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Useful Tips to Make Moving House Simple and Easier

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Solutions. These can be labeled <strong>to</strong> go directly in<strong>to</strong> closets until you’re ready <strong>to</strong><br />

deal with the contents. You can avoid cardboard for the rest of your<br />

belongings, <strong>to</strong>o, by renting plastic bins from a company like Blue Bins<br />

Unlimited. You might also consider using older linens <strong>to</strong> wrap breakables.<br />

8 Reuse boxes<br />

You may still need a few cardboard boxes <strong>to</strong> round out your moving kit. A few<br />

weeks before you start packing, grab a few each time you visit the grocery<br />

s<strong>to</strong>re. Keep in mind that smaller boxes are easier <strong>to</strong> carry when facing stairs<br />

<strong>and</strong> narrow pathways, says Andrew.<br />

9 Take inven<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

This is especially necessary if you’re hiring a moving company. Having a<br />

record of your household items is useful if something goes missing. Consider<br />

keeping a spreadsheet of the contents of each box. Then, assign each box a<br />

number <strong>and</strong> all you have <strong>to</strong> do is write that number on each side (maybe with<br />

the appropriate room listed, as well).<br />

10 Label everything!<br />

Label all sides of the box (avoid the <strong>to</strong>p). Whoever is carrying in your boxes<br />

might not make sure all labels are facing one way for your easy retrieval. Try<br />

labeling each side in marker so you can easily find what you need in a stack.<br />

11 Find out your condo rules<br />

<strong>Moving</strong> in<strong>to</strong> a condo isn’t as easy as pulling up <strong>to</strong> the front door <strong>and</strong> loading<br />

your boxes on<strong>to</strong> an eleva<strong>to</strong>r. Be sure <strong>to</strong> check the moving policy before<br />

scheduling your moving day. For example, some condos don’t allow move-ins<br />

on Sunday. According <strong>to</strong> Andrew, you may need <strong>to</strong> book a service eleva<strong>to</strong>r <strong>and</strong><br />

a time frame for moving in. “On most occasions, your condo will ask for a<br />

security deposit in order <strong>to</strong> book a service eleva<strong>to</strong>r. That can range from $100<br />

<strong>to</strong> $500 depending on your condo rules.”

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