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 you’re planning to move this summer, you may want to start figuring out what you can and cannot pack on to a moving truck. There are a variety of items that movers may decline to move for you. A good rule of thumb is: if the item is explosive (such as ammunition), combustible (such as propane or alcohol), or hazardous (such as ammonia or house paint) you should either safely dispose of the item, or plan alternate methods for transporting it.
Here’s a list of some of the most common items not to move, as recommended by the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA):
Here’s to a safe move!
If you live in the Northeast and are planning a move this year, take a look at this video from the USDA and be sure you are not bringing the pesky Gypsy Moth along with you to your new home. You can learn which states are prone to these Gypsy Moth and what to look for at yourmovegypsymothfree.com.
