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12/04: More moving tips: Great for the upcoming moving season
Category: Moving TIPS
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Pre-Move
Staying on top of the planning, packing, garage sale and all of the many details that you'll juggle throughout your move can be daunting. Take a deep breath and use these pre-move tips to help erase some of the stress.
• Research all potential moving companies through the Better Business Bureau and Federal Motor Carrier Administration
• Make sure your belongings are properly insured and protected from accidental damage before moving day.
• Hold an extensive garage sale to see if you can increase your moving expenses by selling some of your older, unwanted items. Donations are also tax deductible, as well as certain eligible moving expenses. Check with the IRS to see if your move qualifies for special deductions.
• Pack the non-essentials first, giving yourself ample time so that you are not rushing at the last minute. Make sure to have an item inventory list handy so that you know exactly which items go where, and so that you don't make the mistake of mixing packed items with your donations.
• Research storage facilities in your new area well ahead of time, as many of the more popular and reputable units are gobbled up well in advance. Don't be left with a pile of furniture and boxes and nowhere to store it.
• Connect your phone, TV, Internet and more at WhiteFence, the leading online marketplace for home services.
Moving Day
Now that the fateful day has arrived, you can rest assured that you have every single detail ironed out and in tow. Here are a few essentials to remember:
• Create a packing list with items separated for the car trip and hotel stays, with important items such as mover contact information, passports and credit cards set aside in a secure place.
• Remember that the item inventory is your best friend.
• Pack toiletries, change of clothing, weather gear, flashlight and first aid kit the night before. Pack any games or toys in a separate bag for the children. You want to be over prepared for the trip so that you don't have to make any unnecessary stops along the way. The last thing you and your family need is unexpected delays that allow the movers to arrive before you do.
• Pack any games or toys in a separate bag for the children. Be prepared to entertain and engage your children during the long drive. Play interactive games such as I Spy to help comfort and ease the stress of moving. The new environment will be hard on your family, so planning ahead to help keep your children occupied is essential.
• Provide some type of refreshment and snack for your movers. You'll be amazed what a difference happy movers will make in ensuring your belongings are well cared for.
• Do a final walk through before leaving. Have each member of the family check and re-check all rooms in the house for any misplaced items. This is where the item inventory comes in handy. Checking off each of your belongings as they are loaded on the truck will help ensure that all of your items are properly accounted for.
Post Move
Now that you have arrived at your new home, here are the items you should attend to right away:
• Unpack the essentials: The items you can't live without—favorite toys, towels, toiletries and some form of entertainment to make your new home a bit more comfortable on your first night.
• Though it's not necessary to tear into boxes right away, buy paper and plastic dinnerware so that you don't feel pressured to unpack the entire kitchen right away.
• Shop for cleaning supplies so that you can begin unpacking when ready. Tackle each room individually—using your family of course—and you're home will be spotless in no time. It will make the unpacking process a bit easier if you have cleaning supplies ready to clean as you go.
• If you have younger children, plan manageable activities to keep them occupied and away from the movers. The last thing you and your movers need is a blur of screaming children.
• Make sure and use your item inventory to check all items that leave the truck for any damage. Document everything in case you need to file a claim.
• If you declined to connect your utilities before moving day, now would be a great time to switch over, especially before you are knee deep in boxes.
Brought to you by: WhiteFence.com Home Services Guide
Staying on top of the planning, packing, garage sale and all of the many details that you'll juggle throughout your move can be daunting. Take a deep breath and use these pre-move tips to help erase some of the stress.
• Research all potential moving companies through the Better Business Bureau and Federal Motor Carrier Administration
• Make sure your belongings are properly insured and protected from accidental damage before moving day.
• Hold an extensive garage sale to see if you can increase your moving expenses by selling some of your older, unwanted items. Donations are also tax deductible, as well as certain eligible moving expenses. Check with the IRS to see if your move qualifies for special deductions.
• Pack the non-essentials first, giving yourself ample time so that you are not rushing at the last minute. Make sure to have an item inventory list handy so that you know exactly which items go where, and so that you don't make the mistake of mixing packed items with your donations.
• Research storage facilities in your new area well ahead of time, as many of the more popular and reputable units are gobbled up well in advance. Don't be left with a pile of furniture and boxes and nowhere to store it.
• Connect your phone, TV, Internet and more at WhiteFence, the leading online marketplace for home services.
Moving Day
Now that the fateful day has arrived, you can rest assured that you have every single detail ironed out and in tow. Here are a few essentials to remember:
• Create a packing list with items separated for the car trip and hotel stays, with important items such as mover contact information, passports and credit cards set aside in a secure place.
• Remember that the item inventory is your best friend.
• Pack toiletries, change of clothing, weather gear, flashlight and first aid kit the night before. Pack any games or toys in a separate bag for the children. You want to be over prepared for the trip so that you don't have to make any unnecessary stops along the way. The last thing you and your family need is unexpected delays that allow the movers to arrive before you do.
• Pack any games or toys in a separate bag for the children. Be prepared to entertain and engage your children during the long drive. Play interactive games such as I Spy to help comfort and ease the stress of moving. The new environment will be hard on your family, so planning ahead to help keep your children occupied is essential.
• Provide some type of refreshment and snack for your movers. You'll be amazed what a difference happy movers will make in ensuring your belongings are well cared for.
• Do a final walk through before leaving. Have each member of the family check and re-check all rooms in the house for any misplaced items. This is where the item inventory comes in handy. Checking off each of your belongings as they are loaded on the truck will help ensure that all of your items are properly accounted for.
Post Move
Now that you have arrived at your new home, here are the items you should attend to right away:
• Unpack the essentials: The items you can't live without—favorite toys, towels, toiletries and some form of entertainment to make your new home a bit more comfortable on your first night.
• Though it's not necessary to tear into boxes right away, buy paper and plastic dinnerware so that you don't feel pressured to unpack the entire kitchen right away.
• Shop for cleaning supplies so that you can begin unpacking when ready. Tackle each room individually—using your family of course—and you're home will be spotless in no time. It will make the unpacking process a bit easier if you have cleaning supplies ready to clean as you go.
• If you have younger children, plan manageable activities to keep them occupied and away from the movers. The last thing you and your movers need is a blur of screaming children.
• Make sure and use your item inventory to check all items that leave the truck for any damage. Document everything in case you need to file a claim.
• If you declined to connect your utilities before moving day, now would be a great time to switch over, especially before you are knee deep in boxes.
Brought to you by: WhiteFence.com Home Services Guide
