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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 13:42:22 GMT
We are moving and we have one week to be done preparing. I am a bit anxious.
We are moving locally. Like about 12-13 minutes from our home so not far. We have lived in our current home about 8.5 years. My mom moved and I helped her with that and asked around and had a great moving company recommended and I was there for her move so we are using them for the big move day. So that part is covered and good.
We have purged over the years so that is pretty common for us and something we easily do but good grief it appears like it never ends. I admit I blame kids stuff. Kids just have stuff, they grow, change interest, etc. We have a shed at this home and we don't done have on there so that entire thing needed to be purged.
Plus this home is smaller so we have numerous large items (futon, armoire, chairs, bookcases, etc.) we need to either donate, sell or find a new home for. It isn't much smaller but just divided up differently. We have 2640 here and our new home is a total of about 2530 but 600 of that is a separate apartment for my middle son. We have about 1850-1900 for our home. We purged our attic this weekend. We have been doing room by room as we go. I told my dh we should have timed our moved with bulk pick up week. lol We are off by 2 weeks so luck there.
We are finishing up the work on our "new" home so we have that going on too. It has gone well. Work started as soon as the previous owner moved out and we are going into our 4th week of work. We aren't doing the work but had it hired out. Even though we aren't doing the work it has been busy making decisions, checking on things, making a change if needed, the domino effect of remodel jobs, meeting a worker there for specific questions, etc. We are so incredibly grateful we were able to get the work done without being there. We experienced a major plumbing issue and gas issue on day 2 but outside of that no major bumps. Which was a bit jolting to hit on day 2 and try not to be fearful this would set the tone for things. It hasn't and things have gone smoothly after that. We ended up tearing out the mantle and all the trim that surrounded it. We won't have that done when we moved it but we want to live in the space a bit and being able to see what we think the room needs, we like, etc. We hadn't planned on that but realized tearing it out to have the wall/ceiling repaired and painted would give us a clean slate to start with. And not exactly sure who I would even have do it so we time to figure it out.
Any advice of last week advice, things that helped things go smoothly, with kids, etc. My dh is taking off 3 days with the move. The day before, move day and the day following. We are moving during the week so our kids were in school. For us that was easier. We are having the fridge (this one is staying and that house needed one) delivered 2 days prior. Internet service the day of the move. We close on our old home 2 days after our move. That is on target and things have gone super smoothly with that. I have someone set up to clean the day after we move out. I am hoping to get into clean our "new" home before we move in. Dust is galore from all the work. I know the workers will clean up basic things but and larger things but it will need a big clean before move in so I need to factor that in too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 13:49:42 GMT
As you pack up, write the contents of each box on the outside, then have the movers place the boxes in the rooms they belong in at the new house. This will save you so much time and effort when it comes to unpacking.
Good luck with your move! I hope everything goes smoothly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 14:01:28 GMT
I feel for you and am wishing you the best. I haven't moved in 36 years. So that's all I can do for you.  |
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Post by daisydonna on Feb 15, 2016 14:08:28 GMT
First things to do and unpack: beds, linens and bathroom items. Make the beds. Have bathroom stuff ready. That way you all have a bed to sleep on etc.
I would move your kitchen plates, silverware etc now. Just take it with u when you head to the new house one day this week. Put it away as well. I think having those things done may lessen your anxiety.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Feb 15, 2016 14:15:05 GMT
As you pack up, write the contents of each box on the outside, then have the movers place the boxes in the rooms they belong in at the new house. This will save you so much time and effort when it comes to unpacking. Good luck with your move! I hope everything goes smoothly. This. And don't get sloppy at the end and start throwing un-like items into boxes or you will drive yourself mad looking for stuff. Have certain boxes for things you need ASAP labeled as such. Like another person said... bed linens, bathroom items, shower stuff, towels, etc. so you can function. Make a kitchen box to have with you as well... paper plates and utensils, coffee maker, toaster, that kind of thing so you can at least snack. Do not let movers move precious items or mementos. Move those yourself. And pack a suitcase with your own clothes plus chargers, laptops, tablets, etc. just like when you go on vacation so you have your necessities with you. |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Feb 15, 2016 14:19:27 GMT
Move the stuff you love and need first. As you get more tired and pressed for time and have to edit, you want to be getting rid of stuff you like or need less.
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Post by utmr on Feb 15, 2016 14:27:55 GMT
When we moved a few years ago, (3 miles) we just loaded up the cars every night and took a load over. If you still have workers that could be tricky, but if it is things of low theft interest, or if you have an area you could secure, it will help. I put down shelf paper ahead of time and figured out what went where and put sticky notes on the cabinets - cups, towels, etc. This eliminated some of the "I can't help because I have no idea where to put this" problem.
