What are some good tips on moving in a week?

08 Feb 2010

8 Feb, 2010 Moving

I’ve only been out on my own for 3 years now and only moved once. The first time I moved I had a leisurely month to move my belongings and this time I have until next Monday.

I really suck at this kind of stuff. What are the best tips for moving in a very quick (yet organized) way?

Also I have a toddler that runs around destroying everything all day.

I recently moved house, I hired a van, got a few mates round and did it all myself. I used to live on a 4th floor flat and moved into a house.

All I can say is, hire someone, it is worth every penny. They will come in, pack everything for you into boxes, move it and unpack it in the rooms you want. I wish I had done this now.

I even broke my fridge when I moved, I would have actually saved money hiring a firm to do it for me.

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Spanky
2010 Feb 08 1

start with one room at a time…pack the boxes up in a corner. renting a uhaul is a good way to go, you only have to make one trip and they have ramps so it is easy in and out. also i would get a two wheel cart, it will save on your back.
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Ben
2010 Feb 08 2

I recently moved house, I hired a van, got a few mates round and did it all myself. I used to live on a 4th floor flat and moved into a house.

All I can say is, hire someone, it is worth every penny. They will come in, pack everything for you into boxes, move it and unpack it in the rooms you want. I wish I had done this now.

I even broke my fridge when I moved, I would have actually saved money hiring a firm to do it for me.
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Erika
2010 Feb 08 3

Okay, so here is a suggestion: hire a babysitter for the day, or take your child to a daycare, it is really stressfull when you move and a child will only make it more stressful. (no offense intended) Second, Start PAcking. Name boxes with a sharpie. i.e. "clothes", "Dishes" ect. Since you only have a week, pack most everything in your house, except for a few dishes, a set of sheets for the beds, and a few towels. dont tape down the boxes that these go into until the morning you move. i suggest asking for a close friend, sibling(s), and parents to help you with this part. Not to many people, or it will be hetic.

Now, the day of moving. Ask all of your friends to come and help you so you can cut down on nmoving costs. You can probably pack your car with boxes, and put large furniture either in the moving van or in trucks.

hope i helped
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Terri S
2010 Feb 08 4

The Wheaton World Wide site provides a lot of helpful information. Not only is the content on their site helpful, but there are also several tools and tips that will help to make your move go smoother. These include a planning calendar, tips on planning a more economical move, request a quote online and much more.Some of these resources should help you to have a more successful move.
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http://www.wheatonworldwide.com

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