Moving? Here are some helpful tips to improve your moving experience - Before, During, & After!

Moving? Hear are some Helpful Tips to Improve Your Moving Experience - Before, During, & After!

Before Your Move:

• It helps tremendously to begin packing a few months before: Start with items stored away in the garage such as off season things, housing decorations, and any items that aren't used on a daily or weekly basis. 
• Organize the office or important documents beforehand and know where they are. 
• Make sure to call your cable and utility companies to let them know you are moving!
• You can ask for free boxes at places like Home Depot or Lowes, and some local stores.
• Research moving companies that can help you load and unload heavy furniture and boxes:  Licensed and Insured Supportive Services of Oregon, Inc.  even offers pack and unpack services!

During Your Move:

• Wear plenty of deodorant and have an ample supply of boxes, packing tape and other essentials like bubble wrap.  
• Stay focused and don’t get distracted or carried away with non-important tasks (eh-hem..Facebook, Pinterest, & Instagram!)
• Take 10 minute breaks occasionally to get re-focused, stay hydrated and snack throughout.  
• Keep a donation pile for any items you aren’t crazy about anymore. (Find a local charity organization as opposed to a larger one that just profits off your items!)
• Make sure any bills that need to be paid online are caught up, since you may be without internet for a few weeks. 

After Your Move:  

• More help means a faster move-in.  Get your friends and family together to lend a hand and get it done quickly.  
• Clearly labeled boxes showing which room things go in are an efficient way to get everything where it belongs.  
• If you feel you don’t have enough help, let the friendly movers of Supportive Services of Oregon, Inc. "Moving & Hauling" help save you much discomfort, and get you settled in your new place with time to spare.