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A move is exciting, scary, and super time consuming, too. There are a lot of things to do and check off your list before a big move, and it’s really hard to know where to start. Like I always say… fail to plan, plan to fail. Here are a few of the things that you should consider before making a move (mostly to keep the stress at a minimum):
Make a long list
Before you do anything else, make a list! This will help you stay organized and sane, for the most part. If you do not know where to start when it comes to making a list, I highly recommend searching moving lists on Google and on Pinterest – this will give you a great starting place. Then, once you have a good starting spot, make sure to fill it with things that are personalized to you and your moving experience. For example, if you need to find a babysitter for your kids for the big day, write that down. If you want to get your dog bathed before moving into your new home, write that down. If you need to schedule movers, write it down. Buy boxes? You get it. Put it on paper or in your phone and keep your life together. Check out this website for more tips.
Change your address
There are a lot of people that you need to notify when it comes to changing your address. First of all, before you move into your new home, you should start working on a change of address through USPS. Do it as soon as possible because there’s a waiting period and you don’t want anything delivered to your old home.
Once you do change your address, there are many people and places that you need to notify. Here are most of them: USPS (where you change your address), DMV, IRS, Social Security, Voter Registration (you can do this through USPS too), utilities, cable, internet, banks and investment services, loan issuers, credit card companies, your CPA, your utility companies, car insurance, home insurance, life insurance, health insurance (and all of the other insurances), employers, doctors, dentist, lawyers, your veterinarian, your childcare, and any memberships that you might have. Yep. LONG list!
Prepare your new home
Before you officially move in, get your place ready! If you are doing any renovations, do them before moving in your furniture. My friends had their popcorn ceilings removed before they moved in and they were so thankful that they hadn’t already moved their furniture in yet because there was dust EVERYWHERE. So much dust that they had to get their air ducts cleaned (which is probably a good idea when you are moving into a new place anyway). Most people get carpet installed before they move in furniture, or at least paint the interior of their home. It actually costs less to do this, because you’re not paying them to move everything out. Also, the carpet other people lived on is icky! Once any needed or wanted renovations are completed, hire a cleaner to do a deep clean before you move in your stuff. This will allow you to get every nook and cranny clean without furniture and other items in the way and it will take some stress out of moving if you’re not scrambling to clean after you arrive. Now you can enjoy your new home!
Figure out how large items will get moved
Are you moving yourself? Sometimes, you shouldn’t do it *all.* For example, if you have a pool table, there’s no way that you would be able to move it alone…and especially safely. If you need a pool table moved, consider reaching out to the professionals at Absolute Billiard Services. They have 17+ years of experience when it comes to moving pool tables and providing other services, as well. They also sell new pool tables Atlanta and used + supplies. The best thing about their pool table moving services? They have the experience and skill to do is safely and securely. They say:
“When moving a pool table, we use a 14 foot box truck that has been customized specifically for moving tables safely and securely, rain or shine, Monday through Friday. Absolute Billiard Services carries a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy that protects your home while we are working on your property. We also carry $10,000 in Inland Marine Insurance, also known as Cargo Insurance. This is why it’s important to ask questions when it comes to hiring someone to move your pool table. Most pool table movers do NOT carry this insurance. Inland Marine Insurance covers your pool table when it is being transported as cargo. If the unthinkable should happen and someone slams into us at a red light, destroying our truck and your table, you are covered! Just another service we offer to give you peace of mind that you’re making the right choice in a pool table mover.
Absolute Billiard Services Include:
- – Pool table assembly and breakdowns
- – Moves (All of our moves are performed in a box truck, rain or shine)
- – Re-felting and repair (Even for antiques!)
- – Rebumpering/Recushioning
- – Leveling to tournament standard, using a machinist level (Most accurate method, period)
- – Full year guarantee against defects in assembly or craftsmanship
- – New and used pool table purchasing and sales”
Congratulations on your new home and the big move that is coming up so soon! I hope that this article helped you streamline things to make it easier on yourself during the potentially stressful move.
