Especially for kitchen & bathrooms, make “open first” boxes: essential items you will want to make transition more pleasant :)
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You probably need more tape & boxes than you think; it's always better to have more than not enough! Save receipts & return any extra anyway
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Don’t wait till the last minute, designate a moving staging area to put boxes & commit to packing a box or 2 a day
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Protect clothes without boxes: pull tops of hangers through the bottom of a trash bag, secure them with twist tie & knot the top of bag.
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Before disconnecting electronics snap a quick picture of connections or color code them to make hooking them back up easier.
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If you ordered a Pod, call the week & day before. Some late deliveries are inevitable confirm & much less chance yours is the late one.
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Keep boxes under 30 lbs. This will make unpacking easier & keep your belongings safe instead of breaking through the cardboard.
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2-3 months prior to move, pack belongings you won’t need. Downsize by having a garage sale or donating items.
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You can save yourself time & money by removing shelves & having lamp shades/light bulbs boxed up when your movers arrive.
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Don’t pack plastic bags, the inserts shelves sit on can get lost, keep those safe & any other screws & tape to furniture they belong to.
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Save on packing materials by wrapping your breakables (dishes, glasses, etc.) in clothing that needs to be moved anyway.
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Along with labeling what is in your boxes, also mark what room they go, so your movers can make unpacking easier for you
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Cover the openings of your toiletries with saran wrap, then put the tops back on to keep them from leaking on your other belongings.
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Keep items organized by room & labeling boxes by category will help make the transition into your new home smoother.
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If you plan on cleaning old home yourself, leave the power & water on for a day or 2 after move date so you can come back & clean when empty.
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Moving can be stressful for pets or worse with the comings and goings could get out & lost if possible leave with a friend on moving day.
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Lock pets in a room during move, while this can be confusing & frightening for them, better that then they are underfoot & get hurt or lost.
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Moving Fridge/Freezer: Combat moisture & keep fresh by putting baking soda, coffee or charcoal in a sock or nylon stocking & placing inside
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Pack off the floor- Save time and your back by using a cleared-off table top or counter in each room for packing boxes. You’ll find you get more accomplished and save energy.
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