Changing residences can be an
intensely stressful activity for many people. And often enough, people
do this when other things are stressing them out, too. A new job,
marriage, divorce, an ill parent - all kinds of things can cause a
move to be even more stressful. Once you get
to Lake Norman you will forget the hassle to get her but you need to
get a handle on the potential stress.
While you may not be able to eliminate it, here are some ways to
reduce this stress.
* Get a good dolly and a little red wagon (or wheel barrow). The wheel
is considered one of the most important inventions of all time for a
reason. It's a good tool! Wheels make hauling easier. It'll save your
back and your weight bearing joints. If you're no longer 18 and you
feel things in your joints that you never did before, wheels are
essential!
* Lighten the Load - or - Fall in love with your trash can.
If you are not using it now, you won't use it in
Charlotte Lake Norman either.
There is nothing like a fresh start. And you can more easily get that
fresh start by getting rid of things you don't need and/or that you'll
never use.
If you are living in a house and have the space for it, I recommend
getting a big ol' dumpster and arrange for it to be hauled away when
full. Get a good size one. We got one big enough to throw out a couch
and an old, useless, desk. And we didn't have to break them up into
pieces either. Just lift over the edge and throw it in. Ahhhh.... :)
* Go through your stuff and ruthlessly toss anything that you don't
think you'll ever use. Sure, the packrat in you worries that just
after you toss it, you'll need it. I understand. Really. But if you're
honest with yourself, you know that there's stuff that you'd call a
four letter word (that I could use were this not aimed at being family
friendly).
And don't sweat it - that dumpster is begging for more stuff.
* Standardize your boxes to make them stackable. Go to a box store
(e.g., U-Haul) and buy a bunch of their 16" x 12" x 12" boxes. If
you're old enough to have a vinyl record collection, this box size is
just about perfect. Consider some of their larger boxes, too, for
things like dishes, toys and other things you have. Just remember, if
it's a big box and you fully stuff it, it's going to weigh a lot more
than a smaller box similarly stuffed. Where's that dolly?
* Get wardrobe boxes, too. Makes storing your clothes a lot easier.
* Plan for a packing day. Especially for your dishes and stemware. If
you have friends who can help you pack - invite them in for a pizza
party to help you do this tedious and sometimes back hurting work.
And, need I say it? Keep that dolly handy.
Be sure to wrap your dishes in something soft (we use big bath
towels).
* Mark your closed boxes with the following information.
1 - The room it goes in
2 - Write the number of the box, followed by the word "of" as in "1 of
", "2 of " etc. Once you know the number of boxes for a given room,
you can write that number after the "of." As in "1 of 9", "2 of 9",
etc.
3 - Indicate if the contents are fragile.
* If you've hired movers, DO NOT let them move things like your
computer or things that are irreplaceable if damaged. Move these
yourself. You'll take much better care of them than the movers will -
even if you mark a box fragile for them.
* If it's a big move, offer to buy the movers lunch. Fast food or
pizza will do. They'll love you for it, and will generally take much
better care of you. If you have three people, that's about $30 - well
spent.
* Finally, be sure to give a good tip ($20 a person is a good minimum)
-- if they deserve it. If they were courteous and made a reasonable
effort to be good with your stuff, they deserve a tip.
Follow these tips and you should have a much more pleasant move.
Call if you need assistance in
locating a Charlotte NC, Lake Norman NC or Lake Wylie
SC moving company.
              
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