Moving Tips

1) Contact TLC Ladies 6-8 weeks before your move!

2) Start planning early.

3) Downsize, Sort, Organize.

4) Plan on moving some items yourself – such as house plants, refrigerator food, etc.

5) Complete a change of address form, available at your local post office or on the internet at www.usps.com.

6) Notify friends, family, etc. that you will have a new address and possibly a new telephone number. 

7) Hire a pet sitter or have a friend or relative watch your pet. Moving day consists of open doors and a lot of activity that may be overwhelming for pets.

8) Pack an overnight bag include a change of clothing, toiletries, medications, checkbook, glasses, keys, etc.

Packing Tips

1) Always pack liquids standing up.

2) Never put anything in the same box as a lamp shade.

3) Remove batteries from clocks and other items - tape them directly to the item, so they do not get lost.

4) When packing, use packing paper not newspaper. This will leave your hands and belongings much cleaner.

5) Carry your jewelry and small valuables with you the day of the move, or put them in a safety deposit box a few days before the move.

6) Throw away all miscellaneous "extras" such as: bottle caps, string, plastic containers, shopping bags, and leftover boxes.

7) Label boxes according to the room where the items will go in your new home.

8) Use small boxes when packing books and magazines, so they do not become too heavy.

9) Make sure to keep a file handy with all important paperwork for the move.

10) Do not pack items that are flammable, combustible, or explosive.

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