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New York Movers will not aid or abet a violation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices by assisting or encouraging another in violation.
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Transportation Policy
The Legal Terminology of The Transportation Policy
(U.S Code 49)
(a) In General – To ensure the development, coordination, and
preservation of a transportation system that meets the
transportation needs of the United States, including the United
States Postal Service and national defense, it is the policy of the
United States Government to oversee the modes of transportation and
(1) in overseeing those modes -
(A) to recognize and preserve the inherent advantage of each
mode of transportation;
(B) to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient
transportation;
(C) to encourage sound economic conditions in transportation,
including sound economic conditions among carriers;
(D) to encourage the establishment and maintenance of
reasonable rates for transportation, without unreasonable
discrimination or unfair or destructive competitive practices;
(E) to cooperate with each State and the officials of each
State on transportation matters; and
(F) to encourage fair wages and working conditions in the
transportation industry;
(2) in overseeing transportation by motor carrier, to promote
competitive and efficient transportation services in order to -
(A) encourage fair competition, and reasonable rates for
transportation by motor carriers of property;
(B) promote efficiency in the motor carrier transportation
system and to require fair and expeditious decisions when
required;
(C) meet the needs of shippers, receivers, passengers, and
consumers;
(D) allow a variety of quality and price options to meet
changing market demands and the diverse requirements of the
shipping and traveling public;
(E) allow the most productive use of equipment and energy
resources;
(F) enable efficient and well-managed carriers to earn
adequate profits, attract capital, and maintain fair wages and
working conditions;
(G) provide and maintain service to small communities and
small shippers and intrastate bus services;
(H) provide and maintain commuter bus operations;
(I) improve and maintain a sound, safe, and competitive
privately owned motor carrier system;
(J) promote greater participation by minorities in the motor
carrier system;
(K) promote intermodal transportation;
(3) in overseeing transportation by motor carrier of passengers
(A) to cooperate with the States on transportation matters
for the purpose of encouraging the States to exercise
intrastate regulatory jurisdiction in accordance with the
objectives of this part;
(B) to provide Federal procedures which ensure that
intrastate regulation is exercised in accordance with this
part; and
(C) to ensure that Federal reform initiatives enacted by
section 31138 and the Bus Regulatory Reform Act of 1982 are not
nullified by State regulatory actions; and
(4) in overseeing transportation by water carrier, to encourage
and promote service and price competition in the noncontiguous
domestic trade.
(b) Administration To Carry Out Policy – This part shall be
administered and enforced to carry out the policy of this section
and to promote the public interest.
Definitions In this part,
The following definitions shall apply:
(1) Board. – The term ”Board” means the Surface
Transportation Board.
(2) Broker. – The term ”broker” means a person, other than a
motor carrier or an employee or agent of a motor carrier, that as
a principal or agent sells, offers for sale, negotiates for, or
holds itself out by solicitation, advertisement, or otherwise as
selling, providing, or arranging for, transportation by motor
carrier for compensation.
(3) Carrier. – The term ”carrier” means a motor carrier, a
water carrier, and a freight forwarder.
(4) Contract carriage. – The term ”contract carriage” means -
(A) for transportation provided before January 1, 1996,
service provided pursuant to a permit issued under section
10923, as in effect on December 31, 1995; and
(B) for transportation provided after December 31, 1995,
service provided under an agreement entered into under section
14101(b).
(5) Control. – The term ”control”, when referring to a
relationship between persons, includes actual control, legal
control, and the power to exercise control, through or by -
(A) common directors, officers, stockholders, a voting trust,
or a holding or investment company, or
(B) any other means.
(6) Foreign motor carrier. – The term ”foreign motor carrier”
means a person (including a motor carrier of property but
excluding a motor private carrier) -
(A)
(i) that is domiciled in a contiguous foreign country; or
(ii) that is owned or controlled by persons of a contiguous
foreign country; and
(B) in the case of a person that is not a motor carrier of
property, that provides interstate transportation of property
by motor vehicle under an agreement or contract entered into
with a motor carrier of property (other than a motor private
carrier or a motor carrier of property described in
subparagraph (A)).
