Moving can be a stressful process for many different reasons. Long-distance moves typically come with hard goodbyes between family and neighbors, long to-do lists and plenty of coordination, while even shorter, local moves still require a significant amount of energy, attention and time. 

Coleman Worldwide Moving is a team of experienced residential movers that's been executing seamless home relocations of all shapes and sizes since 1914. Our BBB-accredited and A+ rated company prioritizes next-level customer support during household moves, and can give homeowners a variety of tips to help reduce stress when transitioning into a new home.

Start Planning Early

First and foremost, the more time you give yourself to plan and coordinate a move, the more streamlined and less stress-inducing it will be. For a local move within a 50 to 100-mile radius, 2—4 weeks should be set aside to properly plan, pack and perform all other related tasks. For long-distance relocations, we suggest beginning to prepare approximately 6—8 weeks out, as there is typically a lot more to organize the further away your new address.

Take Safety Precautions

Anyone who has ever attempted a DIY household move without the help of a professional team knows how much energy and exertion it takes to pull it off. Between cleaning, packing, carrying boxes, loading vehicles, and unloading everything at the new address, there are many opportunities for injury. Also, with hazardous objects potentially laying around or stacks of boxes piled up, homeowners with small children or animals may want to make other arrangements for their babies (or fur babies) on moving day.

Some of our top suggestions for preventing injuries on moving day include:

  • Stretch Out Ahead of Time
  • Wear Comfortable Clothes and Sturdy Shoes
  • Use Proper Techniques When Lifting Boxes and Heavy Objects
  • Utilize Moving Equipment
  • Take Breaks As Needed
  • Consider Weather Conditions on Moving Day
  • Keep Hazardous Objects Out of Reach of Children and Pets

Be Careful with Belongings

Another aspect of home relocations than can add to the stress is the safety of your belongings. When homeowners attempt DIY moves, the chances of losing or damaging treasured items in the process become much higher. Because packing and moving can be tedious, people oftentimes try and cut corners, like stuffing a few extra items into an already-full box, or attempting to carry multiple boxes to cut down on trips back and forth between the house and the truck.

Similarly, folks might try and hurry through moving day, which almost always results in the loss of household belongings along the way. Some of the most effective ways you can avoid losing or breaking your valuables include:

  • Start Early and Take Your Time
  • Pack Room-by-Room
  • Keep an Inventory List
  • Use Sturdy Boxes
  • Use Padding Materials
  • Wrap Fragile Items
  • Use Moving Blankets

Write Labels on Boxes

Even after you've successfully moved items into your new abode, you'll have a lot of work left to do—those boxes, totes and dissembled furniture pieces aren't going to take care of themselves! One trick to cut down on time spent unloading and unpacking is to have everything labeled ahead of time. Write down the objects packed in each container so that you can prioritize unpacking ones that include items you'll need right away, such as:

  • Kitchenware and Dishes
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Toiletries
  • Computers, Routers and Electronics
  • Bedding

Of course, the most efficient way to take the hassle out of a home move is by hiring professionals. With 3 decades of experience to our name, Coleman Worldwide Moving knows better than most how to eliminate stress on moving day. As an agent of Allied Van Lines, our long-distance movers can complete home relocations of any distance, as well as offer many different accommodations and amenities to help with a variety of moving and storage needs. 

Get in touch with our team today for more information, and we'll give you a free, no-obligation estimate on any of our residential moving services!