subject: Hassle Free Moving Tips For Hampton Roads Residents [print this page] Whether you are moving within Hampton Roads or out of it, moving a home is a huge task and you need to take all the expert moving advice that you can get. Even if you get moving tips that may seem obvious, they cannot be overlooked. Read on for more information.
Hampton Roads residents understand that shifting base requires a lot of effort. You need to schedule the packing, moving, transporting, and insurance as well as find reliable packers and movers to assist you in your relocation. While you can do much of the packing if you have time on your hands (and nothing else to do), it is a smarter choice to hire a professional moving company or moving agency as they are trained to help people in relocating their home to another city, state or country. If you want to organize things before the packers come and take charge, or if you are doing this on your own, there are certain things you will have to be taken care of first. We are listing a few tips and tricks for moving which can be really useful for you.
* The first thing you need to do is disassemble any furniture and other items.
* Get a note pad and make a list of all the electronic items that have to be moved. This includes, TVs, air conditioners, heaters, Audio-Video and Home theater set ups, computers, printers, kitchen appliances, dishwashers, washing machines-everything. You need to stop using them, unplug the power cable and clean them all to avoid any moisture etc. This is especially important for the fridge, clothes dryer, blender and coffee maker.
* Sort out stuff into groups. You can create room groups, like all living room and kitchen stuff comes in their respective groups. This is a really fast way of wrapping up and packing the items as you will tackle one room at a time.
* Store all electronic equipment including the home-theater, audio systems in their own boxes. Try to pack them using packing and protection material like they were packed and delivered to your doorstep by the manufacturer. Keep every cable and extension of these machines well labeled so that you can plug them in and set them up quickly in your new home.
* Do not over pack cardboard boxes. Give the kids the task of labeling every box with what it has. Make them write down the new address on each box to help them remember their new address.
* Pack the heavier items in smaller boxes and the lighter things in large boxes. Keeping the weight of each box down is very important.
* Keep the first aid box on the top and label it properly.
* Always keep the things you are going to need immediately in your new home in a separate box, well labeled. Things like toilet paper, telephone, toiletries, snacks, coffee (and pot), soap, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, can opener, paper plates, cups will be needed immediately in your new home, soon after your arrival- so keep them separately and load the box last so that it will be unloaded first.
* Remember to instruct your movers with the right address, contact numbers and alternate contact numbers. You must also take a note of your shipment registration number so that you can call and questions about your shipment.
All Hampton Roads residents must make a note of these tips for a smooth move and hire a trusted Norfolk moving company to relocate smoothly.
