#helpful moving tips

By Joyce McIntosh

While we often look forward to relocating to a new house or apartment, few people really enjoy all the work that accompanies this move. Organization is the key to keeping your stress level in check. So if you will be moving in the near future, consider some of the following helpful moving suggestions. One thing that makes the whole process easier to navigate is a big list filled with all the tasks you need to take care of before and during the move. It can be divided into dates when items need to be completed or by using different categories. Make a list for each category. So, for example, you will have one list dedicated to utilities, including electricity, water, trash, gas, cable, phone and internet. You need to shut off these services and start them up again once you are in your new place. You could also create a list for other services, such as bottle water or milk delivery, to ensure that you remember each vendor. Another section on your checklist can be dedicated to the process of changing addresses. This includes going to the post office and changing your address, as well as actually contacting companies and make changes. You should make a list of everyone who will need the new address, from credit card companies, to service providers, schools, doctor's offices and your magazine subscriptions. When it comes to records, if you are moving out of the area, you need to arrange to have copies of your medical and school records transferred to the new facilities or perhaps pay to have copies made and bring them along. After your finish packing, label each box as to its content. You don't have to list every single item in the box, but just state generally that it is filled with "dishes & kitchenware" or "linens." You also should identify where the box should be moved into such as the kitchen, guest room or living room. You could use a different colored marker for each room to make moving even easier. Be sure to label all of your boxes carefully, and not only do you want to list what the box contains in general, you also want to list where this box should be placed in the new home. You can even color code the boxes. For instance, any box with a blue sticker or blue ink goes to the kitchen. Anything in red could go in the master bedroom; orange could be designated for the family and so on. Sometimes, your new place simply isn't ready to move into on the day you have to move out of your old home. In this case, it can be necessary to look for a self-storage facility in East Lansing, West Lansing or Bath. Finding a mini storage facility isn't difficult, but you need to find one that truly suits your needs. For example, some facilities require a long-term contract and you should instead consider a company that allows you to rent by the month or perhaps by the week. A well-secured facility will have plenty of lighting, be surrounded by high fence and have cameras mounted around the facility, so be sure to look for that. It is also very handy to have 24/7 access to your belongings, so find a self-storage company that allows that type of access.

About the Author:

Joyce McIntosh enjoys helping people with storage options. For additional information about mini storage Okemos or to find storage facility Bath, MI units, please go to the StateMiniStorage.com site today.