When you’re moving to a new home, it can be a stressful experience for most people. It’s a pretty big project. But if you take the time to prepare yourself and take the proper steps beforehand, you can save yourself some major headaches. Here are some tips to organize yourself before the big move:
- Make yourself a detailed checklist of everything you need to take with you. It’s a good idea to purchase a notebook just for this purpose.
- Purchase moving supplies in advance. A great list of moving supplies to have on hand are markers, boxes, tape, pocket knife, scissors, plastic storage bins, newspapers, and blankets. A hand truck would be EXCELLENT to have in this situation (makes transporting the boxes around a lot easier). Boxes can be found at your local supermarket (ask an attendant) while wardrobe boxes are a great idea to purchase for your clothes.
- Having a garage sale to sell off unwanted items (or even donating items) is a good idea while you still have time before you pack. When it comes to deciding whether to keep or get rid of something, it’s a good idea to follow the two year rule: If you haven’t used it in two years, get rid of it!
- Keep detailed records of your moving expenses. Your expenses may be tax deductible depending on the reasons for your move.
- Create a floor plan of your new home to aid during packing and on moving day.
- If you have important files on your computer, make sure to back them up on disk. Make sure you have a plan on how you’re going to move your computers, as they are very delicate pieces of equipment.
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