Keep it simple!

If you've read my other articles, you know I advocate organization and pre-planning. Although I write articles that address general concerns and issues, the topic "Relocation" offers many links and other websites that address a myriad of move related problems. You can create a move timeline, download your own moving calendar, access many priority lists, or make your own. Ryder and UHaul's links contain their own sets of advice and information. I have included Clark & Reid, a world class family of relocation services, with its own credo and advice. In short, just this focused topic and the web may furnish more information than you can use. In fact, you may have too much information. Information overload, coupled with time constraints can be a recipe for disaster. Swamped with choices, options and decisions, suddenly the move days are upon you, and you have no plan!

Please: "Keep it simple!" The following list is a bare bones survival list for any move. If you have done no preplanning, have made no decisions and the movers (or your friends) will be at the door in a few days, adhere to these following tenets.

• Decide what is to be moved.
• Obtain cartons or secure some packers.
• Mark all cartons by room and contents.
• Hire a rental truck, or mover.
• Ensure all furniture of concern is wrapped in pads, or protected.
• Be present at delivery.
• Ensure all beds and tables are set up.