Good luck! It sounds like you are pretty organized already!
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Post by eleezybeth on Feb 15, 2016 14:32:57 GMT
I've never had the pleasure of moving so close so my moving tips aren't very helpful. I only purge once at delivery. Pack it all, I'll sort when I have to unpack. It's too much stress the other way around. Of course if I had to actually move the stuff myself, that would be a different story. I sort, I just don't purge. Don't fret about everything being clean. You will clean it all when you get there anyway. It's like a deep spring cleaning. When you put it away, clean it. Pay someone to do a deep clean of the new house so you can just move and sort.
We always stumble at our bedrooms not having window coverings and then the first night we're like, ummm, how about the classy cardboard box held up by packer's tape. Pure class. LOL! The beds are ready first but not bedrooms. Just beds. Watch how you pack your bedding. Have back up sheets that you take (fold them into the pillowcase, pack box backwards - blankets, sheets, mattress cover- then you open the box and it is ready to make the bed. Or just open the box upside down- either way- it is a little tip that can save stress. (One time they packed a mattress cover inside a kitchen box...... that took us a month to find).
I do my kitchen next. It is habit and I think if we get our kitchen done we might actually survive. If I was local, I'd probably move it last and move it door to door and just put it away. So much easier!!
Soon, this will all be behind you!! Keep your focus on that. This chaos will not last forever.
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:11:44 GMT
As you pack up, write the contents of each box on the outside, then have the movers place the boxes in the rooms they belong in at the new house. This will save you so much time and effort when it comes to unpacking. Good luck with your move! I hope everything goes smoothly. Thank you! We have tried to process this because we are losing some rooms. My husband is a hard worker and very willing to pack (doesn't naturally purge items but is open to it when we do it together) and I told him it would be ideal to have the boxes in the right room or most of them so that means processing on this end the spaces we don't have there deciding in the new house where that stuff goes. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:13:25 GMT
I feel for you and am wishing you the best. I haven't moved in 36 years. So that's all I can do for you. Thank you! I have moved 3 times in my adult life and each time I tell myself....never again! Yet for some reason or other we do it again. We don't move often though and I have lived in 2 homes pretty much for 25 years. I am a bit anxious but also excited. It feels good to do hard things and I am just hoping I feel the same in the midst.  |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:16:07 GMT
First things to do and unpack: beds, linens and bathroom items. Make the beds. Have bathroom stuff ready. That way you all have a bed to sleep on etc. I would move your kitchen plates, silverware etc now. Just take it with u when you head to the new house one day this week. Put it away as well. I think having those things done may lessen your anxiety. That is a good idea. But we aren't there yet on the other home. Having a functioning kitchen is key after having a place to sleep. I am hoping to go over and clean 2-3 days ahead of time, put shelf liner in and be there for the fridge delivery. I have heard before to do a box of essentials that stays with you so you have those things that are a must for the first couple of days. We have meds, school stuff, etc that I can see the need for that for sure. I am hoping to get my kids rooms set up first and than the kitchen. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:19:00 GMT
As you pack up, write the contents of each box on the outside, then have the movers place the boxes in the rooms they belong in at the new house. This will save you so much time and effort when it comes to unpacking. Good luck with your move! I hope everything goes smoothly. This. And don't get sloppy at the end and start throwing un-like items into boxes or you will drive yourself mad looking for stuff. Have certain boxes for things you need ASAP labeled as such. Like another person said... bed linens, bathroom items, shower stuff, towels, etc. so you can function. Make a kitchen box to have with you as well... paper plates and utensils, coffee maker, toaster, that kind of thing so you can at least snack. Do not let movers move precious items or mementos. Move those yourself. And pack a suitcase with your own clothes plus chargers, laptops, tablets, etc. just like when you go on vacation so you have your necessities with you. That is a great idea. I could pack the kitchen box with essentials and that could keep us going for a short time. The suitcase is a great idea. We could do one for each person and as the 100's of boxes blend into one another we will clearly see what is essential. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:23:54 GMT
Move the stuff you love and need first. As you get more tired and pressed for time and have to edit, you want to be getting rid of stuff you like or need less. Yes. Gosh I love purging so much. It is such good medicine. That is part of what I love about us moving. I am grateful for other reasons because it is such a great fit for our family but it pretty much forced us to reduce things even more. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:30:35 GMT
