Relocation Advice

Inspecting the Moving Truck
Before you drive the truck off the moving company’s lot, you should inspect the inside and outside to make sure that the truck is safe. The inside should be swept clean of dust, dirt, and other debris. If there are items left over from another move you should take them to the […]

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Loading the Moving Truck
Loading a moving truck does take some planning since items in the truck will move around during the trip. If you have not hired movers, you should begin by loading boxes and heavy furniture into the truck first. Use straps that are provided to tie down items that could shift during the […]

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Moving Pianos and Other Heavy Items
While most people have at least one heavy, bulky item in their homes, they never think about how to remove when relocating. Pianos, large mirrors, china cabinets, and heavy furniture may require special equipment in order to move them. This is to prevent damage or injury to those moving the […]

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Organizing Boxes
Organizing your boxes once they are unloaded is the best way to being the process of unpacking. You can do this in a number of ways. If rooms need to be painted, then you should group boxes together so you don’t have to look for them later on. Once the room is painted, you […]

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Planning an International Move
Planning an international move is different from a regional or national move. Depending on the country you are moving to, there are rules about what is allowed and what is not, how items are to be packed, and when you can pick them up after they arrive in customs. Most HR departments […]

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Popular Reasons to Relocate
While there are many reasons to relocate, some of the most popular include change in job position or higher paying job, better neighborhood or school system for children, and moving closer to family. Relocating is popular because it is easier than ever to find a job and move to another city or […]

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Protecting Fragile Items from Harm
There are many ways to protect fragile items from harm. Wrapping glass and other valuables in newspaper, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, or cushioned inserts that come with boxes purchased through moving companies will help protect them during the loading, unloading, and transportation stages of your move.
When placing glass and other […]

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Reducing Relocation Stress
Because relocation stress can be unbearable at times, finding ways to decrease it is necessary so you can focus on the many details associated with relocation. Common ways to reduce stress include making lists of daily or weekly tasks, sharing some of the responsibility with others, and taking frequent breaks. If you are […]

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Relocating Far from Home
If you planning to relocate far from home, you may have conflicting emotions. Letting go of the familiar and moving to a new city or town can be stressful and frightening. While you may be excited to explore a new town, leaving what you know may be a struggle, especially if you […]

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Remembering to Turn Off the Electric
When relocating, you will have many small details to remember. One of them is to alert the electric company and other utilities that you are moving. This is so you will not be charged for using the utilities after leaving the apartment or home. You can schedule a date when […]

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