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Changing households can be a time for new beginnings, fresh per-
spectives and boundless op- portunities.
But those good things tend to come after the mov- ing process itself, which can take a lot of planning, or- ganizing and old-fashioned elbow grease. And many people start the process unprepared.
Fortunately, the experts at Penske Truck Rental have some great advice for or- chestrating a move that won’t waste your time or money. Consider the follow- ing suggestions.
• When possible, create a timeline for your move weeks or months ahead, detailing the resources, time and labor you’ll need. Establishing a written plan will save you from hurry and indecision and help en- sure you’ve thought through every stage.
• Reserve your rental truck at least two weeks ahead, choosing the size that cor- responds to the number of rooms in your home. For the greenest choice, pick an environmentally conscious company like Penske that ensures up-to-date emis- sion-control technologies, optimal tire inflation, recy- cled packing materials and fuel-efficient diesel engines.
• Think about renting or borrowing helpful moving equipment such as dollies or furniture sliders. Such tools can reduce your risk of injury as you load and unload your bulkiest belongings.
• Recycle (and save on transport costs) by minimiz- ing your unwanted belong- ings through garage sales, online sales, donations or giveaways to friends. These days, many services come directly to your house to whisk away your unwanted items. Find approved elec-
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• Start packing as soon as you can, beginning with infrequently used items — perhaps those stored in your garage, basement or attic. Spending an hour or two a day can make the overall job seem less grueling.
• Prepare for the even- tual unpacking process by pre-labeling boxes by their contents and intended room. You’ll thank yourself later.
• In addition to using card- board boxes, utilize packing space inside your own dress- ers, chests, baskets, waste- baskets, suitcases, duffel bags and other household containers.
• To cushion breakable belongings, optimize your own blankets, pillows, lin- ens, clothing and tarps in addition to bubble wrap and packing blankets.
• Non-breakable items such as clothing can be packed in large garbage bags that can fill odd spaces in your moving vehicle then be repurposed after your move.
• Map out a strategy for
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packing and loading your large and/or unwieldy pos- sessions to optimize space. For example, your heaviest items should go in the back of your truck, and you might wish to strap in vertical “walls” of boxes and upend your couches vertically. Re- member to load your most frequently needed items last and keep crucial items such as financial documents in your front seat.
• To safely and efficiently move appliances, carefully read your owners manu- als and do prep work (such as defrosting refrigerators or disconnecting gas for
stoves) well ahead of time.
• Pack food for your jour- ney to your new home to avoid unnecessary breaks
in unfamiliar areas.
• After unpacking at your
new home, recycle, sell or repurpose any packing ma- terials you’ll no longer need.
As long as you plan ahead, your moving process need not be a huge waste of time, money and resources. For more tips on conducting an efficient and cost-effective transition to your new home, contact Penske Truck Rental.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.