Lighten the Load Early So You Have Less to Move or Store

Lighten the load early so you have less to move or store. www.ebay.com, www.craigslist.com and yard sales are your friend. Start early, thinning out the belongings that you can live without, and make a little moving money while you're at it.

Moving Tip: Write the Room and Contents on the Side of Each Box

Moving Tip - write the intended room, as well as the contents, on the side of each box you pack so you can easily see the "where" and "what" while the boxes are stacked.

Moving Tip: Forward Catalog Subscriptions Online

Moving Tip:  You can forward your catalog subscriptions while you're submitting your change of address online at https://moversguide.usps.com.

Moving Tip: Take a Picture of Cords Before Disconnecting

Moving tip:  take a picture of the back of your electronics before disconnecting cords.  This will make reassembly go much smoother.

Moving Tip: Bills

Moving Tip - what to do with your bills...

One of the biggest stresses while moving is making sure details don't get missed while you're packing yourself up.  Here is a simple solution to keep your bills handy and visible (and not at the bottom of one of these boxes...).

• Pack your bills in a brightly colored bag and hang it on a wall where it is easy to spot.
• If you are getting a mortgage as well, add things like
  Paystubs
  Tax returns and W2s (most recent 2 years is a good idea)
  Bank statements
  Insurance documents
  etc.
  so you can find these items easily if they're needed for your mortgage approval.