The moving truck just left and all of a sudden, you find yourself standing in the middle of a complex maze of packed boxes and large household items that are patiently waiting to be unpacked and placed on their designated place in your new home in Metro Vancouver, BC.

In fact, you may have thought that your relocation would be over once your Metro Vancouver movers go away, but pretty soon you will discover that the final stage of moving – unpacking – is a seemingly daunting and rather time-consuming process which has its own specifics, specifics that need to be addressed properly.

Yes, we’re talking about inspecting, cleaning and arranging loads and loads of household items, accumulated for years, to their pre-determined spots. You are sure to benefit greatly from the following carefully selected and time-tested tips for unpacking after relocation.

Where To Begin The Unpacking Process?
Sorting

The very first task that lies ahead of you is to make sure the correct boxes have been carried into the correct rooms. This comes as a direct result from the pre-move packing preparations – if you have properly marked and labeled the packed boxes, then finding and sorting out right the boxes should be as easy as saying your own name. Have in mind that organizing a search party for a misplaced box will only waste additional time – time that you can use for much more important tasks.

Inventory List

You should check each moving box against the copy of the inventory list that your Metro Vancouver moving company has provided to you or, even better, against your personal detailed inventory that you yourself have prepared at the very beginning of your moving preparations. If you find a box or another packed item to be missing, you must contact and inform your Metro Vancouver movers immediately, so that the issue gets resolved as quickly as possible.

Essentials Box

This is the survival kit which you have cleverly moved by yourself and which you’re going to unpack first of all. Why? Understandably called an “open first” box, it contains all the absolute essential things you’ll need for a night or two: medication, kitchenware, towels, bed sheets, pillows, toilet paper, hand and body soap, a change of clothes for everyone, toiletries, favorite games, basic tools or other lifesavers.

Furniture Placement

The larger furniture that you have should be unpacked and arranged first, followed by your smaller items. It’s very important that you create a floor plan first, either in your head or on a piece of paper (whichever is easier for you) and place the heavy furniture pieces according to its layout. This floor plan will enable you to move the heavyweight pieces only once. Consider using furniture pads for effortless sliding along the floor, but if you have trouble moving or assembling the furniture pieces, then contact your moving company for assistance.

Which Rooms To Unpack First?
Bedroom

Unpacking and setting up the bedroom should be your top priority because no matter what your unpacking strategy is, you need to get a decent sleep in the next 24 hours! Rest is essential for surviving the time-consuming unpacking and the rough post-move acclimatization period in general.

Kitchen

You can start with the items that you really need in the very beginning and then slowly work your way until complete unpacking is achieved at a later stage. Make sure the major kitchen appliances are hooked up and ready to go but don’t forget that there are also smaller ones that you’re probably hooked on too, such as the coffee maker, toaster or juice maker.

Bathroom

The next room that you should unpack with a sense of urgency is the bathroom. After all, who wouldn’t want to take a much-needed shower after a long day of unpacking and arranging boxes?

Fill in the medicine cabinet with the medications you have transported yourself inside the essentials box, hang the shower curtains and towels, and stack up toilet paper (if applicable).

Once the bedroom, the kitchen, and the bathroom are operational, you can continue unpacking at a slower and more comfortable speed. The living room, as well as the rest of the house (guest rooms, attic, basement, garage, etc.), can definitely wait a few days until you find the time, strength and energy to get to them.

Make your new place feel like home: Don’t forget to put the finishing touches that will make your new place of residence uniquely yours – hang some family photos on the wall or place family heirlooms here and there. Such seemingly insignificant changes should make your new home cozier and you – more comfortable in the still unknown environment.

Unpacking your household items after a move is all about finding a good steady rhythm that will be fairly efficient without exhausting you too much. It’s vital that you devise a solid strategy that can be finely tuned during the process of unpacking:

• work one room at a time
• set mini goals
• think a few step ahead to avoid dead ends, and
• take frequent breaks to clear your mind and recharge your energy.

And when you feel ready for another unpacking spell, the remaining unpacked boxes will still be there, waiting for your expert touch.

Original source: https://www.mymovingreviews.com

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