Page 2 - HangTime27 Home Prep Guide

The Bedrooms The Final Touches
Make all beds and tidy bedrooms.
Clothes hung, or folded and put away.
Remove items from bedside tables – books, magazines,
pictures, clock radios, etc.
The Kitchen
Clear o counter tops and remove any appliances, ie.
toasters, co ee pots, knife blocks.
Remove photos, notes and papers from the refrigerator.
Clean the major appliances – refrigerator, oven, range hood,
and wipe down all countertops.
The Dining Room
Set the table with your best China and dinnerware.
Add a colorful centerpiece such as candles or flowers.
Conceal any exposed electrical cords.
The Bathrooms
Clear o the countertops – toothbrushes, shavers, soap
dishes, tissue and lotion dispensers, makeup mirrors, etc.
should all be cleared away.
Remove shampoo and other products from the shower/tub area.
All toilet seats should be down and lid closed.
Mirrors should be clean.
De-clutter rooms which may be excessively furnished as they
do not photograph well.
Throw rugs and runners in entryways, kitchens and bathrooms
should be removed.
Replace any burned out light bulbs in fixtures and lamps.
Contain pets in the garage or out of sight
Turn on all interior lights.
Turn ceiling fans and televisions o .
HangTime27 MOVING TIPS
Don’t wait. Give yourself lots of time. Approximately 6 weeks out.
Start with the items you don’t need for a while - like holiday
decorations, o season clothing, and board games.
Declutter as you pack – next to the box you’re packing, keep
a trash bag to donate items no longer needed. Save a step by
combining the two tasks.
Tackle a room at a time – keeping the items together makes
for easier unpacking.
Label each box by room name on top of the box – Write the
name of the room on the TOP in big letters that movers can
easily identify. Write contents of the box on the side.
Wrap glasses, wine glasses, breakables in socks. No need to
waste money on bubble wrap or packing material. Towels,
blankets, and sheets work well for larger breakables. Put
paper plates in between plates.
What not to let the movers transport: strong box , expensive
jewelry, plants, alcohol, lap tops and those things that are not
replaceable. Check with your mover on items they will not
move like hazardous items, propane tanks, fireworks
to name a few .
Save money on moving. Mid-week and mid-month are
typically cheaper. Start getting quotes as soon as you know
the moving date. Be sure to ask about storage as closings
may not always go as scheduled.
Put together an essentials box/bag for moving day - toilet
paper, paper towels, plastic cups, paper plates, plastic
utensils, hand soap.