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putting things into boxes, taking them to another place, and
unpacking there. The more complicated our lives get the more the
things to be done before and after moving.
To make life easier and less complicated, use a "moving
checklist." This will help you move efficiently and methodically.
The first thing is to write down simple facts about your
destination--what kind of weather, climatic changes, urban or
rural, water potability, infrastructure in new home, size of
home, colors of walls, rules made by landlord in case it is a
rented home--some landlords specify no nails on walls.
A typical check list will have:
* Inventory of goods--perishable, breakable, unbreakable. A
room-wise inventory is recommended. Also a box containing "first
day needs" marked load last, unpack first. * A file containing
essentials like house documents, insurance papers, packing
lists, bills to be settled, travel tickets, keys to new home,
and bills to be settled. * A must do list to remind you to: o
Arrange transfer of school records. o Pay utility and other
pending bills. o Transfer bank accounts. o Turn off phone, heat,
electricity, and gas connections. o Disconnect television and
Internet cables. * A list of "to be done" --- post office
notification; insurance for valuables, health checks and
medications; buying travelers cheques ; closing club, gym, and
library memberships; canceling newspapers and magazine
subscriptions; returning any borrowed things; finding new homes
How to Make a Smooth Move with your Pet - Moving with CatsYou know how stressful a move can be, and now imagine how your
cat can feel on seeing you packing boxes and movers wrapping the
furniture and taking it away. Cats are territorial animals and
feel the change of environment much stronger than dogs. So for
the happiness and safety of your pet, be sure to spare some of
your time for him during the move. One of the best ways to
reduce you cat s stress on a moving day is regular communication
with him throughout the whole process of the move. Here are some
practical tips to lessen the shock of the move for your cat and
for you.
The simpl ..
for pets and plants; confirming travel plans. * Pack a travel
kit containing cheque books, credit cards, personal phone book,
I-pod, identity card, flashlight, keys to new home, toiletries,
change of clothes, emergency medications, food, towels, alarm
clock, games for kids, hat, and windcheater. * List of items to
be sold/placed in storage. List of things to be repaired,
replaced, painted, or refurbished. * List of legal papers and
keys to be handed over to the landlord or new owner of your
home. * A folder containing details of movers, truck number,
drivers ID and cell number, as well as addresses and phone
numbers of their office at the destination and call center or
tracking center. An envelope containing cash or cheque to settle
the mover's bills. * Arrangements to be made in your new home
before you arrive: a working phone, installing utilities like
gas, electricity, and heat, putting in cable for the television
as well as internet, turning on the water supply, getting the
painting as well as any other alterations or repairs done before
the trucks arrive. * Ready to use folder containing, birth
certificates, school records, medical records, dental records,
transfer papers, and anything else required to enroll them in
the new school. * A bare necessities box marked No 1,
containing: toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo, bath towels,
paper towels, insecticide, cereal, dehydrated milk, coffee, and
other must haves. * A "new home" must do list: validate your car
papers and drivers license, renew or get new insurance, put all
legal papers in order (check applicable laws), make a list of
emergency numbers: hospital, police station, social services,
fire station, doctor's clinic, and vet.
Moving Small Loads - Load Sharing for StudentsAnyone moving a small load over a long distance could consider load sharing to reduce their costs. We are not discussing the larger national companies whose niche in the market is certainly expensive (and whose branded image may or may not live up to customer s expectations). Neither are we talking about whole residences, or expensive, specialist items or complicated jobs. We are talking about jobs which are small and simple, and which will not threaten a delivery time schedule:- Unexpected complications are the hidden cost and expense of real removals. These jobs may include a two man remov ..
Be well prepared to move, make a list that pertains to you
personally. If you are well organized the move will go smoothly
About the Author : Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for
http://www.1888MovingCompanies.com
, the premier website to
find help on moving including moving companies search, compare
movers, moving insurance, auto transport, moving tips, and more.
He also freelances for http://www.1888Discuss.com
.
About the author:
About the Author : Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for
http://www.1888MovingCompanies.com
, the premier website to
find help on moving including moving companies search, compare
movers, moving insurance, auto transport, moving tips, and more.
He also freelances for http://www.1888Discuss.com
.
Paul Wilson12 Essential tips to add to your moving check list
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