Few people
enjoy moving, yet the ordeal of transferring your life and household from one
point to the next consumes almost 40 million Americans
each year.
But don't
let this statistic dishearten you if you're getting ready to move. With a
little planning, a good moving company, and some helpful tools, you will
survive your move. Take a look at these three surprising ordinary objects that
make moving a little easier.
1.
Notebook
As the
weeks and days leading to the move progress, you'll find that one of your best
friends is an ordinary notebook. If you're old school and like the feel of
paper and pen, find a lined version with fullsize pages. Otherwise, technology
users can manage well with a phone.
Your
notebook - or phone - will be useful for recording information during different
phases of your move.
Planning
Phase
Use a
notebook during the planning phase when moving seems overwhelming. Compile
important lists that pertain to your move. Write down tasks like return books
to the library, cancel water delivery, and contact your child's school.
What
special supplies will you need to accommodate your belongings? Calculate how
many boxes you need to hold all of your belongings. Write it down. Do your
research on different moving companies and jot down estimates.
Packing
Phase
The packing
phase is the perfect time to make an inventory of your items. Doing so will
provide a better idea of which belongings to donate or toss, and you'll be more
organized while unpacking at your new place.
Also, you
can make an inventory of moving boxes. Label packed boxes with a simple number
rather than a room. Then, add content details to your notebook that correspond
with that number box. For example, box 23 contains cookbooks, pot holders, and
the big frying pan. This system comes in handy later when faced with a dozen
boxes marked kitchen and all you need is that big frying pan.
Moving
Day Phase
During the
moving phase, record important moving day information such as the details of
your personal schedule. For example, the notebook helps you remember to drop
your toddler off at your sister's house at 10 am before the moving
truck arrives at 11. Don't forget a reminder to pick up your teenager from
school at 2 pm. Moving day can get crazy so you need all the organizational
help you can get.
2.
Safety Deposit Box
The safety
deposit box serves several purposes on moving day. Place all important
documents and valuables for the move in your safety deposit box rather than a
brown moving box. You can lock the box to ensure the safety of all your
important items. Finally, that box is simple to personally transport in your
vehicle, secure, and easy to identify when you do reach your destination.
3.
All-Purpose Cleaner
One
time-consuming but necessary task of moving is cleaning. However, you can
shorten cleaning time with a good all-purpose cleaner. You know best what grime
your home contains, so make sure you choose the right cleaner.
- For homes with extremely dusty
areas like ceiling fan blades and door rails, use a product designed for
removing dust.
- You don't have to repaint walls
and baseboards with lots of scuff marks. Save time and scrub them off with
cleaners designed for such a purpose.
If you
still want to save time and stress when faced with a dirty house before you
move, pay someone to do the job for you.
For more assistance with your move, call the
helpful movers at
Los Flores Movers. Ask us for an estimate to move you across town
or across country and see how we compare with other estimates recorded in your
moving notebook.
