Organizing

When life takes unexpected turns, organization seems to be one of the few things that helps hold me together.  So, after hearing the unfortunate news that my landlord needs his Condo back, I started looking for apartments and  went on a hunt for some much-needed moving tips.  I have moved every year expect for ONE since first moving to the Twin Cities in 2005 and while I have learned many things about the process, there is still great room for improvement.   The advice is great and it even gives me a tangible starting point despite the fact that I am still in the 'search & wait' stage of finding my next place of residence. 

Here's what I found for the pre-move/organizing stage:

 Start early-  Almost everyone has more stuff than they think they do, and almost no one leaves enough time to pack it.

 Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for your future place.  This will help you manage what has to go where.

 Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc. 

Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time.  The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack.  One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved.

 Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.

Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.

Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar.  Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.

Read more: http://www.Movers-Edge.com/101-Best-Moving-Tips-s/29.htm#ixzz1rVVQIexU