You found a new place to move but you have tons of things to prepare and don’t know what to do. Listed below are the tips that can help you prepare before you move.

· Search for a moving company
Moving can be done by yourself if you have a lot of time and patience. Management is the key to have a job well done moving without the help of a moving company. However, if you are as busy as a bee, hiring a trusted moving company is your best choice. Check out companies before hiring them so that moving will be easy and will meet your moving services needs.

· Make a Moving List (Before, During and After)
Moving cannot be done for just a few hours. No! moving takes time to prepare before, during and after your move. So, everything must be managed according to plan. Make a list of what you need to do so that it can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.
If you will hire a moving company, request for an estimate at least a month before the day of moving.

· Identify items to pack
What are the items that you need to pack and keep safe as you move? List down all the items according to size and fragility. List all your appliances, home furniture, beddings, personal belongings, important documents and some things that need extra care like plates and those likely to break.
A moving company can handle and take good care of your belongings to pack and make them safe for you. Skilled workers are trained to do the job right and give quality service.

· Prepare packing supplies
Prepare packing supplies such as boxes, packing tapes, packing paper, markers, etc. Prepare the right sizes of boxes that can handle and protect your items. To label those boxes so that it can easily be recognized.
If you hired a moving company, supplies, packing and unpacking can be done and prepared by them. So, you don’t need to worry about how ``to pack your items. However, you can start packing your personal belongings like your clothes and other important documents to bring with you.

· Check out your new moving place
Moving will not be successful without having your new place ready to move. Inspect the area, check the doors, windows, bathroom, kitchen, water, electricity, locks, and more than you need to check and be ready to move.

· Finalize Preparation
For a convenient moving, finalization of your preparation should be done. Finish packing your items if you are not hiring movers. Though we recommend you to hire a moving company to give you assistance and stress-free moving services. Lastly, prepare food for the move day.

These are some of the tips that will serve as your guide to avoid cramming and stressful move. Moving preparation can be done by yourself and with the help of your family and friends. However, if you would like to hire one, Affordable Moving and Storage is right here to offer our moving and storage services. We are serving the communities of Southwest Florida, including Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Marco Island, Estero, Naples, and other surrounding areas for over two decades. You can contact us at 239-330-6774.