When you are planning a move, you need all the help you can get. Here's a checklist to make sure you stay on track:
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1. For long-distance moves, a moving truck is a must. But even if you're just moving across town, renting a moving truck makes sense. Reserve your truck at least two weeks in advance of moving day.
2. Pack in increments.
3. Start early to avoid the stress of last-minute rushing. It's OK to leave a box open in case you need something you've packed. It's much easier to tape a box shut on moving day than it is to pack at the last moment.
4. Buy sturdy boxes in a variety of sizes, as well as foam and bubble wrap to protect fragile items. You'll also need a supply of packing tape and markers.
5. Make sure you have moving blankets and hand trucks to make the process easier.
6. Purge before packing.
7. It's much easier to throw away, donate, sell or give away items that you don't need than it is to pack them and move them. As a rule of thumb, if you haven't used something in the past 12 months, or if it's still packed in a box from the previous move, you can probably get rid of it.
8. Label boxes as you pack.
9. First, list the room that the contents belong in and, if necessary, a few details, such as "glass," "fragile" or "dishes." As you load the truck, try to keep boxes for each room grouped together.
10. Load the heaviest items onto the truck first to create a sturdy base, then start stacking.
11. Moving trucks are taller, wider and heavier than the passenger vehicles you are accustomed to driving. They require more distance to stop. Be careful driving your moving truck, especially after it's loaded. Be aware of low-hanging tree branches and building overhangs, and use caution when cornering. Don't forget to park only in well-lit areas, keep the rear door padlocked and lock the passenger compartment doors.
12. Create a travel bag for moving day and keep important paperwork, credit cards, identification, a change of clothes, beverages and snacks at hand.
Source: Chicago Tribune - Real Estate
Looking to Buy or Sell your home? Visit my website to learn more about the buying and selling process or contact me at KatieOakes@KW.com to setup a free consultation.
1. For long-distance moves, a moving truck is a must. But even if you're just moving across town, renting a moving truck makes sense. Reserve your truck at least two weeks in advance of moving day.
2. Pack in increments.
3. Start early to avoid the stress of last-minute rushing. It's OK to leave a box open in case you need something you've packed. It's much easier to tape a box shut on moving day than it is to pack at the last moment.
4. Buy sturdy boxes in a variety of sizes, as well as foam and bubble wrap to protect fragile items. You'll also need a supply of packing tape and markers.
5. Make sure you have moving blankets and hand trucks to make the process easier.
6. Purge before packing.
7. It's much easier to throw away, donate, sell or give away items that you don't need than it is to pack them and move them. As a rule of thumb, if you haven't used something in the past 12 months, or if it's still packed in a box from the previous move, you can probably get rid of it.
8. Label boxes as you pack.
9. First, list the room that the contents belong in and, if necessary, a few details, such as "glass," "fragile" or "dishes." As you load the truck, try to keep boxes for each room grouped together.
10. Load the heaviest items onto the truck first to create a sturdy base, then start stacking.
11. Moving trucks are taller, wider and heavier than the passenger vehicles you are accustomed to driving. They require more distance to stop. Be careful driving your moving truck, especially after it's loaded. Be aware of low-hanging tree branches and building overhangs, and use caution when cornering. Don't forget to park only in well-lit areas, keep the rear door padlocked and lock the passenger compartment doors.
12. Create a travel bag for moving day and keep important paperwork, credit cards, identification, a change of clothes, beverages and snacks at hand.
Source: Chicago Tribune - Real Estate
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