Each person or family’s last box on the moving truck is going to have contents that vary. The very last box(es) to go on the truck need to contain the things you are most likely to need within the first 24 to 48 hours in your new space. Think of it as what you would […]
Estimate Packing Time for Your Move
Why does it seem that the last 10% of packing can seem like 90% of the job? When estimating the time it will take to pack your apartment, condo or home, you always want to err on the side of more time than you think you’ll need. Even if it seems like an outrageous amount, […]
How to Choose a Mover
It is important that you have enough time to choose the moving company you feel is the right fit for you. Make sure you have the time needed for adequate due diligence – at least 30 days – preferably 6 weeks. Once you have found 2-3 movers that that look like a good fit for […]
Packing Materials for the DIY Move
While you may not need all of these for your move, this handy checklist will make sure you think of everything as you get prepared. Print this out or bookmark this page and use it when shopping for supplies. Small STURDY “book boxes” for heavy items Good quality medium & large moving boxes for clothes, […]
Moving Checklists – Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part post about moving checklists as part of planning for your upcoming move, we looked at how you can use a Moving Binder and Calendar to get and keep yourself on track. In this post, Part 2 in the same series, we look at additional information, tools and checklists to […]
