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Moving Essentials Every Home Buyer

Should Pack in ‘Open-First’ Boxes

Brittany Stager, courtesy REATOR.ca
hether you’re a first-time home buyer or
moving into your fifth house, one thing’s
Wfor sure: moving can be an exhausting
endeavour. Excitement for your new life ahead can
quickly give way to stress and exasperation as your to-
do list forever grows. If there’s one thing you can do to
prepare for your move and ease your transition, it’s to
prepare a box of moving essentials.
Also known as open-first boxes, these essentials boxes
contain all the crucial items you’re going to need
immediately after crossing the threshold of your brand
new home. It’s the first thing to be opened and is the key
to an easy and successful move.
PRO TIP

Label your essentials box clearly and keep it away from your other moving
boxes so it doesn’t accidentally make its way on the moving truck!

Now, if the idea of distilling down all your worldly possessions into a few boxes feels overwhelming, don’t fret, it can
be done! This moving checklist will help you decide what can be packed for the moving truck and what should make
its way over in your first carload.
Here are 15 items you should absolutely have ready for the first days in your new home:

Basic portable toolkit
You never know when you’ll need a hammer or a pair of pliers! You’d be surprised just how much you can get done
with a screwdriver (preferably one with multiple bits), knife, wrench, tape measure, work gloves, drill, duct tape,
and scissors.

Wallet and purse
Make sure you keep all your important cards and paperwork with you,
including driver’s license, passports, birth certificates, professional
certificates, credit cards, cheque books, medical records, school records,
and any paperwork needed for moving such as leases, contracts, proof
of purchases, etc.

Basic first-aid kit
Accidents happen so be prepared for nicks and scrapes with bandages
and bandage wraps, instant ice/heat packs, gauze, antiseptic wipes,
gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, and tweezers.

Electronics and chargers
Don’t get stuck with dead devices: pack all the necessary cables and
chargers for your phone, laptop, and tablet.

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