(7) Foreign motor private carrier. – The term ”foreign motor
private carrier” means a person (including a motor private
carrier but excluding a motor carrier of property) -
(A)
(i) that is domiciled in a contiguous foreign country; or
(ii) that is owned or controlled by persons of a contiguous
foreign country; and
(B) in the case of a person that is not a motor private
carrier, that provides interstate transportation of property by
motor vehicle under an agreement or contract entered into with
a person (other than a motor carrier of property or a motor
private carrier described in subparagraph (A)).
(8) Freight forwarder. – The term ”freight forwarder” means a
person holding itself out to the general public (other than as a
pipeline, rail, motor, or water carrier) to provide
transportation of property for compensation and in the ordinary
course of its business -
(A) assembles and consolidates, or provides for assembling
and consolidating, shipments and performs or provides for
break-bulk and distribution operations of the shipments;
(B) assumes responsibility for the transportation from the
place of receipt to the place of destination; and
(C) uses for any part of the transportation a carrier subject
to jurisdiction under this subtitle.
The term does not include a person using transportation of an air
carrier subject to part A of subtitle VII.
(9) Highway. – The term ”highway” means a road, highway,
street, and way in a State.
(10) Household goods. – The term ”household goods”, as used
in connection with transportation, means personal effects and
property used or to be used in a dwelling, when a part of the
equipment or supply of such dwelling, and similar property if the
transportation of such effects or property is -
(A) arranged and paid for by the householder, except such
term does not include property moving from a factory or store,
other than property that the householder has purchased with the
intent to use in his or her dwelling and is transported at the
request of, and the transportation charges are paid to the
carrier by, the householder; or
(B) arranged and paid for by another party.
(11) Household goods freight forwarder. – The term ”household
goods freight forwarder” means a freight forwarder of one or
more of the following items: household goods, unaccompanied
baggage, or used automobiles.
(12) Motor carrier. – The term ”motor carrier” means a person
providing motor vehicle transportation for compensation.
(13) Motor private carrier. – The term ”motor private
carrier” means a person, other than a motor carrier,
transporting property by motor vehicle when -
(A) the transportation is as provided in section 13501 of
this title;
(B) the person is the owner, lessee, or bailee of the
property being transported; and
(C) the property is being transported for sale, lease, rent,
or bailment or to further a commercial enterprise.
(14) Motor vehicle. – The term ”motor vehicle” means a
vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer propelled or
drawn by mechanical power and used on a highway in
transportation, or a combination determined by the Secretary, but
does not include a vehicle, locomotive, or car operated only on a
rail, or a trolley bus operated by electric power from a fixed
overhead wire, and providing local passenger transportation
similar to street-railway service.
(15) Noncontiguous domestic trade. – The term ”noncontiguous
domestic trade” means transportation subject to jurisdiction
under chapter 135 involving traffic originating in or destined to
Alaska, Hawaii, or a territory or possession of the United
States.
(16) Person. – The term ”person”, in addition to its meaning
under section 1 of title 1, includes a trustee, receiver,
assignee, or personal representative of a person.
(17) Secretary. – The term ”Secretary” means the Secretary of
Transportation.
(18) State. – The term ”State” means the 50 States of the
United States and the District of Columbia.
(19) Transportation. – The term ”transportation” includes -
(A) a motor vehicle, vessel, warehouse, wharf, pier, dock,
yard, property, facility, instrumentality, or equipment of any
kind related to the movement of passengers or property, or
both, regardless of ownership or an agreement concerning use;
and
(B) services related to that movement, including arranging
for, receipt, delivery, elevation, transfer in transit,
refrigeration, icing, ventilation, storage, handling, packing,
unpacking, and interchange of passengers and property.
(20) United states. – The term ”United States” means the
States of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(21) Vessel. – The term ”vessel” means a watercraft or other
artificial contrivance that is used, is capable of being used, or
is intended to be used, as a means of transportation by water.
