Tips for Organizing Your Move

Making Moving Easier

Just before you move, pack a suitcase for you and your family as if you were going on vacation. That way, you can live out of your suitcases for a few days, and not have to have everything unpacked to bathe, dress, etc.

Also a good idea is to set up your bed first thing, sheets and all. That way, you have a comfortable place to crash at the end of your long day.

By Barb R. from Grosee Pointe Park, MI

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Keep Your Move Organized

When I moved a few years ago, I stumbled upon a system that kept me sane before, during and after the move. When packing a box, put a large pad of lined paper next to it. As I wrapped and put things in the box, I wrote down precisely what I had packed. When the box was full, I put the piece of paper on the very top of the items before I sealed the box.

I also packed absolute necessities separately, particularly kitchen items, so I'd have easy access to them right up until they went on the truck. This box was labeled "necessities," of course. When unloading the truck, I was immediately able to tell where each box went and what was in it. I do suggest packing the more important, but not absolutely necessary, items into each box last so they're easier to get to once you're moved it but not unpacked.

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Moving Check List

Items needed for an organized move:

• Large markers to mark boxes.
• Check home improvement stores, liquor stores and grocery stores for free boxes.
• A dolly for moving boxes and large appliances.
• Moving blankets or old blankets to protect nice furniture.
• Packing tape to seal moving boxes.
• Twine, rope or clothesline to secure items in a moving truck.
• Newspaper, newsprint, boxes and large plastic bags for packing items.

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My husband's work requires us to move every 4 to 6 months. The entire house and my car is in storage. I am looking for ways to be more organized, so when it's time to move again, I know where things are for the nights we have to stay in hotels. We are usually on the road 3 days before we get to the provided rental home.

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By dollyslaffn 09/18/2009

Just pack your bags as you would normally do, including toiletries, etc. Then when you get to your new home, launder everything, pack it right back up, and set the packed luggage aside, ready to go again. Then when it is time to move again, just grab the bags and go! Since you will be wearing the same outfits, just in a new city. You can also wear the same jewelry, shoes, etc.

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