Recently, we posted an article titled, <a href="http://thehappinessbucket.com/thborganize-14-tips-when-organizing-and-planning-a-move/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 Tips When Organizing and Planning A Move</a>.  In it, we mentioned an invaluable tool called a floor map, this is basically a rough sketch of how you want the room setup. Mostly you focus on the big furniture items and any electrical things that may need to be connected. This is helpful for those who will be helping you move, because you can't be everywhere at the same time. It is so much easier to get the heavy items placed right the first time. On your sketch you should make it clear where the windows and doors are so those looking at it clearly understand the directions.  Prior to making your map it is always good to measure the space, if possible, so you are sure your layout will work.

Additionally, on your floor map you should apply your room color.  We use the color dots you get from office supply stores. Most are in primary colors, but if you are moving into a larger home you may need to get the pastels too so each room can have a distinct color.  Once you assign a room a color, you should place that color dot on the floor map and also place that same color dot on all boxes that go to that room.  This makes it easy for movers to know where the boxes go and it also makes it easier for you to identify the items in a box from across the room.  It may also be helpful to create a few master maps that just have the room color, name and location (upstairs or downstairs, left or right arrows) so movers can know with a quick glance.  Tape your room maps on the door frame of each room and make sure to strategically place the master maps at key direction points throughout the house.

We also found the colored dots helpful in identifying items quickly when they were temporarily stored in our storage shelter while our house was on the market.

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We wish you a successful and easy move!