{"id":26067,"date":"2024-02-02T21:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=26067"},"modified":"2024-02-02T21:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:49:54","slug":"how-to-unpack-after-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unpack after Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#Moving_is_a_Triathlon_Unpacking_is_the_Final_Event\" title=\"Moving is a Triathlon. Unpacking is the Final Event.\u00a0\">Moving is a Triathlon. Unpacking is the Final Event.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#5_Tips_for_Packing_that_Will_Speed_Up_Unpacking_at_your_New_Home\" title=\"5 Tips for Packing that Will Speed Up Unpacking at your New Home\u00a0\">5 Tips for Packing that Will Speed Up Unpacking at your New Home\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#10_Tips_that_Will_Speed_Up_Unpacking_at_Your_New_Home\" title=\"10 Tips that Will Speed Up Unpacking at Your New Home\u00a0\">10 Tips that Will Speed Up Unpacking at Your New Home\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#6_Tips_for_Using_Your_Movers_to_Speed_up_Unpacking\" title=\"6 Tips for Using Your Movers to Speed up Unpacking\u00a0\">6 Tips for Using Your Movers to Speed up Unpacking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#Can_Bellhop_Help_Plan_Your_Move\" title=\"Can Bellhop Help Plan Your Move?\u00a0\">Can Bellhop Help Plan Your Move?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-unpack-after-moving\/#Popular_Long-Distance_Destinations\" title=\"Popular Long-Distance Destinations\">Popular Long-Distance Destinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>Congratulations! You\u2019re moving or planning a move or have just arrived at your new home. You\u2019re looking for unpacking tips after your short or long-distance move. We hope you are still in the research stage because the success of how you unpack in your new house can in many ways depend on the strategies and care you used to <em>pack<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0By the way, we\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Bellhop Movers<\/em><\/a>, experts at local and long-distance moves. We\u2019re a moving company that cares and we\u2019d love to help you with an affordable long-distance move, or a quick dash across town.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So read on to find unpacking tips that cover everything from:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Finding essentials like your coffee maker, toiletries, or linens\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>What are the most important rooms to unpack first\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How to get a good night\u2019s sleep the first night.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Plus, we\u2019ve got great ideas how to make the unpacking process fun for your family, or at least bearable for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"827f73\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #827f73;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-26068 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Items Ready for Unpacking Post-Move  | Bellhop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Unpacking-After-Move-768x1024.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Unpacking-After-Move-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Unpacking-After-Move-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Unpacking-After-Move-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Unpacking-After-Move.jpg 1512w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_is_a_Triathlon_Unpacking_is_the_Final_Event\"><\/span><strong>Moving is a Triathlon. Unpacking is the Final Event.<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The point we\u2019re making is that it takes planning to finish well. And this moving company wants to help you with some unpacking hacks that work. That\u2019s why we spend a little time on <em>packing at your old home<\/em> before the moving truck shows up. Moving is tough and can be painful (like this endurance race). The goal is to finish strong with a positive attitude.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_for_Packing_that_Will_Speed_Up_Unpacking_at_your_New_Home\"><\/span><strong>5 Tips for Packing that Will Speed Up Unpacking at your New Home<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Preparing for a move is an art, and the way you pack can significantly impact the ease of your unpacking experience. Here are 5 essential hacks that help unpack after moving:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n<li><strong>Label boxes by room.<\/strong> Clearly label each box so it end up in the right room, writing the label on both the top and one side. Consider using color coding stickers for a visual, easy-to-identify system. This method allows you and everyone to quickly determine where each moving box belongs in your new home, streamlining the unpacking process.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n<li><strong>Prioritize Your boxes.<\/strong> Label each box by priority <s>&#8211;<\/s>\u2013 \u2018First box\u2019 to Unpack for important items in each room, &#8216;Second to Unpack&#8217;, &#8216;Third to Unpack&#8217;, and &#8216;Leave for Later&#8217;. This system helps you focus on the essential items first like WIFI router and phone chargers, ensuring you have everything you need for the first night in your new home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n<li><strong>Photograph the box content.<\/strong> We prefer photos to a detailed inventory list. You can enlist young kids or family members to \u2018treasure hunt\u2019 for the toothbrush or silverware at your new home by scrolling through pictures of contents. Label the photo with the corresponding box number, either in the file name or directly on the image This is a lot simpler than if an inventory list was used.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n<li><strong>Declutter now rather than painfully after the move.\u00a0<\/strong> It\u2019s doubly painful to declutter after moving\u00a0 because you paid to move the stuff. You&#8217;ll reduce packing and simplify the entire unpacking process. Leave behind real estate guides, half-used cleaning supplies, hair conditioner, that shower curtain.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"5\">\r\n<li><strong>Use<\/strong> <strong>wheeled suitcases for heavy items<\/strong>. \u2018Wheely\u2019 suitcases are easier to transport than moving boxes to their place in the new home and may offer additional protection for their contents<s>.<\/s>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"6\">\r\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skimp on good packing supplies<\/strong>: Bubble wrap, sturdy moving boxes and other packing supplies can ensure a happy move with undamaged items<s>.<\/s>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We\u2019ve got lots of info to help with the packing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/category\/moving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"868276\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #868276;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-26069 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Boxes Ready for Unpacking | Bellhop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-for-unpacking-768x1024.