Friday, July 1, 2011

In Four Weeks You'll Be in Your New Home

By Brian Hodson


One month may seem like more than enough time to prepare for the move to your new home or affordable storage unit, but really it's the minimum amount of time you should set aside. You're going to need to book a moving van, possibly hire a moving crew, and of course there's all that packing and cleaning to do.

You can't afford not to have a van available when you need it, and if you're hiring a crew to move you it's going to take extra time to find the right one and make sure they're available when you need them.

Not only do you need to give the rental company sufficient notice, you'll also want to leave yourself plenty of time to check references and compare prices. There are many online resources available to help you evaluate a company, and of course you'll want to ask around among the people you know as well.

You may find that you're unable to move all of your belongings at once. If this is the case, you'll want to spend some time checking out public storage facilities to find one with a good reputation and safe, flexible storage options.

If possible, consider hiring a professional cleaning service to lighten your moving workload. Packing is only one aspect of moving; sometimes the cleaning can take as long or even longer, and it's just as important that it be done well. Starting your preparations early also gives you more time to set aside money for your moving budget.

Finding out about the availability and pricing of utilities in your new location is also best started early. If you have a choice between electricity and gas providers, this will give you time to find out which one has the fewest service interruptions, and which offers the most affordable rates before making your choice.

Starting early is one of the best ways to reduce both the stress and expense associated with moving.




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