{"id":12521,"date":"2023-10-14T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T11:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/?p=12521"},"modified":"2023-10-14T12:06:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T12:06:00","slug":"22-really-useful-ways-to-help-a-friend-move-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/22-really-useful-ways-to-help-a-friend-move-home\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Really Useful Ways to Help a Friend Move Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Freinds-helping-to-move-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15153 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Freinds-helping-to-move-home.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Freinds-helping-to-move-home-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Sometimes just a hug from a friend is all it takes to relieve home-moving stress<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-95d279\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Ways_to_Help_a_Friend_Move_Home\">22 Ways to Help a Friend Move Home<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Prepare_Meals\">#1 Prepare Meals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Babysit\">#2 Babysit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Do_Some_Household_Chores\">#3 Do Some Household Chores<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Collect_the_Kids_from_School\">#4 Collect the Kids from School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Collect_Moving_Boxes\">#5 Collect Moving Boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Help_Declutter\">#6 Help Declutter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Do_the_Rubbish_Run\">#7 Do the Rubbish Run<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Help_Pack_Moving_Boxes\">#8 Help Pack Moving Boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Create_a_Packing_Playlist\">#9 Create a Packing Playlist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Help_at_a_Garage_Sale\">#10 Help at a Garage Sale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Send_out_Change_of_Address_Emails\">#11 Send out Change of Address Emails<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Make_The_Beds_on_Moving_Day\">#12 Make The Beds on Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Clean_Their_old_home\">#13 Clean Their old home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Clean_The_new_home\">#14 Clean The new home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Look_After_the_Kids_on_Moving_Day\">#15 Look After the Kids on Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Look_After_Their_Pets_on_Moving_Day\">#16 Look After Their Pets on Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Pet_Proof_The_Garden\">#17 Pet Proof The Garden<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Offer_Your_DIY_Skills\">#18 Offer Your DIY Skills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Offer_to_Drive_Them\">#19 Offer to Drive Them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Just_Be_There_for_Your_Friend\">#20 Just Be There for Your Friend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Get_Removal_Company_Quotes\">#21 Get Removal Company Quotes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Do_the_Research\">#22 Do the Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Organising a home move when you still have your usual daily commitments to deal with as well can be totally overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it is only natural that you want to help your friend move home in whatever way you can to make their home move just that bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everybody has the skills or physical ability to help move large pieces of furniture or to carry heavy boxes, or your friends may have hired a removal company to move their things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are still plenty of ways to help your friend move home that will be really appreciated by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best bit is they will cost you nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They say that time is the greatest gift that you can give somebody. And when moving home, time is the one thing that your friend is short of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here are 22 really useful ways in which you can help make your friends&#8217; home move so much easier for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Ways_to_Help_a_Friend_Move_Home\">22 Ways to Help a Friend Move Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-friends-unpack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15166 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-friends-unpack.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-friends-unpack-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Helping a friend move home does not have to involve breaking into a sweat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Prepare_Meals\">#1 Prepare Meals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer to cook some meals or prepare school lunch boxes whilst they get on with other move-related tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Babysit\">#2 Babysit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to look after toddlers when packing for a home move is almost impossible so offer to look after the kids for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Do_Some_Household_Chores\">#3 Do Some Household Chores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you could do the ironing, hang out the washing, or mow the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Collect_the_Kids_from_School\">#4 Collect the Kids from School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one simple gesture could save your friends hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Collect_Moving_Boxes\">#5 Collect Moving Boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Used-Moving-Boxes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15158 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Used-Moving-Boxes.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Used-Moving-Boxes-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>If they are packing the moving boxes themselves they will need plenty of cardboard boxes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your friends are looking for used packing boxes offer to go and collect them for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find this guide <a href=\"\/move\/find-packing-boxes\/\">5 Out-of-the-Box Places to Get Free Moving Boxes<\/a> useful if your friend tasks you with finding free moving boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Help_Declutter\">#6 Help Declutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Decluttering can be a monumental task, physically and mentally, so offer to help them get rid of all the things they no longer need or want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/epic-guide-to-decluttering\/\">The Epic Guide to Decluttering for a Home Move<\/a>. Your friend will appreciate your help when it comes to clearing out all the unwanted things from their old home. This guide will give you lots of useful tips on decluttering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Do_the_Rubbish_Run\">#7 Do the Rubbish Run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a car and they don\u2019t you could offer to take things for recycling or to charity shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Help_Pack_Moving_Boxes\">#8 Help Pack Moving Boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-Pack-Boxes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15159 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-Pack-Boxes.