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(BPT) - Moving is an exciting time as you
look forward to settling into your new home
sweet home. However, it’s also a stressful
time as you try to move your belongings
from one place to another, as well as
set up all the services you need, such
as mail, cable and internet.
Before you get stressed, take a deep
breath and know that in a few simple
steps, you can save time while making
your move easier. Here are some top
tips and tricks to take the stress out
of moving so you can look forward to
settling into your new home:
Sort and label boxes wisely: Not
only will being organized help you
pack faster, it will also streamline the
unpacking process at your new place.
Label boxes by item type and and room.
For example, one box might be labeled
“kitchen: pots and pans” while another
might be labeled “master bedroom:
shoes.” You might also consider using
colored markers for each room type
or adding a shape, such as a star or
triangle, for easy visual sorting. Don’t
forget a box for donations to charity
with items you no longer use.
Move cable and internet within minutes:
If you have Xfinity, you can transfer your
services digitally in about a minute through
Xfinity.com. Simply log in, add the move
date and new address, and schedule an
installation. Having your xFi WiFi service up
and running quickly means the whole family
can get back online in your new home and
you can shop for all those last-minute things
(like new doormats) that you forgot about. If
you already have X1 video service, simply
say “Move with Xfinity” into your voice
remote to get started.
Keep clothes hanging: It’s a pain to have
to unhang clothes, fold and then rehang on
hangers when you unpack. Instead, when
clothes are still in your closet, group by four
or five and use a garbage bag to protect and
hold them together. Open the plastic bag and
insert clothes from the bottom up, then tie
the top around the hangers. Voila! Grouped,
protected and ready to move.
Use technology to your advantage: Your
smartphone is a great tool for keeping up
with move to-do’s since you always have it
with you. Utilize text reminders from services
related to your move. For example, Xfinity
sends updates on your move right
to your phone through SMS, so
you know what the next steps
are and you don’t have to stop
what you are doing and call.
Also, if you want to keep your
children entertained while you’re
unpacking, download the Xfinity
Stream app to your smartphone
or tablet until the family’s TV
room is up and running.
Keep important documents with
you: Whether you’re moving by
yourself or hiring movers, there
are plenty of boxes that need to
make it from point A to point B.
A few things should never be in
those boxes, mostly because they
aren’t worth the risk of getting
lost or damaged. These include
personal documents such as birth
certificates, bank records and wills.
These should be kept with you in
a safe spot at all times.
Moving can be hectic, but these five tips
will help limit the chaos and simmer the
stress so you can worry less and be excited
more. Remember, enjoy the journey as much
as the destination. *
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