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NAOW · Vette's SS

Moving tips & trick

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

If you have a lot of furniture you may want to put some of the bigger ones in storage to make the space look bigger. Also get as many things as possible off your kitchen counters. Jumbled counters are a big no-no. And family photos if you have a bunch. Supposedly it keeps potential buyers from seeing themselves living there.

And finally CONGRATS!! A new house is so exciting!

NAOW · Vette's SS

Thanks! I am excited. I don't think we have too much furniture, but there are a few more personal style type things I am moving out. All the family pictures and anything personalized is going into storage. I did DD's room this morning. Mostly so I could get rid of stuff without drama.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Declutter big time! Have coffee brewing or something baking when showing the house. Makes people feel comfortable. If you have animals have them out of the way.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Have one room, where the kids can play. With a basket handy, to pick up the toys quickly! (Our toy room was the family room, when we were selling our house in Ohio.

Keep on top of dish washing. No one want's to see a bunch of dirty dishes in the sink.

You have two dogs, right?

Run the sweeper in the high traffic areas as often as possible, to keep the fur down.

What is your game plan, for getting out of the house with the kids and the dogs, during showings?

No one wants to look at a house if the owner, or pets are around.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Clean all the wood trim and doors, easy with 409 and a sponge. Dust blades on ceiling fans. Make sure all light bulbs in lighting fixtures are in working order. Clean your garage and make it very organized looking.

When packing I find that clothes are the worst to pack/move. Get some of the boxes with clothes rods in them. Get liquor boxes from the liquor store and pack glasses in them. The card board inserts that keep the bottles from hitting each other and breaking will do the same for your glasses. Plus you won't have to wash all the glasses after the move, as you would if you wrapped them in newspaper or such. Go through your medicine cabinet now. Toss almost empty bottles.

I'll think of other helpful hints. I've moved a lot!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Purge as much as possible so you don't have to pack it. Old Tupper ware, old sheets, curtains, etc. Be real with yourself and just get rid of stuff you really don't need.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Depending on the age of your house, spend the $300 to $400 on your own home inspector, and fix whatever needs to be fixed. (If your house is under 20 years old, and in good condition, you can probably skip this step.)

Your realtor may offer "home staging" as part of the deal. If they do, listen to their advice.

Wishing you well on your move, NAOW! I hope it goes well! smile

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
Purge as much as possible so you don't have to pack it. Old Tupper ware, old sheets, curtains, etc. Be real with yourself and just get rid of stuff you really don't need.

And make sure you post on the Urge to Purge thread. biggrin

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Depending on the age of your house, spend the $300 to $400 on your own home inspector, and fix whatever needs to be fixed. (If your house is under 20 years old, and in good condition, you can probably skip this step.)
Your realtor may offer "home staging" as part of the deal. If they do, listen to their advice.
Wishing you well on your move, NAOW! I hope it goes well!

This is good advice. The fewer things that obviously need fixing, the better the potential buyer will view your whole house.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Clean the windows.

Make sure the light is getting in.

Wipe down the bathrooms every day.

Anything you touch immediately ask your self when was the last time you used it, when are you ever going to use it again? Then use those answers to get rid of things you don't need.

chef · Guru

I can't help with the staging part. I like seeing a potential home empty as it helps me to better visualize how my stuff will fit in the space. Also, personally, I'd like to have the owners present if I were buying a house so I can ask questions. I realize I'm very much against the norm on this.

Things I've found helpful ...
- Purge what you know you don't use.
- I use towels to wrap breakables. Sometimes I use clothes too.
- If possible, move a little at a time. If the furniture can go first, you can pack some boxes, go to the new place, unpack them, then reuse the boxes for the next "wave" of moving stuff.
- I like moving toiletries, food, and kitchen stuff the same day I move the bed over. Once the bed is at the new place, that is where I sleep and I want my toiletries, etc..
- Something I did during my last move since I could: I put ice and water bottles in the sinks at both the old and new place so the movers could grab a water at their convenience. They seemed to appreciate the steady supply of cold water.

One thing I plan on doing with this move: DS really, really likes helping put stuff away (to the point that he will have a tantrum if you're trying to use whatever it is he is wanting to put away) so I plan on having him help pack. We're not moving far and we have a month to move so I'm not worried about maximizing box space. I will pack the breakables but DS can pack the non-breakables. I have a big box for his toys that we'll pack on the last day we actually live in the old place. I'm quite sure he will have a lot of fun unpacking them at the new place.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

chef wrote:
I can't help with the staging part. I like seeing a potential home empty as it helps me to better visualize how my stuff will fit in the space. Also, personally, I'd like to have the owners present if I were buying a house so I can ask questions. I realize I'm very much against the norm on this.