(22) Water carrier. – The term ”water carrier” means a person
providing water transportation for compensation.
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Moving Insurance
THE MOVER’S LIABILITY FOR LOSS AND DAMAGE
All moving companies are required to assume some liability for the value of the goods which they are transporting. Some responsibility is implied by law; the customer may also purchase additional protection. There are different levels of liability under the terms of their tariffs and pursuant to the Surface Transportation Board’s Released Rates Orders.
Option 1: RELEASED VALUE
This is the most economical protection option available. This is a free option implied by law which provides minimal protection. Under this option, the mover assumes liability for no more than 60 cents per pound ($1.32 per kilogram), per article. Loss or damage claims are settled based on the pound weight of the article multiplied by 60 cents (or the kilogram weight multiplied by $1.32). For example, if a 50 pound desk valued at $1,000 was lost or destroyed, the mover would be liable for no more than $30.
Option 2: DECLARED VALUE
Under this option, the valuation of your shipment is based on the total weight of the shipment times $1.25 per pound ($2.75 per kilogram). For example, a 4,000-pound shipment (1814.4 kilogram) would have a maximum liability value of $5,000. Any loss or damage claim under this option is settled based on the depreciated value of the lost or damaged item(s) up to the maximum liability value based on the weight of the entire shipment. Under this option, if you shipped a 10-pound (4.54 kilogram) vase that originally cost $1,000, the mover would be liable for up to $1,000, based on the depreciated value of the item. Unless you specifically agree to other arrangements, the mover is required to assume liability for the entire shipment based on this option. Also, the mover is entitled to charge you $10 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) of liability assumed for shipments transported under this option. In the example above, the valuation charge for a shipment valued at $5,000 would be $50. Under this option, your shipment is protected based on its depreciated value, and the mover is entitled to charge you a fee for this extra protection.
Option 3: LUMP SUM VALUE
Under this option, which is similar to Option 2, if the value of your shipment exceeds $1.25 per pound ($2.75 per kilogram) times the weight of the shipment, you may obtain additional liability protection from the mover. You do this by declaring a specific dollar value for your shipment. The amount you declare must exceed $1.25 per pound ($2.75 per kilogram) times the weight of the shipment. The amount of value that you declare is subject to the same valuation charge ($10 per $1,000) as described in option 2.
For example, if you declare that your 4000-pound (1814.4 kilogram) shipment is worth $10,000 (instead of the $5,000 under option 2), the mover will charge you $10 for each $1,000 of declared value, or $100, for this increased level of liability. If you ship articles that are unusually expensive, you may wish to declare this extra value. You must make this declaration in writing on the bill of lading.
Option 4: FULL VALUE PROTECTION 
Many movers offer a fourth level of added-value protection, often referred to as “full value protection” or “full replacement value”. If you elect to purchase full value protection, articles that are lost, damaged or destroyed will be either repaired, replaced with like items, or a cash settlement will be made for the current market replacement value regardless of the age of the lost or damaged item. Unlike the other options, depreciation of the lost or damaged item is not a factor in determining replacement value when the shipment is moved under full value protection. T he cost for full value protection is $14 per $1,000 of declared value; however, the minimum value declared must be equal to the weight of the shipment multiplied by $3.50 per pound ($7.70 per kilogram), which is further subject to a minimum declaration of $21,000.
For example, if your shipment weighs 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms), the minimum declared value must be at least $21,000. The exact cost for full value protection may be subject to various deductible levels of liability. Please consult with our customer service representative for additional information.
Notes:
These optional levels of liability are not insurance agreements which are governed by State insurance laws, but instead are authorized under Released Rates Orders of the Surface Transportation Board of the U.S. Department of Transportation. You may want to obtain separate liability insurance from a third party insurance company or through your home-owner insurance policy when you release your shipment for transportation at the minimum released valuation of 60 cents per pound per article. For further advice or assistance you may contact the Federal Highway Administration at Licensing & Insurance Division (HIA-30) at:
Office of Motor Carrier and Highway
Safety Information Analysis
400 Virginia Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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Moving Packing Tips
Packing Supplies, Labeling & Packing Tips
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Keep the following supplies handy for packing:
- Boxes,
- marking pen,
- bubble wrap,
- newspaper and tissue
- Tape and scissors
- Tape measure
- Use strong boxes and containers that can be secured tightly. Purchase special boxes for dishes, wardrobe and other special items.
- Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws. If removing screws, tape them to the objects they are removed from.
- Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
Label each box and indicate the following:
- (a) Which room it should go in
- (b) Whether it is fragile
- (c) If it should be loaded last so it will be unloaded first.
- Cushion contents with packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or tissue. Save room by using towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
- Pack books tightly on end in small boxes. If musty smelling, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and wrap the book before packing. Leave stored for a couple of months to eliminate the smell.
- Have rugs and draperies cleaned before moving and leave them in wrappings for the move.
- Pack medicines in a leak proof container.
- Carry all valuables with you.
- Check with your local U.S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding moving plants from one state to another. Many states have restrictions on certain plants to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable cash crops.
How to Pack Boxes
PLAN AHEAD TO OBTAIN NECESSARY CARTONS:
We can sell you any cartons you might need in addition to other packing material such as paper and tape. You might save a substantial amount of money, however, by obtaining cartons from other sources such as friends who have recently moved and/or stores. Starting to collect cartons a month or two prior to your move will probably make it possible to obtain enough cartons.
SELECT THE PROPER SIZE AND TYPE OF CARTON:
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Right Size Moving Boxes
Heavy items such as books, record albums, canned food, etc. should be put in smaller cartons. Some items such as large pictures, mirrors, glass tops and shelves, clocks and mattresses may require special cartons which we can provide.
PACKING OF SOME ITEMS IS OPTIONAL ON LOCAL MOVES:
When you are moving locally some items do not necessarily need to be packed. Items such as mirrors, large pictures and mattresses can usually be transported safely for short distances without packing. Generally, these items should be packed for long distance move and for shipments moving into storage. Lamps and lampshades should always be packed.
PACK ONE ROOM AT A TIME:
Packing can appear to be an insurmountable task when viewed from the perspective of the entire house. Packing one room at a time (and staying with that room until it is fully packed) has the effect of dividing the overall task into several smaller and more manageable tasks. This approach also makes it possible to set realistic goals, i.e. pack the dining room today, the kitchen tomorrow, etc.
TAPE THE BOTTOM OF CARTONS:
Taping the bottom of cartons before filling them prevents the contents from spilling out the bottom during the move.
HEAVY ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM/LIGHT ITEMS ON TOP:
In each carton the heavier items should be placed at the bottom and the lighter items on top to prevent damage.
USE A LOT OF PAPER:
All breakable items should be wrapped individually in paper. Paper should be used to cushion the bottom, sides and top of cartons.
PLACE BREAKABLES CORRECTLY IN CARTON:
Plates should be stacked vertically as if in a dish drain; glasses and stemware should be placed in an upright position; again, use plenty of paper on all fragile and breakable items.
CORRECTLY FILL CARTONS:
Fill all cartons to the top without overfilling. Cartons with items sticking over the top cannot be properly closed or stacked; cartons that are underfilled tend to crush when stacked. Always make sure each carton is filled totally to the top before closing. A small space at the top can be filled with paper, a towel, a blanket or other similar items.
CLOSE CARTON AND SEAL SHUT WITH TAPE:
Cartons should be closed-top and sealed with tape to prevent damage and make stacking easier.
LABEL EACH CARTON:
Use a felt pen to clearly label each carton as to its general contents and the room it is to be placed in at destination. Label on the side of each carton rather than on the top so that cartons in stacks can be identified. If a carton is packed in a manner that requires it to be always kept in an upright position, draw arrows on each side indicating which end must always be kept up. Any cartons containing particularly fragile items should be labeled as such.
STACK CARTONS:
Time will be saved on your move if you arrange cartons in stacks of similar sized cartons four to five feet high. This enables the cartons to be easily dollied from the house to the truck.
