Tag: packing

Don’t Overlook These Moving Checklist Items

Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of  “must-do” tasks to ensure a smooth move. At least one week before the move File a new address notification with the U.S. Postal Service. Everything will forward to your new address for one year, except magazines… Read more »

Your Survival Guide to Packing and Moving Your Kitchen

Moving is hard, stressful work, and packing your kitchen may be the most difficult task of all. The kitchen has items that vary in size and degrees of breakability. You’ll need some of them as soon as you reach your new home. Food items may be perishable. It’s all a lot to take on. Here’s… Read more »

Five Tips for a Stress-Free Move

Whether you’re moving across the country or across the neighborhood, the process can be stressful. Make things easier on yourself by employing these tips. Organization is key. Create a moving kit containing everything needed to make your move easier. Markers for labeling boxes, packing tape, moving-related paperwork, water bottles, snacks, cleaning supplies and a first… Read more »

Do-It-Yourself Packing and Moving

With a little planning, the right materials and the help of some strong volunteers, packing up and moving your household is doable. Here are a few tips to make a DIY move go smoothly. How much truck do you need? Generally, the furniture filling a three-bedroom house with one living area and one dining area… Read more »