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Tips For Moving
Moving Tip #1
When preparing for your move, you
should make a note of the following vital information: Registration Number, Origin Agent,
Telephone Number, Contact Name, Driver's Name, Vehicle Unit Number, Destination Agent,
Telephone Number, Contact Name.
Moving Tip #2
Make a note of your shipment registration
number, found in the upper right-hand corner of your bill of lading, and keep it with you in case
you need to call your mover with questions about your shipment.
Moving Tip #3
Designate one drawer of a dresser for sheets
and towels so that you won't have to rummage through boxes for these essentials the first night in
your new home.
Moving Tip #4
If you need to store some of your goods, it's a
good idea to tour the warehouse of the mover you're planning to use. Look for cleanliness,
organization, security, etc.
Moving Tip #5
After you have thoroughly cleaned and dried
the inside of your refrigerator, put a handful of fresh coffee, baking soda or charcoal in a sock or
nylon stocking and place it inside to keep the interior smelling fresh.
Moving Tip #6
Pack your current phone book to take with you.
You may need to make calls to residents or businesses back in your former hometown.
Moving Tip #7
Pack heavy items in small boxes, light items in
larger boxes.
Moving Tip #8
Before the van foreman leaves for your
destination residence, give him a phone number where you can be reached. It's also a good idea
to provide him with an alternate contact in case you can't be reached.
Moving Tip #9
Place pictures in boxes between sheets and
blankets to give them added protection.
Moving Tip #10
Plates and record albums should be packed on
end vertically, rather than placed flat and stacked.
Moving Tip #11
Before packing medicine and toiletry items,
make sure that their caps and lids have been tightly secured.
Moving Tip #12
Remove bulbs before packing your
lamps.
Moving Tip #13
One way to save money on your move is to
have a garage sale. Tag all items and be prepared to wheel and deal, garage sale gurus love to
haggle.
Moving Tip #14
In addition to the room and contents, have
children write their name and new address on the cartons from their rooms so they can become
familiar with their new address before they get to their new home.
Moving Tip #15
At the destination, you might want to consider
having the TV and VCR hooked up first to occupy the kids while the rest the van is being
unloaded.
Moving Tip #16
Keep your pet calm and away from the
activity on moving day by arranging for a friend to watch your pet at their house.
Moving Tip #17
When moving plants to your new residence
via your car, try not to let foliage rest against the windows, as the leaves will scorch.
Moving Tip #18
Upon arrival at your new home, let your PC
"acclimate" itself to room temperature before plugging it in.
Moving Tip #19
Leave the rest to the professionals, sit back and
relax, and look forward to the new opportunities, new friends, new experiences, etc., that are part
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