Moving Tips and Tricks
Get an early start if you need to select your own moving company. You’ll need to reserve a date about a month in advance. Keep in mind that summer is the busiest time for movers, so if you are moving from May-August you may need to be somewhat flexible with your packing and moving dates. The last week of the month is usually the busiest time for movers.
Estimates
Finding the right mover for your needs takes time. You should get at least 3 estimates; show each mover the same items to be moved and ask each company the same questions so that you can make an apples to apples comparison.
You can even get a free moving quote online. Be sure to ask around for recommendations, and check with your local Better Business Bureau office to see if any complaints have been registered about them. If using a major national moving company, 
understand that you will most likely be dealing with an authorized local “agent”. Ideally, you should check out both the national company as well as the local agent.
The moving agent will send someone over to your home to review the contents of your home and provide you with an estimate based on this visit. If you are getting rid of a lot of things, be sure to tell the estimator what is or is not being moved.
Local movers generally charge by the hour. Interstate companies charge by the pound. Interstate moves are governed by the Federal Department of transportation Surface transportation Board and follow a standard rate book for transportation and packing called “Tariff 400-L.”
Additional charges
There will be additional charges for Long Carries, Flight Carries, Elevator Carries, Extra Pickups or Deliveries, Bulky Articles, and Special Handling. These are costs that are charged by the hauler and can only be negotiated with their approval. These, along with packing charges and materials charges need to be included when comparing estimates.
The estimates you get may be quite different depending on how much weight the estimator thinks you have. Don’t necessarily go with the lowest weight estimate, you’ll still be charged for actual weight and mileage charges in the end. One good idea is to take the highest weight estimate and have the other two movers revise their estimates based on this weight.
Many major van lines place several households on the same truck, so your delivery date may depend on the order in which they need to unload the truck. If you need delivery on or by a certain date, be sure to specify this up front. It may affect the cost of your move.
Lastly, if you are a member of a large union or organization, (i.e. labor unions, credit unions, auto clubs) you may be eligible for some form of discount.
Avoiding problems
Get everything in writing, so that if something goes wrong you’re covered. If the saleperson mentions over the phone that they will include something that isn’t on the written estimate, make sure the estimate is revised before you agree to it. Also take the time to read through the fine print of anything that you sign, and ask lots of questions.
Interstate movers will prepare a “Conditioned Inventory” document that lists all the items you are moving and what condition they are in. You’ll be asked to sign this form twice: 1) at origin, to agree what items were taken and their condition, and 2) at destination, to agree that you received everything on the inventory in the stated condition.
Note that many movers use codes to indicate the condition of a piece and you may need to take a little time to understand their coding. Also note that they may tend to note more wear and tear to your furniture. If you have a particularly valuable or fragile piece of furniture, take pictures or a video of it prior to the move and ask about special crating and handling of it ahead of time.
The do-it-yourself move
Moving yourself gives you the most control and flexibility, and can be cheaper if you don’t have a lot of stuff and aren’t moving too far away. Organizing and pulling off your own move can also be more stressful and time-consuming, so factor in what your time and sanity are worth…
If renting a truck, call at least two weeks before your move (earlier if moving at the end of the month) to get an idea of prices and what size you’ll need. You should also reserve any furniture pads, dollies, and hand trucks you’ll need for the day of the move.
If you are driving a long distance and need to spend the night somewhere, try to pre-plan where you will stay. Choose somewhere in a decent neighborhood so you can park somewhere safe and invest in a good, strong lock for the truck to deter thieves.
Do it Yourself Moving Tips and Tricks Designed to Make Your Next Move Stress Free
Ideas Designed to Gain Maximum Efficiency from Your Labor, Layout, and Rental Truck
When faced with a do-it-yourself move, many movers are stressed and overwhelmed just thinking about the huge project ahead of them. However, with careful planning and research, movers can cut their time and effort levels in half; thus alleviating stress. By following a few simple guidelines, do-it-yourself movers can enjoy a stress free move.
