Monday, May 28, 2012

Moving Yourself



Do it yourself move.  If you have a truck, trailer, van, lots of able and willing friends and/or family. This is the least expensive way to go.  Have a Pizza Party Move", provide refreshments and expect your bathroom to be used.
Topic:  How to choose a truck and how to start the planning process
1.  Measure the size of the rooms in closest square foot.
2.  Count for furniture or rooms of furniture, try to keep the rooms together.
3. Carefully estimate how long you will need for pick up drop off and return to rental business.
4.  Pick a solid date to move.
5.  Carefully box and label all fragile equipment and breakables.
6.  Overnight or 3 days if personals for after the move, labeled.
7.  Cleaning equipment in a separate box with lids on  tight, label it.
8.  Pre-routed maps for everyone who is driving.
9.  Plan a schedule to correlate with helpers or other drivers.
10. Cell phones are a must.
11. Keep your sense of humor, it will be a long day.

Until Next Time,
Classic 1 Realty

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