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Mark Etinger
There are few more mammoth events in every person's life than moving. Whether it's just to a different apartment down the hall or a cross country shift to the opposite coast, moving is a big deal. So before you sign here, initial there, and load everything you own into boxes and packaging, you should consider a few inquiries beforehand. Why are you moving? For some it's an obligation, like taking a new job or searching for better schools for the children. For others it is nothing more than a personal choice, that desire to just see a different part of the world from day to day. Where do you want to be moving? As the old saying goes; location, location, location. And another old saying, "the grass is always greener" doesn't have to be a warning... it should be true! Making sure your new place isn't within earshot of a highway or a subway (or within nose-shot of the city dump) is the most basic ways to make sure you're not downgrading. But things like neighborhood, lifestyle, amenities, the town itself... these are the things that will determine whether your grass is greener or not in your new location. And they're also things you can check out ahead of time, so make sure your new location, location, location is an improvement before getting all those packaging and shipping supplies. What do you need at your new location? We're talking about the actual things in your new house or apartment, not the items you forgot to put into the packaging supplies. How many bathrooms do you need? How many bedrooms? Do you need a lot of space or can stuff be stored in boxes and packaging in an attic or basement? Do you need a living room? Where are your priorities when it comes to "room?" How do you plan to pack? This has got to be your last step in the process, once you are 100% sure moving is the right, well, move for you. Always look into how much it will cost you to ship your possessions. The farther the move, the more expensive boxes and packaging and other packaging supplies will cost. For easy boxing, we recommend brown packing tape, and special fragile items might best be reserved for bubble mailer envelopes. Don't put your possessions at risk just because you're moving. Is this the only checklist you should consider before moving? Of course it isn't. As we mentioned earlier, there are few more mammoth events in every person's life than moving. So take a deep breath and consider every angle before you start loading up on boxes and packaging.
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