Moving And Packing For Winners : Outsmart Your Upcoming Move

By Smith, Pamela

Book Id: WPLBN0003437445
Format Type: PDF eBook:
File Size: 0.8 MB
Reproduction Date: 6/20/2014

Title:	Moving And Packing For Winners : Outsmart Your Upcoming Move
Author:	Smith, Pamela
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Education, Moving and Relocation
Collections:	Authors Community, Reference
Historic Publication Date:	2014
Publisher:	World Media Group

Member Page:	Sreve Whitman
Citation APA MLA Chicago Smith, B. P., & Irwin, M. (2014). Moving And Packing For Winners : Outsmart Your Upcoming Move. Retrieved from http://self.gutenberg.org/

Description
Relocation is often defined as a stressful and nerve-racking experience that eats up too much time and money, leaving you emotionally and physically drained. And yet, it doesn’t have to be this way. The key to successfully writing your own happy ending to the grim moving story is to be adequately prepared for Moving day by following the required packing steps. Cleverly structured by esteemed relocation experts and, the purpose of this moving book is to help you organize and execute a smooth and trouble-free move with the least effort on your part. Be well informed. Be a smart decision-maker. Make all the right moves.

Summary
Moving And Packing For Winners: Outsmart Your Upcoming Move is a dedicated project that best summarizes the modern packing practices by offering a great deal of moving tips, including DIY relocation advice, a complete packing guide for a successful move, and more. The book centers on your moving arrangements: your mental preparation, great organizing ideas, the top moving mistakes and how to avoid them, as well as how to proceed when the law prohibits movers from taking some of your household items. The ultimate packing guide comes next where you get valuable information on how to best pack your stuff for moving. Specific techniques, useful guides and practical tips – it’s all there. Moving And Packing For Winners ends with invaluable pointers on how to treat you moving crew and what steps to follow when you leave a moving review which enable you to honestly rate your movers and tell the world whether you’ve been satisfied with their relocation services or not, and why. Written by a team of esteemed relocation experts, the masterfully organized chapters get you completely ready for Mr. Moving day. Be a smart decision-maker and make all the right moves!

Excerpt
It is universally known that moving often turns out to be a stressful experience with an insatiable appetite for time and money. The psychological impact of any relocation process cannot be predicted with any certainty and its side effects may last from a couple of weeks to a few years depending on what type of person you are. Being well prepared for the upcoming move is fundamental not only for your emotional well-being, but for that of the people around you as well.

Table of Contents
Introduction How To Mentally Prepare For A Move “Plans are nothing; planning is everything” It’s time to say goodbye You are what matters most A change might do you good Top 10 Best Organizing Ideas For Moving Be prudent when choosing your moving service Box it in and pack it up Devise a clever sorting system Make a survival kit Guard your valuables Get rid of excess stuff Accept any help you can get Let your camera be your pal Spread the word Make it children and pet safe Bonus idea: Start early and don’t rush yourself Top 10 Moving Mistakes And How To Avoid Them 1. Not planning your move 2. Failing to ask for an in-house estimate 3. Not obtaining multiple moving quotes 4. Not researching the moving companies 5. Choosing the company with the lowest quote 6. Bypassing items during the estimate 7. Packing poorly the day before the move 8. Failing to understand your insurance options 9. Entrusting irreplaceable valuables in the hands of the movers 10. Not understanding the moving paperwork Non-Allowable Items: What To Do When Movers Say No Hazardous materials Perishable food Pets and plants Irreplaceable items The Ultimate Packing Guide: Picking the right materials How to fit your entire house in the boxes How To Pack Your Bedroom Make a list of all bedroom furniture Start with your clothing, jewelry and other personal belongings Bedding, carpets and curtains Packing bulky items The best way to move your wardrobe How To Pack Your Kitchen Packing Supplies Wrapping and stacking your breakables How To Pack Consumer Electronics How to pack your TV: step-by-step instructions How to pack your computer: step-by-step instructions How To Pack Pictures And Mirrors For A Safe Move What materials you will need to pack your pictures Packing for a move can be extremely hard DIY Moving: How to pack and move bulky or heavy household items Preparation King Size Mattress King Size Bed Wardrobe / Dresser / Desk Sofa / Couch Bookcase Heavy kitchen appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dish washers, cookers) Protecting the floors and the walls Final tips Treat Your Moving Crew The Way You Want To Be Treated Be there on time Make them feel welcome Provide timely information Be considerate of your crew’s needs Keep the communication channel wide open Be polite and well-mannered Show your gratitude Why And How To Write A Moving Review Why take the time to write a moving review Give and you shall receive Responsibility Regulatory power Dispute solver Sympathetic ear What to observe when writing a moving review How to write a moving review Glossary Of Moving-Related Terms