Chaos, stress, and moving always seem to go hand in hand. Whether professional Cleveland Movers are used or you rent a truck and do it yourself, the upheaval of the move will always create a situation of turmoil. The difference between manageable stress and complete bedlam all depends on how organized you are before the move even begins.
The be all and end all of an organized move is the creation of a “moving book.” This book is a binder/keeper that contains a notebook, a business card holder, two envelopes, and a see-through zipper pouch. Everyday gets a page in the notebook where phone calls and check lists are recorded. Phone numbers of moving companies, mortgage companies, realtors, and handymen are stored in the moving book. Business cards are filed in the card holder.
Swatches of drapery and paint and samples of wallpaper and flooring are kept in the see-through zipper pouch for reference when dealing with contractors. Old and new residence receipts are kept in the two envelopes to ensure the full moving tax credit can be taken.
Even after the move, this book is still of use. Appointments with utility companies and handymen can be kept in the notebook. It is also a place to keep the phone numbers of the new important people in your life such as local doctors and school administrators. It is a convenient place to keep maps of your new town as well. It is also very hard to locate good replacement car keys.
Another moving essential is the creation of a “survival box.” This is a box that contains all of the essentials you and your family needs in order to live one day and one night in the new place. Dependent on your situation, this box should contain:o Coffee maker and filters (or kettle and tea bags)o A bedtime story plus blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals for small children A set of sheets, blankets, and pillows for everyone in the family An alarm clock A set of breakfast bowls, spoons, and cereal A laptop A change of underwear and socks for everyone in the family Personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes/combs, and maintenance medications Basic toolkit for all those unexpected repairs A first aid kit for those unexpected injuries
The survival box should be brightly decorated and placed on the truck last. It should also be the first item off the truck at the new house and should be placed somewhere that is easy to find. This box will ensure that your first night in your new home will easy going.
The decision to hire a professional moving company or not is a difficult one at best and shouldn’t be taken lightly. It is important to remember that friends and family do not always show up to help and that professional movers are experienced in getting furniture in and out of tight places (such as doorways and hallways). Moving companies also know how to load a truck without damaging your property. The Yellow Pages lists many Cleveland moving companies such as AAA Moving & Storage Company.
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