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Moving In Cleveland Without The StressDecember 10, 2009 on 12:23 am | In News | Comments OffChaos, stress, and moving always seem to go hand in hand. Whether professional Cleveland Movers are used or you rent a truck and do it yourself, the upheaval of the move will always create a situation of turmoil. The difference between manageable stress and complete bedlam all depends on how organized you are before the move even begins. The be all and end all of an organized move is the creation of a “moving book.” This book is a binder/keeper that contains a notebook, a business card holder, two envelopes, and a see-through zipper pouch. Everyday gets a page in the notebook where phone calls and check lists are recorded. Phone numbers of moving companies, mortgage companies, realtors, and handymen are stored in the moving book. Business cards are filed in the card holder. Wallpaper and flooring samples as well as drapery and paint swatches are stored in the zipper pouch (this is to ensure that you get the products you have paid for). Receipts in reference to the old house/apartment are kept in one envelope while the receipts from the new house/apartment are kept in the other. This will guarantee that you will be able to take the full tax credit the following April. Even after the move, this book is still of use. Appointments with utility companies and handymen can be kept in the notebook. It is also a place to keep the phone numbers of the new important people in your life such as local doctors and school administrators. It is a convenient place to keep maps of your new town as well. It is also very hard to locate good replacement car keys. Another moving essential is the creation of a “survival box.” This is a box that contains all of the essentials you and your family needs in order to live one day and one night in the new place. Dependent on your situation, this box should contain:o Coffee maker and filters (or kettle and tea bags)o A bedtime story plus blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals for small children A set of sheets, blankets, and pillows for everyone in the family An alarm clock A set of breakfast bowls, spoons, and cereal A laptop A change of underwear and socks for everyone in the family Personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes/combs, and maintenance medications Basic toolkit for all those unexpected repairs A first aid kit for those unexpected injuries This box should be decorated in bright colors and should the last box on the truck and the first one off the truck. It should be placed somewhere within easy reach at the new place so that the first night and morning in the new house isn’t as stressful. While renting a truck and recruiting a bunch of friends to help you move might seem like a less expensive approach, using a professional moving company may save you a lot of heartache in the end. Many times friends and family do not show up. Also, the professionals know how to move all types of furniture in and out of what seems to be impossible door and hallways. Professionals are experienced in how to load a truck in such a way that items do not get damaged. Check the Yellow Pages for Cleveland Movers such as AAA Moving & Storage Company. Looking to find the best deal on Cleveland movers, then visit www.cleveland-movers.net to find the best advice on Cleveland commercial movers for you. No Comments yet
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