Tips to Unpack Like a Pro

Imagine sitting on a pile of boxes, not knowing where to start unpacking from. While moving from one house to another, packing things are far easier than unpacking and putting everything in order again. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is a saying that would be very apt in this case. Indicated below are some tips to help you unpack like a pro.

• Always take photos of the old orientation before packing up. This helps you while you unpack.
• Number and label your packing boxes using colour codes, reduces your work.
• Pack the boxes according to each room while moving out. Unpacking room by room is the golden rule of moving into a new house. Always start with larger items and then go on to the smaller ones.
• Unpack first for function and then for decoration but before everything, prioritise your function.
• It is easier to unpack essentials. It is very inconvenient when you cannot find your toothbrush or night dress or cell phone charger. There should be a different box for essentials.
• Unpack your bathroom and bedroom belongings first. After a tiring day, if you don’t have your bed ready after a good shower, you will be frustrated.
• Save the kitchen for the next day. There are a lot of things that are delicate or breakable, and needed to be unpacked carefully - containers, utensils, etc.
• Do not unpack anything that might distract you and shift focus from the whole unpacking process. For instance, the television or video games.

Finally, lethargy on your part will only delay your process of unpacking. Prolonging your unpacking doesn’t help; so finish off the work as fast as possible.