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Moving is usually stressful, and even under the best of
circumstances and planning, there is always a glitch. The more
notice there is, the easier the planning will be and it is more
likely that any potential issues can be addressed before they
become emergencies.
The first step is to decide what parts of the move you will
handle and if you will enlist friends, professionals, and/or other
family. There are plenty of options to make certain that the move
runs smoothly, with no casualties.
Packing the items you plan to take offers an excellent
opportunity to repurpose items, have a garage sale, give to
charity, or plain throw things out. If you haven't used it in the
past three months, then you probably don't need it. Spend time to
sort through the items and decide what to do with them, and once
you complete that task you will have a better idea of what needs to
be packed and moved. It is important to be accurate about what you
will be taking because it will determine either what size moving
truck you will need or what the movers will charge.
If you plan pack your things and move them yourself then it is
best to find or purchase boxes that have not housed food or been
around food, since the scent may attract bugs, insects, or rodents.
If you are not in a position to purchase boxes for everything that
needs to move then go to the local liquor, book, or automotive
store and speak to the manager. Usually, these stores dispose of
their boxes and they are happy to save the time of cutting them up
by having someone else take them away. The reason for choosing
these types of stores is because their merchandise is generally
heavy so it will easily accommodate your household items.
It is important to spend the money on boxes for certain items.
Computers, electronics, and televisions, need to be securely
packaged to ensure that no damage occurs. Most local mail stores or
truck rental facilities sell boxes and bubble wrap specifically
made for the size and specs of most models of electronics. Another
convenience is wardrobe boxes. These are also available at the
local storage or truck rental facility. Wardrobe boxes are large
boxes with a metal bar across the top to hang clothes on. If you
have a large amount of clothing you may want to purchase an
extension rod to hang in the truck or even a car hanging device
that is made for the back seat of a regular car.
If this all seems overwhelming, don't despair, there are packing
services that will come in and pack each and every item in your
home. Full service movers will also offer packing as a service. If
you choose a packing service make sure you allow for at least one
day in between either loading up the truck or the actual movers
coming. The bonus with a packing service is that they will, for a
fee, provide the boxes, the packing material, and the labor. The
bad news is that often the packing services need to be booked well
in advance and they can be pricey. It is imperative to get
references, investigate if the company is insured and with whom,
and look on the web to see if there are any reviews, complaints or
negative press about the service. You can also inquire with the
local police to make sure they have no claims of theft.
If you can handle the packing part on your own then you may be
in the market for movers. There are two different types of movers.
There is the full service mover which will offer everything from
packing to loading your items and delivering them to your new home.
Moving companies should be vested, insured, and bonded. It is
important that you ask about their driving record, if they do
criminal background checks before hiring, what is the contingency
policy if they are late, and what they offer with the move itself.
It is also important to know if they bill by the hour or by the
job.
Most movers bill by the hour. The moving company should send a
representative to your home to survey what you have and how long
they expect the job to take. While the representative is there, it
is wise to ask what happens if their estimate is severely off.
Since you are paying by the hour you may want to know how they
monitor their breaks and if you are charged hours plus mileage
during drive time. As long as you have all the details and the
facts up front, the move should prove to be virtually pain free. Of
course, as with the packing services, you must check references,
driving records, and with the local police department in their town
of origin, the town you are in and where you are going. You have
spent time and money collecting, making, earning, and buying your
possessions over the years and you want to make sure the people
responsible for their transport take special care with them.
The second type of moving company is mostly a driving company.
There are companies that will allow you to load the truck and they
will simply drive it from point A to point B. These services work
well, but in order to be affordable they often combine more than
one household of goods, so it is important to take a complete
inventory and have the driver sign off and agree that he has loaded
x number of boxes, beds, and so on.
Once you have secured transportation for your personal items you
may want to think about pets and personal vehicles. If you are
moving locally, you can bring the animals over after all of the
items have been unloaded. If your pets have been in need of
grooming or checkups you may want to drop them off on moving day to
keep them secure and out of he way. In the case of a local move you
can certainly drive you own car.
If you are moving a long distance or cross country you may want
to keep the animals with you to ensure safe transport it my also
bring a sense of security to drive your car. If you are planning to
fly, there are transport services that will pick up your car and
drive it to your destination. Transportation services will
generally charge a flat rate and that will save you on gas and your
car on mileage. It is important to write down the beginning and
ending miles just to avoid any discrepancy.
There are a plethora of ideas, information, and options.
Whatever route you decide to take the key to a successful move is
not to procrastinate and be sure to get multiple prices before
making a decision. Remember there is no place like home.

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