If you’ve been following our summer moving tips, you’re probably about halfway done with planning and packing for your move. It doesn’t matter if you recently bought Palm Desert real estate property or if you just now started eyeing Indian Wells homes for sale—a little forethought and advanced planning can streamline the process and reduce the stress of moving. Here are a few more ways to make the move easier and more efficient.
Protect the actual move. Even when you use a professional mover, accidents can happen. You may want to get full value insurance protection for peace of mind. This type of insurance covers any items that are lost or damaged in the move. When choosing a professional mover, it’s good to get referrals from trusted sources and to check the company’s online reviews and status with the Better Business Bureau.
Photograph the hookups. When it comes to hooking up home entertainment systems, DVRs and other electronics, it can be difficult if you’re not an expert. Save yourself some time and energy by photographing all the connections before you unplug anything. Label the wires as you unhook them so that you can match them to the appropriate electronics. Put all the loose wires in a box or zip lock bags that are clearly labeled. Planning ahead like this will make it that much easier to enjoy your first few nights warming up your new Palm Desert real estate property.
Pick and choose in an eco-friendly way. Cleaning products and anything toxic, such as detergents, cleansers, furniture polish, pesticides and paint, can be very unwieldy items to pack. Throw away as many as possible before you move (make sure to dispose of them in an eco-friendly way, of course). These items can be heavy when boxed up together, and often times, they are not worth the money you would save by simply buying them again. For those products that you really must take, pack them in a box that you place inside another box to protect against leakage. Make sure to seal all of the containers tightly so that their contents don’t spill and keep these items separate from your other boxes.
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