Health & Fitness
Moving this Year? Here Are Your New Year's Resolutions for a Smooth Move!
A professional mover outlines the 3 most important steps in preparing for a smooth, budget-friendly move.
If your plans for 2013 include a possible move, here are three New Year's Resolutions that will put you in great shape for moving.
Resolution # 1 – Get rid of stuff you no longer want or use.
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The less stuff you need to move, the more you save on moving. Whether you're the DIY type or hire professional movers, less stuff means less work. Make your "keep" "pitch" and "donate" piles so when it is time to pack up boxes, everything goes, no wasting time trying to decide what you no longer need or use. Have a garage sale, donate items to charity and recycle what you can.
When? Do this long before you start packing or even know the exact date you're moving.
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Resolution #2 – Make packing a priority.
Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to packing. And since you will need to pack virtually everything that is not furniture into a moving box of some kind, the sooner you start, the better. Please visit Stronger’s online guide to packing for great resources on what supplies you’ll need and what to expect.
When? Start packing when the moving date is in sight (or before!).
Resolution #3 - Get estimates often and early.
No matter what method of moving you are considering – DIY truck rental vs. full service professional movers – evaluate the costs carefully. Often, renting a truck and calling in your family and friends costs about the same as having the pro’s do it. Bonus: you will be free to focus on more important things. With more lead-time, you can have companies give you in-person estimates that have fixed prices rather than “hourly rates apply” type pricing. Ask for a cap! (See glossary of moving terms here).
When? At least two weeks before your scheduled move date, preferably a month.
As professional movers who have been on hundreds of moves in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, we could go on … But these are the three most important “Resolutions” to start with if you are moving. Add any of your thoughts in the comments section below.
