pathways. No matter how many times the movers go in and come out, the chance of slipping and falling is significantly reduced.
Now comes winter-proofing your belongings. If it’s snowy and slushy outside, you need to protect your items from the freezing temperatures and precipitation. The best way to waterproof your belongings is befriending lots of plastic bags and bins, mattress bags, bubble wraps, waterproof moving labels and plastic wraps.
Thinking where to get them from? Honestly, you needn’t worry for if the Toowoomba removals experts are packing it for you, they’ve got you covered! Apart from having all the weatherproof materials, they are equipped with the best professional skills to pack your electronics, breakables and furniture, among others.
d. Pack early and smartly: The rule of thumb to good packing is starting it as early as possible. We know how much you want to procrastinate it but let’s admit, last-minute packing never pays off.
First, check the wardrobes, drawers and cabinets and get rid of all the unnecessary, old and worn out items. You can either sell or donate the items which are in good condition. Now, you’ll have only the things to pack in front of you. Start with the items you won’t need now, like your summer clothes, jewellery, beddings, extra towels, linens, shoes, utensils (except the one’s you need) and glassware.
Remember to have an essentials bag that should contain everything you’ll require on the first few days in your new home –
- Medicines
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, personal hygiene products
- Bed linen, pillows, blankets, comforter
- Clothes
- Chargers, flashlights, matches, candles
- Important documents
Don’t try to pack all the rooms at the same time. Go room by room and see how simplified the task becomes! For a stress-free experience, you can let your professional removalists do the task for you.
e. Where do you want to spend Christmas? You don’t want to spend the festive week engulfed in piles of boxes, do you? It’s Christmas folks! If your new home is going to be full of unpacked boxes and disassembled furniture, choose a good place to celebrate Christmas and feel the festive vibes. Perhaps, you would like to take your family to the most popular restaurant in the city or if you have friends here, plan a small get together. Spend the day eating, drinking and merrymaking instead of allowing unpacking worries to take up all your attention!
f. Do Christmas shopping online: Balancing a house move and Christmas isn’t an easy feat and we know that, right? Between packing your things and setting up your new home, it’s not your fault if you’re unable to make it to the store. This is when online shopping comes to the rescue! Whether it’s a bottle of rich red wine, a beautiful dress or smoked salmon, get delivery of your Christmas gifts and food at your doorstep. How easy is that!
Ending thoughts: So, now that we’ve shared these useful tips, striking a balance between your move and the festive celebration shouldn’t be as difficult as it appeared. Moving during Christmas is actually fun when your entire family is around you, singing, dancing, eating, packing and opening presents together. While you pack and prepare your belongings, don’t forget to create some beautiful memories and take lots of pictures that you’re going to look back and feel wonderful about years later. We wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Domain Removalists is a trustworthy Toowoomba removals company offering packing, moving and unpacking services. The team has the most experienced and highly-qualified professionals who employ top-quality tools to perform a house move. Check out www.domainremovalists.com.au or call 0414628028 to know more.