Take Inventory!

Sorting through your home prior to your long distance move gives you the opportunity to take inventory of your belongings. Make a list of everything you decide to keep and assign replacement values for insurance purposes. Make note of items that are difficult to replace. Either carry these items with you or ship them by insured or certified mail.

Such items might include:
-Photos and home videos
-Birth certificates, wills and other legal documentation
-Jewelry, rare coins and special collections
-Stock certificates, insurance policies and financial records
-Computer diskettes with backups of important files

Know what you will need upon arrival to your new home. Plan ahead and make a checklist of things you will need to pack in suitcases and an “essentials” box. Allow for extra clothing and be sure to make room for treasures, toys and snacks for the kids. Your essentials box should include things you’ll be scrambling for upon arrival.
-Scissors, masking tape, utility knife, can opener
-Coffee cups, paper plates, paper towels
-Plastic forks, spoons, knives
-Dish soap, trash bags, towels
-Instant coffee, tea, beverages
-Toilet paper, toiletries
-Prescriptions, aspirin or other pain relievers
-Flashlight, light bulbs, hammer
-Phone books, pencils and paper, your “move file”
-Telephone, radio, batteries

Plan on keeping your essentials box and luggage handy, preferably in your automobile. Keeping these items easily accessible can take a lot of the stress out of your interstate move.

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Start Paring Down!

Cross country moving is tough, but it can also be an opportunity. This is the perfect time to get rid of the extra stuff you have accumulated. Take it one room at a time and prepare to make tough decisions.

Survey each room and ask yourself:
-Does this have sentimental or monetary value?
-Does anyone really use it?
-Is it worth lugging around?
-Is there room for it in our new home?

If the item in question doesn’t make the cut, ditch it! Plan a yard sale, post an online auction or simply donate anything that does not meet your criteria. This is a great way to earn a little extra cash or another tax deduction.

Remember, you are charged for your long distance move based on the space you take up in the truck. Think about how much individual items will add to the cost of your interstate move - is the item in question worth the money you need to spend to relocate it? If not, toss it!

Start using up items that cannot be moved to your new home. Properly dispose of flammable or potentially hazardous chemicals. This would include anything in an aerosol can, cleaning and lighting fluids, paint, matches and ammunition. Eat foods that are frozen or stored in glass jars and don’t plan on replacing these items until you are in your new home. Finally, be aware that live plants cannot be shipped with your other household goods. Plan on taking these in your car or find new homes for them.

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