Moving is a stressful experience, and packing up your house takes a lot of time. But moving is also positive and exciting; it often means you are heading to better things and a more enjoyable life. How do you get through the moving experience successfully? What can you do to make a house move less stressful and more organized? Chicago movers know there are many things you can do to lighten your load and have a better move. Hiring professional Chicago movers is one step towards a more organized moving experience. With professional movers, you know that your belongings will reach your destination successfully and on time. When you hire a moving company, you won't need to worry about driving long distances with a heavy load, or transporting your belongings by car over many trips. A moving company can also help you pack, making sure you have the right packing materials and that your belongings are safe. Professional movers will help move heavy items that would otherwise take you a long time to manage.

If you are packing yourself, start off by getting enough boxes and packing materials. You can usually find large and medium-sized boxes at stores; ask around and collect as many as you can. It is also possible to buy boxes, which gives you the advantage of uniformly-sized boxes that are guaranteed new and strong. Packing is also a good time to de-clutter. Be careful about transporting all of your things to your new home, whether they are used, wanted, broken or old. Consider carefully what you no longer need or use. If you have large items that can be sold, organize a sale well in advance of the move or list the items in the free paper or online. If you can recycle, then do so. Make sure you don't transport clutter to your new place; this is a new start, and you should move into a new home free from the accumulated junk of the past.

Pack some easy things first, like books, CDs, and DVDs. This will give you some satisfaction and will clear the shelves so you have more space for packing. Follow up with other non-essential items, leaving the things you use every day until last. Pack most of your cookware and silverware and eat simply until you move out. You might even consider getting a cheap set of silverware, plates, and cups that you can throw away on moving day, so you can pack your good cooking stuff beforehand.

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