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Anticipation of a move should inspire you to save and
collect wrapping paper and boxes from any sources you
can! Materials from deliveries arriving to your home or
purchases you make are two examples. You’ll find many
sources of free and useful packing material.

If you have professional movers, they will unpack some boxes if you desire. This is a tremendous help, especially with China and crystal.  Glasses and dish ware not frequently used can be washed later when time permits.  This will also speed the removal of the seemingly endless number of boxes, which can be removed by the moving company.

There is a way to survive.  ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE! That is the goal here.  Everything that you have done in the way of organization up until now will expedite the move and thereby keep the costs down.  Just as we did when we departed the old home, begin again with introductions and use the movers names often.  This is important.  Personalize your move in this way and you will have a good working relationship with all the movers for the day or days they are with you.  When the relationship is smooth, the whole moving process will function better.  Next take time to show all the movers your entire home, acquainting them with the room plots as you move on.

You have planned the move as much as you can.  Now it is a matter of rechecking your organization, the survival boxes, your file for important papers and the “DO NOT PACK” signs to be sure everything is ready. When the movers arrive, begin with introductions, and proceed to escort them through your house, acquainting them with the home and all your messages. Mention travel times and schedules at the outset. You may have a deadline for your place of lodging after the house is empty, and the movers may have a schedule to meet too.  It is important to take this time to be sure you and the movers have a clear understanding of what must be accomplished and in what time frame.  Never assume anything in life (and especially a move).

The following tips remind you of everyday items that always need care in a move. If you have other equipment in your home or apartment, check the equipment manuals for service and care advice.

1. Clean and defrost the refrigerator.  Take a small box of baking soda, cut the box open and wrap the box with a thin piece of cloth.  Store this in the refrigerator to deter odors for several months.  An alternative method is to put charcoal in a loose cloth.  Wipe the whole inside of the refrigerator with the vinegar  to avoid mildew buildup.
2. Clean the oven and range.
3. Drain the washing machine well.
4. Clean the dishwasher and remove all leftover soap.
5. Grind a lemon (cut into pieces) into your garbage disposal to eliminate odors.
6. Dry the interiors of all your appliances.

Equipment such as stereo equipment should be packed according to the directions in the manuals, and preferably in their own cartons.  Check your storage areas for these boxes before the movers arrive.

If your household goods are going into storage or will in some way be unavailable to you it’s a good idea to take pictures of your furniture, bedspreads, lamps, area carpets or anything you want to shop for drapes, blinds carpeting or paint before you move in the new home, and it’s very helpful to have these colors available in snapshots rather than trusting them to memory.

Label anything not to be packed, you can even store items  in the trunk of your automobile so these do not inadvertently get put into cartons. Despite labeling, things can go awry.  During an early move, we have a growing pile of equipment to take with us, including clean diapers, baby food, our own clothes and some things to be laundered., including a bag of soiled diapers, all labeled with a big sign “DO NOT PACK.”  You guessed t.  They packed the whole thing.  By the time we arrived at our new destination, the soiled diapers were really ripe, to say the least.  although the diapers we used were 27 years ago are no longer a problem, the point here is that it is very important to be aware of the moving process at all times.   This is why you need assistance from family or friends on this day.  Mistakes can happen at this hectic time.

The organization I am referring to pertains mainly to lamps, pictures and small appointments that you can mentally rearrange, easily move and then have packed accordingly. These boxes will automatically be labeled and placed in appropriate room or area in the new home.

Make last minute notes on what you need from each room. If you desire to pack some articles yourself, the moving company will deliver boxes ahead of time if your request it.  I recommend packing anything you may need immediately, such as personnel clothing, bedding or bath towels.  You can then more the boxes yourself for easy reference.

Organize your small and easily transportable furniture before the moving company personnel arrive. it may seem trivial to rearrange pieces so soon but remember what it does to save valuable time when moving into a new home.  For one thing, there are always four to five ( or perhaps more) people asking you where to place all the items on moving day.

Measuring your furniture is an extremely useful and practical tool for a move. I suggest that anyone looking for a house perform this exercise before beginning the house search.  These measurements will provide a more realistic idea of the space required for your furniture.  Even though this may sound like a lot of unnecessary work, I promise you it is well worth the effort.

Marking system:  We have found the color-code method successful. Purchase packs of different colored dots (the kind with a self-adhesive) at a local variety store and make a color chart.  One color represents one dollar, another 50 cents, and so on.  Place the appropriate color sticker on your items. You can us blank stickers for other prices.  This whole marketing procedure is much easier than you think.   Save plastic and brown bags from stores for customers to use for their (large) purchases.

A garage sale is a good way to clear your present home of unwanted articles before they are packed and moved to the new home. The motto is “One person’s junk is another mans treasure.” just don’t sell the garage. Timing: Begin by picking a convenient weekend, preferably one when you will have some help, as the endeavor requires several people to manage it well. It is advisable to conduct a sale with a friend or several friends. Multiple family sales are a super way to share the work and the newspaper advertisement costs. Multiple sales also provide a greater variety of goods and turn out to be a lot more fun.

Making a survival box is good for the children, as long as you believe they are old enough to handle the situation. If your youngsters can write, they can make a list of anything they will need in the new home before the household goods arrive.  This could include some of their treasures to make them feel at home.