Tips on Moving

12.  Save your receipts. There are some people who save every receipt for every purchase they make.  Others don’t keep receipts for anything.  Then there are those in the middle – they might save a few here and there, mostly for big purchases.  During the moving process though, it is important to be in the…

Where do I start? The moving process can seem overwhelming at the beginning.  You’re unsure where to start and everything seems confusing and new.  Once you decide you want to use a full service moving company though, you have an ally in the moving process. How to prepare Just like any other meeting, there should be some…

11.  Change the locks on your new home. There’s no doubt that there’s a lot to think about once you’re moved in to a new home.  Not only are you trying to rearrange all of your furniture and unpack your boxes, but you’re also hooking up utilities and appliances, navigating new roads, and trying to…

10.  Get your pets used to the idea of a move. Ask any pet owner: people are extremely attached to their furry friends.  These pets aren’t just the cats who sleep on the bed or the dogs that have to be taken out for walks.  These animals are an integral part of a family.  Because…

9.  Use towels to stuff any remaining space in boxes. It can be a challenge to fit items perfectly in to moving boxes.  It’s not just a challenge – sometimes it can be near impossible! Wheaton recommends though to not have any empty space in your box and the box also shouldn’t be more than…

8.  Get rid of unwanted items Moving to a new place forces people to do things they might not have done before.  This includes a pack-rat’s worst nightmare: getting rid of unwanted items. This is especially difficult for people who have lived in the same place for several years.  If you’re like some, cleaning up…

7.  Take pictures of your electronics before you unhook them. We love our gadgets.  Walking through the average home, there are countless electronic devices hooked up and plugged in.  You might not think twice about these objects…. until you start the moving process. Moving with electronics isn’t easy, especially when the instruction manuals have long…

6. Clean your new house upon arrival Think about a house full of furniture.  How easy is it to vacuum under that couch or mop under a kitchen table? When’s the last time you swept under your King-size bed? The answer, if you’re like most Americans, is rarely.  Not only is it hard to maneuver…

5. Keep your boxes as light as possible. It’s tempting to get big boxes and fill them up – that’s fine – as long as they’re under 30 pounds in weight. If boxes get much heavier than 30 pounds, it’s hard to lift them. You’re more prone to injuries, and the boxes have a great…

4.  Don’t forget to drain the oil and gas from all power tools prior to the move.  It’s easy to forget all of the seemingly minute tasks that must be accomplished before a move.  While it might not seem like a big deal to drain the oil and gas, imagine what could happen if you…