Top 10 Moving Essentials
10 key elements can make moving much easier. As one of the most stressful things we do in life, moving can become a real headache and overwhelms most people. We’ll help remove some of the stress with these 10 simple steps.
1. Stick to a timeline. Create on and do not stray.
2. Find a reputable moving company. Check the AMSA’s promover for a nice list of good movers. Finding the right company will save you a lot of stress and hassle.
3. Dont forget about the pets. They have special needs when it comes to moving, you just cant box them up and send them on the truck.
4. Don’t forget to transfer your phone service, cable/satellite service, prescriptions and utilities by the day of the move. Many people forget these basic necessities and find themselves trying to do it after the move and that causes weeks of confusion and potentially a lot of money.
5. Remember to pack the items you’ll need for the trip (toothbrushes, grooming supplies, etc.) before the day of the move. You’ll want to separate these items from all your other belongings. You don’t want to have to spend unnecessary dollars at a convenience store or rummage through a truck full of furniture to get the items you need.
6. Remember you cell phone. Carry it with you and give your number to your movers.
7. Dont forget about the kids. Moving is hard on them, try to make it fun and let them help pack up the their toys.
8. If you are packing your items yourself, be sure to use proper packing technique. If you don’t know how to pack, contact moving professionals to pack for you. You won’t regret it.
9. Try and relax, occasionally little things may go wrong. Dont let them get to you. Find a solution and move on.
10. Usually moving is a good thing. Either a promotion or upgrading to a nicer home- it won’t take long before you are settled into your new house and neighborhood. Be patient.