Moving Tips

MOVING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR MOVE EASIER

  • Use boxes that are in good condition and secure them  tightly with
    strapping tape on the bottom and the top.

 

  • Don’t load more than 50 pounds into any one container and try to
    distribute the weight evenly.

 

  • Cushion contents with newspaper or some other packing material to
    prevent items from breaking.  Towels and sheets are great for wrapping
    fragile items.  Cloth napkins and paper plates are good separators for
    dishes.
     
  • Label each box with its contents, which room it will go in and whether it is
    fragile.

 

  • Pack heavier items such as books into smaller boxes in order to keep
    their weight down.

 

  • Have your rugs and comforters cleaned before you move.  Leave them in
    the cleaners plastic for protection.

 

  • Seal liquids to prevent leakage and pack them into sturdy plastic
    containers.  Seal medicines and smaller liquid items in ziploc type bags to
    prevent messes if they leak.

 

  • If you are moving across town, think about keeping clothes on their
    hangers and simply move them in your car.  Also, moving company
    wardrobe boxes allow you to hang your clothes and keep them from
    wrinkling.

 

  • Keep all important documents and valuable with you.  Don’t pack anything
    that you cannot easily replace.

 

  • If you have to stay somewhere temporarily and have to store your
    furniture or other large items, consider using a mobile mini storage unit.
    That way you only have to load and unload your things one time.

 

 

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS CHECKLIST

 

Here is a list of some of the people and companies you should contact informing
them of your move.  Letting everyone know your new address and phone number
in advance will make your move much easier.

 

Publications:

            □  Newspapers

            □  Magazine Subscriptions

            □  Organizations

           

 

Government:

            □  Post Office

            □  Motor Vehicle Department

            □  Library

            □  VA

            □  Voter Registration

 

 

Insurance:

            □  Life

            □  Auto

            □  Rental Homes

            □  Health

            □  Disability

           

 

Utilities:

            □  Telephone

            □  Gas

            □  Electric

            □  Water

            □  Cable

            □  ___________________

Professional Services:

            □  Doctor

            □  Dentist

            □  Accountant

            □  Lawyer

            □  Stock Broker

 

 

Family Services:

            □  Schools

            □  Daycare

            □  Baby Sitter

           

 

Business Accounts:

            □  Bank

            □  Dry Cleaner

            □  Auto Loan Company

            □  Credit Cards        

            □  Other Loans

 

 

Personal:

            □  Relatives

            □  Friends

            □  Clubs & Organizations

            □   ____________________

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