Getting Ready for a Smooth Move

1. Set aside items for sale
When packing sort out and get rid of items you don’t need. Tag and organize them for a garage sale. Keep things organized and be flexible on prices. You will sell these unnecessary items and pocket the cash.
2. Types of boxes
Purchase large and small boxes. Pack by weight with heavy items in small boxes and light items in large boxes, marking each box with the room it belongs in. All boxes will be close to the same weight when completed packing. Also, purchase the needed packing materials before packing begins. Wrapping paper, bubble wrap and various sized boxes and don’t forget tape.
3. Packing dishes
Purchase packing boxes meant for dishes. Plates should be packed by standing them vertically. Never pack plates in stacks; they will crack due to weight. Standing them vertically will keep all the weight off of the plates.
4. Paintings and photographs
Don’t pack items on a moving truck that are irreplaceable. Take them with you if at all possible. But if you do, remember to pack blankets or rugs around them for additional protection. Remember, to purchase renters insurance after relocating to your new home.
5. Learn your new address
Write your new address including city and state along with the new phone number on each box. Call the new property management company if you have forgotten this information. They should also provide utility company phone numbers making your move easier.
6. Keep the phone book
Keep your current phone book. You may need to make calls to friends, family or businesses in your old town. Also, keep your rental lease and all contact information for your current property management company. Put this information in a safe place along with all receipts for payments made for your relocation, deposits, and utility hookups. If there are questions, you will have that information in an easy to locate place.
7. Life’s necessities
Upon arrival at your new rental home you will have only what has been packed in your moving truck. Unless of course, you are prepared with the necessities. Items for the kitchen and bathroom. Pack the items you will need in the kitchen such as coffee, paper towels, can opener, paper plates and cups. Also, what essentials you will need in the bathroom. Toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant.
8. Sleeping is the best
If you have your essentials unpacked then it’s off to make a place to sleep. You need sheets, blankets and towels. These items can be packed in your car and easily unpacked upon arrival.
9. The refrigerator
After cleaning the refrigerator, place a sock full of coffee, baking soda or charcoal, inside to keep the interior smelling fresh. Remember, to do this whenever the fridge is closed and the fan not running.
10. Light bulbs
Remove all light bulbs before packing the lamps. Store the bulbs in boxes that are made for light bulbs to prevent damage and or breakage.
11. Computer
Let the computer sit in the house. The computer needs to warm up to room temperature before plugging in.

Enjoy your new town and rental home.

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