Moving is a pain in the neck. And back. And head. Let’s face it ‘ no one likes to move. It’s stressful, it’s time consuming, and it’s as much fun as a hangover. To avoid all this, follow these packing moving and storage tips to keep on top of everything and prevent common problems.
The minute you know you are moving is the time to start planning. Even if you are moving next door, there are things to do that can’t wait till the last minute. Collecting boxes is only a small portion of what needs to be done, yet it’s one of the most important tasks that never seems to be given the importance it deserves. It maybe a good time to think about using public storage or even self storage to reduce stress.
This is the perfect time to clean out the closets, the basement, attic, garage, kids’ rooms ‘ any area that has been accumulating junk for years. Sell what you can and donate the rest for a tax deduction. If you haven’t used it, worn it, seen it or missed it in a year ‘ get rid of it. Moving it will take and money ‘ all wasted.
If you need to hire a moving company, be careful. Don’t sign a thing until you read the entire contract, including the fine print. Preferably, hire a company that someone you know has used with success. Check references, and call the Better Business Bureau to hear about consumer complaints. The moving industry is rife with problems and you don’t want to find out at the last minute that you owe extra money for services you don’t think you ordered.
If you plan on renting a truck and having your family and friends help out, that certainly saves money ‘ but only if everyone does what you expect. Don’t ask anyone who is always late or is unreliable. Waiting hours for someone who is instrumental to your success isn’t saving anything. It’s also a bad idea to mix liquor and moving ‘ things are dropped, boxes are left behind, doorways are damaged, and people are injured. Leave the beer and food for when the move is over.
Choose items that you don’t use regularly and pack those first. You might think that packing far in advance will cause problems later, but packing is time consuming when done correctly. Start early, continue regularly, and you’ll be happy.
There’s no need buy boxes either. Free boxes from your local grocery store will do just fine, and many are even sturdier than the cardboard boxes you pay for. For some items such as special clothes or fine dinnerware, it’s recommended that specially designed boxes should be used. These can be purchased at either moving companies or storage facilities, and even sometimes can be found used online.
Don’t use large boxes. If you can’t wrap your arms around a box empty, you certainly won’t be able to pick it up when it’s full. Large boxes tend to be overstuffed; when they are picked up, the bottoms open up.
Label boxes appropriately. Tell the movers where the boxes are going, not what room they came from. For instance, ‘attic’ won’t help anyone if your new house doesn’t have an attic! Put labels on all sides for each identification in piles.
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