I've never had the pleasure of moving so close so my moving tips aren't very helpful. I only purge once at delivery. Pack it all, I'll sort when I have to unpack. It's too much stress the other way around. Of course if I had to actually move the stuff myself, that would be a different story. I sort, I just don't purge. Don't fret about everything being clean. You will clean it all when you get there anyway. It's like a deep spring cleaning. When you put it away, clean it. Pay someone to do a deep clean of the new house so you can just move and sort. We always stumble at our bedrooms not having window coverings and then the first night we're like, ummm, how about the classy cardboard box held up by packer's tape. Pure class. LOL! The beds are ready first but not bedrooms. Just beds. Watch how you pack your bedding. Have back up sheets that you take (fold them into the pillowcase, pack box backwards - blankets, sheets, mattress cover- then you open the box and it is ready to make the bed. Or just open the box upside down- either way- it is a little tip that can save stress. (One time they packed a mattress cover inside a kitchen box...... that took us a month to find). I do my kitchen next. It is habit and I think if we get our kitchen done we might actually survive. If I was local, I'd probably move it last and move it door to door and just put it away. So much easier!! Soon, this will all be behind you!! Keep your focus on that. This chaos will not last forever. Yes, so grateful it is close. That helps on many ends. We can't pack it all. That would drive me crazy! I like to do it on this end. Unpacking and getting settled is enough work without adding that job to it. Plus then we are paying for a longer day with movers. I have a cleaning person coming this week to give me a bid for our old home and based on that I might see about her doing our new space too. Great bedroom and kitchen tips. I keep reminding myself this too shall pass, this too shall pass. We are so ready to be in the house! So ready! It was a long process which worked out fine but longer than normal. We are having blinds installed on Friday so that part will be done. Right now we have trash bags on the windows! Lol There were blinds but they were yellowed and needed replaced so they came down when the painters started doing repairs and such. |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 15:33:15 GMT
When we moved a few years ago, (3 miles) we just loaded up the cars every night and took a load over. If you still have workers that could be tricky, but if it is things of low theft interest, or if you have an area you could secure, it will help. I put down shelf paper ahead of time and figured out what went where and put sticky notes on the cabinets - cups, towels, etc. This eliminated some of the "I can't help because I have no idea where to put this" problem. Good luck! It sounds like you are pretty organized already! That would be awesome! If we had more time we could totally do that. Thank you! I am a pretty organized person but a move (and with our normal life, kids, etc.) just feels big. It is big but I think I just haven't done it in a while. Ready to get it over with. |
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Post by AN on Feb 15, 2016 15:40:01 GMT
If you can swing it, check out how much it would be to have someone pack. I used the same company as we used for the "muscle" of moving day and was shocked how affordable it was (relative, I know). I think it was about $300 to pack up our lightly furnished 2000 sq ft house, and she did an awesome job. I provided most of the boxes, tape, and paper so that saved quite a bit. But would have had to do that if I was packing too.
Next time I will definitely hire them to pack and seriously consider unpacking too. I didn't even really realize you can hire that out. They obviously can't pick where things go but it is much easier IMO to have it all "roughly" put away and the boxes out of the house, then I just have to organize. I told DH that next time we move, if we can't afford the packing service, we can't afford the move, haha. It was a serious sanity saver for me at a very stressful time.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 15, 2016 15:40:28 GMT
First things to do and unpack: beds, linens and bathroom items. Make the beds. Have bathroom stuff ready. That way you all have a bed to sleep on etc. I would move your kitchen plates, silverware etc now. Just take it with u when you head to the new house one day this week. Put it away as well. I think having those things done may lessen your anxiety. That is a good idea. But we aren't there yet on the other home. Having a functioning kitchen is key after having a place to sleep. I am hoping to go over and clean 2-3 days ahead of time, put shelf liner in and be there for the fridge delivery. I have heard before to do a box of essentials that stays with you so you have those things that are a must for the first couple of days. We have meds, school stuff, etc that I can see the need for that for sure. I am hoping to get my kids rooms set up first and than the kitchen. If you can, make sure your kid's bedroom stuff is the last stuff on the moving truck so they are the first boxes coming off. That way you can get busy setting up their rooms right away first and your bed/bedroom next. At the end of the day when you're totally beat from moving, you really want your own bed made up and ready to flop into! |
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 15, 2016 15:43:13 GMT
