dumbpolak9 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Need tips and everything that goes with moving. Any ideas guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troy 12 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 I try to walk through every room and confirm all the items I want are removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibeck 38 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Look around and see if you really need everything. Maybe some is garbage, can be sold etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Start packing well in advancepack up one room at a timelabel each box with what is inside and where it goes in the new placeDon't give your friends beer until all of the boxes are inside and close to where you want them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 116 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Get movers. Get a flat guaranteed rate. Make sure they're insured and bonded. Keep a good eye on them. Trust me, it'll make your life so much easier. Moving is tough enough with al the bs to organize, it's worth the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Tips differ, depending on the size of the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 I've done it enough times over the years, I've gotten pretty good at it. Get movers. Get a flat guaranteed rate. Make sure they're insured and bonded. Keep a good eye on them. Trust me, it'll make your life so much easier. Moving is tough enough with al the bs to organize, it's worth the money.Especially if you can hire these guys: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 +1 to getting movers. I've moved myself many times, and had movers move me twice. Well worth every penny to be able to just hang out while they load/unload. For our next move we'll likely add packing services too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 It sounds like this is his first foray away from home, "moving out". A group of friends and a Ryder truck should be more than enough to get him out of his folks house. My biggest tip is to remember that rent/mortgage is only one of many expenses. Make sure you have plenty of money left over in case you want to eat, put gas in your car, or turn on the lights or tv once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Harris 31 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 I agree with chippa, because when I hear "moving out," I don't hear "moving" as much as I hear "I'm leaving the nest."One thing I remember from that time is you need to realize it took your parents years to accrue the things they have, whereas you might have to make shelves out of cinder blocks and wooden planks. It's okay, you'll slowly pick up nicer furniture over the years. Use Craigslist and yard sales and find bargains from people who really are just looking for someone to take the furniture off their hands, and not necessarily to make a killing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IniNew 53 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Get a plunger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 116 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Get a plunger.Fantastic advice, especially if where you're moving has those new low-flow toilets. Those things suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akravetz 29 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Plunger is huge, but what I would say is keep track of boxes. If you have stuff that has been in a box for a while, you probably don't need it and will just move it from place to place in the box. I still do that and it drives my wife nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickwilly 37 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Take a video or detailed pics of the place before you move in, especially if there are an issues with the place. Could help you get your deposit back when it's time to move out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt3rsean 44 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Yea definitely don't stress the furniture thing. My first "table" was an office door propped up by milk crates. While finding an actual cheap table is doable...this was free and funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 really recommend a mover, and best if you can hire unpackers as well to help. We moved from Singapore to Perth, 56 boxes that I unpacked myself in a day.Moved many times after that, and always had movers and unpackers.... just made everything so much easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 It sounds like this is his first foray away from home, "moving out". A group of friends and a Ryder truck should be more than enough to get him out of his folks house. My biggest tip is to remember that rent/mortgage is only one of many expenses. Make sure you have plenty of money left over in case you want to eat, put gas in your car, or turn on the lights or tv once in a while.Budget is huge for living on your own for the first time. You really learn the difference between "want" and "need", sometimes is takes a couple of huge credit card bills to figure that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Yea definitely don't stress the furniture thing. My first "table" was an office door propped up by milk crates. While finding an actual cheap table is doable...this was free and funny.We used empty cable reels for tables, and 2x12s on cinder blocks for shelves. Salvation Army, Goodwill, and used office furniture stores are places to look, and we seemed to always find someone discarding old furniture at upgrade time.EDIT: Make that 1x12s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 All sound advice for a first place. My first "recliner" was a dental chair they were getting rid of at a nearby office park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dumbpolak9 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 thanks guys for all the tips. chippa is correct im planning on leaving the nest finally. thanks for the cheap alternatives for furniture I went to furniture stores and saw the prices and my jaw just dropped. Definitely going to keep these ideas in mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troy 12 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 If you're anywhere near a college campus, get a suitable vehicle and cruise around during end of semester and lease ending times. We are thinking of scooping some desks and desk chairs; doing the backyard in office casual this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 IKEA is your friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinrampton 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Hey dumbpolak9!!Can you please suggest me exactly what kind of things you require?? Actually I couldn't understand for what exactly you are talking about!!Sorry say this!!office desks Naples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
