Moving To Your New House Can Be Easy

Moving can be stress-free and easy despite the fact it may sound difficult at first

. Here are some pointers on how to make your moving experience worthwhile.

If you don't feel like renting a moving truck, you can potentially save yourself the hassle by contacting a moving company. Don't restrict yourself to just one moving company - consider the price and other factors carefully.

Confirmation is important - make a call to the rental truck or moving company so that you can determine the most realistic time frame and make sure the move is all set to go.

Another thing to do before moving is to set up changes of address and/or send out change of address cards or requests. Notify everyone who matters, may it be your close friends, co-workers, relatives, your credit card or the electricity and water companies that provide your daily needs.

Start packing your things in the reverse order of importance. Specify where the items are to be moved to as well as the contents of the box.

Some items may not even be utilized, and these things need to be disposed of as much as possible. The more items you dispose of, the less items you have to pack. Subsequently, expect the moving process to be much easier and the load to carry at least a little lighter.

Extra towels or cloth can be used to prevent items from breaking. Crumpled newspapers can be a good alternative in protecting glass items and other breakables. Write the word "Fragile" on all boxes with these breakable items inside.

To prevent your important and valuable items from being misplaced (i.e. jewelry, marriage certificates, other legal documents) by putting them in a safe place before the move.

Make sure you have packed everything accordingly by making one last, complete inspection. Inspect all crawl spaces, cabinets or closets, and make sure your attic is cleared out completely. Another person would need to do another inspection to be extra-safe.

Make sure your new house is cleaned up before the move. This can certainly reduce any unnecessary hassles.

Plan in advance for the moving of beds, sofas or other heavy furniture. Don't allow yourself to exert effort moving these heavy things once the movers have done their thing.

Make an inspection and find out where the electrical valves and circuit breakers are at. Find out as well if your new home has smoke detectors and record all meter readings.

Record the numbers of the people to turn to in emergencies, mainly the local police station and hospital. Put the listing next to your phone when done.

An organized strategy for moving is essential to the entire operation. Follow your schedule, and make sure it is easy to follow. Having a proper action plan and enough advance planning can greatly reduce the fatigue and stress normally associated with moving.

by: Charlene Heath

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