Moving House

Target · 01-09-2009, 05:04 AM

Hi,
I'm moving house either 21st or 22nd Jan (once the seller makes their mind up!).
Any good tips when you move?

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-09-2009, 05:29 AM

Not so much of a tip, but it is a great way to get rid of all that junk you may have been hanging onto.

Why the move anyway?

Bungleau · 01-09-2009, 05:43 AM

Box things up by destination room, and label the boxes clearly. Also be sure to put "1 of 5" and so on on the boxes... hate to lose one along the way

Check around for friends who've got more brawn than brains and bribe them with pizza and beer to help with the move. Just don't provide the reward until the move is substantially complete

And enjoy!

Felix The Assassin · 01-09-2009, 07:35 AM

It is usually best to have the 'seller' make the payment through the entire month. That way you don't make a 'full' payment for only 9-10 days worth of occupation.

Target · 01-09-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood

Not so much of a tip, but it is a great way to get rid of all that junk you may have been hanging onto.

Why the move anyway?

Good idea about the junk!
Do you keep boxes for games or just the CD/DVDs??

Move is to make sure our daughter can get into a good school, she stats in September, our local one at the moment is not very good.
It will also get us 2 miles away from work, so will save an hours drive each way (the way fule was going up last year it will save some money).
Plus it's a bigger house which we'd never be able to afford if prices hadn't come down!
Phew.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Well, I think a picture is in order!

I do keep some of the boxes for my games. The newer, small ones are nice.

Maybe you'll have time for a yard sale and make a few $$$?

Captain Obvious · 01-11-2009, 11:26 PM

When we moved last November we followed a '12 month rule' that is, if it hasnt been used in the last 12 months, get rid of it (either through ebay or giving away etc). We managed to get rid of a lot of crap, and made several hundred $ along the way.

We also found that packing a few 'necessity' boxes was good - i.e stuff that you are going to want straight away at the new place. for us, this was some basic food, cutlery, kettle, LOO PAPER! etc. those were the first boxes that went, and made life easier at the other end.

Of course, moving still sucks.

01-09-2009, 05:04 AM	#1
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	Moving House Hi, I'm moving house either 21st or 22nd Jan (once the seller makes their mind up!). Any good tips when you move? __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

01-09-2009, 05:29 AM	#2
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Moving House Not so much of a tip, but it is a great way to get rid of all that junk you may have been hanging onto. Why the move anyway? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-09-2009, 05:43 AM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Moving House Box things up by destination room, and label the boxes clearly. Also be sure to put "1 of 5" and so on on the boxes... hate to lose one along the way Check around for friends who've got more brawn than brains and bribe them with pizza and beer to help with the move. Just don't provide the reward until the move is substantially complete And enjoy! __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-09-2009, 07:35 AM	#4
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: Moving House It is usually best to have the 'seller' make the payment through the entire month. That way you don't make a 'full' payment for only 9-10 days worth of occupation. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

01-09-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Moving House Well, I think a picture is in order! I do keep some of the boxes for my games. The newer, small ones are nice. Maybe you'll have time for a yard sale and make a few $$$? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-11-2009, 11:26 PM	#7
Captain Obvious Elminster Join Date: May 21, 2006 Location: New Zealand Age: 42 Posts: 420	Re: Moving House When we moved last November we followed a '12 month rule' that is, if it hasnt been used in the last 12 months, get rid of it (either through ebay or giving away etc). We managed to get rid of a lot of crap, and made several hundred $ along the way. We also found that packing a few 'necessity' boxes was good - i.e stuff that you are going to want straight away at the new place. for us, this was some basic food, cutlery, kettle, LOO PAPER! etc. those were the first boxes that went, and made life easier at the other end. Of course, moving still sucks. __________________ I am the Walrus!

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