Have you just found a new home and are struggling with the move? Chances are, you are not alone. A study from Budget Direct found that 79% of Australians find moving to be a stressful experience.
We understand not everyone can afford professional movers or are able to use a moving company, therefore, the moving process can be extremely stressful and time-consuming. From connecting your utilities to lining up the perfect tunes, many things need to be organized for your moving day.
Luckily, MyConnect, a utility connection service with a library of resources and experience helping countless families on their moving journey, are here to help make your next move seamless.
Scroll through to find our top five moving tips.
5. Have the right equipment.
We aren’t just talking about moving boxes, bubble wrap for your breakables, or your standard packing supplies, we mean ensuring that you have the correct tools for a successful day, starting with the perfect set of wheels.
Deciding on the perfect moving truck can be a tough and expensive decision, especially with the large array of websites and rental services available. We recommend that you always hire a truck with a lift for those heavy items, especially when you are required to travel a long distance. Having access to a lift streamlines getting your furniture on its way to its new home and saves you from the sprains and strains of intensive lifting.
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4. Downsize, Downsize, Downsize.
We have all been inspired by Marie Kondo and The Home Edit to organize our homes. Moving out is the perfect time to act on this and start to disassemble some of your built-up clutter. As you sort through your items, remember to organise them into three piles: Keep, sell, and donate.
Ensuring that you declutter before moving day makes the process a whole lot easier. Now, you have reduced the amount you have to pack and unpack, and saved time finding places for all your things when you arrive at your new house.
Remember, if it doesn’t spark joy let it go!
Pro Packing Tips
We understand that packing up some of these items can be tough. If you don’t want to donate something that you love or a piece of furniture that just won’t fit, you can always gift it to a family member, so you know it is in safe hands. A great way to get rid of larger furniture items!
3. Listen to our Spotify playlist
For many movers, it is so easy to get stuck on the practical side of moving house. However, it is equally important to have fun, maintain your stress levels, and enjoy your day.
A new study has found that music is more effective at increasing productivity than coffee and is a proven method of stress reduction. Luckily, we have put together a curated Spotify playlist to keep everyone cool, calm, and collected. (Watch out for fragile items as you bust a move)
2. Use a Moving Checklist (or DIY your own)
A moving checklist and packing list helps to keep your move as easy and organised as possible.
MyConnect’s moving checklist outlines a four-week process, from collecting cardboard boxes to ensuring you have your toiletries, linens, hangers, and a change of clothes organized for your first night. We recommend utilising the empty space to personalise the checklist or leave notes throughout different stages of the moving process.
Our moving checklist is available on our website or by clicking ‘Moving checklist’ below.
1. Get MyConnect’d
This has got to be one of our best moving hacks. We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we know the last thing you want to worry about is the hassle of utility connection.
In one call, MyConnect can organise the connection of your gas, internet, electricity, pay tv, water, and more. Meaning that you don’t need to worry about having a hot shower or the lights turning on the very first night in your new home.
Simply, give us a call on 1300 854 478 or click ‘Get connected’ below to be one step closer to a stress-free move
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Get connectedAre you obsessed with all things home decor and interior design? So are we. Although scrolling through your FYP (For You Page) on social media to find interior design trends or the perfect DIY project for your space can be extremely time-consuming.
Below, we have curated a list of some of our favorite influencers and Tiktok interior design accounts that showcase feng shui, decorating tips, interior design inspiration, and more.
Accounts to follow for design tips, tricks, and hacks
Briellyn Turton (@StudioBrie)
Briellyn is a Sydney-based interior designer with experience spanning commercial, furniture, and home design. Briellyn’s TikTok account, @StudioBrie, has reached over 116k followers where the influencer shares interior design trends, decorating tips, coffee table styling, and her love for maximalist style!
Watch one of Briellyn’s most popular videos below.
Bilal Rehman (@Bilalrehmanstudio)
Bilal is a luxury interior designer specializing in experimental residential and commercial environments. The stylist takes a light-hearted approach to share the different dos and don’ts of home design. Bilal has you covered from a minor makeover to a full-fledged home renovation!
See Bilal’s top three tips to elevate your space (language warning)
Drew Michael Scott (@Lonefoxhome)
Drew is an influencer and ex in-home stylist for West Elm. His Tiktok account showcases DIY home improvement and his personal design style as he renovates different pieces of real estate.
Watch below to see how Drew recently transformed his second living room into a communal space he dubbed ‘The Lobby’
Cliff Tan (@DearModern)
This architect and space planner is all about good vibes! Cliff specializes in Feng Shui, where he analyses different floor plans and explains how best to incorporate the traditional Chinese practice. His Tiktok account is an incredible resource for those living in small spaces, providing an affordable way for viewers to elevate their space.
Cliff’s room design video has had over 20.6M views, take a look below.
Emily Shaw (@EmilyRayna)
Emily is a TikTok influencer who first found fame by renovating her family home. Now with over 6 million followers, her Tiktok account is devoted to sharing fun and affordable DIY projects, design tips, and personal home decor.
Below, Emily highlights her TikTok journey and some more information about her page.
Currently renting? See our top accounts showcasing renter-friendly interior design.
Tiffany Donaldson (@Homestylebytiff)
Tiffany is all about “making a rental home feel like our own”, her social media platforms showcase all things interior styling, easy rental hacks, and fun DIY projects.
Jess Ricci (@Jess.Ricci)
Jess focuses on budget-friendly and affordable design hacks, often sourcing pieces from Kmart and Facebook Marketplace. Even though her page is not exclusive to design content, you can find some great no-drill, renter-friendly home decor videos.
Loui Burke (LouiBurke)
Loui is a Style Director and Digital Marketer. His account generally highlights all things home, skin, and well-being. However, his no-sew, no screw sheer curtain video and ‘Top 5 things you’ll need when you move into your next rental property’ can’t be missed.
While we are talking about all things social media, follow along with MyConnect’s Tiktok account and other social media platforms.
Following us will give you the latest MyConnect news, a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, fun trends, moving tips and tricks, and more.