What to Know Before You Move
No, we can't jump through the monitor and help you pack or decide whether to keep Great Aunt Boonie's 300 pound roll-top desk, but we can offer some useful advice for those of you who are trying to move your life and keep your sanity at the same time.
· Breathe.
Really.
Breathe in and out.
If you fail to complete this simple need, you'll end up decease, which is not conducive to moving.
· Make a plan: write down everything you know you have to do and everything you think of while reading this article.
Having a physical list will help you prioritize and also provide motivation without forgetting anything.
· Set aside an entire day or plan which days you will work on preparing for your move.
Having a schedule will help you manage the workload and the stress.
· Tip the movers.
It's not often discussed, but you need to tip at least 10% of the total bill.
If you present a particularly difficult challenge - like with Aunt Bonnie's 300 pound desk - it's polite to tip more.
Forming a good relationship with movers can help if you ever have to move again.
· Tape the cord to appliances.
In fact, this is a good tip for anything that has detachable parts, like kitchen appliances.
Things have a way of getting lost when you move.
Making sure that the little things are attached to the big things lessens this chance.
Plus, you will avoid tripping over them as you transfer them.
· Don't forget to inform important state or local agencies or businesses (especially banks) of your address change.
Also inform the U.
S.
Postal Service of your address change as they can provide mail forwarding services.
· Hire a cleaner.
Just do it.
You're stressed out enough as it is and you can't leave your former residence a mess when you leave.
It's money well spent.
· Checklist your boxes.
When packing, label all of your boxes with the name of the room they belong in and a number representing which number the box is out of how many.
Example: "Bedroom 1/5" "Bedroom 2/5".
If something is fragile or important enough to be recognized, note it on the box as well.
Again, things have a way of getting lost in transit and keeping records helps make sure this has a lesser chance of occurring.
If you're using a moving company, it also helps to put your last name on boxes as well, as they occasionally ship several families' things together in the same truck.
Aside from this, good luck! If nothing else, don't forget to breathe.
At the end of the process, things will turn out fine.
Soon you will have to unpack, redecorate, and rearrange your new place, which is definitely the best part of moving!
· Breathe.
Really.
Breathe in and out.
If you fail to complete this simple need, you'll end up decease, which is not conducive to moving.
· Make a plan: write down everything you know you have to do and everything you think of while reading this article.
Having a physical list will help you prioritize and also provide motivation without forgetting anything.
· Set aside an entire day or plan which days you will work on preparing for your move.
Having a schedule will help you manage the workload and the stress.
· Tip the movers.
It's not often discussed, but you need to tip at least 10% of the total bill.
If you present a particularly difficult challenge - like with Aunt Bonnie's 300 pound desk - it's polite to tip more.
Forming a good relationship with movers can help if you ever have to move again.
· Tape the cord to appliances.
In fact, this is a good tip for anything that has detachable parts, like kitchen appliances.
Things have a way of getting lost when you move.
Making sure that the little things are attached to the big things lessens this chance.
Plus, you will avoid tripping over them as you transfer them.
· Don't forget to inform important state or local agencies or businesses (especially banks) of your address change.
Also inform the U.
S.
Postal Service of your address change as they can provide mail forwarding services.
· Hire a cleaner.
Just do it.
You're stressed out enough as it is and you can't leave your former residence a mess when you leave.
It's money well spent.
· Checklist your boxes.
When packing, label all of your boxes with the name of the room they belong in and a number representing which number the box is out of how many.
Example: "Bedroom 1/5" "Bedroom 2/5".
If something is fragile or important enough to be recognized, note it on the box as well.
Again, things have a way of getting lost in transit and keeping records helps make sure this has a lesser chance of occurring.
If you're using a moving company, it also helps to put your last name on boxes as well, as they occasionally ship several families' things together in the same truck.
Aside from this, good luck! If nothing else, don't forget to breathe.
At the end of the process, things will turn out fine.
Soon you will have to unpack, redecorate, and rearrange your new place, which is definitely the best part of moving!
