EcoBox offers eco-friendly moving solutions by providing recycled moving and shipping supplies.

1. Checklist for a Hassle-Free Move

2. • Perhaps the primary thing that annoys most
people when it comes to moving, is the general
hassle of the whole thing. When you take a look
around your house right now, then think that
everything you see must be packed up and in
place at another house by a specific date, it’s
enough to make your head spin.
• That’s why it makes sense to follow a handful of
important rules and techniques when it comes
time to move. It may not go off without a
hitch, but you will reduce much of the headache
and make the whole day go a lot more smoothly.

3. Scheduling & Timing
• Time sensitivity is one component of a move that has the
potential to cause the most anxiety. Everything is on a
schedule and everything must be done by a certain time.
You have to figure out your closing date, then:
▫ Hire movers
▫ Pack up the house
▫ Clear away the garbage
▫ Have the utilities turned off
▫ Have utilities turned on at the new house
▫ Register kids at new school
▫ Change addresses

4. Scheduling & Timing
• The list is lengthy, and for most of it you’re on the clock. Perhaps your
biggest asset when it comes to the time element is starting as early as
humanly possible. You will have to wait until your deal closes to know
exactly when you’re moving, but you can start even before that.
• You might not know the exact date until your deal closes, but you do know
that you’re moving. And the fact that you know you’re moving means you
can start going through your house and getting rid of some of the items you
don’t want coming with you. This may mean a big garage sale, or several
trips to the dump or both, but there’s no reason to wait if you know it’s
going to happen.
• If you can get a lot done before you even know when you’re moving, you can
also reduce a lot of the anxiety that will pop up when you have a firm date.
And when you do get that closing date, don’t procrastinate. Call those
movers and get those moving boxes so you’re always a little ahead of the
game.

5. Packing
• Packing up your house in an orderly and organized
fashion is a task that many people fall short on when
it’s time to move. Again, starting early is the key to
getting it all done properly, and having the right tools
and accessories for the job doesn’t hurt either.
• It makes no sense and sets you back to act as though
you just heard about this packing aspect after the
closing date of your move was worked out. You know
you’ll need moving boxes, tape, markers, bubble
wrap and floor protection, so go out and get it early
so it’s ready to go.
• You can also eliminate some of the packing hassle by
getting moving boxes that are designed for specific
items. This will make the contents of the boxes easily
identifiable, and will reduce damage during the
move.

6. Packing
Some of the specialty moving boxes that seem to help include:
Dish Barrel Boxes – these boxes are designed to protect china
and similarly delicate items. The walls are thick and provide the
protection you need.
Wardrobe Boxes – wardrobe moving boxes are also strong, and
enable you to move clothes straight from your closet to the box.
Lamp Boxes – lamp boxes are designed for different shapes and
sizes of lamps, to keep them safe over the course of the move.
• You can actually find moving boxes for almost all common
household items. Electronics, golf clubs and even bikes can be
packed away and moved in their own specific boxes.

7. Inventory
• Along with starting good and early and using specialty boxes to keep track
of everything, taking a thorough inventory will also help make the packing
and unpacking run smoothly.
• Basically, by taking inventory, you will ensure that everything you pack up
in your current home, makes it to your new home. There’s nothing quite as
frustrating as unpacking your belongings to find that some haven’t made
the journey.
• Using a pad of paper or your mobile device, make a list of everything you
pack into boxes for the move. Beside each item, make two boxes. Check
one box as you pack the item in a box, then check the other box when it is
unpacked. If you have some empty boxes after everything is unpacked, you
know that some things and likely boxes are missing.
• You can also list the contents of each box on the outside of the box to
simplify the inventory and packing processes.

8. Kids & Pets
• Kids and pets are great, but they can
cause some pretty big problems on
moving day. If possible, do yourself a big
favor and arrange to have them
somewhere else for the day or two of
moving.
• Send the kids to spend some time with
the grandparents, cousins or friends and
find someone to watch the pets.
• Keeping the area kid and pet-free will
enable the movers to do their jobs at full
tilt, and will enable you to unpack at the
new house without interruption.