Prepare Moving One Week Out

Series Summary

Packing and moving is about as much fun as doing taxes, but unfortunately it needs to be done. The sooner you start the easier it can be. Organization is the key to any successful move. There is nothing like the dread of walking into a friends apartment the day they have to move and seeing everything in shambles. Save you and your friends the aggravation and pack early. In this free moving video series, get expert tips on early planning for a move. Learn why keeping moving boxes labeled makes it easier to keep them together. Some items don't need to be packed away and can be moved in a car. She discusses donating items to charity, changing out light bulbs, packing a bathroom, closet, pictures, kitchen items and the bedroom. An important resource for moving is a car. A clean car can save some money on a moving expenses as well. Preparation equals organization, which in turn equals happiness.

Video Transcript

"Last week we talked about the things that you want to start doing two weeks out from a move. Like, gathering supplies, gathering your boxes and all the different moving supplies that you'll need. Telling people about your change of address, collecting friends and family to help you move, and, and then starting to put things in boxes that you aren't going to be using, that you aren't going to be using before your move. So, this week we're going to talk about where, what the things you want to be doing one week out. And, so some of those things that we'll be talking about are the things that you want to continue to be putting in boxes, and making sure that your, all your boxes are labeled. You can start closing up boxes that get full, and, and just other little things that you want to remember to do, and things that will make the, you know, the day of your move and the days leading up to your move, a lot less stressful."