How To Do Just About Everything
By eHow Personal Finance Editor
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Moving your goods yourself can save you a great deal of money; here are ways to save on moving hassles as well.
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cottoncamby said
on 1/1/2007 I always pack a bag as though we are going on vacation. One weeks worth of clothes and toiletries for every member of my family. Then, I don't have to open the bathroom boxes to get shampoo or hurry to unpack anything. Who knows how many delays there will be. There's nothing worse than being dead tired, behind schedule, and still having to unpack necesities. Also, have a NEW movie for your kids to watch, NEW coloring books and books to read. The old favorites won't work when there's a new environment to explore, and make mischief in.
Anonymous said
on 7/31/2006 Regardless of the mileage of your move, you will still need the same things almost the instant you arrive at your new home. Make sure when the truck is packed that the first things you will need are the last to go on. Parents who have moved can attest to this: make sure there is one large box filled with stuff for the kids-craft items, paint with water books, crayons, videos, etc. so they are entertained while you attend to the remainder. It also helps to number or one box per family member with their most cherished mementos, a clean change of clothes, pictures for each of their rooms. This can help make the first night in a new place much easier for everyone.
One more thing: hopefully you plan on ordering in the first night or two, but you will still need the basic items in your kitchen - pack an essentials box with a few key items (pizza cutter, baby utensils, pitcher for water or juice, etc. For heaven's sake, find a local dollar store and buy paper products to use until you get settled. There's nothing less appealing after a full day of unpacking than facing a kitchen full of dirty dishes! Good luck!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When packing stuff from a particular room (such as the kitchen), label your boxes (K) for kitchen, followed by a number. For example, make "K1" the stuff you use and need the most. When you arrive at your new home or apartment, you can place all the number 1's in the most convenient places. Less important stuff would get a higher number.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Instead of labeling all of your boxes "Kitchen," "Bedroom," etc, use color-coded tape on each box. Blue for bedroom, red for kitchen, etc. This means no markers, no mess, and less time trying to figure out where you should place each box in your new home.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It's incredible how much stuff is in your house that you don't even need....or is this just me? Start with the areas that you know need to be cleaned out (junk drawers, closets). Then go and look through clothes, shoes, etc. Are you really going to wear "that" again? Get rid of it. One of the best things about moving is starting off clean. No clutter. Soon enough, your junk drawer will be overflowing.