Your local Plano moving company knows our city inside and out. We know that when it comes to moving, there’s far more to it than calling up your local Plano movers and loading up a truck! We’ve got some tips to help make your move FUN!
How to Make Moving to Plano, Texas a Fun Experience
Moving to Plano, Texas should be an exciting life change, but the moving process itself is rarely a fun endeavor, even if you hire local Plano movers to help with the transition. Whether you’re moving locally or moving long distance, here are our favorite tips to take the stress out of the moving process, helping you to make your move a fun one!
Pack Ahead of Time
By far, the hardest part of moving to Plano (or anywhere) is the packing process. Start as early as possible, purging things you haven’t used in a long time. A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t used it in the last month, donate it or throw it away. You will have less to move, less to unpack, and your new space will be peaceful, organized, and clutter free. (Remember-a local Plano moving company -that’s us!- can do a full service move for you- call us today for a free quote!)
Keep a file folder handy for all the important paperwork you’ll be collecting, like leases, veterinary records (if you have pets), essential contacts, medical forms, photos of the way your electronics are set up (make your significant other think you’re some kind of tv set up guru) and anything else you will need at hand when you make your move.
Start by buying boxes from a local Plano company (boxes from the grocery store may have insects, rodents, or eggs!), packing things like out of season clothes, tools, and other items you only use occasionally up to a month ahead of time. Make sure to label each side of the box (not the top), so you can see where it goes when stacked. Using a different color of tape for each room makes it easy to organize as you’re packing. Use a felt tipped marker to list the important items in each box as you work, so you don’t have to unpack the entire garage to find out where the drill went.
Pack things in appropriate sized boxes. Heavy, bulky items should go in small boxes, while large light items, such as pillows, should go in large boxes. Count how many boxes you have so you can ensure nothing gets left behind, and give your Plano movers a count of the boxes.
Lastly, pack an “open first” box or suitcase for each person. This should include a few changes of clothes, pajamas, a shower curtain liner, cleaning supplies, kitchen essentials (mine is my coffee maker!), and for fun throw in some snacks, movies, board games, or a deck of cards. If you have kids, stop by the store and put some surprises in their suitcase so they have something to look forward to after the long moving process!
Plan Out Your First Meal In Your New Home
Have fun researching your new town of Plano, Texas! Make your first meal in your new home a treat. Decide on take out from a new restaurant, or set up a family-style feast of different food you want to try! If you’re more of a kitchen ninja, go ahead and splurge on that new gadget, and put your brand new (to you) Texas kitchen to the test! Check out specialty stores in Plano and Dallas, and whip up a gourmet dish while you watch a movie in your new home. Either way, it should be something to look forward to after all of the heavy lifting is done.
Don’t forget the paper plates and plastic silverware! Dishes can wait, this is time to celebrate!
Unpack The First Week
Although it can be easy to procrastinate, if you don’t unpack the first week in a new place, some things will be packed for the next move, because you’ll never get around to un-boxing them. Take the time to unpack in the first week at your new pad, so you can really feel at home. Then you can spend your time decorating instead of stressing about those boxes in your closet! Start with the rooms you use the least, like the garage, or guest room. That way it won’t be out of sight, out of mind until your mother in law comes over!
Be a Tourist In Your New Town
Plano, Texas is a great town with a lot going on! Enjoy nature at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, see how they did it “back in the day” at the Heritage Farmstead Museum, and shop around in the historic downtown district. Act like you’re on vacation, and check out all the fun places in your new city.
Make Local Friends
It’s hard to make friends as an adult. Start with your neighbors, since you never know when you’ll need to borrow something or find a house-sitter when you go visit your family during the holidays. When you move to Plano, Texas, southern charm is part of the culture. So bake a pie (or buy one!) and introduce yourself to your new neighbors as your local movers unpack the truck. Once you’re all settled in and your Plano movers have pulled away after unloading your last box, try volunteering or using websites like MeetUp.com to cultivate new friendships.
Your Plano movers wish you the best in your upcoming move!