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Helping-Pack-Boxes-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Your friend will definitely appreciate the help packing all those boxes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing for a home move is tedious and extremely time-consuming. Helping your friend pack their moving boxes will be an enormous help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have never packed moving boxes before then you might like to read our home moving blog which is full of useful packing tips such as <a href=\"\/move\/pack-fragile-items-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Fragile Items for a Home Move<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Create_a_Packing_Playlist\">#9 Create a Packing Playlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is far more fun to pack moving boxes to music, so maybe you could create a packing playlist of your friends\u2019 favourite music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Help_at_a_Garage_Sale\">#10 Help at a Garage Sale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your friends are having a car boot sale to get rid of all their unwanted items you might be able to help them set up the stall or help them to sell things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/car-boot-sale-before-moving\/\">How to Do a Car Boot Sale When Moving Home<\/a>. If you are helping your friend sell their unwanted items at a car boot sale, this guide has some really useful tips for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Send_out_Change_of_Address_Emails\">#11 Send out Change of Address Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be some admin-type tasks that you could do, such as sending out change of address emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your friend should have their <a href=\"\/move\/change-address-when-moving\/\">change of address checklist<\/a> already, but if not, this is a comprehensive list that will be incredibly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Make_The_Beds_on_Moving_Day\">#12 Make The Beds on Moving Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they have moved into their new home you could offer to make the beds up whilst they set up other rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Clean_Their_old_home\">#13 Clean Their old home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer to clean their old home once all the furniture and boxes have been moved out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-deep-clean-a-house\/\">How to Deep Clean a Home When Moving Out<\/a>. In this guide, we suggest some quick and easy ways to clean the home you are moving out of. There are even some recipes for some eco-friendly cleaning products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Clean_The_new_home\">#14 Clean The new home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help clean their new home on moving day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Look_After_the_Kids_on_Moving_Day\">#15 Look After the Kids on Moving Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Child-Cooking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15161 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Child-Cooking.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Child-Cooking-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Something as simple as looking after the kids for a few hours can make all the difference when time is short moving home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is safer for the kids to be out of the way during the home move. You could take the kids to the park for a few hours or have them stay at your place whilst the new home is being set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Look_After_Their_Pets_on_Moving_Day\">#16 Look After Their Pets on Moving Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is dangerous and frightening for pets moving home. So offer to look after the pets for a day or two whilst the new home is made ready for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Pet_Proof_The_Garden\">#17 Pet Proof The Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are good at DIY then you could offer to make the garden secure for the kids or pets. That may mean repairing fences or ensuring there is nothing in the garden that can harm them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find this guide helpful if you are planning to help your friend pet-proof their new garden: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-dog-proof-your-home\/\">The Complete Guide on How to Dog Proof Your Home, Garden, and Car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Offer_Your_DIY_Skills\">#18 Offer Your DIY Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Mowing-the-Lawn.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15163 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Mowing-the-Lawn.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Mowing-the-Lawn-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Cutting the lawn is another way to help your friend when they are moving home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All the external door locks will need changing at the new home on moving day, all the batteries will need placing in smoke alarms, or there may be some little odd jobs that you could do whilst they get the house organised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Offer_to_Drive_Them\">#19 Offer to Drive Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your friend does not drive then maybe you could offer to take them in your car to the new home on moving day. They will have their moving day box as well as maybe a few bits and pieces that will not go in the removal van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/moving-home-by-car\/\">Moving Home By Car &#8211; Safety, Packing, Games, and more<\/a>. If you are helping your friend move home by driving them in your car to their new home this will be an invaluable guide for you. From packing the car safely to fun games to play on the journey, this is a must-read guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Just_Be_There_for_Your_Friend\">#20 Just Be There for Your Friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe they would appreciate an evening away from all the packing boxes, a chance to recharge their batteries before the next home-moving task. Invite them over to your place for an hour, and go for a coffee or a walk. Little gestures like that can mean so much when you are in the middle of such a stressful time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Get_Removal_Company_Quotes\">#21 Get Removal Company Quotes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a good removal company is vital for an easy home move but it takes a lot of research to find the best one. Offer to help them narrow down their choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">Get a free quote<\/a> from up to 4 removal firms in just a few minutes then do the research about each of those companies for your friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this invaluable guide on How to Pick a Good Removal Company: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pick-a-good-removal-company\/\">The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide<\/a> to help you if you are unsure what to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Do_the_Research\">#22 Do the Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving home can be overwhelming because it is not an activity we do very often. Your friend may be stressed because they don\u2019t know how to pack jewellery, pictures, or fragile china for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help relieve that stress by researching the best ways to do that task or finding the cheapest and quickest way of doing something. Whatever home moving task they are struggling with you will find the answer on our <a href=\"\/move\/\">home moving blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving home does not end on moving day so your friend will likely need help after the move too with tasks such as unpacking or getting rid of all the packing supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you can\u2019t help pre-move maybe you can help after they have moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few of the ways in which you can help make your friends&#8217; home move easier, in fact, they are probably more useful than helping with the physical movement of their things on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it will be those thoughtful actions that show just how lucky they are to have you as a friend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organising a home move when you still have your usual daily commitments to deal with as well can be totally overwhelming. 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