Title: Moving Survivor Tips!

Author: Eugene Koch

Article:
The following is a summary of my recent moving experience and
was written to provide a step by step guide on moving. Some of
the tips are provided to let you learn on my own mistakes, some
are a result of common sense and some of a background in travel.
So go ahead read on and I hope this will become of help to you
or your friends...

Preparation:

* Start digging from your closets and garage in advance, because
this is complicated and frustrating process, and it doesn't
really combine well with packing.

* During the excavations you shall discover things that you
forgot existed and besides the "throw away Definitely" and "wow
how did I survive all these years without!" kind of stuff, the
Will Donate category should emerge.

* You may have "a bad feeling" about "throw away Definitely"
items, what if you may need them some day, you never know right?
Wrong throw it away! I Know It's hard but you can do it.

* Donating the stuff should be easier, you simply need to
convince your self that someone may actually use your beloved
set of tolls (that you haven't touched since you got a new TV
set), the old boom box ... I wish everything was as easy as
donating your wife's old iron or fifty pairs of shoes (btw never
do, actually never even thing about doing something like this
without her consent) but hey that's life nobody said it's going
to be easy.

* If you are one of those people that have time and most
importantly willpower, organize a garage sale, you never know
you may be able to get some cash for your items.

* Places like Salvation Army may pick up your heavy items
(fridge, washer, dryer etc) and you can get a tax deduction for
your donation.

*              "http://www.ebay.comcan be of help, it can
aid well in showing you what your items are worth, and you can
conveniently sell them there.

Supplies:

* Always get more then you think you need, that's the general
rule of thumb!

* Heavy duty trash bags can be used not only for trash, but also
for packing linens, bedding and even some clothes.

* If you are using a moving company, ask about wardrobe boxes
(many companies provide them free of charge) - a good idea for
anything that you want to remain on the hangers. You may even
purchase some yourself but they are usually pricier than
conventional moving boxes.

* Masking tape is the best for taping lose drawers, glass
cabinet doors etc., because it comes easier and doesn't leave
marks. You should still use regular scotch tape for taping up
boxes.

* Try to use boxes of the same size; they'll be easier to
place/stack in the truck.

People:

* You may think that it is a men's job to do the move, but there
are things that everybody in your family or friends can do.
Women are generally better at organizing things, packing fragile
items, handling the paperwork etc. Don't leave out the kids, not
only you'll be able to do more by keeping them occupied but the
entire process of moving will be less stressful on them.

* Assign the task according to skills and areas of expertise( I
think letting a men handle a garage or electronics is generally
a better idea than packing a bathroom or a kitchen)

* Decide who is "In Charge", choose person that overlooks and
supervises everybody.

Labeling:

* The better you label your items the easier the move!

* Get markers or sharpies, labeling stickers, stickers with
sequential numbers etc.

* Mark your boxes by:

1. weight

2. room

3. fragileness

4. contents

* Pack your boxes all the way but try not to overload them. I
recommend doing this to avoid boxes collapsing. Always place the
heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top.



Survival Kit:

* Make a "survival kit"- a few boxes with absolute necessities
that should go in to the truck at the end of the load (in order
to be taken out in the beginning of the unloading process). The
kit should contain the following:

1. Medicine - if any one in the household has a condition that
requires to take medicine on regular basis always take some with
you and have a spare just in case.

2. Food and snacks - the last thing you want to worry about when
you start unpacking is - getting food for everybody. This may
include baby's formula. You can order Pizza once even twice, but
chances are you'll be new to the area and grocery shopping
wouldn't be an easy task.

3. First aid kit - you may be tired and the level of alertness
will decrease towards the end of the move, so it's a good idea
to have some basic band aides and alcohol wipes available in
case of minor cuts or bruises.

4. Phone and computer components - chances are you'd want to be
able to keep in touch with the rest of the world after you move.

5. Plastic cups, dinnerware and paper towels.

6. Trash bags - remove the waste right away so it would not
accumulate and be in the way.

7. THE REST OF THE ITEMS YOU MAY NEED.

I'm glad you got this far, and hope that this would be of a
good use to you. I also recommend a great resource for moving
tips http://www.allmovingquotes.com


About the author:
Eugene Koch
Director of Operations
 http://www.allmovingquotes.com

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