So, you finally made up your mind and are moving! Great! You've probably already set a date for the big day and, of course, know where you are moving to. These are the two basic decisions you need to make before moving. Make sure you set a date that suits you and anyone that will help you best. Weekends are generally better because you'll have plenty of time to get settled. So, once you've decided on a date, it's time to prepare for the actual moving. Read on for these ten tips for a hassle-free move, so that everything goes smoothly. After this, you'll want to keep moving and moving!

1. Take time. This is the most important tip. Just plan ahead, with time and with patience. Schedule everything at least two months in advance, so that any problems that might rise can be solved immediately.
2. Take note of demanding rooms. There are, always, rooms and spaces you'll need to take special care of because of the amount of items you have in them. Room closets, places where you keep the clothes you use and the ones that you don't, garages, and kitchen cabinets are usually full of objects. Take note of the critical points and try to determine exactly what you'll need and won't need in each room.
3. Make lists. Whenever you want to organize yourself to get moving or, in general, every aspect of life, there is nothing more effective than making lists. Usually, the classic pen and paper will do, but for the tech savvy there are some online options like Remember the Milk or Google Tasks that are pretty straightforward and easy to use.
4. Make an inventory. After deciding what you'll take and what you'll leave behind, make more detailed lists of every object you'll be moving. This can be tedious, but absolutely necessary. It will save you a lot of time later, so take your time and do it. Of course, better plan it in advance. The inventory should be done several weeks before actually moving.
5. Take it all out. This is actually very useful to see exactly what you have, how much you have, and what you need and don't. Just take everything out of boxes, cupboards, and closets and take a close look at what you'll be needing and what you won't.
6. Make piles. Once you've sorted the items, it's time to start piling stuff up. Create three piles: one for things to keep (hopefully, most of your stuff will fall into this one); one for things to donate; and one for things to sell. This doesn't mean you'll throw useless stuff into the "donate" pile. Useless things will go to where they belong: in the trash. You should donate objects that are still useful, but you don't use yourself any longer, and you should sell stuff you think you can get some money from.
7. Put them into bags. The "donate" and "sell" stuff needs to get out of the way. Put everything into bags or boxes so that it doesn't bother you when moving, but somewhere that'll remind you afterwards that you have to take care of it.
8. Pack the good stuff. All the items you'll be moving to the new house have to be appropriately packed. Label every box you use and seal it carefully so that everything is safe. Also, put larger objects first and finish stuffing with the smaller objects. Always protect fragile items with paper and also use paper to add extra cushioning to the boxes.
9. Hire a moving company. There are several movers in Seattle that can help you greatly when moving your things. In the long run, hiring professionals always pays off and is a lot safer than doing it by yourself. If you keep a close eye on everything, there's no risk at all that anything should go wrong.
10. Enjoy! Moving can be stressful, but it's an opportunity for change, and this is always exciting. After the first hour the actual moving has begun, take some time for a coffee break and sit back to relax for a few minutes as you ponder what the the future holds for you and your family at your new place.

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