It’s no secret that relocations become slightly chaotic and overwhelming at the organising stage. Planning ahead of the big move is vital to reduce stress and stay on track. The good news is there are ways to leverage modern technology, particularly apps, to help make the process smoother and more efficient.
At Matlock Storage, we work with hundreds of moving people annually. We always help our storage customers create an inventory of their possessions, but you can use many other applications. This blog will examine apps’ different functions and how they relate to the relocation process.
Decluttering Apps to Simplify the Move
While only a select few enjoy decluttering, it’s necessary for anyone moving or preparing for storage. Think of it like this: Why would you pay to relocate or store things you rarely or never use? Let’s banish the clutter and use these apps to help streamline the process.
Gone for Good
Gone for Good is an app that facilitates easy donations to charity when decluttering.
- Main features: Take photos of items and schedule pick-ups for charity donations.
- Working example: Declutter your home while giving to a good cause without leaving the house.
Airtasker
If you want to hire professionals to help with last-minute tasks like cleaning or furniture assembly, Airtasker is the app for you.
- Main features: Post tasks, receive professional bids, and choose the best offer.
- Working example: Find help for jobs for which you may need more time or skills.
Moving Day Apps to Stay Organised
Organising a relocation is one of the most stressful tasks, so let’s relieve some of the chaos with nifty apps.
Move Advisor
Move Advisor is a tool for organising your move step by step, forming an interactive moving checklist.
- Main features: Moving checklist, contractor hiring, and budget tracking.
- Working example: Track what needs to be done and ensure you stay on schedule and within budget.
Moving Planner
Moving Planner will deliver the best results if you need an app to create moving checklists and track belongings.
- Main features: Checklist creation, to-do lists, and inventory management.
- Working example: Organise your tasks and ensure nothing gets left behind when packing up.
Exploring Your New Neighbourhood with Apps
Whether you’re trying to understand the housing market or learn more about specific locations, there’s help available. Let’s explore the applications that deliver this information.
Around Me
Navigating life in a new area can be daunting, so Around Me helps new residents discover local services, shops, and amenities.
- Main features: Provides information on nearby businesses, hospitals, restaurants, and other essential locations.
- Working example: Quickly familiarise yourself with your new surroundings in Derbyshire by finding the nearest essential services.
Zoopla
We’re not picking favourites because several big-brand estate agencies have apps. However, we found Zoopla’s app helpful for local property searches, finding homes, and comparing house prices.
- Main features: Search for homes, access market data, and estimate living costs.
- Working example: Research your new area or future property investments in Derbyshire.
Home Design and Layout Planning
Visualising your new house or apartment is one of the exciting aspects of moving home, so let’s provide the tools to enable your imagination to run free.
Photo Measures
This incredible app is a must-have item for planning furniture layout and ensuring it fits your new space.
- Main features: Take photos of rooms and add measurements directly onto the image.
- Working example: Ensure your furniture fits by planning your room layouts ahead of time.
Dulux Visualiser
Do you need help visualising the decor in your new home? With Dulux Visualiser, you can test paint colours and designs before purchasing.
- Main features: Test different paint colours on photos of your rooms and create colour schemes.
- For example, Choose the perfect colour for your new Derbyshire home’s walls before redecorating.
Why Storage is Essential During Your Move
Now that you have various apps that serve different purposes, you have everything needed for a successful relocation at your fingertips. However, there is one more piece to the puzzle: storage. Self storage can make the moving process smoother by providing you with the following benefits:
- Store non-essential items to reduce clutter and make packing easier.
- Keep items in a secure storage unit in Matlock until you’re ready to move them into your new home.
- Links removal and storage services – we work with professional movers, which allows them to pack directly from our storage units on your moving day.
- Free parking and excellent onsite facilities, including assistance from staff for unpacking and loading.
Matlock Storage offers various secure and affordable storage solutions in Derbyshire. These include long-term and short-term storage, secure facilities, unlimited business-hours access, and an Extended Hours Access add-on.
Our services simplify the moving process by providing storage space for excess items, but we also recommend downloading the apps mentioned to streamline your move. Please also refer to our previous blog, which discusses home inventory apps.
Matlock Storage can reduce stress and ensure a smooth transition into their new home. Click here to begin an online quote, or contact our reception to discuss our storage options.