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Moving can be very stressful but you can make things much easier on yourself when you plan everything out before hand. Advanced planning relives a great deal of stress and helps make sure that the whole process will go as smooth as possible.

5 to 8 Weeks Prior To Moving – About two months out from your move, it is time to do some serious planning. You must investigate your moving options by calling different companies and getting estimates in writing. Make your choice and set an appointment for moving day. You should also ask your accountant about any tax deductions you might be entitled to because of your move and find out what paperwork you need to save. Now is the time to gather important documents. Get medical records of all family members and your pets so you will have them for your new health care providers. Make sure you have other important documents gathered, and replace ones that are lost. This includes social security cards, birth certificates, and immunization records.

Meet with your insurance agent and find out if you need to adjust any of your policies. Make a list of all of your possessions and figure out which valuables you want to be responsible for, which ones you will ship ahead, and which ones you will entrust to the movers. Begin gathering boxes. You can buy boxes or collect them from your weekly grocery store visits. Buy all packing supplies such as markers, tape, foam peanuts, and boxes so they will be handy at any time you get a free minute to pack up a few things. You can pack up seasonal items and other belongings that you will not need until after your move.

2 to 4 Weeks Prior To Moving – In the month leading up to moving day, you must get serious about packing and preparing to move. Register a change of address form with the Post Office and let the utility companies know when to shut off service to your old home and begin service at your new location. Figure out if you want to move your live plants or find new homes for them. Plan your final menus so you won’t have a lot of perishable food to throw away.

Additionally, get rid of any flammables or poisons that cannot be moved. You should also begin to investigate what it is going to take to transfer your car registration to you new state. Be sure that you spend some time at you bank either closing or transferring your essential accounts. Do not forget to start cleaning out your fridge of all the food that you have on hand!

Moving Week – About a week before moving day, confirm your appointment with the mover to make sure they have the right time, date, and location. Pay your deposit and make sure you understand any stipulations they make have regarding allowable items and packing procedures. Dig out your written estimate and keep it readily accessible so you will have it should any questions over pricing arise.

Don’t forget to let all of your friends and family members know where you are moving. That’s easy today thanks to email, but don’t overlook those without email access. Be sure to drain and defrost your refrigerator and drain water from all other applicable appliances.

Moving- In – Once you arrive at your new home you will likely be overwhelmed by everything that you need to do. However, there are a few things that are essential to take right away. Before your belongings arrive spend some time checking over your new home and confirming that your utilities are being turned on.

Additionally, check to be sure that all of your appliances are in working condition. Be sure that you are present when the movers arrive so that you can check your belongings and provide payment. If you are not paying by credit card you will need a cashier’s check or cash to pay off your moving balance.

About the author: Jerry Dyess specializes in Texas Electricity news and Texas Electric prices.

Planning a move to a new home can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. You have to figure out how you are going to pack, load, transport, and unload all of your belongings. Fortunately, there are a number of things people can do to make their move much easier and efficient.

The following list provides a number of helpful tips to make your move more efficient:

Create a List of your Items: The first step is to make a list all of your belongings. This will help when you organize your items. It will also ensure that you do not forget anything.

Gather Packing Supplies: Make sure that you acquire a lot of strong packing boxes. Cardboard boxes from a supermarket or recycled boxes from a moving company are a good choice. Wardrobe boxes are great for awkward items such as comforters and pillows. These boxes also allow you to hang clothing. You should have strong packing tape and packaging such as bubble wrap to protect breakables. Return any unused supplies or take them to a recycling centre when you are finished moving.

Organize Belongings: You do not want to just throw everything haphazardly in the boxes. It will end up causing stress and take more time to sort everything later. Label boxes according to what you are going to place in each. This can include: dresses, bedding, kitchenware, breakables, toolsetc. You can also write what room the box will go in when you unload at the new residence, so that when you unload, you can take the box directly to the appropriate room. This will prevent too many boxes from accumulating in one room. Once you know what will go in each box, go through your items to see if there is anything you do not want to take. You can donate these items to charity or have a yard sale. The less unwanted items you take, the easier it will be to sort everything when you arrive at your new place. It is also less items that you will have to pack.

Packing Boxes: When packing your items, there are a number of efficient methods that can be utilized. First, pack breakables separately. Wrap them in bubble wrap or newspaper to prevent damage. Don’t make the boxes too heavy because you run the risk of the bottom breaking open. When packing items with attachable parts such as table and furniture legs, make sure you pack the small parts in bags and clearly mark what the items are used for so you don’t misplace or lose them. All other boxes should be packed with items that correspond with the label on the box. Items such as pants, sweaters, and towels make for good protective padding of items that are at a risk of being damaged during transport.

Loading and Unloading Boxes: When you move your boxes to the truck, you have to be very careful. Carrying too much and too heavy items may cause you to drop the boxes. If you are unsure about a box or furniture item, ask someone to help you. Don’t place heavy boxes on top of lightweight boxes. This will cause damage to the box on the bottom. Unloading involves the same steps as loading except you have to make sure you take each box to the appropriate room labeled on the box.

Hire Professional Movers: If you are interested in making your move even more efficient and less stressful, you may want to consider enlisting the services of a professional mover. They will efficiently and effectively load, transport, and unload your boxes at your new residence. They can also safely move large and awkward items. There are many professional moving companies that offer affordable rates.

Moving does not have to be a stressful and frustrating experience. By pre-planning, not leaving packing to the last minute, and hiring a professional mover, your move will be much more efficient and trouble-free.