Planning
November 9th, 2010 by www.directmovingsupplies.com
If you’ve got a move on the horizon you can bet there’s going to be a lot of upfront legwork involved. And if you want your legwork to go as smoothly as possible it’s best to have a plan in place.Following are some tips to get you pointed in the right direction and keep you going until you get to your desired destination!
- You’re going to have to first decide whether you’re going to move yourself or hire a mover. This is the single most important decision you must make since hiring a mover is not something you can prepare for or schedule at the last minute.
- Get your change of address cards and post office notification ready. If you wait till you get to where you’re going there’s a good chance a short window of time will pass where you’ll be in limbo. Get the cards purchased and the post office supplies picked-up and at the ready to drop in the mailbox at the very last minute as you head from your old location to your new one.
- Make a list of all the contacts you’ll need at your new location you know, utilities, cable, phone service, etc. Make sure you have contact information at the ready so you can act quickly and efficiently once you know the “turn on” dates needed.
- The same holds true for “turn off” dates to the place you leave behind. To maximize your dollar in this tight economy you really have little excuse to have duplicate coverage.
- Start paring down your possessions. Moving is the absolute perfect time to do this. Haven’t worn it or used it in over a year? Donate it or give it to a friend or family member. It’s that simple. This is also a good time to plan for a garage/yard sale so stash some extra cash that you’ll no doubt need on the other end, especially if moving to a different climate and need some new wardrobe items.
- Along with the paring down of clothes, furniture, and other possessions, now is a time to stop buying so much at the grocery store. Try to make do with what you have in the pantry to whittle it down as much as possible. There’s no need to try a new recipe that calls for the purchase of new spices when you’re about ready to move. Save the fun for your new place.
Check out other pages here for tips on handling the move if you’re doing it yourself, how to hire and work with a professional moving company, how to arrange short-term storage, and more!
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