Ten tips for the perfect move - from a professional perspective

Moving can be either stressful or a good experience. Read this list of tips to help you avoid getting stressed out.

American Peter Walsh is a professional organizer and has written numerous books on how to simplify your life. He says he has participated in many moves where the ground rules were not followed.

Here are ten principles and details that Walsh says you should remember. Take a look at them and you might find a tip or two that you can use the next time you move. On average, Europeans move four times in their lives, and the better prepared you are, the better your move will be.

When the move is approaching

1. It's all about planning and structuring if you want to have a successful move.
2. Store all your notes in one place.
3. The things you don't use anymore can be recycled or stored in a storage unit.

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4. Keep track of what you pack and where you pack it. Note on your moving boxes which room they belong to in your new home.
5. Take pictures of your cables, sockets and other electronic wires. This will help you remember which parts fit together when you're setting everything up in your new home.

Preparing for moving day

6. Prepare snacks and water and pack them in a cooler bag. It's nice to have something to eat and drink when the move starts.
7. Remember; it's best not to drink alcohol the day before.
8. Pack cleaning products, kitchen rolls and lamps in a box where you can easily find them again.
9. Always have money in your pocket. You'll most likely need to send someone to pick up pizza, a missing tool, etc.
10. Remember to celebrate the move when it's done! Bring a bottle of your favorite drink and some disposable mugs.