Moving Tips
You've found your dream house, made the down payment and are waiting for escrow to close. Now all you need to do is pack your entire household and determine the best way to get
everything to your new home. Do you pack your items yourself, rent a truck or hire a moving company to do it all?
Below are a few suggestions to help you cope with your big move:
Don'’t be a pack rat. There is no need to pack old, unnecessary, unused items that will clutter your new home. Be merciless! Throw out the plastic swimming pool with the tear you have been meaning to fix. Have a yard sale to get rid of clothes you haven'’t worn in more than a year or old furniture that doesn't match the new decor. Donate books, old movies, kitchen dishes and appliances to a local charity or day care center. Review your receipts and documents to make sure you are only moving what'’s important.
Determine your budget. Moving can be expensive. Determine if you have the time and energy to pack up your entire house or if you can afford to let the experts do it. Compare moving costs by using Web sites like www.moving.org. Many of these types of sites have cost calculators to help you determine which moving option you can afford.
Use proper materials. Don't pack your precious belongings by recycling old, worn-out boxes. Make sure you use sturdy new boxes, quality packing tape (not duct tape or masking tape - they melt in the hot processing facilities), indelible markers for labeling boxes and the proper cushioning material, —like bubble cushioning or foam packing peanuts, —for your breakables. Places like The UPS Store™ or Mail Boxes Etc. not only stock moving supplies, but also provide custom crating for larger items, such as antique furniture, precious artwork or a big-screen television. In fact, these types of pack-and-ship locations can give you shipping quotes (to compare against moving quotes) and even provide mailbox services so your mail and parcel delivery is not interrupted during the move.
Pack correctly. Never exceed a box's maximum weight, which is usually printed on the bottom flap. Use smaller boxes for heavier items such as books, files and kitchen appliances. Large boxes are perfect for lightweight, bulky items such as linens, clothing and lamp shades. Put heavier boxes on the bottom of the truck to ensure the lighter boxes, which sometimes contain fragile items, do not get crushed. And pack a suitcase with all the essentials you'll need (clothing, medications, toiletries, etc.).
Fred Savio is a multiple center owner of The UPS Store franchise in southern New Jersey. You can email him at fredsinfo2006@yahoo.com.
everything to your new home. Do you pack your items yourself, rent a truck or hire a moving company to do it all?
Below are a few suggestions to help you cope with your big move:
Don'’t be a pack rat. There is no need to pack old, unnecessary, unused items that will clutter your new home. Be merciless! Throw out the plastic swimming pool with the tear you have been meaning to fix. Have a yard sale to get rid of clothes you haven'’t worn in more than a year or old furniture that doesn't match the new decor. Donate books, old movies, kitchen dishes and appliances to a local charity or day care center. Review your receipts and documents to make sure you are only moving what'’s important.
Determine your budget. Moving can be expensive. Determine if you have the time and energy to pack up your entire house or if you can afford to let the experts do it. Compare moving costs by using Web sites like www.moving.org. Many of these types of sites have cost calculators to help you determine which moving option you can afford.
Use proper materials. Don't pack your precious belongings by recycling old, worn-out boxes. Make sure you use sturdy new boxes, quality packing tape (not duct tape or masking tape - they melt in the hot processing facilities), indelible markers for labeling boxes and the proper cushioning material, —like bubble cushioning or foam packing peanuts, —for your breakables. Places like The UPS Store™ or Mail Boxes Etc. not only stock moving supplies, but also provide custom crating for larger items, such as antique furniture, precious artwork or a big-screen television. In fact, these types of pack-and-ship locations can give you shipping quotes (to compare against moving quotes) and even provide mailbox services so your mail and parcel delivery is not interrupted during the move.
Pack correctly. Never exceed a box's maximum weight, which is usually printed on the bottom flap. Use smaller boxes for heavier items such as books, files and kitchen appliances. Large boxes are perfect for lightweight, bulky items such as linens, clothing and lamp shades. Put heavier boxes on the bottom of the truck to ensure the lighter boxes, which sometimes contain fragile items, do not get crushed. And pack a suitcase with all the essentials you'll need (clothing, medications, toiletries, etc.).
Fred Savio is a multiple center owner of The UPS Store franchise in southern New Jersey. You can email him at fredsinfo2006@yahoo.com.
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