
Moving Tips
Follow these tips for a smooth move!
MAKE A LIST
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Decide whether you will inventory by room or type, don’t leave anything out
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In four months will you have an occasion where you will wear that shirt or dress with the blue stripes?
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Decide on a system to be used for packing, such as, color codes, numbers, pictures, etc
SAY GOODBYE TO UNUSED STUFF
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Create a list of donating, ditch, or selling
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Passwords or codes for your new address
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Lockers at gym, school, work, use up food
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Dispose of flammables, rugs, and drapes should be cleaned
GET STURDY, UNIFORM PACKING SUPPLIES
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Put parts/cables out separately [loose cables and parts are some of the easiest things to lose during the move]
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Data & medicine
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Flash drives are recommended
PACK THE BASICS YOURSELF
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Keep basic necessities separate so you can use it right away at your new address
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Examples include soap, toothpaste, detergent, garbage bags, toilet papers, chargers, etc.
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Pack like you are going on vacation