Unpacking After a Move: Where Do I Start?
Physically moving all of your furniture and belongings from your old home to your new home is just the first step in the relocation process. The next step involves unpacking your boxes and organizing its contents. This may seem overwhelming considering all of the labor and hard work that goes into moving, but we have some simple tips that will speed up the unpacking process.
Getting Ready…
Make sure you have either a box cutter or pocket knife on hand. Assuming you taped your boxes shut (which is typically preferred for additional security), you’ll need to cut the tape to open them. A quick strike along the top with either a box cutter or pocket knife should suffice.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Being that the kitchen and bathroom are two essential areas of any home, it’s usually best to begin unpacking boxes here first. Start by unpacking any and all boxes labeled “kitchen,” placing the cookbooks, toasters, and other non-dishware items where they belong. You’ll probably want to wash your dishes and cookware before using them, so either lay them on the counter or in the sink for the time being.
The bathroom should be slightly easier to unpack since there are fewer items used here. If you need additional storage space in your bathroom, consider using an over-the-toilet space saver. These shelf-like accessories offer valuable storage space in a convenient and decorative manner.
Tackling The Bedrooms
Unpacking the bedrooms will likely prove to be more time-consuming, so don’t worry if you are unable to finish it in a single sitting. Start by unpacking your clothes, hanging them up in the closet or placing them inside your dresser, chest of drawers, etc. With your clothes out of the way, you’ll have more space to unpack other items and rearrange furniture as you see fit.
The key thing to remember when unpacking boxes for the bedroom is to take everything out of the box. Even if you don’t have a permanent home for it now, you should still remove it from the box. Allowing boxes to remain stacked up in the corner of your bedroom will prevent your new home from developing the cozy, settled-in feeling.
Electronics
There are several different ways to approach unpacking and setting up electronics; however, many people prefer to set up their television and computer first and wait until later to set up the remaining electronics. This allows users to enjoy movies and television shows but doesn’t place the burden of having to deal with a spiderweb of wires and cables on the homeowner’s shoulders.
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