I love fantasizing about moving to a home with no noisy neighbors and a walk in closet the size of 3 car garage. If that dream ever does come true I will make the smart move and use the strategies mentioned here, sent to me by
www.unpakt.com.
In honor of National Moving Month, Unpakt (www.unpakt.com) has put together some moving tips for your readers to help them save time, stress, and money this moving season.
Unpakt (www.unpakt.com),
a comparison pricing website and online booking tool for consumers
searching for a moving company,
allows consumers to plan and book a move in a matter of minutes.
Create a home inventory, compare local moving companies, find the best
deal and lock in a set price that will not change on moving day. It’s
that easy. We hope you share the following moving
tips with your readers! For additional tips, check out Unpakt’s
blog. We’d also be happy to offer your readers a 5% discount on their next move.
Timing Your Move
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Spring or late Fall are the best times to move;
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Avoid the first, last and middle of the month if possible;
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If you are booking a Summer move, book at least a month in advance, for Spring, Fall and Winter, book two weeks in advance;
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Consider the weather for your area!
Organizing Your Move
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Color
coordinate with a designated colored sticker for each box based on the
room it should land. The movers will know where to put everything when
you arrive, so you don’t need to direct traffic.
Alternatively, try giving each family member a color to keep belongings
organized;
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Pack a box of
“must-haves” separate with a change of clothes, toothbrush and basic
toiletries. This way, you won’t be forced to search through boxes after a
long day of moving;
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Keep like items together to alleviate time when unpacking.
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Keep important documents with you during the move to ensure their safety.
Saving Money on Your Move
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Declutter your home before you move to help eliminate moving unnecessary items;
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Read reviews – bad movers can cost more in the long run;
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Consider purchasing insurance to protect valuables you can’t afford to replace;
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Prepare a budget so you know what you’re willing to spend;
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Consider recycled boxes or rent plastic bins instead of purchasing new, cardboard boxes;
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Tax breaks –
if your move is job-related, you may be able to deduct moving expenses
depending on how you itemize your deductions;
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Measure twice, move once! If you can’t fit your couch, don’t spend money on moving it;
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Use as much
luggage as you can – you can quickly fill duffle bags and suitcases with
“don’t forget” items that could get lost in a box for days.
Moving With Children
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Pack up your child’s favorite belongings in one box
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Pick up some fun stickers and let the kids label their boxes
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Pack with your child in mind (pack necessary items you will need for your children in a separate box)
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Keep the kids
away from the moving site (set up a play date/ask a family member or
close friend to take your children to their favorite places)
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Unpack your child’s room first
And don’t forget to tip your movers for a job well done!