So, you've made the big leap to move house. Maybe you have found a perfect place to raise your new family, or you have put your heart and soul into building your own residential oasis with the help of a Cincinnati Home Builder (if that's where you want to live), whatever the reason, moving day has come upon you and there is a lot to get done.

We understand that moving house can be a stressful experience, so any tips you can gather before you embark on your packing mission are always helpful. Whether you're downsizing or moving to a bigger property for your family, you'll have belongings that need organising before you make the switch.

Here we've put together our top five tips for moving house to offer you a toolkit for getting through the process as stress-free as possible.

1. Plan

It may sound obvious, but you have a house full of belongings and it's going to be difficult to know where to start.

There's also a good chance there are things in your house you won't want to move with you and will need to sell/take them to charity shops/throw them away. The best place to start is to go through each room and make a list of what you need to keep and part with. You can then list everything and work through room-by-room.

2. Don't try and do it all at once

It's tempting to put off packing and organising your things as it seems like a daunting task. But leaving it to the last minute means you'll rush and there's then a higher risk of damaging your belongings or throwing away things you wanted to keep.

Start the process as soon as you dare and it will be far less stressful than a rushed effort. There's a temptation to rush through the process and power through once you start, but take your time.

3. Label everything clearly

Label everything clearly

This is so important for when you come to unpacking everything - don't try and play a guessing game when it comes to the contents of your boxes. When you've organised everything into what you need room-by-room, you can then place each box in its rightful room ready to be unpacked. This will be useful if you are using a Montreal moving company, or any moving company, as you can load your labelled boxes into their truck/van as you need need to, optimising the space and saving you the worry of having to fumble through the boxes as you try to find the ones to off-load first.

Another bonus tip is to gather the things you'll need first when you're in the process of moving. Phone chargers are always helpful to have around and if you're a tea drinker - have your kettle, a couple of mugs and some tea bags at the ready.

Whatever it is you think you'll need, pack them in a box and label it clearly to grab on the day.

4. Invest in storage

The previously mentioned labelling system also works amazingly if you need to keep some of your boxes in storage - if you then need to take boxes out one-by-one, you can see the labels clearly.

Storage is such a great option if you have a gap in between moving from one home to the next. Everything will be kept clean, dry and safe. Many storage facilities offer 24/7 access to your belongings, so it's convenient and the security is always top-notch for peace of mind. Certain facilities - such as Distinct Storage - will also offer climate-controlled units, helping to protect certain items from deteriorating or getting damaged.

Again, if you have a gap of time between moving out of your current property and into your new one, or if your circumstances allow it, take a day to get into your new home and clean. Alternatively, scheduling a move in cleaning service Dallas can ensure your new home is spotless and ready for your arrival.

When you're packing, get together a box of cleaning products, sponges and cloths, know where your vacuum cleaner is and you can make the place feel, and smell like home. The definition of a 'fresh start'.