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Moving Tips and Home Values
Planning ahead for your move will make it less stressful
and a more
positive experience. Although this is not always possible, here are
a few tips and techniques to make your move easier. You can also find
home values based on sold house prices in your neighborhood by using
the Search for Home Values form.
If you hire a moving company they will pack everything for you, however
you should pack your important paperwork and any sentimental items.
If you have children allow them to help by packing their toys.
Make sure that you are there when the movers are packing your stuff.
Make sure that all boxes are clearly labeled on both the top of the
box and on at least one other side of each box. Be sure the boxes
are clearly labeled with which room they should go into. If you are
using movers label the bedrooms at the new house the same way you
labeled the boxes.
If you want to save money and still use the movers you could pack
your stuff yourself.
If you have any friends or family that have borrowed any of your items
this is the time to ask for them back. This would also be a good time
for you to return any items that you have loaned from family and friends.
If you have lots of books please consider either packing them in lots
of small boxes or spreading them out among your furniture, such as
cabinets and drawers.
Do not store breakables or heavy items in drawers!
Do not overload drawers.
If you are using drawers to move things, please tie them shut so that
they do not fly open while moving. Using tape is not a good idea because
it may strip paint or varnish.
Use thick tape and make a big "X" across mirrors and picture
glass so that if the glass is accidentally broken during the move
there is less glass to clean up.
To remove sticky residue from tape and other adhesive products you
can use mineral oil, baby oil, meths oil, eucalyptus oil, or goop
remover.
Make a list of any new items you may need for the new house.
Please keep aside any cleaning equipment so that you may use it right
away at your new house. Please include in this list light bulbs!
Before you pack any of your appliances please clean them thoroughly
and let them dry completely. Especially tip all the crumbs out of
the toaster.
Be sure to clean out your refrigerator and freezer really well before
moving them. To prevent the fridge from smelling use one of these
ideas: wipe out the fridge with a damp cloth with vanilla essence,
dry out the fridge with a hair dryer especially the corners, and/or
put silica gel in the fresh department or fine blend coffee in a piece
of muslin, these will soak up any extra moisture. When you have cleaned
out the fridge and defrosted the freezer keep the doors slightly open
to keep the air circulating just before you move them.
If you are moving with children show them around the new house just
before your move in and answer any questions they may have.
See if any of the neighbors have any kids around the same age as your
children.
Introduce yourselves to your new neighbors.
Look around your new neighborhood to find out where the local hospitals
are located as well as restaurants and various forms of entertainment.
Ask your current attorney, doctor, and dentist for their recommendations
on professionals in your new neighborhood.
Be sure to transfer any medical records and school records.
Be sure to remember to discontinue the following services at your
old home: gas, electric, water, phone, newspaper, cable TV, DSL and
other local internet services if you have them, and cellular phone.
Be sure to notify the following of your change of address: post office,
credit cards, insurance, magazines, and bank.
If you have any pets, it will probably be best to move them first
and find a quiet place for them while all the moving is happening.
For example if you have cats put them in a bathroom with their food,
water, and litter box (on the opposite side of the room away from
the food). Then leave a note on the door "Please do not enter!"
If you have outside dogs put them in the backyard so that they can
get used to their new environment and if you have lots of windows
inside they can watch everything that is going on.
Smaller caged pets especially easily stressed animals should be moved
last after all the excitement has settled down.
Make sure you have plenty of drinks and snacks for the move. Moving
is a lot of hard work!
If you plan your move very carefully and use some of the above advise
you may find the move relaxing and a little bit fun. If it gets too
stressful take a break and find something to laugh about, you will
probably feel better. Just remember you can take your time with unpacking
and this is a perfect opportunity to completely reorganize your home. |
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