Home Staging Vancouver Tip on Timing

A stress free move begins with some planning. One of the best ways to start planning your move is booking a moving company or reserving a rental truck.

Once the moving date is booked, it makes it easier because everyone knows the date and can work towards it.

If you are hiring professional movers you will want to get a quote from more than one company.

If you prefer to do the move yourself,  it is worthwhile reserving your rental truck well in advance.  Take holidays and long week ends into consideration. There may be better prices mid week.

Home Staging Vancouver Tip on Deciding

What goes and what stays? Decide whether it is worth moving item.  Ask yourself if you love the item or find it very useful. If the answer is no then:

  • Consider selling those unwanted items in a garage sale.
  • Donate good used items to charities that will pick up
  • Throw out items that can not be reused.

If you choose to do your own packing, this is the time to start gathering packing supplies. If you have access to your workplace’s office that can be very helpful.  The boxes that xerox copy paper comes in are strong and practical.

You can also purchase  materials directly from your moving company. Most companies will also free deliver packing materials if you choose to buy from them.

Home Staging Vancouver Tip for Easy Move

Keep one box especially marked to open first. Keep this box with you until the last item is leaving your old house. Carry it in your car. When you arrive at your new destination you will want some necessities at your fingertips.

This final box should have items you need immediately when you arrive at the new destination. For example a few cups/paper plates, paper towel role, toilet paper, felt pens,notepad, box cutter, light bulbs, flash light and important phone numbers.

Home Staging Vancouver Tip on the Details

Household Insurance – Definitely let your household insurer know that you will be moving. If you do not inform them until later on – you may not be covered.

Household insurance often automatically covers a 30 day period of moving and storing your furniture. It is worthwhile to contact your household insurer to find out about the coverage that you have now.

  • Post Office: You can also visit your local post office and obtain address change forms.
  • Utility Companies: such as telephone, water, power, etc.
  • Banks: update your address on all accounts including checking, savings, loans, and credit
  • Health Care Providers: including your doctors, dentist, pharmacy, etc.
  • Driver’s License (within 3 weeks of move).
  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • Inform Newspaper and Magazine subscriptions of change of address.
  • If you are a member of club or associations let them know of your address change.Home Styles Decor N. Vancouver

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