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It has been said that moving is one of life's most stressful adventure, and that only child birth and death bring more pain. But if you take a few minutes to read this, your next move may not be stressful at all. All that is needed to have a stress free move to plan and follow the plan.
The first thing to do is make a list of everything that you are taking. With this list break it off in two. First list items in your apartment that you are not going to use in the near future. Like, if it is summer you will not be using your winter blankets. So this item can be listed on the side of items not using. Once the list is complied, all items that you are not going to use, start looking around for boxes so you can pack these items. Since these are out of season items label the boxes and put them out of the way. Now the hard part is that you can not open these boxes, note that there is nothing in these boxes that you need. But going back and forth in these boxes you are just creating double work for yourself.
The nex thing to do is to make a list of all your bills. If any of these bills that are going to be moving with you create a change of address list. This is a list of all bills, credit cards, magazines, and any other bills that need to know where you are going. If you don't change your address you are going to be in trouble with the Visa people.
You have to decide if you are going to move on your own or if you want someone to move for you. To decide this you must know your budget and how much money you can spend. Each method have their advantages and disadvantages and only you can decide. Things to take in consideration. 1)the size of your apartment 2)your physcial shape. if you out of shape moving boxes up and down the steps is not healthy. 3)your budget 4)the season.if it is winter time moving it yourself may not be wise 5)the area you are moving to. if you moving out of state the drive may not be worth it to move yourself.
Before you get to the new apartment you need to have the phone on, the lights on, the water running and the cable installed. You can get the names of these companies from a phone book or a local real estate or rental office.
The weeks before the move start to pack towels, sheets, and other linens. It may not be glamourous but wash the sheet on your bed to avoid going into the boxes. Start packing any glassware and dishes that you don't use. Even better, start packing all your dishes and use paper and plastic, it is only for a short while.
Remember to label the boxes correct. Place what in the box. Just don't label the box kitchen, but label it glasses, and pots. This way you know exactly what you are unpacking.
Two weeks before the move reconfirm with people that their services are going to be connected as requested. Remeber to get the name of the person you spoke with in case their is a problem.
With the move coming up, check you list and make sure you are right on point. If not re-track and get on point fast. The day of the move pray everything goes right.
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