Know your new layout – Are you going from a smaller number of bedrooms to a larger number of bedrooms or vice versa? How about the same situation with going from either a garage to no garage? Knowing the layout of your new residence can help eliminate the need to move unnecessary objects around. A great idea is to map out the layout of your new residence and fill in the rooms with the furnishings that you would like to go in each room. If you are going up or down in rooms, make sure you label boxes appropriately for your new living arrangement.
Take inventory – A week or two before you move, be sure to take an inventory of your present belongings. Anything you do not want to move with, have a yard sale or donate the items to charity. This way you do not have to pack any extra items, and if you do not want to move with a lot of belongings, this may help to reduce the size of the moving truck needed. Also, yard sales are great ideas because you can apply the fast cash you make towards the price of the moving truck, thus eliminating some of the financial stress associated with many moves.
Plan for the future – If you are planning on moving again in the near future (college students, military families, people in temporary housing) and space allows, break down all of your boxes and save bubble wrap. Be sure you store all of your boxes in a cool, dry place that is free from any bugs or moisture.
Buy insurance – When picking up your vehicle, go ahead and purchase the extra insurance that is offered with your rental contract to cover any accidents. Even if you car insurance says that you are covered, paying an extra $100 is safer than having to replace an entire moving truck.
Load smart – When loading your rental truck or other moving vehicle, load the lightest and smallest boxes first, and then the heavier ones. This way when you unpack the truck, you will carry the heaviest items out first and leave the lightest ones for last. This is especially important if you plan on moving all day, as by the end of the day most people are tired and are not as vigorous as they were earlier in the day.
By following these easy tips, any move can be accomplished in stages, and help to reduce any stress or anxiety you may have about moving. When in doubt, ask for help with boxing, selling, or carrying. The more hands you can have help you, the faster you moving day will be completed.
25 Tips and Tricks for an Organized Move
Worried because you’re moving soon? This really doesn’t have to be a stressful, chaotic time. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful, organized move.
1. USE A MOVING CHECKLIST.
Make yourself a moving checklist outlining everything that needs to be done before, and after, your move.
2. LEAVE IT BEHIND.
Avoid moving anything you don’t really need. It is expensive, time-consuming, and physically unnecessary to move things you won’t be using. If you don’t use it now, you most likely won’t use it later.
3. GET RID OF CLUTTER.
Dispose of broken tools, old toys, old clothing and other items that you no longer need, before you move. Give usable items to charity or hold a garage sale.
4. DON’T SKIMP ON YOUR MOVING SERVICE.
Choose an experienced moving firm with an established reputation for good service and reliability. Choosing someone that is unreliable or inexperienced will waste more time and money than you can imagine.
5. ENLIST ANY HELP YOU CAN GET.
You will get a lot more done, with some family members and friends helping you pack and/or unpack. If your children are old enough, they should be helping too.
6. BOX IT.
Get boxes in assorted sizes. Be sure they’re clean, in good condition and have covers so they can be closed and sealed with tape. Start collecting them from your local merchants, or purchase them from your moving company. Liquor boxes are excellent. They are sturdy and contain dividers making them ideal for packing glasses, goblets, vases, etc.–but make sure these boxes have lids. By the way, an easy way to store boxes so they do not take up storage space is to open both ends and flatten them out. Cartons can be resealed with tape as you use them.
7. USE THE A-B-C SYSTEM.
Everything you pack does not have to be unpacked the first day in your new home. If it contains essential items, mark it PRIORITY A. If the contents are important, but not crucial, mark the box PRIORITY B. If the box contains out of season items, holiday items and other things you won’t need right away, mark the box PRIORITY C. Then, unpack in A, B, C order.
8. WRAP IT.
You will need plenty of wrapping paper and heavy- duty tape. Anything wrapped in newsprint will most likely be soiled from the ink and will require cleaning after unpacking. Movers use unprinted newsprint. For items you prefer to keep clean, you can purchase this packing paper from your mover. Kraft paper, tissue paper and shock- resistant corrugated paper make excellent wrapping materials and may be purchased at most major department stores, craft stores or your mover. These papers also make excellent cushioning and lining material.
