How to reduce costs and minimize efforts while moving.

At common moving could be quite stressful and uncomfortable period of life, even if during moving you will not forget or lose something, damage your furniture and so on. Here are some advices and moving tips that can help you to make your move smoother and easier.

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MOVING TIPS

1. Choose a mover.
2. Moving tips before you move.
3. Moving tips after you move.

Moving tips :: How to choose good moving company

• Give yourself 4-6 weeks to choose a mover from Dallas movers you have already found. Choose several Dallas movers, request bids, compare quality of their services, check references then make your final decision which moving company to choose.
• Note that that some Dallas movers quotes are very low, but they will give you a large bill after move will be complete.
• Check their DOT license
• Check do they have complaints in your local Better Business Bureau

Moving tips :: What to do before you move

• Choose what you would like to leave in your former flat. Old clothes, books you've read and never will read again, broken toys and so on. Maybe you can give unnecessary things to some charity organization or just sell them.
• Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts. Make a list of all things that you are going to move. Note everyone you must inform about moving.
• Inform everyone that you change your address.
• Plan your new home arrangements. Check if everything from your furniture can be moved into your new house.
  
• Contact your insurance agent, and ask them about your policy to determine whether your possessions are covered when moving.
• Keep some cash to pay for unexpected bills.
• Pack some not very necessive items, write on each box what is inside.
• Plan how will you move your pets and/or plants, if you have any.
• If your mover is doing the packing, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.
• Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at
  your final destination location.
• Arrange for payment to the moving company. This payment must be made when your belongings arrive at your new destinationoaded. Find out your moving company's accepted methods of payment, terms, and its policy for inspecting your belongings when they arrive to determine if any breakage has occurred.
• Read all paperwork carefully. Don't sign anything until you are in full agreement with what is written. Does the final price match the estimate that you were given ? Write down the carrier's reasons for any discrepancies.
• Keep the bill of lading until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
• Note on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items before you sign anything
• Empty and defrost your refrigerator and freezer, clean both with a disinfectant and let them air out. Put baking soda or charcoal inside to keep them fresh.

Moving tips :: What to do after you move

• First of all, relax!
• Clean your new home and start unpacking most needed items
• Perhaps order some fast-food to feed your family till your kitchen is not ready.
• Find your local police station, post office, shops etc.
• Search for service providers such as bank, trash movers etc.