What are some good moving tips?

Question

Besides the usual, "wrap breakables in newspaper"....ideas. My partner and I are moving from Arkansas to Connecticut, and I'd like the move to go as smoothly as possible. Any unique ideas would be appreciated!

Answer 1

Moving Overview Checklist...
One Month Before Moving

Fill out change of address order form for post office.
Fill out an IRS change of address form.
Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck.
Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels.
Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations.
Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions.
Set up a checking account in your new city.
Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you.
Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed, in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or video tape your belongings. Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.
Make arrangements for transporting pets.
Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil.

One To Two Weeks Before Moving

Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies of your move.
Arrange for help on moving day.
Confirm travel reservations.
Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment.
Have appliances serviced for moving.
Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving.
Plan ahead for special needs of infants.
Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven't been processed.
Collect valuables from safe-deposit box. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address.
Check with your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
Defrost freezer and refrigerator. Place deodorizer inside to control odors.
Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule so you may be reached if needed.

On Moving Day

Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty.
Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail.
Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.

After Arriving At New Home

Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags.
Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage.
Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home.


Packing Tips...

Keep the following supplies handy for packing: Boxes, marking pen, bubble wrap, newspaper and tissue
Tape and scissors
Tape measure
Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items.
Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from.
Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
Label each box and indicate the following: (a) Which room it should go in (b) Whether it is fragile (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first.
Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or tissue. Save room by using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. If musty smelling, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and wrap the book before packing. Leave stored for a couple of months to eliminate the smell.
Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
Pack medicines in a leakproof container.
Carry all valuables with you.
Check with your local U.S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants from one state to another. Many states have restrictions on certain plants to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable cash crops.

Answer 2

Before the Move

Organise, organise, organise - and the earlier the better. You'll thank yourself for it later.

Create a list of everyone you'll need to notify of your new address.
Collect reusable boxes and packing materials early - try your local supermarket.
Declutter! Here's the chance to get rid of things you no longer use. Why not give them to charity or hold a garage sale?

Packing

A little clever packing can make your move run smoothly.

Start packing in advance. Consider packing a box a day for the month before.
Label the box with what's inside, where it should go etc. The more information on the outside the easier it will be to unpack.
Use towels or clothes to wrap your more valuable items. That way you won't need so many boxes.
Don't overload. Too much in one box can be hard to carry. Plus you can risk breaking the box.
Tape the bottom of boxes for extra strength.

Answer 3

label every box with it's contents and what room it belongs too, that way when you take the box in the house you can put it directly into the room it belongs in, and everything is SO much easier to find. anything that could be damaged by water should be put in a plastic bag before being boxed up. if you run out of newspaper, cheap paper towels work just as well. for large breakables, like a glass lamp, wrap it in a blanket. since this is going to be a long move for you, pack suitcases for you and your partner as if you're going on a vacation, that way you'll have all the things you'll need without having to dig through stacks of boxes. and just to be on the safe side, tape the bottom of every cardboard box with duct tape, because if it rains and the box gets wet, everything will fall out of the bottom. i HIGHLY reccommend investing in the big rubbermaid style tubs, they're easily stackable, you can always reuse them, and they make great storage for xmas decorations. best of luck!

Answer 4

When you box things up make sure everything in the box goes in the same room. For instance don't mix bathroom stuff with things you intend to put in your bedroom. Always label the outside of the box so you'll know what's inside. That way, you can carry the box directly to the room that the items need to go to. It's helpful if you pack up one room at a time. Good luck and hope you enjoy your new home.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Labeling makes our packing and unpacking easy while relocation. While packing make sure that your breakables items like dishes, glasses, etc. should be wrap into cloths or bubble wrap. We can use our clean socks for extra padding for packing our glasses and stemware.

Answer 7

Just stay come and Work together, don't get mad and walk away if you don't agree, My husband and I just moved this past may and we did it in two days, it was a lot harder because he worked most of the time. I un packed and took care of our (@ the time) 4 mo old baby, We would never of done with out frighting if I dd not walk away from his nonsense. Good Luck.. Remember WORK TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Answer 8

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