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How to Move Stress Free |
Written by Bill Hinson
Friday, 18 April 2008
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Stress is a big part of the moving process. There are many things that can go wrong, there's a ton of stuff to do and there are unanswered questions floating though your mind. There are moving supplies to get, moving companies to be arranged for, utilities to be turned off and on and more. All this adds up to one huge headache. There are a few tips to help you avoid as much of this as possible, though. Plan your move ahead of time. Right after you are finished with apartment searches, know when you'll be moving, how the move will be accomplished and what materials you'll need. Planning it out in advance will take a lot of the stress out of the actual process. It will help streamline the entire process and make everything run much more smoothly. Pack each room individually and label the boxes, indicating what room they will go in once in the new place. This will make the entire process better, from start to finish. Packing each room individually will cut down on the seeming workload and unloading will be much easier if you know where to place each box as it comes off the truck. Find out about utilities in advance. If you're renting an apartment, that is usually taken care of, but there may be other considerations like garbage service, Internet and cable and more. If you're moving to a rental house, you'll definitely benefit from arranging for the power to be turned on in advance, as well as water, garbage service, cable or satellite and Internet service. Having these services in place and turned on prior to your first night in the new place will help a lot. Choose your apartment locators wisely who could take care of these things in advance. Pack early. Start several days before the moving date, leaving only essentials to be packed on the day of the move. Doing this will greatly reduce your stress and help maintain your excitement about the new place. When packing your boxes, put heavier items in smaller boxes and lighter items in bigger boxes. If you're mixing light and heavy contents, put the heavier items in the bottom. Be careful not to overload your boxes, keep them as light and manageable as possible to help keep yourself injury free. Stage your boxes in a central location the day before the move. You can use a central hallway or your garage to do this. Having everything in a single location will go a long way towards keeping your stress level down and making the experience a better one. Load the truck in a logical way, with large, heavy items and boxes on bottom. Stacking your boxes like puzzle pieces will also help the load stay together and make sure nothing falls or slides while in transit. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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