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 How
to reduce costs and minimize efforts while moving.
At
common moving could be quite stressful and uncomfortable
period of life, even if during moving you will
not forget or lose something, damage your furniture
and so on. Here are some advices and moving
tips that can help you to make your move smoother
and easier.
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MOVING
TIPS
- Choose
a mover.
- Moving
tips before you move.
- Moving
tips after you move.
Moving
tips :: How to choose good moving company
- Give
yourself 4-6 weeks to choose a mover from
Dallas movers you have already found. Choose
several Dallas movers, request bids, compare
quality of their services, check references
then make your final decision which moving
company to choose.
- Note
that that some Dallas movers quotes are very
low, but they will give you a large bill after
move will be complete.
- Check
their DOT license
- Check
do they have complaints in your local
Better Business Bureau
Moving
tips :: What to do before you move
- Choose
what you would like to leave in your former
flat. Old clothes, books you've read and never
will read again, broken toys and so on. Maybe
you can give unnecessary things to some charity
organization or just sell them.
- Establish
a file for all moving papers and receipts.
Make a list of all things that you are going
to move. Note everyone you must inform about
moving.
- Inform
everyone that you change your address.
- Plan
your new home arrangements. Check if everything
from your furniture can be moved into your
new house.
- Contact
your insurance agent, and ask them about
your policy to determine whether your possessions
are covered when moving.
- Keep
some cash to pay for unexpected bills.
- Pack
some not very necessive items, write on each
box what is inside.
- Plan
how will you move your pets and/or
plants, if you have any.
- If
your mover is doing the packing, arrange for
it to be done one or two days before loading
begins.
- Gather
valuable personal papers that you may
need at
your final destination location.
- Arrange
for payment to the moving company. This
payment must be made when your belongings
arrive at your new destinationoaded. Find
out your moving company's accepted methods
of payment, terms, and its policy for inspecting
your belongings when they arrive to determine
if any breakage has occurred.
- Read
all paperwork carefully. Don't sign anything
until you are in full agreement with what
is written. Does the final price match the
estimate that you were given ? Write down
the carrier's reasons for any discrepancies.
- Keep
the bill of lading until your possessions
are delivered, the charges are paid, and any
claims are settled.
- Note
on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious
damage to unboxed items before you sign anything
- Empty
and defrost your refrigerator and freezer,
clean both with a disinfectant and let them
air out. Put baking soda or charcoal inside
to keep them fresh.
Moving
tips :: What to do after you move
- First
of all, relax!
- Clean
your new home and start unpacking most needed
items
- Perhaps
order some fast-food to feed your family till
your kitchen is not ready.
- Find
your local police station, post office, shops
etc.
- Search
for service providers such as bank, trash
movers etc.
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