Things I've found helpful ...
- Purge what you know you don't use.
- I use towels to wrap breakables. Sometimes I use clothes too.
- If possible, move a little at a time. If the furniture can go first, you can pack some boxes, go to the new place, unpack them, then reuse the boxes for the next "wave" of moving stuff.
- I like moving toiletries, food, and kitchen stuff the same day I move the bed over. Once the bed is at the new place, that is where I sleep and I want my toiletries, etc..
- Something I did during my last move since I could: I put ice and water bottles in the sinks at both the old and new place so the movers could grab a water at their convenience. They seemed to appreciate the steady supply of cold water.

One thing I plan on doing with this move: DS really, really likes helping put stuff away (to the point that he will have a tantrum if you're trying to use whatever it is he is wanting to put away) so I plan on having him help pack. We're not moving far and we have a month to move so I'm not worried about maximizing box space. I will pack the breakables but DS can pack the non-breakables. I have a big box for his toys that we'll pack on the last day we actually live in the old place. I'm quite sure he will have a lot of fun unpacking them at the new place.

Oh, hell no!

You can't let your hair down, and talk about the pros and cons of a place, if the owner is around.

Hell, NO!

JMHO.

chef · Guru

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
chef wrote:
I can't help with the staging part. I like seeing a potential home empty as it helps me to better visualize how my stuff will fit in the space. Also, personally, I'd like to have the owners present if I were buying a house so I can ask questions. I realize I'm very much against the norm on this.

Things I've found helpful ...
- Purge what you know you don't use.
- I use towels to wrap breakables. Sometimes I use clothes too.
- If possible, move a little at a time. If the furniture can go first, you can pack some boxes, go to the new place, unpack them, then reuse the boxes for the next "wave" of moving stuff.
- I like moving toiletries, food, and kitchen stuff the same day I move the bed over. Once the bed is at the new place, that is where I sleep and I want my toiletries, etc..
- Something I did during my last move since I could: I put ice and water bottles in the sinks at both the old and new place so the movers could grab a water at their convenience. They seemed to appreciate the steady supply of cold water.

One thing I plan on doing with this move: DS really, really likes helping put stuff away (to the point that he will have a tantrum if you're trying to use whatever it is he is wanting to put away) so I plan on having him help pack. We're not moving far and we have a month to move so I'm not worried about maximizing box space. I will pack the breakables but DS can pack the non-breakables. I have a big box for his toys that we'll pack on the last day we actually live in the old place. I'm quite sure he will have a lot of fun unpacking them at the new place.
Oh, hell no!
You can't let your hair down, and talk about the pros and cons of a place, if the owner is around.
Hell, NO!
JMHO.

I can smile That's why I like the owner there. Say there's a weird-shaped space. I'd want to know how the owner utilized that space to give me some ideas. Stuff like that. I'd also want to ask the owner what they liked most and least about the house, about the neighbors/neighborhood, any known issues (such as a low-lying part of the property that gathers water), etc. I've never had a problem stating what I don't like regardless of who is present. The owner could make a sale if they could turn a negative into a positive.

Like I said, I realize I'm against the norm on this. NAOW should follow whatever the norm is for her area and her real estate agent's advice. I can only provide my own perspective on what I'd want if I were buying a home.

Blankie · Guru

NAOW wrote:
Our offer was accepted! So we are moving. I know Chef is moving too, and Bonny will be soon as well so this should be helpful. I know tips were being given on another thread and I don't remember which one, and thought it would be nice to have it all in one place.
I've never sold a house before either, so I am looking for ideas on how to keep my house 'show worthy' at all times. With kids.

Congrats!

Tips for showing the house: Pretend you're a buyer and do a walk-through, see what sticks out that you might possibly be able to correct. I would do some touch-up interior painting, but that's just me with no small kids.

If at all possible, do not be home when the house is shown. Kids and pets are confusing and can be off-putting to potential buyers. They need to feel free to really look at your home, and your presence inhibits that. Your realtor can answer any questions, and is usually better suited to answering potential buyers' questions.

If you absolutely have to be present at showings, keep the pets crated or leashed, and the kids near you.

