Tips for a Great Moving Experience

Spring and summer are the most popular times to move into a new apartment. If you’re preparing to make Alta At The Estate your new Boston home, following a few helpful tips can make yourmove a breeze. Check out the suggestions below to enjoy a calm, collected, and carefree moving day.

Stay Hydrated

The Boston area is well known for its hot and humid summer weather. Moving is hard work, whether you’re carrying boxes or directing movers to do so for you. Make sure you stay hydrated during your move by bringing plenty of bottled water or sports drinks along in a cooler or ice chest. Avoid drinking soda, coffee, or alcoholic beverages, as these can actually promote dehydration. If you’ve hired movers (or solicited your friends and family), make sure to bring water for them as well—they’ll appreciate the gesture and get the job done more efficiently because they’ll feel healthy and hydrated.

Pack a “First Night” Box

It can be easy to overlook a few simple first night necessities during the commotion of a move. While you may be prepared with toiletries, pajamas, and bed sheets, there are a few oft-forgotten items you’re sure to need as well. Pack a “first night” box with items such as toilet paper, a shower liner and hooks, paper towels, trash bags, tissues, napkins, disposable plates, utensils, and cups, and all the chargers you’ll need for the devices you use every day. You may also want to include a power strip if you have multiple computer components and a pad of paper and a pen to jot down measurements, notes, or lists.

Clean Your Furniture

Whether your furniture is arriving in your new apartment in pieces or fully-assembled, moving day (or shortly thereafter) is a great time to clean every piece. You’ll have unparalleled access to every surface when your furniture is disassembled or sitting in the middle of an empty room. This is also a good time to dust or vacuum every drawer and crevice, giving your furniture new life that will enhance the feel of your new home. If you get the opportunity to do so, wipe down your furniture before it’s brought into your apartment. This can help eliminate the dust that is often associated with moving.

Fill the Closets First

Unpacking can be a long process, and it’s easy to become disorganized quickly. You can avoid this problem by filling your closets first. Tucking little-used items away in the closets immediately after your move will create more room for organization and unpacking in your main living areas. If you have boxes of items you won’t need for a while, you can simplify this process by placing the entire box in your closet to be dealt with later. Put suitcases, wardrobe boxes, and other clothing containers in your master suite’s closet immediately as they are brought inside so all your clothing is in one place. This can reduce difficulty when searching for items, especially if you need work clothes or other specific wardrobe items shortly after moving.

These tips are just a few ideas to inspire your move to Alta At The Estate of Watertown. Our chic, modern apartment spaces are available in one- and two-bedroom floor plans with plenty of indoor space and storage for you to enjoy. You’ll also love our ample outdoor parking and community amenities! Click through our website or stop by our apartment community today to see your future home in person!