Helpful Hints For Moving

Moving is right up there with doing your taxes and buying life insurance. Simply put, most people find it to be a miserable experience. Here are some tips to make it less stressful.

1. The First Step in Packing – The first packing step you should take is to get a large garbage bag or can. It is time for some discipline. As you are packing, toss your junk. Hey, you won’t have to carry it?

2. Good Moving Companies – Don’t be a jerk to the moving guys, it will only make things worse. If you buy drinks and lunch, you will be surprised how well things go.

3. When to Start Packing – Once you decide to move, when should you start packing? NOW! You have more than you think and you will also end up reminiscing about things as you dig them out of closets and such.

4. Dealing with Email – We have all come to rely on the Internet, which can be a problem when we move. You may be unconnected for some time, so you need to consider your email. The best solution is to open a free Yahoo email account.

5. Turning Off Utilities – When you move, turning off the utilities is one of those things that must be done. Just make sure you set the date for after you have moved and cleaned. Many people turn them off too early and cannot clean their places.

6. Lost Stuff When Moving – If you lose things during a move, don’t panic. There is a good chance it is in the bottom of a box somewhere. If not, was it really that critical? Hope not.

7. Packing Stuff in Drawers – If you have stuff in drawers, leave the stuff in. Remove the drawer and carry it like a box. Wrap a couple large rubber bands around it if you need to.

8. Biting Drawers – If you are moving something with drawers, take them out to save your shins. If you can’t, tie a string around the piece to hold them in place.

9. Check Water Pressure – Whether buying or renting, check your new residence closely. One important thing is to check the water pressure. A lack of pressure can mean you will be in the shower for ever, particularly if you have long hair.

10. Using Back Braces – Back braces may look goofy, but they are a definite must if you are moving yourself. Unless you do sit ups every night [don’t lie], your back will take a beating without some help.

As a general rule, time spent moving should be off limits. Spouses and friends should agree that anything nasty said during the move will not be held against anyone! Yep, it is that fun and marriages have practically ended while doing it.

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