Tell your realtor to make sure any showing agents call ahead before showing, to give you ample time to get out. If you need an hour's notice, say so.

Clean, clean, clean! Ideally every room, but particularly kitchens and bathrooms. Get rid of clutter.

Smells matter. Especially pet smells. Do what you can to keep the place deodorized.

I had a house on the market when my kids were 6 and 1. It can be stressful keeping the place picked up all the time, and having to leave at odd hours. But it will show better if you do.

Potential buyers may try to nickel and dime you after they have the home inspection. They might have a laundry list of things they want you to fix or change before they buy it. Troubleshoot what some of these might be beforehand with DH and your realtor. Be prepared, and know what you consider negotiable and non-negotiable. If you can't make any repairs, tell your realtor that and stand firm. However, they might haggle on the price if you won't do repairs. A good realtor should alert you ahead of time if he/she sees any thing about your house that might be problematic in this way.

Good luck!

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Remember to de clutter your closets too. As a prospective buyer, I will open every closet to see how much space there is. If you have off season clothes, get them out. Make it look like the closets could hold more. It's awful to open a closet and see it stuffed to the gills with crap.

Moving - label label label. If the movers can see where it goes they don't have to bother you. Also consider labeling the bedrooms with a piece of paper, and putting it on the door. "Master" , "Johnny's room", "spare room", "office" - it might look obvious to you which is which, but the movers don't know and will ask you over and over. Label it.

I had a huge pantry before we moved here. I knew my space would be limited so we started eating from the pantry. I HATE to move food. Look at your pantry and eat as much of it as possible. Before you grocery shop, check what you have. Plan meals around what's available.

Before you move, take a set of hand towels for every bathroom, soap, and extra toilet paper to the new house. Put soap, paper towells and dish towells in the bathroom too. Don't want to dig for them when you need them.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

chef wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
chef wrote:
I can't help with the staging part. I like seeing a potential home empty as it helps me to better visualize how my stuff will fit in the space. Also, personally, I'd like to have the owners present if I were buying a house so I can ask questions. I realize I'm very much against the norm on this.

Things I've found helpful ...
- Purge what you know you don't use.
- I use towels to wrap breakables. Sometimes I use clothes too.
- If possible, move a little at a time. If the furniture can go first, you can pack some boxes, go to the new place, unpack them, then reuse the boxes for the next "wave" of moving stuff.
- I like moving toiletries, food, and kitchen stuff the same day I move the bed over. Once the bed is at the new place, that is where I sleep and I want my toiletries, etc..
- Something I did during my last move since I could: I put ice and water bottles in the sinks at both the old and new place so the movers could grab a water at their convenience. They seemed to appreciate the steady supply of cold water.

One thing I plan on doing with this move: DS really, really likes helping put stuff away (to the point that he will have a tantrum if you're trying to use whatever it is he is wanting to put away) so I plan on having him help pack. We're not moving far and we have a month to move so I'm not worried about maximizing box space. I will pack the breakables but DS can pack the non-breakables. I have a big box for his toys that we'll pack on the last day we actually live in the old place. I'm quite sure he will have a lot of fun unpacking them at the new place.
Oh, hell no!
You can't let your hair down, and talk about the pros and cons of a place, if the owner is around.
Hell, NO!
JMHO.
I can That's why I like the owner there. Say there's a weird-shaped space. I'd want to know how the owner utilized that space to give me some ideas. Stuff like that. I'd also want to ask the owner what they liked most and least about the house, about the neighbors/neighborhood, any known issues (such as a low-lying part of the property that gathers water), etc. I've never had a problem stating what I don't like regardless of who is present. The owner could make a sale if they could turn a negative into a positive.
Like I said, I realize I'm against the norm on this. NAOW should follow whatever the norm is for her area and her real estate agent's advice. I can only provide my own perspective on what I'd want if I were buying a home.

Bull****. I walked through Conor's house, with him. And his realtor.

With the owner and his son, in house. furious

It's not a good situation, for the buyer.

It really inhibits asking questions, of the realtor, about the house.

In our case, other than the owner leaving the place dirty, shame on him. furious

At least, he didn't trash the place.

We had to clean it up, but, it wasn't terrible.

The owner needs to get the hell out of the house, before a potential buyer comes to look at it.

