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Use common courtesy when asking for boxes, if you say you’re going to show up then show up. Get people’s cell or email so you can let them know if something comes up. If you need bigger boxes you … Continue reading
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You don’t have to spend a ton on moving supplies. You do have to spend some money, though. I put what I needed in a cart in Jan 2021 and it came to about $100. I have a ton … Continue reading
Rehome it, donate it, toss it. Burn it on a funeral pyre (but get a permit, safety first!). You can stuff clothes in donation boxes in your area (although I found that my nearest clothing box disappeared, this may … Continue reading
How to sort and declutter, that is a sticky question. If you have a huge limit on both time and money you need to buckle down and make the best choices you can. What should you keep and stuff … Continue reading
Do some household tasks now so you won’t inconvenience yourself later. Create a binder that has important documents in sheet protectors. Put all the really important papers like birth certificates in here so they are not buried in boxes. … Continue reading
If you have an off-site or online backup service make sure all your files are backed up, before somebody drops your laptop en route. Backup your important files on a flash drive and carry it on you. You want … Continue reading
Take stock of your pantry and freezer. You need to make a plan to eliminate the most perishable items. If you get to move to a new place then yay, you just need to limit what you bring in … Continue reading
Use the U-Haul site to estimate what the move will cost you. Compare different scenarios with trailers, trucks, and multiple trips. Do you have a friend with a truck? Can your car pull a trailer (this is determined by … Continue reading
First of all, don’t panic. Okay, if you like, panic a little. Then make a plan so you can feel confident you are doing your best. Even if your best definitely isn’t what you would like to be doing. … Continue reading
This article is intended to help those of us who are faced with finding a new place to live, when we are not prepared for that to happen. It is full of moving tips for anybody, but especially for … Continue reading