Ten tips for the perfect move - from a professional perspective

Moving can be either stressful or a good experience.
Read this list of tips to help you avoid getting stressed.

American Peter Walsh is a professional organizer and has written several books on how to simplify your life.
He says he's been involved in many moves where the ground rules were not followed.

Here are ten principles and details that Walsh says you should remember.
Take a look at them and maybe there's a tip or two you can use next time you move.
On average, Europeans move four times in their lives, and the better prepared you are, the better your move will be.

When the move is approaching

1. it's all about planning and structuring if you want a successful move.

2. Keep all your notes in one place.

3. the things you no longer use can be recycled or kept in a storage room.

Packing

4. Keep track of what you pack and where you pack it.
Write on the moving boxes which room they belong to in the new home.

5. take pictures of cables, sockets and other electronic wiring.
This will help you remember which parts fit together when you install everything in your new home.

Preparing for moving day

6. prepare snacks and water and pack them in a cooler.
It's nice to have something to eat and drink when the move starts.

7. remember that it is best not to drink alcohol the day before.

8. Put cleaning products, paper towels and lamps in a box where you can easily find them again.

9. Always have money in your pocket.
You will probably need to send someone to pick up a pizza, a missing tool or similar.

10. remember to celebrate the move when it's done!
Bring a bottle of your favorite drink and some disposable cups.