JMHO.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Depending on the age of your house, spend the $300 to $400 on your own home inspector, and fix whatever needs to be fixed. (If your house is under 20 years old, and in good condition, you can probably skip this step.)
Your realtor may offer "home staging" as part of the deal. If they do, listen to their advice.
Wishing you well on your move, NAOW! I hope it goes well!
This is good advice. The fewer things that obviously need fixing, the better the potential buyer will view your whole house.

Lucky for us we had a home inspector come last year when we refinanced. We have everything taken care of except for one small project DH will do this weekend!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'll put the things I put on the other thread here. When we moved my mom put all the screws to things like the bed frames in a baggy and then taped the baggy and all the parts together with duct tape. When we got to the new place there was no hunting for screws or which ones went where. We taped any screws for anything directly to what it belonged to. It was a miracle blessing.

Label label label. When I packed boxes I wrote the room on it and what was in it. Like Kitchen, spices Or Bathroom, towels. It really helped because I didn't have to rummage through boxes to find what I needed.

I've always been told the coffee brewing or have a good smell going does wonders. You can put some apple slices with cinnamon and water or orange slices with ginger and water in a pan on the stove top or in the oven and it will give the fake appearance of baking something yummy.

When I was looking at houses when I bought my first one I viewed a house and they had left a gun out in the open on a desk. I couldn't believe it.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Clean all the wood trim and doors, easy with 409 and a sponge. Dust blades on ceiling fans. Make sure all light bulbs in lighting fixtures are in working order. Clean your garage and make it very organized looking.

When packing I find that clothes are the worst to pack/move. Get some of the boxes with clothes rods in them. Get liquor boxes from the liquor store and pack glasses in them. The card board inserts that keep the bottles from hitting each other and breaking will do the same for your glasses. Plus you won't have to wash all the glasses after the move, as you would if you wrapped them in newspaper or such. Go through your medicine cabinet now. Toss almost empty bottles.

I'll think of other helpful hints. I've moved a lot!

Great ideas, thank you!

DH has to get the garage organized this weekend. That is his area.

I'm going to be packing, he will be doing a 'Honey do' list.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Southern_Belle wrote:
Purge as much as possible so you don't have to pack it. Old Tupper ware, old sheets, curtains, etc. Be real with yourself and just get rid of stuff you really don't need.

I purge things all the time. SO that shouldn't be too big of a chore. Now I can finally get DH to get rid of his old crap.. I mean stuff wink

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Also, a few well placed mirrors make rooms look bigger.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Have one room, where the kids can play. With a basket handy, to pick up the toys quickly! (Our toy room was the family room, when we were selling our house in Ohio.
Keep on top of dish washing. No one want's to see a bunch of dirty dishes in the sink.
You have two dogs, right?
Run the sweeper in the high traffic areas as often as possible, to keep the fur down.
What is your game plan, for getting out of the house with the kids and the dogs, during showings?
No one wants to look at a house if the owner, or pets are around.

Good idea about the playroom. The biggest issue is the baby stuff. We have a swing, and bouncer and all her climber/push toys that really fill the place up, so I think I will just put them on a blanket in the garage when we leave.

My game plan.. good question! I think I will load us all up (me, kids, dogs) in the car and go for a drive. Or up to my moms house if it's going to be a while.

NAOW · Vette's SS

lilyofcourse wrote:
Clean the windows.

Make sure the light is getting in.

Wipe down the bathrooms every day.

Anything you touch immediately ask your self when was the last time you used it, when are you ever going to use it again? Then use those answers to get rid of things you don't need.

This is the one I am already worried about. It is freezing outside with about a foot of snow. Not really window cleaning weather. But I will do the best I can.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
chef wrote:
I can't help with the staging part. I like seeing a potential home empty as it helps me to better visualize how my stuff will fit in the space. Also, personally, I'd like to have the owners present if I were buying a house so I can ask questions. I realize I'm very much against the norm on this.

Things I've found helpful ...
- Purge what you know you don't use.
- I use towels to wrap breakables. Sometimes I use clothes too.
- If possible, move a little at a time. If the furniture can go first, you can pack some boxes, go to the new place, unpack them, then reuse the boxes for the next "wave" of moving stuff.
- I like moving toiletries, food, and kitchen stuff the same day I move the bed over. Once the bed is at the new place, that is where I sleep and I want my toiletries, etc..
- Something I did during my last move since I could: I put ice and water bottles in the sinks at both the old and new place so the movers could grab a water at their convenience. They seemed to appreciate the steady supply of cold water.

