Moving day - to an affordable storage unit or a new home - can be one of the least anticipated days of the year, second only to root canals and prostate exams in terms of popularity. The following guide may not have you looking forward to moving day the way a child looks forward to a birthday party, but it should help alleviate some of the dread.
The day of your move is all about getting you out of the old house and into the new one. If you've hired a moving company, all you'll need do is oversee them, or stay out of their way entirely. If you haven't, you're going to need some strong family members and friends to help you load everything into the van.
Start at the back of the house and work your way forward, one room at a time. Close off each room as you finish with it, after making sure that it's completely empty and giving it a final cleaning.
Designate a safe place for the essentials you'll need to take with you, including your driver's license, car keys, and new house keys; they won't do you any good if they get packed in a box and tossed in the back of the truck!
If you have time, leave a note for the new occupants detailing any quirks in the plumbing or other information it would be helpful for them to know, to help get them started on the right foot.
Once the truck is loaded, take a quiet moment alone to reflect on the time you've spent in the home you're about to leave for the last time. Separate the good memories from the bad, and leave the bad ones behind.
Read the electric, gas, and water meters one last time so you can check your final bills to see that they're accurate. Lock everything up tight, and make sure all the lights and appliances are turned off. Then hop in the van and start it up; you're ready to go.
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