Blending Families: From Hiring A Locally-Owned Moving Company To The Prep Steps
Are you getting ready to blend your family? Sixteen percent of children in the U.S. live in blended households, according to the Pew Research Center. If your kiddos are about to join this stat, take a look at what you need to know about hiring a locally-owned moving company, decluttering, and blending two homes into one.
Who Should Hire A Moving Company?
You're moving two separate homes into one. But you're not sure if you need movers or who should hire the contractor.
While every family might not need to hire a pro, a moving contractor can make this process easier for everyone. This means you can relax, take a break, and focus on your family—instead of spending your time and energy on the move.
If you will move into your new spouse's existing house, you may want to hire a mover. The contractor you choose will transport your breakables, lift your heaviest pieces of furniture, and care for your keepsakes during this process. This makes it important for you to select the moving company that you feel most comfortable with.
But if both families will blend into one new home, you may want to work with your spouse to select a contractor you both agree on. The mover will need to come to both of your soon-to-be old homes. This does break the process into what feels like two separate moves. Even though you could hire two different movers, this option can get confusing—especially if both companies show up to the new house at the same time.
How Should You Prepare for the Blended Move?
A blended household move should start with a serious decluttering session. Do you need all of the furniture from each of your separate homes? Keep your children's furniture to create a sense of comfort and consistency in the new household. But you don't have to bring every couch, end table, or dining room chair.
Discuss what you will need for your new home before your moving day. Declutter anything that you won't need to bring (such as old clothing that you don't need). You can sell, donate, or recycle most items. Not only will a pre-move decluttering session give you a fresh start, but it can also decrease the price you pay for a professional service. Movers typically charge by the weight of the load. The less you bring, the more likely it is that you'll pay a lower price.
Reach out to a locally-owned moving company to find out more.