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Helpful Hints For Moving

By: Lou Rossen

Moving is right up there with doing your taxes and buying life insurance. Simply put, most people find it to be a miserable experience. Here are some tips to make it less stressful.

1. The First Step in Packing – The first packing step you should take is to get a large garbage bag or can. It is time for some discipline. As you are packing, toss your junk. Hey, you won’t have to carry it?

2. Packing Books – Books are wonderful reading, but a nightmare to move. Instead of filling boxes with them, put a couple in the bottom of all your boxes. Then create a base for the other stuff and you avoid incredibly heavy boxes.

3. Moving Electric Cords – Electric cords are simple to move, but problems arise at your new home. What cord goes with what thing? Label them to avoid confusion.

4. Moving Distances – The distance you move is irrelevant. The difference between 20 miles and 2 blocks means nothing. Why? You still have to pack everything, pick it up, move it, put it down and unpack it.

5. Dealing with lots of Books – Unless you have a prized collection, moving books is a pain in the butt. One option is to sell them. You can go on Amazon and sell them online with little or no problem. Find the book, click the “sell yours’ button.

6. Banging Doors – If you have large stuff in a room, take off the door before trying to move it. You will avoid damaging the door, crushing your fingers and creating new cusswords!

7. Packing Stuff in Drawers – If you have stuff in drawers, leave the stuff in. Remove the drawer and carry it like a box. Wrap a couple large rubber bands around it if you need to.

8. Internet Service Hookup – Call well ahead to insure your internet hookup. Cable and DSL companies are infamous for being slow and backlogged with orders. In some areas, it can be as much as three weeks!

9. Check Water Pressure – Whether buying or renting, check your new residence closely. One important thing is to check the water pressure. A lack of pressure can mean you will be in the shower for ever, particularly if you have long hair.

10. Using Back Braces – Back braces may look goofy, but they are a definite must if you are moving yourself. Unless you do sit ups every night [don’t lie], your back will take a beating without some help.

All and all, the goal with moving should be to make the minimum number of trips possible. This means being efficient. Follow these tips and you should be.

Article Source: http://www.simplepetcare.com/pet-articles

Lou Ross is with MovingCompaniesforYou.com - a directory of moving companies along with helpful advice on moving issues.
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