When it comes to a big life event like moving it's easy to freak out. The problem is once you freak out things just get worse and worse. Take a deep breath and think. With these tips you will be ready to move with little stress or worry.
1. Mail- Redirect vital mail to your new home: bills, magazines, things of that ilk. Your new homeowner really doesn't give two craps about your mail, and can't be expected to keep it.
2. Label- Clearly label all of your boxes with two bits of information: The content of each box and the order which you should open them in. When unpacking, you want to be able to find the books for the bookshelf, the silverware for the silverware drawer, and the sheets for the bed, exactly when you need them.
3. Storage- Consider investing in a storage unit. It might seem unnecessary but they will take care of bringing your stuff to the facility and back. http://www.storagedeluxe.com/ facilities provide free transportation for the first two hours from the facility on move-in day which might just be more than you need. Moving trucks can tend to be prohibitively expensive.
4. Layout- Draw a layout of your new house and the rooms before moving in. Label all furniture and major items that you will be putting in. When you move in every step of the process should practically be automatic.
5. New Area- Become acquainted with your new area before moving there. Learn where the grocery store is, the best delis, pizza places, eat out places, the laundry place and anything else of even minor importance.
These five things may all seem trivial or like common sense, but it's silly how often people don't seem to apply these things to their situation. If you keep them in mind, it'll make the change swift and painless.
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