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Fill the nail holes in your previous home with a bar of soap.
27. If you're doing a cross-country move and you don't need your stuff immediately, consider shipping
via Greyhound. It’s an inexpensive shipping option for large items. Just remember to pack your stuff
really well your boxes WILL get a little beat up along the way.
28. Change your address at least two weeks prior to moving. This might seem like a no-brainer for
important things like utilities and cable, but don't forget the small stuff. You've also got Amazon, PayPal,
credit cards, your bank, magazine subscriptions, and your mail to worry about.
29. If you own items that you want to get rid of but are too valuable to just give away, start selling on
eBay, Etsy, or Craigslist at least six weeks before moving. It's an easy way to make you feel like you
aren't procrastinating, and you might be able to make enough money back to pay for the entire move
itself. But it takes time for things to sell on Etsy and eBay, so you'll want to plan accordingly.
30. Arrange for a charity organization to come pick up the items you don't want at least a week or two
before moving. It'll save you the trouble of having to take it there yourself.
31. Make your last grocery trip two weeks prior to moving. The more food you end up using before
moving, the less you'll have to throw out.
32. For same-city moves, hire a sitter for the children and pets. The last thing you need is to be worrying
about losing track of your kids or pets on this stressful day.
33. Remember to defrost your refrigerator at least a day before moving and wipe up any liquid.
5.0 Things to Remember On Moving Day