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mt e e en t hm n e e e t i en e o m y m en en o e e t td h e e e e e e e y e e e y e e e ie n mt mt e * _ Real Estate:The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday, Fab. 23, 1994 â€"26 Start planning your move as early as possible et‘s face it â€" moving is a task we all love to hate. It‘s time consuming, tiring and tedious. However, by planning ahead and takâ€" 1ng your move one step at a time, it can be a lot less of a hassle and you may even have some fun. After all, it marks a new beginning and if it‘s done properly it can be quite an exciting experience. Start Planning Early Procrastinators beware â€" the key to a stressâ€"free move is to start planning as soon as you know your moving date. There are several tasks you can work on such as taking an inventory of your posâ€" sessions. Divide this list into three cateâ€" gories: things you will be taking to your new home, things you will put into storâ€" age and things you will sell or give away. This will give you a clear idea of what will be moved and the size of the truck you will need. In an ideal world, the most stressâ€"free C.‘eniun'2| move would be one where movers arrive, pack all your belongings and move them to your new home. Unfortunately, hiring helpers is a very costly endeavor, so it‘s something most of us can only dream about. For example, packing can cost between $10 to $50 per box, depending on the box size. Some companies charge by the hour. It usually takes about 10 hours to pack the contents of a twoâ€"bedâ€" room home at a cost of between $40 to $70 per hour. The actual move costs between $65 to $100 per hour and can take approximateâ€" ly eight hours for a twoâ€"bedroom home. Most moving companies also charge an additional hour for travelling time if you‘re moving within a city. If you plan to pack your own belongâ€" ings and then hire movers just to transâ€" port the goods, ask friends and family for recommendations to make sure you hire a reliable moving company. Book the movers as soon as possible and schedule the move for early in the morning. If you schedule it for later in the day, you run the risk of the movers arriving late due to earlier moves that took longer than expected. Many moving companies will also give you a lower rate if you move at an off time that is not at the end of the month. Truck Rental If you plan to handle the whole move Miller Real Estate Ltd. 52 _ ~REALIOR __â€" 467 SPEERS RD. 845~918O on your own, but need to rent a moving truck, make sure you complete this task as early as possible. You should also ensure that you or another member of your family is familiar with operating a truck. It‘s important to thoroughly read over the rental agreement and confirm that you are adequately insured as well. When selecting a truck, make sure it‘s comfortable, safe and easyâ€"toâ€"use. Power steering is a definite bonus and extraâ€"long loading ramps also come in handy since they can be positioned for easy loading angles. .Collecting boxes is another task you can get out of the way well in advance of your move. Stop by supermarkets or check your place of work for discarded boxes. Moving and truck rental compaâ€" nies also sell boxes. Make sure you have lots of them, so you don‘t run out and have to overstuff them. Change of Address Notifying friends, family and approâ€" priate organizations of your change of address is another task you can take care of before your move. Some of the organiâ€" zations you should contact include the post office, financial institutions, insurâ€" ance companies and distributors of magaâ€" zines and periodicals. Don‘t forget to get your driver‘s license updated with your new address after you have completed your move. 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If you have to disassemble furniture, use sandwich bags to keep the screws separate and use labels to identify the furniture they belong to. Clothing is always a nuisance to move, especially if you‘re a "shopaholic" and have several closets full of just your own clothing. Instead of taking everyâ€" thing off hangers and packing them in boxes or suitcases, try using garbage bags as garment bags to cover several hangers of clothes. Tie them shut with twist ties so the clothes won‘t get dirty. Since the clothes are still in the hangers, you can transfer them directly to your new closâ€" ets. Leave small garments in bureau drawâ€" ers. If there is extra room in the drawers, fill them with small fragile items. Cover the drawers with a towel or blanket then tie them with rope. Avoid using tape since it can ruin the finish of the furniâ€" ture. Wrap all dishes, glassware and kitchenware separately in bubble wrap or newspaper. To avoid dishwashing when you unpack, but each piece in a plastic bag before wrapping with paper. Final Details As the moving date approaches, make sure you have arranged for final readings of your water, hydro and gas meters and don‘t forget to get your phone disconâ€" nected. Also, make sure cable, gas, phone and other utilities are hooked up in time for when you arrive at your new home. On the moving day, keep all valuables, medication and important documents with you. If you‘re moving in the winter, protect mattresses and couches with old sheets, plastic or furniture covers. â€" By following these tips, your move should go smoothly and unpacking should be relatively painless. 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