Tools and Tips for the Move



Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

by Lisa Bell
Macell Incorporated

Being an ex military wife I and since I have just gone through a local move myself, I have been reminded of just what is involved in even a local move.  So here are a few tips for those that have a move coming up in the next few months.

As I write this it is the beginning of April, if your move is in May or June, start now:  You have most likely picked up more things that you don’t need than you think.  If you have been in the current home more than a few years start cleaning out now.  Even if you think you have kept it lean, you may think well it’s just one extra toy, sewing machine, computer….. Those one little things here and there add up to a lot of packing.

The main rule of thumb is if you haven’t used it for two years you won’t.  Put the things that you won’t use in a pile you are donating to charity or have a yard sale.  You may want to initially keep items that you intend to use.  For me it was my painting surfaces.  I love to paint on many things from wood pieces to slate and pottery.  These items can be heavy or bulky.  I did keep some but got rid of much of it.  I decided that I could get more things to paint on at the new house.

Keep your tools out, DO NOT PACK THEM!  If your move requires a plane trip or for some reason you cannot take them with you, mail them to your new address so that it arrives when you do. You will need to break down furniture and other items at the old house.  You will also need to hang pictures, reassemble furniture, level the washer and dryer and many other things when you get to the new house.  If you have a light tool box that carries the hand tools that you will need and one cordless drill with bits and screwdriver tips that should be a good start.

If you are doing a cross country move instead of a local one remember to have some fun along the way.  Moves are hard enough without a lot of tough driving, or long rides with no breaks.  Just remember to keep the automobile tool kits handy in the event of a flat tire, dead battery or a mishap.  This is particularly important when traveling to the mid west and western sections of the US or anywhere that phone service and people are in short supply.

Remember the move itself is not much fun but the new adventures will be.
Lisa Bell is the President of Macell Incorporated, which owns www.anpawi.com, (Anpa Wi is "sun" in the Dakota Native American Language) a solar products website. Lisa lives in Swanzey, NH and runs her business from her home, and she is trying to promote cleaner ways of living while being financially smart.

Lisa also has an interest in smart tools check out her page at: Face Book http://ja-jp.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Bells-Tomboy-Tools-Page/304791597795

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