Tips for moving day in Corning, NY 14830

Tips for moving day in Corning, NY 14830

14 Tips to Make Moving Day Less Painful

Carole Pagan
© 2007

It’s that time of year again for a lot of us. Here are some
tips to make your moving day less painful, both mentally
and physically.

 

  1. Lighten the load. Dispose of as much as possible
    before you start to pack. Donate to charity, have
    a yard sale or throw out.

 

  1. Use the same size boxes. They will be easier to
    stack both while you are packing, and in the truck.
    No more spending time trying to figure out how to
    get all those different sized boxes stacked so they
    won’t fall over.

 

  1. Use smaller boxes. Then you won’t have big heavy
    boxes that will wear you out fast. You, and your
    moving team will be able to keep going without
    struggling.

 

  1. Use a good quality tape and tape gun. The couple
    extra bucks will save you tons of frustration.

 

  1. A couple of wardrobe boxes are always a good
    idea. They keep your clothes clean and ready to
    hang. Plus, you can throw boots, shoes, and
    purses in the bottom.

 

  1. Before wrapping your figures in newspaper, put
    them in a plastic shopping bag. It will keep them
    clean. A paper towel will work with smaller items.

 

  1. Always write the room the box goes into on the
    outside of the box so your movers or helpers can
    deposit the boxes without you having to play
    traffic cop all day.

 

  1. Write a description of what’s in the box so you
    can find things easily. If you are using recycled
    boxes (always a good idea), tape a sheet of
    paper on the outside to make a nice clean
    readable label.

 

  1. When packing clothes, sheets, towels and such,
    put a plastic garbage bag in the box first, then
    place the items in the plastic bag. This works for
    pots and pans too. Then you won’t have to rewash
    them when you unpack. Throw a fabric softener
    sheet into the bag of clothes and linens before
    you close it up to keep them smelling nice.

 

  1. Pack the items you will need the first night in
    separate boxes and label them so you can get to
    these things right away without having to go
    through 20 boxes trying to find things when
    you’re already exhausted.

 

  1. Make sure the beds get set up, and other heavy
    items are in place. Other things can be moved
    around later.

 

  1. Old fashioned as it may be – let the guys worry
    about the furniture. Take the girls and let them
    help you get the cabinets and drawers washed
    out and your kitchen set up. Then, once the truck
    is empty - everyone can easily sit down, relax,
    and have some pizza and beer and conversation.

 

  1. If you packed well, the clothes can go right in the
    drawers. The sheets and towels can go right into
    the linen closet. Hanging clothes can go right into
    the closets. Depending on how ambitious you are,
    the entertainment center can be set up and books
    put in bookcases.

 

  1. Take a break - the rest can wait for a little while……
    Rome wasn't built in a day.

 

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