Not everyone moves to a different state or across the country. With so many neighborhoods in and around Louisville, KY, you can change your life by moving to a different part of the city or a nearby community. That doesn’t mean you won’t face some hassles and frustrations when it comes to picking a moving company and packing your home. See how to avoid some of the common hassles with useful tips and tricks.

Become a Declutter Pro

Many people don’t realize just how much stuff they own until they start planning their next move. Now is a good time to clean out every closet and storage space in and around your home. If you find things you forgot you owned, don’t worry about keeping them. Louisville, KY has several thrift stores and charity organizations that will come to your home and pick up any donations you have. If you have a lot of things you need to throw away, you can call the city and arrange for bulk pickup.

Plan Your Packing

Trying to pack every room and space at the same time can feel overwhelming. That’s why we recommend that you plan your packing and work in stages. Start in the areas you use less frequently, like your garage. You can then move to other less-used rooms and work toward those you use daily. In the rooms you use most often, pack the things you won’t need until after your move. This might include books, toys or games. Keep clothing and other items you’ll need right away, like cleaning supplies, for the end.

Label and List Every Box

Adding a packing label to the outside of each box is a helpful way to see where they go in your new home. Don’t assume that just writing “Kitchen” or “Bedroom” will help, though. Create a detailed inventory that includes every item inside each box. From knives and sponges in the kitchen to throw pillows and vases in the living room, you need to know the contents of the boxes. This helps you know what to unpack first after your move.

Keep items from straying on moving day by printing a bunch of labels with your new address and attaching one to each box. Finally, make a list of all the boxes, so you can follow up if anything goes missing.

Take a Few Small Trips

Before the day of the big move, it’s a good idea to take a few trips between your current home and your new one. Take some cleaning supplies, groceries, pillows and other linens to use during the first day or two in your new home.

Avoid hassles during your local move by hiring a company you can trust. Turn to Alpha Moving for help with your local move in or around Louisville, KY.