7 Things To Do Before and After Your Move

There's no getting around it, moving is an exercise in multi-tasking and stress management. Sometimes we succeed, and sometimes we turn it into an epic fail. It all depends on preparation.

Having moved just a few months ago, I don't envy anybody that's having to do it in the near future. That's why it's always good to make the transitions as easy and stress free as possible. Luckily, Apartment Therapy has stepped in with two helpful articles listing 7 Things To Do Before Moving Out as well as 7 Things To Do Before Moving In. The second one actually has 8 steps, not 7, but hey, who's counting?

Both articles have a few tips that some people wouldn't even consider before the big day, such as changing toilet seats (seriously, why have I never thought of that). In addition, each one has a checklist of the normal moving tasks like cleaning, changing locks, planning walk-throughs, etc. For nerdy guys like me, seeing everything in one spot with a checklist really helps prioritize and get things done.

Really, the only thing the articles don't mention is taking care of your home services, but I think we've already got you covered there. To read more, be sure to visit Apartment Therapy.