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Moving Guide - Tips
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Moving Guide - Moving Tips
Tips for Moving Day
- Complete as much packing of the items you're packing yourself by the day before your moving day. Take care of any last minute items early in the morning on moving day. Doing so serves a dual purpose: Only the items the packers are handling will be left, which will help them concentrate only on what they're going to pack, and your mover won't need to wait around while you finish your portion of the packing job.
- Before the movers arrive to pack and load, remove any obstacles so they'll have a clear path from the door to the truck. Also check hallways and stairways and eliminate any items in the way. If you'll need to remove a stair railing or other "impediment" to get larger items out of the house (your estimator should have alerted you to this), do so before the movers arrive.
- Take a walk through the house and check closets and utility areas make sure you haven't forgotten to pack anything you were supposed to. Make sure the boxes you packed are clearly labeled and their room location at your destination is clearly marked on the box. Make sure all of your boxes are taped closed.
- Move your cars as needed.
- Make accommodations for your pets. You might consider boarding or caging them on moving day, letting them stay with a neighbor or relative during the actual move, or you may be able to better accommodate them by taking them to your destination in advance. You'll want to do what's appropriate in order to keep them out of the way of the movers and help reduce their stress levels and anxiety.
- Plan to be around to keep a watchful eye on both the packers and
the movers while they're packing and loading your possessions. That way, you'll also be readily available to answer any questions they might have. It doesn't hurt to build rapport with your movers and packers either, as they're more likely to do a good job if they like you.
More Moving Tips in This Section
You'll also want to check out our Packing Guide for more handy information and tips.
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