Here are moving tips that you might have forgotten or not have thought of. For instance, you might want to consider not bringing the safe deposit box. Ten more moving tips follow.
Sort your things and get rid of others. Consider carefully what you need to keep. People spend hundreds of dollars to move things that will undoubtedly be thrown away some day. It’s not just a matter of the expense, but the hassle too. Moving time is the best time to get rid of the things you really don’t need.
Have a yard sale. It’s a great way to get rid of your things, and you can even earn money.
Use lists. It’s likely that you’ll forget things, so you ought to make some lists. Start with one for things to do before the move. It may include getting school documents transferred, filling out change of address forms, returning borrowed books and movies, transferring prescriptions, getting maps, and arranging utility shut offs and start ups.
Make the moving company reservation a month ahead. You want to make sure you’ve got movers on your moving day.
Pack things in advance. Packing can’t be completed at the last minute. So start early so you won’t panic at the last minute.
Have an “essentials” box. This will have things to make your arrival easier, like toilet paper, paper plates, soap and such. Pack the box where it is easily accessible.
Check weather reports. It’s no fun arriving in a snowstorm with your coat packed away somewhere. If the weather could affect the traffic, then leave earlier than you planned.
Notify family and friends of your new address and phone number(s). Make sure you do this before the phone shuts off.
Save all your receipts. Save receipts for moving expenses, like gas, hotel rooms, and anything else related to the move. You can then ask your accountant if you can apply for a tax deduction for moving expenses.
Fall back into your routines quickly. It helps to quickly re-establish routines in your new home, so if Friday night is movie night, don’t break with tradition. Having consistency will make the change from the move easier. This especially applies if you have kids.
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