As moving day approaches, creating a checklist for your items and having your belongings prepacked for the move is essential. This preparation may require packaging supplies you need but don't have, i.e., cardboard boxes, clothing bags, packaging tape, etc. However, the preparation makes for a more efficient moving day, whether you hire movers or do it yourself.

Moving day can be stressful. But a few useful tips can minimize the hassle and help reduce the stress. For instance, hiring a moving service will save valuable time. Whether you hire movers or not, correctly packing your belongings helps to simplify the process. Some packing tips include packing heavy items in smaller boxes, packing fragile items tightly together with towels or clothing to provide cushion, rolling your clothes to take up less space, and keeping an inventory as you pack.

First and foremost, set up your utilities (electricity, gas, and water) before your move-in date. The same with Wi-Fi and cable because you may want a hot shower and entertainment after a long moving day. Since cable and utilities require appointments, advanced planning is a must.

Depending on the smart products, most smart home devices don't require any external hardware besides communication. And, as most smart devices use Wi-Fi as a communication protocol, all you need is a good internet connection to control your smart home devices in your new home. Don't have an internet connection set up yet? No problem, call FirstEnergy Home™ at 1-866-987-4305 to shop providers in your area.