If you've ever had to move from one place to another, whether it's cross-country or just across town, you probably already know how stressful it can be. If you're a homeowner who has lived in the same home for years, then it's even harder to get things together, pack up memories, and move to another location. There's so much to do, from packing up the old house to finding the right contractors for the bathroom remodel and shower installation that needs to be done to finding the right electric provider that you can easily become overwhelmed and ready to throw up your hands in defeat.

If you're getting ready for an upcoming move, don't get overwhelmed and stressed about it. Instead, follow the tips below so that your move can be uneventful and over as quickly as it can be.

The last thing you want is to be scrambling to pack and have utilities switched on at the last minute. If at all possible, plan your move months in advance and down to the letter. For example, if you live in an area where you can choose your electric provider, you don't want to wait until a week before moving into your new home to find an energy provider and have the electricity switched on. Instead, you want to find a reliable site with all of the electric providers for that area in one convenient location.

Research those electricity providers carefully to determine which has the best electric rates, electric plans, and possible discounts. If you plan out your move and get things done ahead of time, you'll be much less stressed and ready to relax for that first night in your new home.

If you have to have a remodeling or repair job done on your new home, try to schedule it before you move in. For example, if you need to have the bathroom in your new home remodeled, contact the bath remodel company ahead of time, and have them remodel it before you move in. You don't want to have to spend your first few weeks in your new home dodging contractors and with one of your bathrooms closed for business, especially if you have children.

Your shower, bathtub, and toilets need to be in prime working order on the day you move in as the new homeowner. However, if you want to do the job DIY style, you could wait to do it in your spare time in your new home, but it's not recommended.

According to where you live, your trash pickup days may differ when you move to your new home. You want to find out when trash pickup is, and organize those trash pickup days so that they start before you move in for good. This way, if you leave some of your decluttering until you unpack in your new home or your yards need to be cleaned, you have trash pickup already in place and ready to go.

The biggest thing you need to consider before your big move is creating a budget that you can live with for the move. You not only need to budget for utilities and down payments, but you also need to budget for the cost of moving from hiring a moving company to eating out during the moving process.

These are just a few of the best tips out there to help you prepare for the big move ahead. Remember, budgeting and planning are key to a successful move that is virtually stress-free.