If you missed our blog post with the first three points, check them out! Because moving is such a big life transition, we felt that our tips couldn’t be contained into a single post so here are three more tips to make your moving day/week a breeze.

1. Put ‘em Together – The easiest way locate things post-move is if you keep similar items together. Instead of having three books in the living room boxes and twelve in your bedroom box, make a book box and put them together. Unpacking will be much simpler when things are organized.
2. Overestimate your box needs – We tend to think that we don’t have “that much” stuff in our homes, that is until we need to pack everything for a move. Don’t get caught in the days leading up to your move scrounging around the local supermarkets for spare boxes or cramming everything imaginable into the already overstuffed boxes.
3. Clean out the Fridge – Try to make your last grocery trip two weeks before the move, this will force you to use up as much of your food as possible making moving a bit lighter and who knows you may find something you forgot you had in the freezer (like extra cookie dough). This is especially prevalent if you are moving a long distance as some food will not survive a longer journey (and throwing out food would be a waste of money).

We hope you’re feeling a bit more prepared for your next move. If you’re thinking of moving, and haven’t purchased anything yet, check out some of our North Ridge Homes for Sale.

Moving to a new home can be an enormous task that is exciting but also induces the desire to rip out all of your hair. It is a great way to purge your belongings and get rid of things you don’t need or use, but certain aspects of moving require significant time and effort. Here are some tips that we think will help make the transition to your new Saskatoon home super easy.

1. Colour code your labels – If people are helping you move, this tip is a necessity. It works best with coloured stickers or markers. Each room is assigned a colour, then as the boxes and bags are unloaded your helpers will know where things are going so that your kitchen utensils don’t end up in the bathroom. Just make sure you have legends posted around the house and if you’re super organized coloured paper on each door/wall.
2. Don’t procrastinate – The biggest stress of moving is when it’s two days before moving day and you still haven’t touched the downstairs closet or the kitchen. Pack as much as you can as early as you can, so the final days leading up to the move can be dedicated to cleaning and packing those essential items.
3. Pack an essentials bag – Nothing is worse than finally being moved in to your new home and having to tear open every box to find your pajamas or toothbrush. Packing an overnight bag with clothing, bathroom essentials, and other items you know you will need the first few days will help keep the stress levels at a minimum.

Stay tuned for the next 3 tips to help you feel like moving is almost the same as taking a vacation. If you’re ready to start your moving journey by finding a new Saskatoon home, talk with us.