One thing I plan on doing with this move: DS really, really likes helping put stuff away (to the point that he will have a tantrum if you're trying to use whatever it is he is wanting to put away) so I plan on having him help pack. We're not moving far and we have a month to move so I'm not worried about maximizing box space. I will pack the breakables but DS can pack the non-breakables. I have a big box for his toys that we'll pack on the last day we actually live in the old place. I'm quite sure he will have a lot of fun unpacking them at the new place.
Oh, hell no!
You can't let your hair down, and talk about the pros and cons of a place, if the owner is around.
Hell, NO!
JMHO.

Yea, you are against the norm on that one.. weirdo (just playing smile )

THat would make me really uncomfortable as a buyer and as a seller.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

NAOW wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Have one room, where the kids can play. With a basket handy, to pick up the toys quickly! (Our toy room was the family room, when we were selling our house in Ohio.
Keep on top of dish washing. No one want's to see a bunch of dirty dishes in the sink.
You have two dogs, right?
Run the sweeper in the high traffic areas as often as possible, to keep the fur down.
What is your game plan, for getting out of the house with the kids and the dogs, during showings?
No one wants to look at a house if the owner, or pets are around.

Good idea about the playroom. The biggest issue is the baby stuff. We have a swing, and bouncer and all her climber/push toys that really fill the place up, so I think I will just put them on a blanket in the garage when we leave.
My game plan.. good question! I think I will load us all up (me, kids, dogs) in the car and go for a drive. Or up to my moms house if it's going to be a while.

Paul was only a year old, when we put our house in Ohio on the market, and moved to Texas.

That's why I suggested, having one room, where the baby gear, and toys are. You need to be able to get them out, quick, when showing the house.

Your plan for going to see Mom, or taking a little drive, is a good one. That's what I did. smile

Don't hang around the house. It will turn buyers off.

NAOW · Vette's SS

You guys are making me feel a lot better! I think I have a good handle of all of this.

No, we wont be home for showings, and I am taking the pets out with me. They have to give me at least an hours notice, but my realtor knows more time is always better :)

I am removing all non essentials from closets, cupboards, pantries to exude spaciousness.

I already keep a pretty clean home (excuse me while I pat myself on the back.. smile ) and I don't like clutter, so my counter tops are already open.

I am worried about smells. I have dogs and I always worry that I am used to their smell and what they might smell like to other people. I am going to use some baking soda on the carpets, and NJN's idea of spices on the stove to make it smell nice.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

If you're worried about it burning just fill up a cake pan or other deep pan with water and throw in some apples and cinnamon or oranges and ginger in the pan and put the oven on warm or something like 250. It will do the trick in a heart beat!

NAOW · Vette's SS

Good idea, thank you.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

NAOW wrote:
You guys are making me feel a lot better! I think I have a good handle of all of this.

No, we wont be home for showings, and I am taking the pets out with me. They have to give me at least an hours notice, but my realtor knows more time is always better :)

I am removing all non essentials from closets, cupboards, pantries to exude spaciousness.

I already keep a pretty clean home (excuse me while I pat myself on the back..) and I don't like clutter, so my counter tops are already open.

I am worried about smells. I have dogs and I always worry that I am used to their smell and what they might smell like to other people. I am going to use some baking soda on the carpets, and NJN's idea of spices on the stove to make it smell nice.

Make coffee. My sister bought a house that had fresh coffee brewing when they looked at it. They moved in and had to replace all the carpets because the previous owners had many cats.

NAOW · Vette's SS

LOL! Will do, SB. That sucks for her though.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

It works, lol. Yeah she was pissed. It was BAD!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Coffee is good too. And if you really want to wow them leave some of those disposable cups with lids and some little sugars and creamers.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Nice. Lol.

I have a Keurig.. should I go get a regular pot for this?

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

NAOW wrote:
Nice. Lol.

I have a Keurig.. should I go get a regular pot for this?

Yep. Go to the dollar store and invest in a cheap one. Or look for one on a yard sale site. Once you move you can donate it to a church, shelter, or old folks place and use it for a charitable donation!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

You could. They aren't very expensive. You could leave a plate of cookies too. They don't have to be fresh baked.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Southern_Belle wrote:
You could. They aren't very expensive. You could leave a plate of cookies too. They don't have to be fresh baked.

Yep. Good idea. Just some chocolate from a bag. Or something. Makes it feel welcoming.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I will see what I can do!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

It's the little things!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

To move clothes:

Remember this when I move next time. Why didn't I think of this the one million times I've moved, duh!

