Moving to a new home can be a very stressful experience. With so much involved, knowing where to look for help can make all the difference in the world. It's almost impossible to remember everything that needs to happen during a move, but if you plan it right your moving experience can be an easy one. Fortunately, there are companies that help you deal with moving and can make your experience a smooth one. No matter what your moving needs might be, there are ways to fulfill them. The key is to know where to look for help, know all the steps involved and plan accordingly prior to the move. In the next few paragraphs we will point you to a few resources that will help you plan your relocation and guide you through the process. We will also give you some tips to help you avoid some of the common problems encountered during relocation.

Whether it be the result of oversight or poor planning, we usually wait until the last minute to make moving arrangements. Procrastinating is your worst enemy when it comes to moving, whereas a little planning can go a long way. Therefore the sooner you start planning your move, the easier and more efficient your move will be. Do not wait until the last minute to start planning. As soon as you know you are moving, you should start making arrangements. Movedirect is an excellent source that will help you plan your move and guide you through all the applicable steps to ease the process. Here are a few tips to help get you started.

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• Get rid of all the excess items that you no longer use, such as old books, magazines, broken records, old appliances etc.
  
  
• If you have the time, organize a garage sale. You might make a few bucks with these items.
  
  
• Fill out an inventory sheet. Make a spreadsheet to help you track where your items are packed. Movedirect has already prepared an inventory sheet that you can use.
  
  
• Find out which portion of your household you can handle personally. You might want to let a professional handle the heavy items to avoid back injuries.
  
  
• Classify which items are of special concern, such as fragile antiques, paintings, glass or marble pieces, pianos or delicate china.
  
  
• Make a note of items that require special assembly/disassembly. Number or tag the pieces.
  
  
• List items that require insurance coverage. If you are going to pack these items be aware of your insurance policy and coverage. Items not packed by your mover are typically not covered by insurance unless the carton has been dropped or crushed.
  
  
• Drain all items of gas and oil such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, snowmobiles, jet skies etc. If you do not drain these items, the mover will not be able to move them.
  
  
• Drain water from hoses.
  
  
• Ensure your moving company and driver has a list of contact phone numbers or a way to reach you while you are traveling to your new destination. Also ensure you have the contact numbers for the moving company, and driver.
  
  
• Your freezer and refrigerator should be defrosted, cleaned and dried 1-2 days prior to the move.
  
  
• If you or of your love ones use special medication, take them with you. Some of these items might require refrigeration, if so, take them in a cooler.

Movedirect offers many helpful tips. Go to their site to learn more. You may want to start by filling out the inventory sheet you'll find on their site and assessing how much of the moving you want to contract out. You can then obtain your moving estimate online. As you read through their material, you'll find that they provide a wide variety of moving services ranging from the sale of packing material to moving your entire household without lifting a finger.

Moving is another great site that is well worth visiting. They also offer services ranging from the sale of packing material to moving your entire household. Their site contains an extensive list of moving tips and guides which are available to you before you even sign up for their services. They provide a guide for all kinds of relocation or moving scenarios. They have guides available from just moving across town to moving to the other side of the world. Their site also carries a moving calculator that lets you estimate how much your move will cost. Knowing in advance how much you are willing to spend will help you determine how much of your household you will want to have moved.

Whether you decide to do your own move or just want to contract specific services, you can find help online. Planning is the secret of making your move an easy experience. Decide early-on how much of your moving you want to farm out and what excess baggage you do not want to carry with you during your move. Following the simple tips on this page and on the websites mentioned above will greatly ease your moving experience.

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