Whether you are moving cross country or across town, moving costs money. In fact, moving cost calculators estimate it can cost between $0.65-$0.86 per pound of stuff you move. So is it really worth it to move those boxes of books you read 15 years ago? Here’s a list of the of the Top 10 Items You Should Sell Instead of Move.
As A Professional Organizer who specializes in helping people unpack after moving, I know that you can feel lost and unsettled after you move. That’s exactly why I do what I do! My company helps people feel more settled in and less stressed after a move. Our team helps unpack boxes and put things away in logical places so our clients can start enjoying their new space quickly rather than feeling lost for months. Here is a list I found of the 10 Reasons You Feel Total Lost After Moving. If you are moving soon and don’t want to feel totally lost afterwards, contact POSH Space at 512-252-2866.
May is National Move Month, so this month I have been giving you lots of tips to help make your move easier. Here is a tip for after you move: when you are moving there are many places you have to change your address and contact information. Don’t forget to update your voter registration. Here is a quick and simple state by state guide for what you need to do to make sure you get registered in your state.
Don’t forget, if you or someone you know are moving in the Austin, Texas area, POSH Space can help get your home unpacked in just a few short days rather than months or years it takes many people. Click here to learn more about our 3 Day POSH Unpack and other services.
If moving day is around the corner for you then it’s time to start thinking about what you will need once you arrive at your new home. There are some things that you just have to have to help make your move an easy one. Prepare a “day of move” bag or box and include the items listed below. Be sure the movers do not pack this box or bag and it arrives with you to the new house.
1. Scissors or box cutters. Your move will go some much quicker if you have a box cutter or scissors for opening boxes for every person who will be helping you unpack. This will help so people don’t have to keep running from room to room asking where the box cutter is. Bring enough box cutters or scissors for every adult who will be helping on the day of move in.
2. Trash bags. Remember your moving boxes can typically be recycled or resold, so you will want to keep trash in trash bags. Many people often run across items that they no longer want. Fill up trash bags with items you want to donate and try to have a friend take them to a donation drop off to get them out of your new house fast.
3. Basic cleaning supplies. You never know what you might find on the day you move into your new home. It’s a good idea to have a broom, paper towels, glass cleaner, a general purpose cleaner (I recommend Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser), a dish sponge, small bottle of dish soap, a dish towel, hand soap for each level of the house, and hand towels one for each level of the house.
4. Sharpie and masking tape. Use your Sharpie marker and masking tape to label trash bags as: trash, donate, recycle, etc. A sharpie is also handy to have around to relabel boxes if needed.
5. Toilet paper. Need I say more? Bring a least one roll for each level of the house.
These are just a few items you should not be without on the day of your move. Don’t forget patience and your sense of humor. Being prepared will help you from making too many extra trips to the store on the day of your move.
Here’s to an easy move!
Angela
Copyright (C) 2008 Angela Ploetz, POSH Space www.theposhspace.com.
