| Use moving checklist for your reference |
| Make a moving plan and use a moving
checklist. Check on the list whenever you prepared or
packed the items. |
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| Consider your kids' safety and comfort |
| Think about how
you move with your kids. Communicate with your kids and
help them see the move as an exciting new beginning. Don't forget
to tell them new address and phone number right away. |
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| Use sturdy and reinforced cartons |
| Although the boxes you can obtain from your neighborhood supermarket
or store, they are not nearly as strong or padded. They are more
susceptible to causing damage to your valuables in transit. |
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| Pack your items carefully |
| It is imperative for you to buffer and separate fragile objects
with sheets, blankets, pillows and towels. Fill in empty spaces
to minimize movement during transit. Pack plates and glass objects
vertically, rather than flat and stacked. Be sure to point out to
your mover the boxes in which you've packed fragile items. The mover
will advise you on whether those valuables need to be repacked in
more appropriate boxes. |
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| Facilitate the transit |
| If you can't lift the carton easily, it's too heavy. The heavier
the item, the smaller the box it should occupy. Label all boxes
so you can find everything you need in your new home. |
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| Prepare "open me first" cartons |
| These boxes will consist of the essential items your family will
undoubtedly need for the first night. Fill one or two cartons with
snacks, medicine, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and toilet
paper, flashlights, can openers, paper plates and cups, plastic
utensils, etc. |
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| Work hand in hand with your mover |
| Give the mover's foreman your reach numbers and email addresses
so you can stay in contact. Read the inventory form carefully. Make
a note of your shipment's registration number, and keep your bill
of Lading handy. If you're moving long distance, be aware that your
property might share a truck with that of several other households.
Ask your mover whether your goods will remain on the truck until
delivered. If they have to be stored, ask whether you can check
the warehouse for security, organization and cleanliness. |
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| Prepare tips for the movers |
| Tips differ depending on the size and difficulty of the move.
The average tip for local moves is 7-12% of the total bill. The
average tip for long distance moves is $3-5 per hour based on the
labor. It is best that you compensate each mover separately to acknowledge
the hard work by everyone involved in the relocation. |
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