How To Have A Smooth Moving Experience
Are you moving to a whole new city or simply to a new home in your present location? Either way, one of the things that might cause you apprehension is the actual packing and transportation of your belongings. Here are points that might make the move easier for you.
Get Your Present Home Organized - Not only will this help you, but it will help the movers, too.
Before the movers come, get your family involved on the organization project. It's helpful if family members will go through their own belongings. Establish a place for things to be given to charity, another place that has been designated for things that will later be sold at a yard sale, and another area for trash bins.
Right before your move, have everybody pack a suitcase with only the things that will be needed before the movers unpack. Don't forget towels and other linens that you'll need for your first night at your new home.
One good idea is to establish where you want furniture in your next house. Cut different colors of construction paper that will represent all of your furnishings and play around with them on a graph that has the floor plan of your house. When you have decided exactly where you want things to go, glue them down. Save the plan for moving day.
Don't Stress On Moving Day - If you have gotten your home organized, moving day will be a cinch.
If you have little children, consider arranging for a place for them to stay. However, it will be a good thing if parents stick around to answer questions and give directions.
Don't worry about your belongings! Movers have been trained to wrap and pack everything from delicate antiques to large headboards. In the event that something is lost or damaged, the moving company will pay for restoration or replacement. Of course, if there is something that requires extra attention, like a baby grand piano or a valuable sculpture, point that out to the movers.
You can contact a professional moving company for additional info on their moving standards and policies.
Be Prepared For Your New Home - This is where your furniture chart will come in handy.
As the movers arrive at your home, be ready to greet them and give them direction. If you prepared the furniture chart, show it to them so they'll know ahead of time where to take each piece of furniture.
If you prefer unpacking yourself, of course that is up to you. However, remember that the workers are willing to unpack everything for you. Just let them know ahead of time what your wishes are.