Moving Into a New Home -By Lorne W. MacInnes

Moving into a new home can give mixed emotions of stress and
excitement. There is a lot of work ahead but don’t let it be a
downer on your excitement. There are many reasons for a move
whether it is your first home, relocation for work, down sizing
because you children finally moved out etc. It is very important
to prepare for you relocation in advance to reduce and levels of
stress. In preparation for a self move we have attached a check
list helping you to prepare your self for a new relocation.

Plan in advance: Contact truck rental agencies well in advance
to inquire about rates and book your moving truck as early as
two to three months in advance. Be sure write confirmation of
all your expenditures and have a complete detail of your move.

2 Months Remaining: Go though you home carefully and make the
big decision on what you are going to bring with you to your new
home and what you are going to throw away or donate to charity.
A great idea to earn some extra money and purge items you no
longer want is to have a garage/yard sale.

Schools: If you are moving your children into a new school,
arrange a school transfer as early as two to three months before
your move.

Packing: Create a list of the items that will need extra
attention or careful packing, such as TV’s, china, computers,
etc. For your fragile packing items be sure to pack them in
bubble wrap, packing paper/newspaper to minimize any damages
that may occur.

1 Month Remaining: The time has arrived to start packing your
belongings. Start with the items that you don’t regularly use
everyday. To make unpacking easier be sure to label and number
the boxes. When packing, take note of your valuable items such
as flat screen TV’s or stereo equipment.

New Address: Don’t forget to fill out a change of address form
with your new address; this can be done at your local post
office. Be sure to contact your bank, telephone and cable
providers, credit card companies, insurance companies, doctors
or dentists of you new address.

2 Weeks Remaining: Call the truck rental agency to confirm your
reservation. At this time you may want to cancel or transfer any
magazine or newspaper subscriptions you may have.

1 Week Left Until Move Day! By this point most of your packing
should be complete. Remember to pack a travel back containing
the items you and your family will need on moving day. Common
things to pack are; change of clothing, tooth brushes,
medications, soap, toiletries and paper cups and plates.

Be sure to do a thorough checking of everything to ensure that
you are not missing on important details. Moving to a new home
you’re bound to experience some transition anxiety so prepare
yourself and your family emotionally and morally. For children
it is good to mentally prepare them for what lies ahead of them
at their new home.

About the Author: Lorne W. MacInnes is a managing partner with
Ferguson Moving and Storage. Ferguson Moving & Storage are
Vancouver Movers that have been around since 1916.
http://www.fergusonmoving.com

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