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Overseeing the Move In | 2,260 Views |
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| As all of your goods are delivered to your new home, it is easy to get overwhelmed. That is why it's important to do everything you can to maintain control of the situation and make the move as efficient as possible. The following tips will help you to plan ahead and keep everything in control when moving into your new home. Moving With Movers |
If you hired movers to handle your relocation, it will be very important that you arrive at your new home before they do. This way, you'll be more prepared for when they arrive and can start planning on where you want them to put everything.
Also, should the movers arrive at the destination before you do, they could very well charge extra for time spent waiting. By getting to the home before they do, you can also help the movers by telling them where to park the truck and determine the best way to go in and out of your home (e.g., a back door or side door may be more convenient than the front door).
You can also direct the activities involved with moving to your new home by planning in advance where everything should go. Create a floor plan and show it to the movers, so they will know where to put all of your furniture. The movers are likely to charge extra if they have to keep rearranging furniture. | | 
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Some moving companies have policies stating that they can only arrange furniture once. If you're not sure where you want everything to go, you might get stuck having to arrange the furniture yourself.
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| TIP: Remember, you shouldn't sign any receipt of delivery or other similar contract until after the goods are delivered to your new home. |
Self-Moves If you are performing a self-move, there are some other things to consider. Since you and any friends or family members helping out are unlikely to be professional movers, it is important that you make sure everyone is extra cautious during the move. This way, you can decrease the chance that your goods will get damaged and, more importantly, make sure that no one gets injured.
As stated above, it is a good idea to plan out where you want your furniture to go before anything gets brought into the home. This will save you a lot of time and energy. Once the furniture is brought in, focus on unloading all of your boxes. You can create an order for doing this, by giving everyone a specific task:- The first person will stay in the truck, picking up the boxes and handing them to the second person.
- The second person will take the boxes from the truck to the third person, who will wait inside the door.
- The third person (or as many helpers as you have on hand) will take the boxes and put them in the appropriate rooms.
With this order, the unloading process will be very efficient and will be over before you know it. If you have kids that are old enough to help out, allow them to carry small and light boxes. Once the boxes containing their own belongings are delivered to their new bedrooms, have them start unpacking.
Whether you hired professional movers or carried out a self-move, it is a good idea to have plenty of beverages and snacks to keep everyone happy. After a hard day of moving, you'll need these refreshments! | |
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