So you’ve been planning and organizing and packing–just before the day of the move is finally upon you, I’d recommend putting together the “must haves” to reduce the likelihood of (avoidable) frustration on that day. Think about having food and water, chargers for your phone, which you may be using for all sorts of things, tools necessary for unpacking and mundane household devices in the event there’s no power on or a toilet backs up. You’ll also want stuff to clean with and trash bags for garbage. Also consider the weather (need boots and gloves?) and if the heat or a/c is on in your new home. A change of clothes (and toothbrush!) is a good idea, too. Ask friends and family what things they were glad to have had (or wish they had had) when they moved. There’s no teacher like experience! If you’re relocating from afar, you might want to scope out the nearest convenience store, hardware store and a couple of restaurants. See here for more.
If you are relocating to the Philadelphia/Main Line area, please go to my relocation tab. If you’d like to read other blog entries related to relocation, please scroll down a couple of lines and click on RELOCATION (to the right of FILED UNDER). Thanks!
Leave a Reply