May, 2019 | Glass City Movers, LLC

Ann Arbor MoversFor many people, moving is a long, often challenging process that creates a lot of stress. Long-distance moves pose their own unique set of challenges. Whether you’re moving to a neighboring state or across the country, there’s plenty to do before the Ann Arbor movers from Glass City Movers show up. Here are just a few things to cross off your to-do list when you’re preparing:

Cleaning – Leaving your old home better than you found it is an excellent way to make its next residents feel welcome. Not only that, it gives you a chance to inspect each part of your home’s interior. This way, you can check for minor cosmetic damage, as well as make sure you haven’t overlooked packing anything.
Packing – While it’s a given that you’ll be packing before your move, have you given thought to your packing strategy? Certain items, such as cleaning supplies, dishes, and legal documents should be packed after everything else for quick, convenient access.
Document Gathering – Take time to hunt down and gather all the documents that are essential to your move, such as your lease paperwork, inspection forms, and personal identification. If you experience any miscommunications during your move, you’ll be glad to have these papers readily available.

For most families, moving is a hectic time that leaves little time for much else. However, for many people, the only thing worse than moving is packing, and it’s easy to see why.

Before you pack, you have to organize. Before you organize, you have to clean. Worst of all, there’s the matter of deciding what needs to stay unpacked. The problem is compounded when kids, who’d prefer to keep all their toys out until the last minute, are involved. It’s enough to make anyone feel stressed!

Thankfully, our movers in Perrysburg, OH, agree that there’s a more straightforward way to approach packing without losing the essentials in the mix. Aside from the all-important toilet paper, here’s a quick list of items we recommend packing last:

Cleaning Supplies – When you arrive at your new home, you’ll likely want to do some quick dusting, sweeping, and wiping. Keep paper towels and cleaning solutions at the top of your boxes just in case.
Essential Kitchen Items – Eating out is a common fallback for families in the midst of moving, but if you’re watching your spending habits, it’s nice to have a few pots, pans, plates, and cups around.
Pet Stuff – Pets need to be fed (and in the case of dogs, walked) every day, regardless of your moving schedule. Keep things simple by packing food, dishes, and leashes on top.

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