By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Make Use of Your Technology for Good
You'll find loads of apps to help you manage a move--they'll keep track of everything from your packing (keep pictures with the items you put in every carton) to setting up utilities (significant life skill) to finding a moving company in Austin. You will be able to share the info with roommates or relatives so everybody is certainly in the know.
Low-Tech Still Rules for Moving
All the amusing apps in the world won't be able to replace old-fashioned cardboard boxes along with packing tape. Here is a moving tip that you'll benefit from for the rest of your life--buy small boxes. Of course, you may get a lot more stuff in a huge carton, but they get quite heavy very fast. Lots of small boxes tend to be more effective than a few gigantic ones.
So, you need cardboard boxes, tape (spring for the tape gun), some newsprint or bubble wrap for shock absorption, and markers. For anyone who is really organized, you might use color coded markers for the cardboard boxes, but many people are satisfied with a black wide-tip Sharpie.
One large carton that is worth buying is a wardrobe box--a heavy duty box which has a metal hanging bar over the top. You'll be able to stow your hanging attire in this box without having to concern yourself with wrinkles and dry cleaning when you unpack.
Allow Plenty of Time
Recall when you were in college and could load up and go on to a different apartment (or room in the frat house) during an afternoon? Forget that. Today you may have household furniture, electronics, kayaks, as well as the things which you often put in your parent's attic. Not to mention your dvd collection. Allow yourself several weeks at minimum to pack up for the move--the further you're going, the more amount of time you will need.
An excellent guideline is a few days for each room--you will be able to pack up a studio apartment a lot quicker than you'll be able to a two-bedroom condo. Dispose of all the stuff you don't use or will not need--donate it, give it away or perhaps throw it out.
Recognize Your Boundaries
Indeed, you may be young and able to tackle everything, nevertheless you might still want professional movers, particularly if you have things like a motorcycle or perhaps a jet ski. When you are moving a long distance and flying to your new residence, you'll also need to move your car. Professional movers in Austin can pack and move ALL your belongings for you, and you will not have to worry about it not arriving there whole.
If it is at all in your finances, seriously consider finding a professional moving company in Austin for the move. If you're relocating for employment, your relocation package probably provides this perk, so certainly take advantage of it.
Snap a Selfie
Little is ever real until it is a story on social media, so take a pic immediately after you are in your new home. As a professional mover in Austin, we are here to undertake the hard work for you and may also join you in the selfie, if you would like. Contact us for info on our services, selfies are free.
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