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Useful Tips to Make Moving House Simple and Easier

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cleaning <strong>and</strong> other services <strong>to</strong> let them know about your move. Proper<br />

planning insures that you won't be paying for services you're not using!<br />

Be "Mover Friendly". If you're using a professional moving company, make<br />

yourself available <strong>to</strong> answer questions on both ends of the move - loading <strong>and</strong><br />

unloading. Review the home inven<strong>to</strong>ry paperwork <strong>and</strong> make sure the driver<br />

has your contact information <strong>and</strong> details of your delivery.<br />

Be safe. Whether you're hiring professionals or moving yourself, remove all<br />

rugs, low hanging items, <strong>and</strong> tripping hazards. Keep walkways clear at all<br />

times. Arrange for someone <strong>to</strong> take care of your children <strong>and</strong> pets while<br />

everything is being packed <strong>and</strong> loaded on<strong>to</strong> the moving truck.<br />

Know what you're packing. Label boxes in detail, including contents <strong>and</strong> the<br />

room in which they belong. This will save time <strong>and</strong> questions for you <strong>and</strong> your<br />

movers.<br />

Pack an "essentials box". When you arrive at your new residence, your<br />

essentials box will be first thing you unpack. In it, you'll want <strong>to</strong> include items<br />

like:<br />

• Alarm clock<br />

• Aspirin or pain reliever<br />

• Basic cleaning supplies <strong>and</strong> paper <strong>to</strong>wels<br />

• Bedding <strong>and</strong> linens<br />

• Box cutter or knife<br />

• Change of clothes<br />

• Coffee maker or instant coffee <strong>and</strong> tea<br />

• Disposable plates, cups, <strong>and</strong> eating utensils<br />

• Extension cords <strong>and</strong> batteries<br />

• First-aid kit<br />

• Flashlights<br />

• Garbage bags<br />

• Light bulbs<br />

• Map of new area<br />

• Medications <strong>and</strong> eyeglasses

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