It seems like the only thing more stressful than packing
for a move is unpacking. It doesn’t have to be, if you follow some simple but
effective steps on how to unpack and organize your house after moving. Before
your move, make a list of all the items you can’t do without during your first
week in your new home. Clearly label
everything on your moving essentials checklist and make sure you unload those
items first. Always get more boxes than you think you’ll need. Many first-time
movers are surprised to discover that their work is only beginning after the
moving truck is unloaded. Make unpacking more fun and much faster by putting
each box in the room it was labeled for.
Unpack one room at a time. Decide where you want your big items to go
first and you will find it much easier to place the smaller items.
Put your bedroom sets together first so that you have a comfortable place to sleep the first night in your new home. Unpack your bathrooms before any other room so your family can grab a shower, then move on to the kitchen. This way you’ll really be able to start living in your new house. Next, unpack the rooms you use most often first, then unpack remaining rooms in order of importance. Make hanging things on the walls your last step and if you place them on the floor for perspective, you probably won’t end up having to rehang if you decide to move a large piece of furniture. Break down each box as you empty it, to reduce the inevitable clutter of packing material and so that you can get a better perspective of each room that you have unpacked. Inviting friends over to help you unpack after your move can also be a fun way to get your unpacking done quickly.