When we moved a few years ago, (3 miles) we just loaded up the cars every night and took a load over. If you still have workers that could be tricky, but if it is things of low theft interest, or if you have an area you could secure, it will help. I put down shelf paper ahead of time and figured out what went where and put sticky notes on the cabinets - cups, towels, etc. This eliminated some of the "I can't help because I have no idea where to put this" problem. Good luck! It sounds like you are pretty organized already!  We had overlap with this house and moved a van load everytime we came over. Closet contents (bedroom, hall, linen, etc.) were never really packed, just moved. At the old house for the last few days we only used one bathroom as the other two were emptied out and everything set up in the new house. All boxes were color coded with dot stickers (office supply store has them) on the top & sides so the movers could easily see where they went (green kitchen, red master, blue family room, etc.) or I could direct them at a glance without having to read the box contents. We had duplicate cleaning supplies at both houses. The shopvac was at the new house, vacuum stayed at the old until the final cleaning. Kids being in school is great. One of mine is go with the flow and one has a little more anxiety and needed to know what to expect. If they need to be with you, make sure they have somewhere out of the way to do homework. We brought over a coffee table they could sit on the floor and work there before the big furniture was moved. Back then we also brought the travel DVD player, but now everyone would just use a phone to watch Netflix if they need to entertain themselves. Also have drinks, glasses and paper towels at the new house. I think it is great that you removed the trim/mantel and are taking your time to figure out what you want to do with the fireplace. |
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Post by ilikepink on Feb 15, 2016 15:51:36 GMT
When I moved last year, it was very close and every trip between the apartment and my house was with a car load. The downside of that was that I felt like the move was taking forever. Something to be said for all of the stuff at one trip. I had to keep reminding myself that it is a process, it's a transition from one place to another. One that was home, and another that has to be made into home. It takes time, and it is supposed to have some chaos to it. This too, shall pass. |
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Post by katiejane on Feb 15, 2016 16:13:03 GMT
I pack special essential bedroom items in the same box. Bedding, alarm clock, cuddly, book and lamp - that way its a quick unpack for getting ready. Label boxes for rooms and stick a sheet of paper with what they contain at the top to help find stuff you need. Pack a kitchen essential box with paper plates, cups and cutlery, drinks and snacks, first aid kit and headache tablets and a takeaway menu as who wants to wash up after moving.
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Post by llinin on Feb 15, 2016 16:25:48 GMT
One thing I did when we had movers coming was create a launch pad of sorts. I removed the furniture from the dining room and totally emptied the room. Any box we wanted to move ourselves went there. If someone ran across something later on, they just put it in the dining room. That morning I even moved the coffee pot there. When the movers came, I told them that room was not part of their day. Made it easy to keep track of important stuff we'd need asap!
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Post by bigbundt on Feb 15, 2016 16:55:58 GMT
In addition to color coding each room, I number boxes from number one as I pack them. Doesn't matter if the numbers aren't in order in each room. 1 and 2 might be kitchen, 3 living room, 4 bathroom, 5 kitchen, 6 kids room, etc. Generally the lower numbers correspond to lesser needed items because I start packing those things weeks before items I use/need daily. I have movers place the boxes in each room indicated by the color but when I go to unpack, I start with the highest numbered boxes. I keep a handwritten list of what goes in each box so if I need something specific, I know what number box to look in. That was faster for me since I label every side of a box. I'm not going to write the contents four times! Since I labeled boxes on all four sides and and was specific to which room each one went into to it was very easy for the movers, I did very little directing. When we moved into our current house (five miles away from our old house), the movers actually said it was easily one of their most smooth moves ever. And the entire house was mostly unpacked within the week.  |
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Feb 15, 2016 17:19:32 GMT
One thing that I always have found helpful is to pack 1-2 "open right away" boxes (and keep in the car) so they are handy with all the things you need immediately. One is more for cleaning items you might want right away -- Clorox wipes, paper towels, Windex, toilet cleaner, hand soap, etc. The other is for clean sheets, towels, toilet paper, bath soap and shampoo, that you can use right away. As soon as the bed is unpacked by movers, make the bed with clean sheets -- then it will be ready when you are exhausted at bedtime. As soon as the bathroom is wiped down, you have clean towels ready for your shower, etc.
Also keep all your urgently needed chargers (cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) IN YOUR CAR so you can access immediately. Don't want to get stuck with a dead cell phone and nowhere to charge it.
Good luck -- hope this move goes smoother than you can imagine.
