With the house search done and closing completed, the last step is to move into your new home. Only, when you turn the key and open the door, you’re hit with the realization there is work to do before the space feels truly homey—and life doesn’t stop while you’re in the midst of a move. With jobs, families, and, honestly, much better ways to spend time than endlessly unpacking, it may be in your best interest to sprint toward the moving finish line.
Don’t worry: You can fast-track turning your house into a home with a little preparation, strategy, and prioritization. After all, there’s a comfy couch and streaming shows waiting for you on the other side of your move!
Tip #1: Get ready to hit the ground running
When you’re eager to close on the purchase of your home and get the move started, it can feel like the waiting game drags on. Make better use of the time by scheduling essential services to start on the same day you move in—including utilities, trash collection, and internet. That way, once you’re in the house, you can turn your attention to hands-on action items.
With flexible installation appointment times (including nights, weekends, and even same-day in some cases), Verizon Fios makes it simple to check this task off the list. All you need to do is set up the appointment. A professional technician will take care of the rest and get your internet up and running in about the same amount of time it takes to unpack two boxes.
Tip #2: Stay in the zone with a moving playlist
Research proves that listening to music can help motivate people, which is a trait you’ll need to pull on when you’re organizing dishes, clothes, and knick-knacks. Before getting down to business, find a playlist of favorite, upbeat songs that can keep you focused. Once your voice assistant is plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi, all you have to do is tell it to “play my Ultimate Moving Playlist” and get in the groove without looking up from the task at hand. And because no one likes lag time—when it comes to your internet service or tackling a to-do list—you can be confident that Verizon Fios’ 100% fiber-optic network can handle your streaming needs.
Tip #3: Make the space feel like your space
Strategic unpacking is the name of the game when it comes to making your new house quickly feel like home. When you’re preparing for the move, take the extra time to clearly label the contents of boxes—and even consider assigning a priority system to what should get unpacked first. For example, boxes marked with a 1 should be opened on the first day, boxes marked 2 can wait a day or so and boxes marked 3 can hang out in the garage for a while.
Although essential items should be the first to get unpacked (like silverware and socks), it can also give you a mental boost to open a box or two with meaningful personal items. By putting a favorite piece of artwork on the living room wall or setting up a digital photo frame that displays family pictures, you can really get the sense that you are home when you walk through the front door.
Tip #4: Plan downtime to help you recharge
As counterintuitive as it may be to schedule some chill time when you’re trying to wrap up a move as quickly as possible, this is essential to help you power back up. By having a reward hanging in front of you, like lunch in your new backyard, exploring a park in your new neighborhood, or an end-of-the-day pizza delivery and an episode of your favorite show, it can be easier to push through the unpacking process.
And whether you unwind with a picnic, an online gaming session, or catching up with the characters of your favorite streaming series, your Fios connection stays fast while you slow down. Fios Gigabit Connection minimizes lag and buffering for online gaming from all your devices, and the Fios TV Mobile App means you don’t need to wait for the TV to arrive to start streaming. Once you download the app, you can immediately access your favorite channels and use DVR.
Tip #5: Enlist help from friends
This tried-and-true tip is an easy way to speed up the moving process. If it’s possible to schedule a move (or save a portion of the process) for the weekend, you may have better chances of getting a friend who is available to help. Or you can even ask your friends for help virtually. A quick video call to a design-savvy friend for a second opinion on your décor could be just the morale boost you need—and it could save you from making extra nail holes in the walls as you decide where to hang your favorite art. If you go the in-person route, remember to be clear about what you’re expecting: Offer to exchange two hours of assistance for a dinner and movie streamed from an outdoor projector. With Verizon Fios’ Whole-Home Wi-Fi, you can feel confident you’ll have a strong signal no matter where you are in the house or patio.
Tip #6: Don’t forget that the finish line is in sight
The race to the finish line of the moving process is so near. After navigating the buying process, getting through the negotiations, and making the move, your accomplishments are worth celebrating—even if there are a few unopened boxes marked “3” that you’re ignoring.
