Commercial Movers In Tacoma Relieve The Stress
Written by: Steven Ansley
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Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 |
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Nobody ever says, "It's as easy as a move." The upheaval of moving, whether commercial Movers in Tacoma are used or a truck is rented, creates stress for everyone who has ever had to move. Total bedlam can be avoided if you are organized right from the beginning.
The most important organizational tool needed when moving is the creation and use of the "moving book." This book consists of a notebook in a multi-purpose binder/keeper that also contains a business card holder, a see through zipper pouch, and two envelopes. Each day gets a page in the notebook where check lists and phone calls are recorded. Telephone numbers of rental agents and realtors, mortgage and moving companies, and handymen are written in this notebook. Every business card handed to you during the move is filed away in the business card holder.
Wallpaper and flooring samples as well as drapery and paint swatches are stored in the zipper pouch (this is to ensure that you get the products you have paid for). Receipts in reference to the old house/apartment are kept in one envelope while the receipts from the new house/apartment are kept in the other. This will guarantee that you will be able to take the full tax credit the following April.
Even after the move, this book is still of use. Appointments with utility companies and handymen can be kept in the notebook. It is also a place to keep the phone numbers of the new important people in your life such as local doctors and school administrators. It is a convenient place to keep maps of your new town as well.
The other organizational tool needed in a move is to create a "survival box." This box is made up of essential items needed by everyone in your family to live one day and night in your new place of residence. Family situations differ, but for most people this box should contain:o A coffee maker and/or tea kettleo Story books and other bedtime items for small children (pillows, "blankies, " and loved stuffed animals)o Pillows, blankets, and sheets for every family membero Cereal, spoons, and bowls for breakfasto An alarm clocko A laptop or computero Clean underwear and socks for every member of the familyo Items for personal hygiene including a hairbrush and comb for everyone, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and daily medicationso A first aid kito A tool kit (for unexpected repairs)
This box should be decorated in bright colors and should the last box on the truck and the first one off the truck. It should be placed somewhere within easy reach at the new place so that the first night and morning in the new house isn't as stressful.
To hire professionals or not is a difficult decision. While recruiting family and friends and just renting a truck may seem like the less expensive option, in the long run it might not be the most economical choice. Friends and family are famous for not showing up and most are not experienced in moving furniture into and out of difficult places (i. E. Tight hallways and doorways). Moving professionals are also knowledgeable in loading a truck in such a way that is organized and less likely to damage personal property. A listing of professional moving companies in Tacoma like AAA Moving & Storage Company can be found in the Yellow Pages.
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