Moving In Cleveland - The Less Stressful Way
Nobody ever says, “It’s as easy as a move.” The upheaval of moving, whether professional Cleveland Movers are used or a truck is rented, creates stress for everyone who has ever had to move. Total bedlam can be avoided if you are organized right from the beginning.
Creating a “moving book” is the saving grace for all who must change address. The moving book is a binder that has a notebook, a holder for business cards, a see-through zippered pouch, and a couple of envelopes. Everyday check lists and phone calls are recorded. Keep phone number of mortgage and moving companies, realtors, and handymen in the notebook. Store business cards that are given to you.
Swatches of drapery and paint and samples of wallpaper and flooring are kept in the see-through zipper pouch for reference when dealing with contractors. Old and new residence receipts are kept in the two envelopes to ensure the full moving tax credit can be taken.
Even after the move, this book is still of use. Appointments with utility companies and handymen can be kept in the notebook. It is also a place to keep the phone numbers of the new important people in your life such as local doctors and school administrators. It is a convenient place to keep maps of your new town as well. It is also very hard to locate good replacement car keys.
Another moving essential is the creation of a “survival box.” This is a box that contains all of the essentials you and your family needs in order to live one day and one night in the new place. Dependent on your situation, this box should contain:o Coffee maker and filters (or kettle and tea bags)o A bedtime story plus blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals for small children A set of sheets, blankets, and pillows for everyone in the family An alarm clock A set of breakfast bowls, spoons, and cereal A laptop A change of underwear and socks for everyone in the family Personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes/combs, and maintenance medications Basic toolkit for all those unexpected repairs A first aid kit for those unexpected injuries
This box should be decorated in bright colors and should the last box on the truck and the first one off the truck. It should be placed somewhere within easy reach at the new place so that the first night and morning in the new house isn’t as stressful.
To hire professionals or not is a difficult decision. While recruiting family and friends and just renting a truck may seem like the less expensive option, in the long run it might not be the most economical choice. Friends and family are famous for not showing up and most are not experienced in moving furniture into and out of difficult places (i. E. Tight hallways and doorways). Moving professionals are also knowledgeable in loading a truck in such a way that is organized and less likely to damage personal property. A listing of professional moving companies in Cleveland like AAA Moving & Storage Company can be found in the Yellow Pages.
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