The months of June, July and August are traditionally the busiest time of year for moving, particularly for families who want to have everything moved in and settled before the start of the new school year. If you're facing a household move this summer, read on for some tips to get you started on the road to your new home.
MOVING DAY MINUS THREE MONTHS;
As soon as the ink is dry on the offer for your home, or the termination of your tenancy, you'll need to decide if you're going to move yourself, or if you're going to hire a moving company. Since summer is the busiest time of year for movers, especially the first and last days of the month, you'll need to book movers or a truck rental well in advance. To save yourself some money, and ensure availability, try to schedule your move during off peak hours. I made my last move on the 21st of July. We had no problems arranging a mover and the compnay was happy to give us a discount because they had no other jobs scheduled that day. If you're renting a truck, make sure that you have the license classification to actually drive it. This will depend on where you live.
MOVING DAY MINUS TWO MONTHS;
Time to take stock of what you've got! There's no point in moving stuff only to toss it out when you arrive at your new location, so go through each room in your house or apartment and decide what you're taking with you and what you're not. Consider having a moving sale if you have a lot of things that are in good condition that you no longer want. You'll clear the clutter and put some extra coin in your wallet. If having a moving sale is not your cup of tea donate the items to charity. After you've purged, gather moving supplies like boxes, packing tape, markers, newspapers and bubble wrap.
GET PACKING;
Though it may seem overwhelming, especially if you've lived in the place you're in for a long time, if you spend a little bit of time packing every day before you move, it won't be nearly as bad as you think. Start with the things you know you won't need for the next few months; winter clothing and winter sporting goods for instance. As you finish packing each box, tape it up and label it with a description of what's inside and which room in the new house it should go in.
MOVING DAY MINUS ONE MONTH;
Time to take care of the utilities. You'll need to arrange to disconnect the following at the old location, and have them hooked up and ready at the new location; water, electricity, gas or oil, cable tv, internet, telephone. You should also start notifying companies with which you do business like credit card companies, health care professionals, banks and insurance companies of your change of address.
MOVING DAY MINUS TWO WEEKS;
Confirm your reservation for your truck/moving company. Do it again a few days before your move. They may think you're a pest, but let's face it, you're the one who'll be sleeping in the front yard if your reservation is misplaced.
MOVING DAY MINUS THREE DAYS;
Print out directions and a map to your new location for the movers and/or those giving you a helping hand. If you have a cell phone, include that as well. Pack a suitcase with the things you'll need over the next few days like a few changes of clothes, medication, and basic hygiene products.
BEFORE YOU TURN OUT THE LIGHTS;
As organized as you may have been throughout the whole moving process, always do a final walk through the place you're vacating. Check all the closets, behind all the doors, and open all built in drawers and cupboards. Do the same for any sheds and the garage.
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Posted on May 31, 2009, 11:49 am
Not sure how to take this question, but ill go with this approch. if you are dating and you are moving away in the summer, the man or woman, well i think it all depends on the time you have been together first of all, if it was a few weeks, then i cant seeing anyone getting bent out of shape for that, but over a year or so, i can see some emotion depressing you a little, i never had to move anywhere in the summer before, but i think if i was dating and had to, it could get a little emotional. but life goes on, and if it was meant to be, who knows you might meet again sometime in the future. stranger things have happened