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-for-unpacking-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-for-unpacking-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-for-unpacking-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ready-for-unpacking.jpg 1512w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tips_that_Will_Speed_Up_Unpacking_at_Your_New_Home\"><\/span><strong>10 Tips that Will Speed Up Unpacking at Your New Home<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n<li><strong>Unpack essentials first.<\/strong> Begin with the &#8216;Essentials&#8217; boxes you packed earlier. This will give you immediate access to the necessary items like toiletries (toothbrushes, hand soap and toilet paper), linens, chargers, and basic kitchen supplies like silverware and your life-sustaining coffee maker. Having these essentials at hand will restart rituals you value.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n<li><strong>Make a map for each room.<\/strong> Indicate the position to assemble (and place) heavier items like sofas and beds. Show where to position the room\u2019s moving boxes so they are stacked only once and not moved (wasting your time later). Your kids can help turn this into a fun exercise.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n<li><strong>Set up the bedroom and bathroom.<\/strong> A happy first night sleep is symbolic and important. After the essentials, prioritize setting up the bedrooms and bathrooms; the living room and dining room can wait.<s>.<\/s> Similarly, organizing the bathrooms with toiletries, towels, and shower curtains will add those little touches that signal comfort in your new home.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n<li><strong>Tackle the kitchen next.<\/strong> The kitchen is often the heart of the home and can be the most time-consuming to unpack. Start by connecting major appliances and then move on to unpacking silverware, dishes, and other daily necessities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"5\">\r\n<li><strong>Use a \u2018zonal\u2019 approach for unpacking.<\/strong> Approach each room as a separate project, completing one before moving to the next. This method prevents a cluttered home and builds a sense of accomplishment. Maybe accentuate it with a checklist and schedule planner you can post in the kitchen as proof of progress. Reward kids with a special activity if they finish their rooms on time.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"6\">\r\n<li><strong>Clear pathways. <\/strong>It\u2019s hard to see over moving boxes and living room furniture when carrying. Likewise help by reminding excited kids to stay out of the way.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"7\">\r\n<li><strong>Designate a holding area for less important boxes.<\/strong> We don\u2019t recommend offsite storage spaces as items are often forgotten. A garage is ideal, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-clean-out-a-basement\/\"   title=\"basement\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">basement<\/a> less so because of the stairs. You want these items nearby but not a daily obstacle or annoyance. Ideally your color-coding system identified the boxes so the moving company can simply deposit them without your guidance.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"8\">\r\n<li><strong>Be realistic about completion. <\/strong>Moving is mentally and physically exhausting. Kindness to yourself and family is more important. Take a d<s>s<\/s>ay off and get out with the family. It will give you perspective on what you really have done.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"9\">\r\n<li><strong>Combine unpacking with a \u2018pleasure routine.<\/strong>\u2019\u00a0 If you have a favorite routine like listening to a podcast, unpack those lingering boxes while you listen. This reward principle has proven successful to boosting motivation and setting routines for activities we shirk, like<s>. Tackle<\/s>tackling those bookcases and bookshelves.<s>.<\/s>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"10\">\r\n<li><strong>Breakdown moving boxes, flatten bubble wrap and other packing supplies for recycle, sale or reuse as you go<\/strong>. Create a designated spot on each floor to stack unused supplies. Flattened and broken down they take up less room. They can be sold or kept for your next move. (The average family moves every five years).<s> Five Tips for Working with Your Moving Company to Unpck Faster<\/s>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tips_for_Using_Your_Movers_to_Speed_up_Unpacking\"><\/span><strong>6 Tips for Using Your Movers to Speed up Unpacking<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Besides moving, professional movers are pros at packing and unpacking. Sure, it costs to have them help, but having the move completed faster is worth it. (It also may be covered as part of a company-paid moving allowance). Bellhop offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packing and unpacking help<\/a> too. You can book us as part of a move or independently.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1927116206\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n<li><strong>Before moving anything inside, pre-walk the empty house with the moving company supervisor.<\/strong> Sketch a paper layout for each room about where to place bedframes, stack boxes, etc. Tape it to <s>the <\/s>each room\u2019s door for fast visualization.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n<li><strong>Let the movers assemble beds, dining room, living <\/strong><strong>room <\/strong><strong>furniture. <\/strong>Professional movers do it a lot. And fast.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n<li><strong>Stack the boxes according to your priority.\u00a0<\/strong> Less important \u2018C\u2019 boxes go on the bottom, \u2018A\u2019s<s>\u2019<\/s> and Important on top.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n<li><strong>Bring in food and beverages. <\/strong>They want to go non-stop. Help by asking their favorite food and drink. Have it delivered. Give them time to eat and stretch.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"5\">\r\n<li><strong>Ask their advice.<\/strong> They do this a lot and know how to get it done fast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"6\">\r\n<li><strong>Let them take emptied boxes out as they bring others in.<\/strong> You can ask them to stack the empties in the garage or remove them. Bellhop\u2019s movers will take them to recycle for you.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Following these unpacking tips will help make the move-<s> <\/s>in process more manageable and enjoyable. Remember, unpacking is an opportunity to start fresh and create a comfortable, organized living space in your new home.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bellhop_Help_Plan_Your_Move\"><\/span><strong>Can Bellhop Help Plan Your Move?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We hope this summary was helpful. If you need more info to help you pack, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/category\/moving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plenty of moving tips<\/a>. Please reach out to your friendly\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Bellhop Movers<\/em><\/a>. As we said, we coordinate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/local-moving\/\">local moves<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/long-distance-moving\/\">long-distance moving services<\/a> just about everywhere Check out our moving locations. You can get an estimate of just moving, or moving and packing \/ unpacking services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Or, call your local Bellhop Movers\u2019 office and we can help you estimate how much and how long it will take. 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