There are those among us who do not accomplish much without the use of our daily to-do list. Juggling the multitude of activities that happen on a given day can be downright unmanageable without some small attempt to organize them. And when it comes to the big activities in life – such as orchestrating a move – you will certainly find that such checklists are even more instrumental. Apartment moving – while smaller than a single family home – can be just as stressful and overwhelming in scale as moving in to a large home. Using a well constructed checklist can help ease the process and put you in your apartment with comfort…and sanity!
Get Organized Now!
Moving to an apartment seamlessly requires a commitment to the details. Anyone who has moved can surely attest to the endless minutiae that must be juggled in order to accomplish everything in the appropriate amount of time. A checklist can assist you in staying on track – and even ahead of the curve; such assistance is imperative, as you will find that once you fall behind it is quite difficult to get back up to speed.
Once you find the perfect apartment for you and handle all of the legalities associated with inspecting and signing the lease, you must – along with your landlord – assign a day to begin occupying your new apartment. Once this date is determined, you can begin assigning tasks to the weeks preceding your move.
One Month Out
Approximately one month before moving to an apartment you should be well on your way to packing the contents of your current living space. In most cases, especially if you are moving from a larger home, you will find that your possessions will not fit into your smaller living space. Subsequently, you will need to sort through all of your items – including furniture – to determine which items will come with you, which can be sold, and which can be donated.
If this is the first time moving to an apartment, you will want to read up on renter’s insurance – which is designed to protect the contents of your apartment. Once you find a policy that fits your needs you should implement it before your move. Also during this time you should alert all accounts – credit cards, insurance policies, magazine subscriptions, etc. – of your impending address change.
Two Weeks Out
Two weeks before moving to an apartment you should arrange for all of your utilities to be up and functioning upon your arrival; this includes electric, gas, phone, cable, and Internet capabilities. Make arrangements for the cancellation of such account services in your current location.
Moving Week
The week before the move you should confirm all arrangements with movers and utility providers. This is also a good time to organize the basic necessities that you will need for your kitchen, as well as the necessities that you will need ready access to, such as medications. All personal items should be packed during this time period as well.
You did it ☆
Moving to an apartment need only be as stressful as you allow it to be; with careful organization and planning, you can ensure a seamless move.
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