Moving a home
can be a tedious job. But you can make it as smooth and safe as possible with
thoughtful preparation, experienced advice, and a good measure of caring and
patience.
Start your moving plans with a complete list of the items you
want to pack and move, and then prioritize their importance. This simple step
will give you the basis for estimating the volume of truck space in cubic feet
that will be required for the move. You can then obtain moving cost estimates
from different companies and decide which possessions to move.
Crockery and
glass items, most probably the kitchen ware, may need extra care, so pack them
in paper before bubble wrapping and transferring them to carton boxes. Fragile
items you may have kept on a shelf for safety’s sake should receive the same
careful treatment. Make sure that
fragile items are not loaded beneath any heavy items in the truck. In transit they
can break and when you reach your destination you may not find them in their
original condition and usability.
To keep track
of your possessions, label or paste colored paper tags on each bag and box and
make a list of each container and its contents. With clear labeling you can
locate and place your items where you want them at your new place.
People working
in moving materials supply stores can provide a lot of help if you just ask.