Put your books in your rolling luggage.

Put your little kitchen stuff, like spices, in your crockpot and pots and pans.

Use large gallon storage bags for each drawer of stuff and just move it from the old drawer to the new.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Bump

To get it back on the front page.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Decide what snow equipment removal tools you want to take with you and gardening stuff. Sell all else on the local FB yardsale sites over the next week or so.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I hate moving. I'd rather just get all new stuff than move it.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I hate moving. I'd rather just get all new stuff than move it.

Except for a few antiques I have and my gorgeous bedroom set I agree. Toss it all and start over!

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

When we self-moved ourselves across town, (four daughters and a host of high school boys!) the FIRST things I moved were the beds! I put folded sheets inside matching pillowcases, and delivered them to the matching color bedroom. As soon as the beds were re-assembled, I made the beds, so that at the end of an exhausting day, we could fall into bed!

We were lucky enough to already know one of our new neighbors, who invited us for dogs/'burgers at their home when everything was moved. If you don't have neighbors like this, find out a couple of restaurants that deliver to your area. And ask them to make sure to include plasticware and plates, and anything else you'll need for dinner!

I also had a box with essentials: toilet paper, plastic glasses, paper towels, first aid kit, at least one light bulb for each room, one day's worth of medicines, pain relievers.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Our best move ever!!

From Ohio, to Fort Worth! We lucked out, that our house sold so fast, in Ohio.

Wayne's company paid for the move. smile

They packed it up, including our cars. Brought it to our house in Fort Worth, and unpacked it all. (The furniture)

We declined unpacking all the boxes. I had heard bad stories, about what those crews would do.

My Mom flew down with me, and helped me get it all together, in the Texas house.

We were up and running, in about 5 days!

We got the kitchen, and the children's bedrooms, done first.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Momala wrote:
When we self-moved ourselves across town, (four daughters and a host of high school boys!) the FIRST things I moved were the beds! I put folded sheets inside matching pillowcases, and delivered them to the matching color bedroom. As soon as the beds were re-assembled, I made the beds, so that at the end of an exhausting day, we could fall into bed!

We were lucky enough to already know one of our new neighbors, who invited us for dogs/'burgers at their home when everything was moved. If you don't have neighbors like this, find out a couple of restaurants that deliver to your area. And ask them to make sure to include plasticware and plates, and anything else you'll need for dinner!

I also had a box with essentials: toilet paper, plastic glasses, paper towels, first aid kit, at least one light bulb for each room, one day's worth of medicines, pain relievers.

When I bought my current house I first set up the kitchen, I was renting at the time so I bought paper plates and such for the rental. I set up the bathrooms too. Had that all done so on moving day I focused on the bedrooms. It made it sooo much easier.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Thanks for bumping lily!

We are only moving about 3 or 4 blocks away, lol. We like the neighborhood we are in and the school district. I think we are going to rent a uhaul and do it ourselves. Should be able to get it done in a weekend.

We got a lot done yesterday. Packed up all non essentials in the master bed, bath, and closet (my mom cleaned my bathroom cleaner than it has ever been before!) The guest bath and the baby's room and closet. Today we are doing the kitchen, pantry and laundry room. Tomorrow I will clean. Dh got most of his projects done, but the biggest one he is doing today, the. Its just touching up paint throughout the house.

My sister is supposed to do her bed and bathroom. We should be ready to show by Tues!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Each moved, the place we were moving from was paid off so we didn't have to rush to sell it.

The easiest move I have ever done was when we moved from one trailer to the on next door. We had moved into the smaller one, my ex, and C and I, and in about 3 months the bigger one became available for the same cost.

My parents came to help. We just picked things up, moved it across the yard and put it where we wanted it. The whole thing was done in a day. The only thing we had to wait for was the power to be switched over the next day.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

In our moves, we don't bother with emptying drawers. Like the dresser and that kind of thing. We take them out and stack them on top of each other and cover the top one with a bag or something.

Clothes are the last thing we move.

We do the kitchen and bedrooms first.

We don't buy a lot of groceries during a move either. We use up as much as we can of what we have so we don't have to move it.

The freezer was always the hardest thing to move.

We seal the door and use hand trucks and move it rather quickly so it wont thaw.

Purge, purge, purge. And when you think you have gotten rid of everything you can. Purge some more.