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<\/a><\/h3>\n1. Change of Address<\/h4>\n
Home is where the heart is–\u00a0and where your mail is delivered. Be sure to notify the post office a month in advance of your new address to ensure your mail follows you from your old residence to new. You can save a trip to the post office and complete the form entirely online. Also update your address with your doctor, magazine subscriptions, and employers.<\/p>\n
2. Organize Documents<\/h4>\n
Organization is key when it comes to moving and it is very important to have all your documents like birth certificates, registrations, etc filed away. Try using the file box<\/a>, which is\u00a0specifically designed for business or personal records.<\/p>\n The less to pack means the less to carry, and more time and money saved. Moving is the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to unwanted clutter. Donate, sell, and discard items that you do not want to bring. Having trouble deciding what goes and what stays? The rule of thumb is if you have not used it in more than a year than you do not need to bring it to your new home.<\/p>\n The right moving supplies<\/a> can make all the difference in your move. Save both time and money by making your first trip to get supplies your only trip. Avoid underestimating by using the moving supply calculator<\/a> to determine what you need.<\/p>\n Go green with your move and take a step toward protecting your main home– planet Earth. Moving boxes are made study can\u00a0be used over and over again.\u00a0Reusing eliminates the need to buy new\u00a0items\u00a0and\u00a0prevents waste before it is\u00a0thrown away or recycled. Stop by your local U-Haul center<\/a> to the Take a Box, Leave a Box<\/a>. After your move is concluded you can drop your boxes off for someone else to reuse for someone else looking for some moving tips.<\/p>\n Reserve your moving truck<\/a> in advance! On moving day you are guaranteed to get the equipment, location and pickup time you booked\u00a0or you will receive $50. Every move is unique\u00a0and requires a different moving truck. To see which moving truck you need for your move, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your move permits, try to schedule it during the week day. Weekends tend to be the busiest amidst\u00a0movers and businesses such as bank, government agencies, and utilities tend to be closed. Moving during the week will not only save you time and money, but has more services open in the event you run into unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n Pack a box of essentials that you will need on moving day. This should include supplies that you will need early in your move\u00a0like cleaning supplies, toilet paper, a change of clothes, toiletries and any medication. This open first bag should be loaded last in your moving truck so it is the first box you access.<\/p>\n You may be overwhelmed and not know where to start when it comes to packing. Remember to pack with principle — start with out of season items, then move to infrequently used items, and then pack the items you used most last. Packing in this order will help prevent packing and unpacking certain items multiple times before your move.<\/p>\n There is nothing more frustrating than digging through multiple boxes looking for something. Save yourself valuable time and energy by labeling all of your moving boxes. By taking the guess work out of packing you and your moving helpers will know exactly where each box belongs and which to group together. Moving Labels<\/a> are color coordinated and can easily be seen. You can also try smart moving tape<\/a> as a way to both label and seal all of your boxes.<\/p>\n Every mover wants to get their beloved possessions from point A to point B damage free. Move your valuables without worry with the right moving supplies. If you are moving fragile or\u00a0heavy items like electronics, sculptures or glass, then wrap your item in Enviro-bubble\u00ae<\/a>. For furniture and appliances cover up with furniture pads<\/a> to avoid to wear and tear of moving.<\/p>\n Now that you know how to protect your heavy or fragile items from previous tips, it would be helpful to know what to pack them in. The answer is a small box. Small moving boxes<\/a> are ideal for moving and storing\u00a0heavy or dense items for easy handling. When loading into your moving truck be sure to place\u00a0fragile\u00a0items in the Mom’s Attic.<\/p>\n Large \u00a0boxes are perfect for your lightweight items like clothing, lampshades and comforters. Lighter, larger boxes should be stacked on top of heavier items to balance the load.<\/p>\n Are you packing items that will go directly into storage? Try using clear, storage containers<\/a> that are perfect for seasonal or lightly used items. These containers are stack-able which means easy to load in your moving truck and easy to load into storage.<\/p>\n Staring your move early is the most efficient way to\u00a0get in and get it done. Picking up your equipment and supplies early keeps you on schedule and track, and will guarantee you retrieve exactly what you ordered.<\/p>\n Save your back and let your moving friend do the heavy lifting for you. Multiple trips up and down the ramp of\u00a0\u00a0your moving truck can leave you feeling sore the next day. A dolly<\/a> can alleviate that and make loading your truck easier.<\/p>\n The last items loaded into the moving truck will be the first ones unpacked once\u00a0you arrive. This should include your moving kit that you packed and a change of clothes.<\/p>\n3. Lighten your Load<\/h4>\n
4.\u00a0Gather Supplies<\/h4>\n
5. Go Green<\/h4>\n
6. Reserve\u00a0Your Truck Rental<\/h4>\n
7. Schedule<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n8. Prepare Moving Day Kit<\/h4>\n
9. Pack with Principle<\/h4>\n
10. Label Everything<\/h4>\n
11. Protect Valuables<\/h4>\n
12. Heavy or Fragile Items<\/h4>\n
13. Lightweight and Medium Weight Goods<\/h4>\n
14. Storage Options<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n15. Pick Up Your Rental Early<\/h4>\n
16. Rent a Dolly for\u00a0Heavy Lifting<\/h4>\n
17. Load Items You Need First,\u00a0Last<\/h4>\n
18.\u00a0Secure Boxes with Tie Downs<\/h4>\n