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Moving from one house to another can be a challenge, but it does'nt have to be a nightmare. Here are some simple tips on how to get it done with little stress and strain.
1. Look at all the alternatives: hiring a moving company, versus renting a truck and doing it all yourself.Get bids from more than one vendor, they do vary in services and prices.
2.A few days before the moving company is scheduled to arrive or you're supposed to pick up your ental truck, call to confirm that everything is on schedule.
3. Perpare your change of address cards in advance: Charge cards, Subscriptions, bank, insurance, automobile, schools,docotors, organizations, friends,and realtives,Give Post Office fowarding address
4.Take a hard look at things you seldom or never use- if possible toss it, seldom used pack early, label contents and room it's to go in.
5.Use your extra towels and linens to protect breakables. Write "Breakable" on box.
6.Decide in advance where heavy furniture will be going in new home.
7. Locate all fuses, circut breakers, and water/gas and eletrical valves. record meter readings and check the smoke detectors.
8.List phone numbers of local police and fire stations, doctors nearby, hospitals, etc. Put a copy near the phone.
Above all Plan Paln and Plan some more. make a schedule you can live with, then stick to it. Preparation and forethought will help you to keep everything under control and finish the move with your sanity and nerves intact
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