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Post by jennsrandomworld on May 11, 2014 0:46:45 GMT -5
Hey everyone!!
As most of you know in moving this month and I have a few questions! Hopefully you guys can help me!!
1. Any tips on moving furniture? I only have experience moving a mattress and a couch. I need tips on moving my dresser/mirror and my bed frame thingy.
2. I'm thinking about making a necessity bin so when I'm done moving I can just grab my necessity bin and go to bed. So far I put in my pjs, toothbrush, toothpaste, and two days worth of clothes. I'm also putting in some snacks later. Does anyone else have suggestions?
I guess that's all the questions I have. Any helpful tips are appreciated!!
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Post by queentakesjack on May 11, 2014 13:09:45 GMT -5
As we just moved in December I can feel your pain and we are STILL unpacking. A necessity bin is a GREAT idea. Actually setting aside a few things you will need for the first week is the best thing because the unpacking half can be a slow process so you will want the things you use most set aside like if you use a hairdryer or coffee pot, etc... Just the things you definitely wouldn't want to do without for a week. As for moving furniture I don't have much tips because we had a lot of strong guy friends do all that and since we didn't move very far they just loaded them up in their trucks and unloaded them at the new place. Move your bed first if you are planning on staying the night there the first day because you may be so tired after moving everything else that day that you just want to fall into bed. But if you are taking it slow and have time and plan to stay at your old place until you get everything moved then save your bed for last. AS for tips, pack boxes not too heavy that way you can carry them more easily and you don't have to dig too much for a certain item. Labeling your boxes according to which room you plan to put them in as long as what is inside the box really cuts down on what to unpack and where to put it. Packing tape and cardboard boxes are your BEST friends. Lol you can NEVER have too much of it. I'm sure I had a ton but my brain is just not thinking at the moment but I hope this helps you some. Good luck with the move Jenn!
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Post by jennsrandomworld on May 11, 2014 13:52:04 GMT -5
Thanks Cayla! Sadly it's only me and my boyfriend for the heavy stuff but I'm sure we can do it. I went ahead and added a weeks worth of stuff into my bin just I case my unpacking is super slow.
Another question I thought of was I want to get rid of some of my bigger furniture items. Like I have a printer cart thing, fish tank, and a bookcase. I don't think they're in a good enough condition to sell. How should I get rid of them?
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Post by queentakesjack on May 12, 2014 10:37:22 GMT -5
Find a Goodwill near you and they should take them. They take a lot of stuff even if it isn't in the best condition as long as it works and is still useful they usually take them. If not then you can go online and look up the American Veterans donation drive they have those and schedule a pick up. You just put the stuff outside your house with a clear sign that says "American Veterans" on it so they know it is theirs and they come and pick them up. At least that's what we do here I don't know if they have those where you are but I'm sure if our country town has it then you guys should have it or something similar.
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Post by disalan on May 16, 2014 12:15:36 GMT -5
I'm not sure if you have moved yet... You can either rent/buy furniture blankets (not sure if that is the real name)or just use some extra blankets of your own to protect your furniture in transit. My best advice would be to personally move things that are near and dear to you. Many years ago during a move I was very nervous about letting my sister carry my guitar to the car. My gut told me to carry it myself and I should have listened because she dropped it and it suffered a nasty crack Keeping the things you use daily in a convenient spot is VERY spot. Don't forget toilet paper, all of your toiletries, coffee/tea, silverware, plates or paper plates, a universal pan to cook in or a baking sheet......tip money for the pizza delivery person LOL We have lots of Goodwill Express donation centers here but I'm sure there are other places too. Cayla has a good suggestion for the American Veterans, they will come pick things up. Good luck with your move!
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Post by jennsrandomworld on May 18, 2014 22:15:55 GMT -5
I moved all the heavy stuff yesterday! I'm just packing all the little stuff like my gamers, shoes and things like that! I'm so close to finishing the move! Thank you for everyone's advice!
I just wanted to update everyone!
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Post by queentakesjack on May 20, 2014 8:50:31 GMT -5
Wow you got a long super fast! I must just be a procastinator (guilty lol) I'm glad the move went well. Please stay safe with all those wildfires! I don't know exactly where you or Lisa live in Cali but please take care of yourselves.
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Post by sebhancy on May 21, 2014 5:25:03 GMT -5
Try to take the mirror out if possible. Cardboard is the answer to lots of problems. Really useful when moving heavy furniture. :-) And sometimes pulling is found to be more effective than pushing on certain pieces of furniture. Good Luck!
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Post by jennsrandomworld on May 25, 2014 19:04:37 GMT -5
I have officially cleaned out my old place and turned my keys in to my landlord! I'm in the process of unpacking everything! It's crazy cause you really don't know how much you have until it's all in one room hahha
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Post by disalan on May 28, 2014 0:03:55 GMT -5
After a move I always wonder how we ever made things fit. Believe it or not I don't even have a coat closet in my house. Storage was a big "must have" when were house hunting but the proximity to our kids schools was the final determining factor when bought this house. My dream is to have professional installed storage cabinets in the garage....one day.
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