| PACK UP| Tips for a PAIN-FREE move Leaving your old home can be a stressful process - navigate your way with ease Y our paperwork is almost done and you're getting ready for the big day. Moving house is one of life's most stressful experiences, but by thinking ahead and reducing the potential for things to go wrong on the day, you can make it easier... B OX CL EVER Get stocked up with a range of boxes made for the job. You can get a variety of sizes and shapes, including wardrobe boxes with hanging rails, so you can transfer your clothes straight out of the wardrobe without having to fold them. Lots of small boxes are better than fewer large boxes, which can be difficult to move once full. CL EAR CL UT T ER AS YOU PA CK Moving is a great opportunity to get rid of stuff you've accumulated over the years. Don't automatically box up everything. For every item, ask yourself: 'Do I use it?', 'Do I love it?', 'Do I have room for it?' If the answer is 'no', then recycle your unwanted items through freecycle or your local charity shops. > www.athomemagazine.co.uk NOVEMBER 2015 | 069