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Feb 15, 2016 17:23:35 GMT
I also do something similar to bigbundt -- I color coded and labeled each box A, B, C, etc. So not only does it have a destination (KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, etc.) but it also has a letter to identify and then I keep a master list that says BOX A: KITCHEN -- and the contents of that entire box. Try packing necessities together vs. things that can wait (cake stand, etc.) |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 19:22:26 GMT
If you can swing it, check out how much it would be to have someone pack. I used the same company as we used for the "muscle" of moving day and was shocked how affordable it was (relative, I know). I think it was about $300 to pack up our lightly furnished 2000 sq ft house, and she did an awesome job. I provided most of the boxes, tape, and paper so that saved quite a bit. But would have had to do that if I was packing too. Next time I will definitely hire them to pack and seriously consider unpacking too. I didn't even really realize you can hire that out. They obviously can't pick where things go but it is much easier IMO to have it all "roughly" put away and the boxes out of the house, then I just have to organize. I told DH that next time we move, if we can't afford the packing service, we can't afford the move, haha. It was a serious sanity saver for me at a very stressful time. Interesting! I would never have imagined it was that inexpensive. Good to know! I think feeling like (not just feeling but truly need to do it) that I want to rid of items I feel like I have to do all of if. I am far too type A for moving! That is the problem and truth! Lol |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Feb 15, 2016 19:28:36 GMT
In addition to color coding each room, I number boxes from number one as I pack them. Doesn't matter if the numbers aren't in order in each room. 1 and 2 might be kitchen, 3 living room, 4 bathroom, 5 kitchen, 6 kids room, etc. Generally the lower numbers correspond to lesser needed items because I start packing those things weeks before items I use/need daily. I have movers place the boxes in each room indicated by the color but when I go to unpack, I start with the highest numbered boxes. I keep a handwritten list of what goes in each box so if I need something specific, I know what number box to look in. That was faster for me since I label every side of a box. I'm not going to write the contents four times! Since I labeled boxes on all four sides and and was specific to which room each one went into to it was very easy for the movers, I did very little directing. When we moved into our current house (five miles away from our old house), the movers actually said it was easily one of their most smooth moves ever. And the entire house was mostly unpacked within the week. Unpacked with a week. Sweet Jesus that was music to my ears. Great ideas! Thank you! |
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Post by bigbundt on Feb 16, 2016 1:50:54 GMT
In addition to color coding each room, I number boxes from number one as I pack them. Doesn't matter if the numbers aren't in order in each room. 1 and 2 might be kitchen, 3 living room, 4 bathroom, 5 kitchen, 6 kids room, etc. Generally the lower numbers correspond to lesser needed items because I start packing those things weeks before items I use/need daily. I have movers place the boxes in each room indicated by the color but when I go to unpack, I start with the highest numbered boxes. I keep a handwritten list of what goes in each box so if I need something specific, I know what number box to look in. That was faster for me since I label every side of a box. I'm not going to write the contents four times! Since I labeled boxes on all four sides and and was specific to which room each one went into to it was very easy for the movers, I did very little directing. When we moved into our current house (five miles away from our old house), the movers actually said it was easily one of their most smooth moves ever. And the entire house was mostly unpacked within the week. Unpacked with a week. Sweet Jesus that was music to my ears. Great ideas! Thank you! Just one more box... I would unpack a box and then say, "just one more box" and went each night until I had to stop. Not having kids at the time probably helped too. But I'm motivated to get unpacked in general, it is rare that we're not unpacked within 20 minutes of getting home from a trip. |
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Post by janeinbama on Feb 16, 2016 15:31:53 GMT
We set the kitchen up prior to moving. One of my GFs and I spent a day at new house putting shelf paper down, and loading cabinets. It was our first married move after 23 years. MY GF had moved 2 years early and knew what I would appreciate the most. We moved ourselves - so setting up the beds was top priority.
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Post by anniefb on Feb 16, 2016 17:33:44 GMT
No advice but hope it goes smoothly!
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Post by whopea on Feb 16, 2016 19:51:01 GMT
You've gotten a lot of good advice here. My advice:
*To save the movers time, we pushed most of the furniture into one room and we took over lamps, etc so they didn't have to take out bulbs and such to move.
*We took a large open faced box and stacked all our wall art/pictures in it after wrapping each one with a towel.
*Have a tool set at each house to repair something if necessary.
*Have cleaning supplies at each house to mop up or clean up, including paper towels.
*Invariably the movers will ask to use the bathroom. Save one at each house for their use and don't bother cleaning until they're gone.
*Don't donate or get rid of every piece of furniture that you don't think you will use. Move it and gather all the unused pieces in the garage. We ended up using a couple things I was going to get rid of because what I had intended for spaces didn't fit or didn't look right.
Most of all, enjoy, take it hour by hour. It will all get done!
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