Keep These Things In Mind When You're Moving

DECLUTTER Consider anything that might be more costly to move than to rebuy. Have a garage sale, take things to the op shop, call the Sally Army to come pick up big items. When you come across something you haven`t used in a couple of years, unless it`s sentimental, get rid of it. TRANSFER ACCOUNTS Close or transfer bank accounts and safety deposit box contents. Check policies with your local phone company, utilities and cable company. Arrange for these services at your new place . Get the family`s medical records to take with you. PACKING & MOVING Get boxes and packing supplies from stores like U-Haul.

They`ll have things you didn`t even know you needed. If you`re packing yourself, buy medium-sized boxes so you can lift them. Pack by order of usage, ending with the necessities and label that box ��open first.�� This would be the last things you use as you prepare to leave.

Be aware of where you put special items, lest you drive 1000 miles listening to your toddler wail for his ��car-car,�� as I once did. Pack one box with vital things such as the ��car-car,�� birth certifi