I Move, Therefore I Am

The joy of moving is close to that of doing your taxes. The only thing worse besides death would have to be moving on April 15th! The following advice will make your move less miserable.

1. Organizing Boxes ” When packing, label each box. Then create a list of contents for each box on your word processor. When you get to your new home, you can use the find function to find the box in question.

2. Packing Books ” Books are wonderful reading, but a nightmare to move. Instead of filling boxes with them, put a couple in the bottom of all your boxes. Then create a base for the other stuff and you avoid incredibly heavy boxes.

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. The Double Moving Box ” We are all packrats, but need to do something about it. If you move and find a box you never unpacked, it should go in the trash. Less is more and much easier to carry!

5. Lost Movers ” If your movers do not show up at your new location, do not panic. Call the company and have them track the lost movers down. Yes, movers get lost all the time. Sometimes they just park and wait for you to call.

6. Lost Stuff When Moving ” If you lose things during a move, dont 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. Renovating Your New Place ” Making renovations to your new place is much like the chicken and the egg. Should you move in first or last? Definitely do the renovations first if at all possible.

8. Internet Service Hookup ” Call well ahead to insure your internet hookup. Cable and DSL companies are infamous for being slow and backlogged with orders. In some areas, it can be as much as three weeks!

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 [dont lie], your back will take a beating without some help.

All and all, the goal with moving should be to make the minimum number of trips possible. This means being efficient. Follow these tips and you should be.

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