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My moving question is not worth a thread of its own, but it's a concern of mine.
I inherited some valuable gold jewelery that I will be taking with me to my new home 2,000 miles west. What's the safest way to transport it?
I wouldn't pack it into a POD or other moving system accessible to others. If I pack it into my car, it could be stolen along with the car. Perhaps carrying it on my person in a messenger bag at all times would be best. It's a few piles and a bit heavy.
Ideally, I would fly to my destination city and open a vault, but it's too late now. I will be using ground transportation.
Why don't you insure it and ship it to yourself, via UPS, FedEx or USPS?
Our must have items go in the vehicle I am driving with the animals in it and never loaded on a moving truck.
I'm with you on this. Instead of closing the kitchen, live the way you'd live once you get there. Very spare accessories but why close the kitchen and, what? Eat out?
I've moved twice with nothing but two suitcases. It's sort of fun starting over as long as you aren't too attached to your old stuff. Speaking of old stuff, if you're moving china that you've never used or maybe use once a year PULL THAT STUFF OUT AND USE IT!! Like every Sunday. Or better yet, use it for your everyday dishes. Your family is worth it!
I've moved four times in the past six years and these are my tips.
The morning of the move, wash your bed linens, duvet cover, mattress pad, pillow cases and put all of your clean bed clothes along with your pillows and decorative pillows in a superlarge hefty bag and put it in your car. That way you can find your linens immediately so even if you get in late, you can sleep in clean sheets.
Wrap book cases with books in them in plastic wrap.
When I said "close the kitchen" I meant just minimal use. This isn't the time to cook up pot roasts, etc!
I try to use up anything I can cook easily, then, just simple things, sandwiches, frozen/canned stuff, etc
Whatever works, to each their own, I just find it easier to shut down usage of the kitchen to the bare essentials. That way, you can get your kitchen gear packed, too!
Of course, clean out closets, old clothes, etc. I've found the initial purge is never enough, I usually end up taking stuff I regret upon arrival.
This time, I'm doing it a bit differently. I had one afternoon I went trough the closet and got rid of a lot, but there's still more I can purge. I set up a bag in the laundry room, and as I wash clothes, I ask myself is this really worth keeping? Just a few items at a time, I'm finding that bag is filling up! I already have another bag for Goodwill! BTW, I always wash items before donating them. The Goodwill/charities are not a garbage can!
-protectyourmove.gov
-Remember to cut off utilities the day after you're out of the place
-If you have a subscription to something (magazines, newspapers, catalogs, boxes, etc.), do a change of address
-Wardrobe boxes
-Rent green moving boxes
rentagreenbox.com (only serves Orange County and Los Angeles) but great idea to be green while moving
I've moved four times in the past six years and these are my tips.
The morning of the move, wash your bed linens, duvet cover, mattress pad, pillow cases and put all of your clean bed clothes along with your pillows and decorative pillows in a superlarge hefty bag and put it in your car. That way you can find your linens immediately so even if you get in late, you can sleep in clean sheets.
Wrap book cases with books in them in plastic wrap.
Unpack your kitchen first.
I agree with you on packing clean lines in the car, but laundry the morning of the move? NO WAY (at least for me!)!!!!
You will forget---was that trash, a donation, for the garage sale, Ebay, etc, etc. You think you will know from just looking inside the bag/box, but trust me, after a day or so it all becomes a blur. Label clearly with something that won't come off. For bags, I write on heavy stock paper, then staple to the bags. For boxes, I usually write on the box in bright ink.
You might want to order an additional trash can, or 2, or 3, believe me, you will be using them. Where we live, its $0 per additional trash can, but beats paying dump fees!
I've moved four times in the past six years and these are my tips.
The morning of the move, wash your bed linens, duvet cover, mattress pad, pillow cases and put all of your clean bed clothes along with your pillows and decorative pillows in a superlarge hefty bag and put it in your car. That way you can find your linens immediately so even if you get in late, you can sleep in clean sheets.
Wrap book cases with books in them in plastic wrap.
Unpack your kitchen first.
I wash my linens a few days before and pack. Don't forget, you have to disconnect the w/d! For the last few days, just use old linens, and toss them when you leave. I've always packed for a long-term move, that is, stuff will be stored for 1-3 months, possibly more. You don't want body oils on stuff you pack, better to use old and toss it if you're going to be storing anything.
If an in-town, or same day move, I like to do like the AP, and have stuff ready to grab for my first night. I use a picnic basket, and pack paperware, plastic utensils, or plastic dishes, etc, along with paper towels, wipes, etc, enough to get you started at your new abode. Oh, and, I always pack a jar of coffee, along with some sugar and creamer packs. Nothing worse than waking up in a new environment and can't find your coffee
Also, pack a "survival kit" in something distintive, like a basket, or box different than your packing boxes. Pack it last. Include stuff like basic toiletries, such as soap, toothpaste & brushes (just buy a set of new ones), an all-purpose wash for hair, body, face, hands, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, trash bags, you will probably be exhausted when you arrive and don't need to be spinning in circles, looking for TP, etc, or running to the nearest convenience store for such!
For me, I carry a jar of coffee in my purse---lol!
I've moved four times in the past six years and these are my tips.
The morning of the move, wash your bed linens, duvet cover, mattress pad, pillow cases and put all of your clean bed clothes along with your pillows and decorative pillows in a superlarge hefty bag and put it in your car. That way you can find your linens immediately so even if you get in late, you can sleep in clean sheets.
Wrap book cases with books in them in plastic wrap.
Ummm...is this directed at me? And why? I've never left trash for new tenants......
We were pressed for time. I had actually loaded most of the packed food in various boxes, but had a bunch I wasn't taking that I left. And a microwave. The neighbors helping said they'd clean it up for the food. I said go for it. They said the place looked nice and clean when I got my deposit back.
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