搬家是有压力的，无论是跨城市还是跨乡村。 一旦你关闭了你的房子，打包，搬家，建立一个新家的现实会变得势不可挡。 While no list can make a move “stress-free”, planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother. 以下是悦博体育的建议：

开始:

· Once you know your prospective move date set up a quick timeline to make sure you can get all the important tasks done and ready in time for your move.

· Consider how much stuff you have by doing a home 库存. 这可以帮助你决定是否需要雇佣搬运工来帮助你，或者你是否要自己管理你的搬家。 许多搬家公司提供库存清单，以帮助您评估卡车的大小，你将需要。 你可以用你的清单作为保险的双重责任。

· As soon as you decide how you will be moving, make your reservations. 一般来说，搬家公司和卡车租赁服务在月初和月末都会被超额预定。 如果你打算雇佣一家搬家公司，请联系你所在地区的一些搬家公司以获得报价。 要找公司，可以咨询你的房地产经纪人、家人或朋友，并咨询网上的评论。 It is also a good idea to 请求报价 and compare companies.

为搬家做准备：

· Moving is a great opportunity to get rid of clutter, junk, or outdated items. 留出一些时间来整理你的衣柜、储物空间、文件、抽屉等等。 Go through cluttered areas and organize items by “keepers”, “give-aways” and “garbage”. 搬家后，你要收拾的东西会更少，而且有机会更新。 联系当地的非营利组织进行捐赠； 有些人会安排接受更大的捐赠，比如家具。 如果你有值钱的东西，eBay或craigslist都是不错的选择。

· Changing your address is one of the more tedious tasks in the moving process. 你需要向美国邮局更改你的地址。 You can find the online form here: https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1.

· You will also need to change your address with each account you have. 这里有一个清单，可以让你开始：

· Employers

· Bank(s)

· Utilities (Electric, Water/Sewage, Oil/Gas)

· Cable/ Telephone

· Cell phone service

· Credit Cards

· Magazine subscriptions

· Insurance companies (auto, home/renters, health, dental, vision, etc.)

· Pharmacy

· Other personal services

让悦博体育开始打包吧：

· Before you start packing, it may help to visualize where everything you have will go. 也许家具放在另一个房间会更合适？ 考虑一下你新家的平面图，弄清楚什么该放在哪里。 这将有助于包装和标签，因为你装箱的一切。

· Use a tool like floorplanner.com to plan where furniture and items will go.

· When it comes to packing you have some options. 你可以与提供可重复使用的移动盒子的服务合作，或者你可以重复使用或购买纸板箱。 确保你有足够的盒子、包装胶带、深色记号笔和包装纸。

· Pack rooms according to your floor plan. 在箱子上贴上内容物和房间的标签。 这将使它更容易打开你的家，知道所有的东西去哪里。

· Real Simple magazine has some great tips on 搬家前的包装.

· If you have to disassemble any of your furniture, make sure you keep all the parts and directions together.

· Make sure you set aside your necessities for the day you move. 在漫长的搬家日结束时，疲惫不堪、无法洗澡或整理床铺可能会让人很难受。 Here are some ideas of what you may like to pack in your “day-of-move” boxes.

· Clean linens for the beds, pillows and blankets

· Clean towels

· Shower curtain, liner and hooks

· Toiletries, hand soap, tooth brush, etc.

· Disposable utensils, cups, napkins, etc

· Rolls of toilet paper

· Snacks and water

· Change of clothes

· Tools for reassembling furniture, installing hardware, and hanging photos

采取行动

· Come up with a game plan with your family, so everyone has a role and a part to play

· Once the house is empty, do a once over on your old place to make sure it is clean for the next owners/occupants. 这里有一个有用的清单 清洗。

温暖你的新家

· Once you have settled into your new home, warm it up by inviting friends and family over to celebrate. Here is a great infographic about 乔迁传统和象征意义.

· Announce your move to far-away friends and family through moving announcements to make sure you stay on the holiday card mailing list.

你有什么其他的技巧或建议来实现平稳的移动吗？