Moving house: a change in lifestyle and organization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moving house is a period of transition that we all experience in our lives. Most often, it is the whole family that makes a fresh start, but other situations also require special logistics: this is the case, for example, for professionals on the move, or students forced to move to another region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In any case, moving is never easy. A question that regularly arises is: what should you take with you, and what should you leave behind? If you're not quite sure where you stand at this stage, it can be helpful to take stock and start thinking now about how you're going to organize your life in your new house\/apartment. To begin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Are you moving to a larger or smaller space?<\/strong> Depending on the answer to this question, you will have to make some organizational choices. You may need to declutter your belongings and invest in new equipment that will fit properly in your kitchen or living room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is your property new or being renovated?<\/strong> If you anticipate work being needed before you're fully settled in, then you'll need to wait before transferring your belongings. Take this opportunity to assess your situation and plan how you'll spread out your space!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Is your new home already equipped with the minimum in terms of additional storage, such as an entryway closet or a wardrobe?<\/strong> If so, you'll have the opportunity to do some initial emergency storage, allowing you to get a clearer picture! Otherwise, you'll definitely need to consider setting up a space for your clothes and shoes, as well as for the bulkiest children's toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Does your new accommodation offer any amenities, such as a cellar or an attic?<\/strong> If that's the case, you'll already have one less storage worry, although it can be useful to organize your move by starting from scratch: you're not going to keep that plastic slide you bought for your child 10 years ago indefinitely!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom organization to anticipation!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moving also means anticipating a number of future problems! It's not just about getting from one place to another, but about managing the transition and being strategic. Most of the time, as moving day approaches, several things still need to be done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terminating certain contracts:<\/strong> This includes contracts related to energy and electricity in your old house\/apartment. Don't forget anything related to telephone and internet services either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember to inform your various organizations of your change of address:<\/strong> Your bank and your insurer must have access to this information in order to contact you and update any contract (including your home insurance contract).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you moving a short distance, or are you changing regions entirely?<\/strong> In the first case, you might simply need to rent a van. In the second case, and if you have heavy furniture to move, you will most likely need to entrust your most valuable belongings to a professional moving company and\/or use the services of a professional storage facility while you get organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon arrival, take the opportunity to read the water, gas and electricity meters.<\/strong> Remember to put your name on the mailbox. To ensure your mail is delivered correctly, consider having it temporarily forwarded to the post office for as long as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out how garbage is collected in your area or neighborhood:<\/strong> In some municipalities, waste collection is done using coded bins that you will need to place in front of your house on collection days. Ideally, check with your local town hall for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare for your move into your new home as best as possible.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The first few days in your new home may seem strange: you will probably need some extra time to adapt and really find your bearings, and start slowly taking out all your belongings that were still lying around in the stacked boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, think about the most urgent things related to rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or toilet: prepare a \"small survival kit\" with, for example, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags. You'll need all of this daily, long after you've moved in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, remember to set aside anything that might be useful for cleaning or occasional maintenance: a few cloths, a compact vacuum cleaner, a mop, and various cleaning products depending on the surfaces. Don't do a major spring cleaning of your home right away: leave that until you've finished unpacking all your boxes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for the rest, if you notice after several days that some boxes remain stubbornly closed, it may be helpful to start asking yourself the right questions: what exactly do these boxes contain? Are they in the right room? Are they things you really care about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, and if you have enough time, it can be useful to start selling on the Internet, through certain specialized applications: the sale of books, clothes or collectibles finds buyers very easily, especially in our time when recycling is more fashionable than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, if you really can't make up your mind, there's always a practical and welcome solution: professional storage. This gives you a new room, a new space allowing you to get rid of everything cluttering your living room, even if you can't find an immediate solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe extra storage room, the solution you need!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Every move has its challenges: you were perfectly content until now, and suddenly a move forces you to rethink everything: how will you manage to store your old bicycle or the children's toys in the new living room, when you previously had a large cellar? How will you manage to store those books, which were previously in a large bookcase that you couldn't take with you in the move? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you work towards a permanent solution, professional storage is an ideal option. It provides you with additional space dedicated to your storage needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantages of a self-storage facility go far beyond simply renting space: you benefit at all times from a professional solution, with the provision of a monitoring network and temperature regulation to protect your perishable goods (practical if you also wish to store spirits!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You also have access to your belongings at any time, thanks to a secure pass and a personalized key allowing you to retrieve your items 7 days a week. And if, one day, you see things more clearly in your storage, you can easily cancel your storage contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summary: even if moving house is a difficult experience for many individuals, know that there are always practical solutions to support and ease your burden while you find your bearings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don't spend an unreasonable amount of time tidying up your less urgent belongings, especially in the first few days of moving in: dedicate time to the most urgent things and get rid of anything that can wait, thanks to a storage space near you<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Is your property new or being renovated?<\/strong> If you anticipate work being needed before you're fully settled in, then you'll need to wait before transferring your belongings. Take this opportunity to assess your situation and plan how you'll spread out your space!<\/li>\n\n\n\n