Solving The Problem Of Moving

| Saturday, October 15, 2011
By Adriana Noton


Moving is one of the most demanding things one can experience. But it is possible to have a smooth change of residence. All that one needs to do is hire movers and start make the necessary arrangements.

The first thing that a person should do is contact utilities and service companies. Get a date with them and get an agreement when you are going to be disconnected. If you find it necessary, you can set the reconnection date to the new home. The services may include internet, telephone, water, heating and electricity. Make sure that in the agreement, the disconnection is after you have moved.

If you have made the decision to move all by yourself, then you must reserve a trailer or a truck. Ensure that while choosing one, you make the correct decision about the size of the lorry. Make the reservation on time. Not only reservations on the trailer but also on the flights and any hotels that you want to use in your journey. If you own pets that you are taking along, prepare all the necessary documents.

If you are travelling to your new residence by air, book the flight and hotel bookings where you will stay before the goods arrive. If you are not staying at the hotel, confirm with the friends or the family members who you are planning to stay with. If you will carry any pet with you, make sure you get the necessary documents and furnish them with the carrier.

Now you can dismantle all the outdoor furniture. The play areas should also be carried along. These are the slides and the swings. If there is anything important in the garage or the storage area, it should be dismantled for easy transportation. These are the areas that are easily forgotten. If you plan carrying plants, ensure that they are carried well.

The most important thing is making sure that you do not incur expenses that your previous house had. Therefore you must cancel any subscriptions that you had. These could be magazines, newspapers or bottled water. You need also to complete an IRS form to change address.

With that ready you are now ready to move the last thing you have to do is give your movers a detailed route to the new home. When you move in besides unpacking, you have to check several things. The first thing is make sure nothing was spoilt. This means that you first check the electronics and major appliances. The insurance policy has a time limit within which you should have made a claim. Since the appliances might be expensive, make sure you ensure they are okay.

That checked, now ensure your utilities are running. Check the phone and heating systems. With the completion of that, all the documentation should be prepared and kept in a safe place. They will be required when IRS needs to confirm anything.Now the process of moving is complete. Therefore the payment receipts of the bill of loading should be filed. Now you can settle in and register your children in a nice school.




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