Moving Tips For Seniors

Moving Tips For Seniors Hire us (Burnaby Movers) for your next move https://www.facebook.com/yourmovingpros Moving is a huge job. However, if you are a senior moving from the home where you raised your family to a smaller one, there are some considerations that you need to make. There are ways to ease the stress. This guide will help you navigate the process of downsizing and preparing for your move. 1. How to Know When it's Time To Downsize Life happens quickly. You're one day raising your children and tripping over each other in a house that doesn't seem big enough. The next you have your children grown and you are left with a large house that is more work than it's worth. Many homeowners don't buy their homes with the intention of downsizing. However, as they age, the reality of owning large homes begins to hit them. It can be difficult to know when it is time to downsize. However, these guidelines and tips should help. These are signs that you should consider downsizing. You need to stretch your budget. Your retirement savings will only go so far. You may need to stretch them. If that is the case, it's time for you to downsize to increase your housing budget. It's too overwhelming to maintain your house - If you find the task overwhelming and don't have enough money to hire help, it might be time to downsize. You can get rid of unused rooms. These rooms are expensive to heat and maintain and can be a problem when you downsize. A Different Layout is necessary - As we age, it becomes more difficult to get up and downstairs. To ensure that you are able to navigate your multi-story house, it is possible to downsize to a one-story apartment or home. If any of these statements are true, downsizing may be the best option. 2. Sorting belongings After you have made the decision to downsize it is time to go through all your stuff. You can't bring everything with you when you move to a smaller space, regardless of how attached to your stuff. You will need to divide your items into four categories in order to sort them: Store, Store, Sell/Give, and Trash. You can start by going through one room in your house at a given time, even one closet or one dresser. Then, go through every item and decide which belongs in which category. These key indicators will help you decide if something should be thrown away or given away if you are having difficulty deciding what to toss. It was never taken out of the box. It doesn't suit your style or meet your needs You might think, "I may need this one day." It is out of date or outdated It won't be used or read again It's an unfinished project It has not been touched for more than one year, and it holds no sentimental value. You don't want furniture that doesn't work in your new space Next, identify which items you should keep. You may not use some items for daily living but you still need them for various reasons. These items are best kept: Documents and paperwork Items that have sentimental value You don't have the space to store seasonal items in your new home. Decide what you want to keep. Don't forget: You want to see sentimental items regularly You want to keep items with high-value items close by Special occasions require special clothing Remember that it is easier to fit everything in your new space if you get rid of things before you move. 3. Moving? Packing The next step is packing. It is not an easy job so be sure to allow enough time. Packing is physically demanding. It is not easy to be as young as you used to be, so allow yourself sufficient time to complete the task without injury or physical stress. These tips will make your job easier. Take on small jobs - Split the job of packing your house into smaller tasks that are easier to manage. It took years to accumulate your possessions so don't expect that you can pack them all in one week. You should set aside at least an hour each day to complete the task. Keep in Mind the Weight of Your PO Box - Even if you have help moving, you may need to move boxes around the new house as you unpack. To keep each box's weight down, mix heavy and light items. Keep boxes under 50 pounds. Ask for help - This job is not one you can do on your own. Ask for help. Consider putting aside money to hire movers if help is not possible. Take Care of Fragile Items - Wrap fragile items carefully and use more layers than necessary to make sure they are safe. Plastic Tubs - Use plastic tubs to store long-term items. They are more durable than cardboard and offer greater safety. Make sure you have an "Open First" box. Unpacking can be just as stressful as packing. Keep one or two boxes that are "open first", with everything you need for the first few days of your new home. You will not need to pack too many items, such as bedding, linens, and toiletries. This box should be placed in the truck last. Hire us (Burnaby Movers) for your next move https://www.facebook.com/yourmovingpros