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Articles (Things to Make Your Move Easier) | Moving Resources |
Best Moving Tip |
In this section, you will find articles and other resources to
make the moving process smoother and less stressful.
As we publish additional pieces and expand the Resources list, we
will add an archive of past articles.
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- Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
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John Howard Payne
US actor & dramatist (1791 - 1852)
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Recycle Your Boxes! (January
2008) Go green! Choose a recycling center convenient to you - and keep those
boxes out of our landfills!
Selecting Your Mover
(February 2006)
One of the most important steps to ensuring a smooth move is selecting the right
moving company. Avoid surprise charges and other hassles by following these
tips.
New Place, New School
(November 2005)
Moving to a new area involves change for everyone. Of course, one of the most
important considerations is choosing a school for your child. This article
offers some suggestions.
Make the Move Easier for
Your Kids (July 2005)
If you're a parent contemplating a move, this article's for you. By
considering a move in three stages - before, during, and after - and thinking
about your children's needs during each stage, you can make a big difference in
how your kids feel about the move and how they adjust afterwards.
Dare to Clear out the Clutter
(March 2005)
Two Pros Offer Tips for Getting Organized, Courtesy of ARA Content
Last Minute
Checklist (Jan 2005)
What to do two or three days prior to the move to avoid last minute confusion.
U.S. Postal Service (usps.com)
This is the link to change your mailing address
with the US Postal Service.
FAQ: How long will the
post office forward my mail and what are the costs?
- First-Class Mail®, Priority Mail®, and
Express Mail®: All forwarded
for 12 months at no charge.
- Periodicals:
Forwarded for 60 days at no charge (includes newspapers
and magazines).
- Standard Mail(formerly
Standard Mail A): Not forwarded unless requested by
the mailer. Includes circulars, books, catalogs, and
advertising mail weighing less than 16 ounces.
- Package Services(formerly
Standard Mail B): Forwarded locally for 12 months at
no charge. Additional forwarding charges are paid by you
if you move outside the local area (includes packages
weighing 16 ounces or more not mailed as Priority
Mail®).
- Special Services:
Certified, Collect on Delivery (COD), Delivery
Confirmation™, insured, registered, Signature
Confirmation™, or special handling mail is forwarded
without additional special service fees when mail is
being forwarded to a domestic address only. Mail is
subject to the applicable postage for each specific
service.
Get Organized Now
http://www.getorganizednow.com/index.html
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Dozens of
ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life
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FREE
Get
Organized Now! Idea-Pak is full of tips and ideas to help you get organized!
Pack First-Night Items and a
Survival Kit. Keep them in separate boxes in your car.
 First Night Items:
Sheets, Towels, Toiletries, Phone, Alarm Clock,
Change of Clothes, and
Flashlight
Mover’s Survival Kit:
Scissors, utility knife, coffee cups, instant coffee/tea or a coffee maker,
water and soft drinks, snacks, paper plates, plastic utensils,
paper towels,
toilet paper, soap, pencils and paper, local phone book,
masking and/or duct
tape, trash bags, shelf liner, and aspirin or ibuprofen.
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