{"id":140771,"date":"2022-09-02T18:45:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T22:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=140771"},"modified":"2022-09-02T18:45:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T22:45:11","slug":"relocating-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/relocating-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Relocating Home? Measurements Matters and More You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relocating home requires attention to detail during one of the busiest times of your life. Staying organized eliminates oversights and provides essential peace of mind during a transition. Discover why measurements matter and more necessary details to remember as you learn how to relocate efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Measurements Matter<\/span><\/p>\n

Measurements significantly differ from selling to renting and buying a new place. Consider hiring a professional to inspect both premises and take official measures. Use these figures to determine whether to move your current furniture or purchase items that fit better in the new house.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Set Up Digital and Paper Moving Files<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving requires endless paperwork to prove current and future residences, financial status, identification, and more. Set up a digital moving file on a site such as Google Docs, accessible on a smartphone or other Internet-connected device. In addition, have a physical moving file maintained in a safe place in case you’re in transit and can’t get online.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Urge to Purge<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish a moving date, then plan to use all consumables in the meantime. For example, eating down the food in the freezer helps save money and reduce moving costs or losses. Also, use half-filled toiletries, so you don’t have to pack them. Finally, clean up and clear out any clutter in your path. If it gets in the way or has been unused for over a year, get rid of it, so you don’t pay to move it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get Time Off to Move<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people relocate for employment, while others make transitions for other reasons. Remember to get time off to move, so you continue to get paid while packing and relocating home. Packing and moving may take more time than expected, so prepare to take at least one week away from work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare to Pack<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you hire professional movers, there are items you want to pack personally. Visit the local liquor store for boxes and purchase a large roll of heavy-duty garbage bags for sorting and packing essentials. Also, get labels and color-coded labels to designate rooms where the items will land.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on Fragile and Valuable<\/span><\/p>\n

Before hiring help, focus on finding all fragile and valuable items to separate them from everything else. These things might be stored in a safety deposit box or locked cabinet until moving, including:<\/span><\/p>\n