Most people pack up and move very infrequently, so they never really become skilled at organizing and packing. Here are few simple things that you can do to make your move easier.
Pack Early
A common mistake for somebody who is moving is that they don’t pack early enough The logic used to defer packing is, “ I need to use all my things so I can’t start packing yet.” The reality is that most people only use a tiny fraction of their possessions. Start packing the vast “rarely used” majority. An example would be to organize your sweaters, winter-wear, and holiday decorations first if you are moving in the Summer. Save yourself the time consuming task of searching for cheap moving boxes by shopping on-line. MovingDayBoxes.com delivers to most addresses in the country in one to two business days, and offers free shipping on all orders of moving supplies, inlcuding wardrobe boxes. Moving boxes are hard to find, asks a friend for a referral or shop on-line.
Take More Time and Don’t Rush
However much time you think you’ll need double that estimate. The dog will get sick, the carpet cleaner will be late, the mover’s are delayed by rain, things will happen that you don’t anticipate, make sure to put in some wiggle room and extra time in your schedule. Moving is stressful, adding to the stress by not allocating enough time will make the experience very unpleasant.
Be Weary of Movers That Quote Suspiciously Low
There are a lot of charlatans in the moving business, if a quote on a move is very low compared to several others that is a red flag, not a bargain. Investigate if your prospective mover is a memeber in good standing with the American Moving and Storage Association, and check their record on the Better Business Bureau web site