11 key steps to unforeseen change

Like almost everything in this life, moving house or apartment has two sides: the positive? Since change is always synonymous with renewal? and the negative? as this is a decision that requires a lot of patience and organization.

But the good news is that, with good planning, your change can happen as smoothly as possible, and in some cases you don't even have to hire a carrier for it.

Claudia Moura, personal organizer for OZ! Organize Your Life and Company Director Claudia Moura Personal Organizer, points out that the recommended advance time to start planning change varies greatly according to the amount of things the person has and also the number of family / friends that will help in this task. "But 60 days is a good time to start planning," he says.

The professional points out that if you can hire a moving company, they have proper packaging for everything: clothes, crockery, furniture, etc. Which will make your work a lot easier. But if you choose to do it alone and with your family, some practical tips can help a lot!

Step by step for stress free change

Below the personal organizer gives several guidelines on how to plan a change and execute it without unforeseen events (or with as few unforeseen events as possible). It is worth checking!

1. List of basic materials for making a change: bubble wrap, cardboard, various sized cartons, wooden boxes (if possible for carrying fragile objects), good quality wide tape, adhesive tape holder (if available). possible), colored paper (sulfite) to identify the boxes, atomic brush and transparent plastic bags for small parts (those of food freeze or Zip type). ? You can buy most of these things at packaging and stationery stores. Cardboard boxes are expensive and a good option is to ask friends for help to donate boxes to you or ask in supermarkets, which discard this kind of material ?, says Claudia Moura.
2. Documents, photos and books can be stored in cardboard boxes. ? Do not use very large boxes, as they are very heavy and difficult to transport ,? says Claudia.
3. Crockery, cups, vases and other fragile objects should be packed one by one with bubble wrap before being placed in sturdy cardboard boxes or boxes such as wood. ? It is very important to identify these boxes stating that they contain fragile objects and that they must be transported with care ?, reminds the personal organizer.
4. Clothes can be carried in suitcases or in cardboard boxes. "If possible, hanger clothes can be packed with the hanger itself," says Claudia.
5. The mattresses should be wrapped in bubble wrap.
6. Small appliances (such as a blender, mixer, hair dryer, etc.) and electronics (computer, video game, DVD player and others) can be protected with bubble wrap and stored in cardboard boxes.
7. Large appliances (such as a fridge, washing machine, stove, etc.) should also be wrapped with bubble wrap.
8. Furniture should be disassembled and packed with cardboard, "which can be bought in rolls to prevent damage," says Claudia Moura.
9. Small parts (such as furniture screws and handles, stove parts, refrigerator parts, etc.) can be placed in transparent plastic bags and labeled.
10. To identify the boxes you can use colored sulfite sheets and set a color for each room. • In the label make a brief description of the box contents; number the boxes so you know how many volumes you have, and tell which room in the new house she should go to, says the personal organizer.
11. When requesting the transfer of services such as telephone, TV and internet, first inquire about the deadline of these companies and also evaluate the need for some of them. ? It is possible to run out of pay TV and no landline, but you can run out of internet? Consider all this when deciding when to order the transfer. And if you will leave the current house, but for some reason, still do not go straight to the new house, it is possible to request the temporary suspension of some services with financial reduction in the account ?, highlights the professional.

Where to start boxing?

Claudia Moura points out that the ideal is to start to box things that you use less or that will not impact so much in your daily life. Some suggestions from the professional:

• Documents, photos, CDs, DVDs, home furnishings, toys (most, not all!), Other season's clothing, accessories, make-up, bags, belts, bed and bath linens;
• Electronics such as DVD players, video games, TVs (if you don't want to be without, just leave one running);
• Kitchen, laundry and pantry: “Keep everything as long as possible, as long as you don't get in the way of cooking the basics and washing what can't be left for later,” says personal organizer.

In recent days, according to Claudia, the orientation is to keep the clothes of the current season, the last things of kitchen, pantry and laundry. "A day earlier, disassemble and pack the furniture," he says.

? For change day, have a small suitcase that will suit you for a day or two, with changing clothes, bath towel and toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush etc.), so you get some time to get started organizing in the new house ?, explains the personal organizer. "And if you have a child, don't forget the diapers, the change of warm and cold clothes and some toys," he recalls.

Make the move yourself or choose a carrier?

Claudia Moura explains that some household products can be transported by the homeowners themselves to the new address. It will all depend on the size of your car and your willingness to make the trips. But almost everything is possible to transport by car if he has a large trunk? "But surely it will take a big truck or pickup truck to carry a refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, mattress and big furniture," he adds.

A personal organizer points out that a good way to choose a carrier is by referral. “Check with friends and acquaintances if they have ever used a transportation company and recommend it,” he says.

You can even use social networks to do this research. If you still can't get one, make some quotes, check websites if the company has a lot of customer complaints (Complain Here and Procon) and ask the company itself to refer customers so you can find out about their suitability and efficiency. ?, explains Claudia.

The professional also points out that not all companies offer insurance, so it is always good to question and have a clause in the contract that discusses this. Remember that there are objects that have sentimental value and that money can not buy (an object that was your grandmother's, for example, an old photo etc.). If you're going to feel safer, carry these things with you!

Do I really need all this?

If it is time to make the change, or if the new house or apartment is smaller than the current space, you should take some action. First thing is to check the size of the furniture you have and the space available in the new home. If any does not fit, the tip is to donate or sell, who knows even who bought your current home ?, highlights the personal organizer.

Still according to the pro, the objects and clothes can be selected at the moment you are boxing. • Have broken up for sale, donation or trash broken things, clothes that do not fit or that you have not used for some time. When in doubt, so as not to waste time, take it to the new home. When you have everything in the new space, make another selection ?, he says.

Begin this new stage with renewed energy, dispose of what you have in excess or no use, so that new things can come! This tip is not only for those moving to a smaller house or apartment, but for everyone ?, advises Claudia Moura.

Where to start tidying up the new home?

All the change is complete! The next (crucial!) Step now is to start tidying up the new home. According to personal organizer Claudia, the tip is to start organizing yourself "backwards from the things you've packed," from the primordial / essential to the superfluous. I like to start with the bed and the kitchen, after all we need to sleep and eat! And if you don't have anyone to leave the kids with to be organized, start with their room so they can play while you organize the other rooms in the house?

All of these tips will surely help you a lot! But be aware that change is a laborious phase that requires patience. Setbacks can happen and maybe not everything goes exactly as you planned. But the important thing is to not despair and do your best to enjoy every moment of this new stage of your life. Slowly things get to their places!

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