9. MARK IT.
Felt pens are ideal for marking boxes with information such as its contents, destination room, fragile or this side up.
10. LABEL IT.
As you’re packing, place removable, colored, circle stickers on your boxes to easily distinguish kitchen items, from bedroom items, from bathroom items, etc. Use a different color for each room. If necessary, make a master list so you’ll know what is in each box. If you can go to your new home ahead of time, you may wish to stick a corresponding colored sticker on the door, or door frame, of the room that the box will be delivered to.
11. LIGHTEN UP.
Cartons can be handled easier if they do not exceed 50 lbs., fully packed. Keep this in mind when you’re packing.
12. ROOM BY ROOM.
Pack on a room-by-room basis, keeping the contents of each room in separate boxes. This will eliminate confusion and save time when you’re unpacking.
13. PACK EARLY.
Even if you only pack two boxes a day, in thirty days you will have packed sixty boxes. Start in areas where the goods are not in frequent use such as the cellar, attic, garage, etc.
14. ORDER ADDRESS LABELS.
Order address labels before you move into your new home. They will be great to have on hand when you need to indicate a change of address on anything. Leave a few behind with the people who move into your old home or apartment so they can forward anything that gets delivered to them for you. Give them a few bucks to cover any postage costs.
15. MAKE A SURVIVAL KIT.
Make a survival kit for your first night in your new home. This should include items that will get you through the night if it’s too late to unpack or the movers didn’t show up. Helpful items to include might be: non-perishable food, can opener, paper plates, plastic utensils, bottled water, a flashlight, a few towels, sheets, toiletries, a blanket, toilet paper, pen/paper, a few small games or magazines and a change of clothes for everyone.
16. HAVE SOMEONE WATCH THE KIDS.
If you have children, especially young children, it might be a good idea to have someone babysit them while you are doing anything that involves your move, such as packing, unpacking, etc. Your kids won’t be interrupting your progress and you’ll accomplish more.
17. USE THE ONE ROOM RULE.
Set up ONE room in your new home as quickly as possible. This way, you’ll have a quiet retreat, free of boxes. You and your family will then have a place to go when you need a break from all of the unpacking activities.
18. MAKE IT PET SAFE.
If you have pets, be sure you have a plan for when the movers arrive. Perhaps keep your cats in the bathroom with the litter box, or put your dogs in a fenced in yard. Also, take care to do what you can so your pets feel comfortable in your new home. Bring their favorite toys, give them attention, and don’t leave them alone for long periods of time for the first few days.
19. MAKE THE FIRST NIGHT SPECIAL.
Make the first night in your new home as special as possible. It can be take-out Chinese food, or pizza, but you may sweeten the evening with flowers, candles and music. It will really make a big difference and will help you to unwind and de-stress.
20. DEVISE A PLAN.
Before you begin unpacking randomly, sit down with your family. Discuss a plan, including where things will go, who is responsible for what, etc. It will help things run smoothly.
21. HAVE A TOOL KIT ON HAND.
One of the most important things to have on hand when you’re setting up your new home is a basic toolbox that includes basic tools and hardware, such as a hammer, screwdrivers, nails, hooks, etc.
22. FUNCTION BEFORE FORM.
It is best to first arrange your furniture, and then unpack accessories and personal items.
23. GET READY FOR BED.
As soon as the bedroom furniture is delivered, set it up and put the sheets on the bed. You’ll be grateful that everything is ready for sleeping later on tonight when you’re really tired.
24. LET EVERYONE KNOW.
Inform everyone that you’ve moved with simple postcards, or e-mail for those family members who can receive it.
25. GET ACQUAINTED.
Once you arrive at your new home, schedule some get acquainted days on your calendar. This is a great time to figure out where the supermarket, bank, post office, etc. are and will give you a chance to get familiar with your area. If there is a tourist bureau in town, stop by and see what events and opportunities your town will be offering. Want to get organized? Get your FREE Get Organized Now! Idea-Pak, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now!
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