1. Hire a moving company or do-it-yourself. Don't assume you will save money if you do-it-yourself. Costs for insurance, gasoline, and your "sweat equity" can add up.

2. Be careful in selecting a mover. You want quality. Make sure the mover is properly insured.

3. Have the mover send a representative to your home and get a written estimate. Many moving companies may provide an estimate over the phone but an in home survey is the most accurate.

4. Plan to move during off-peak times. Summer is the busiest time of the year for movers. In addition, the beginning and end of each month are traditionally busier than mid-month, regardless of the season.

5. Book your move 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

6. Holiday Van & Storage can do the packing for you. Proper packing is crucial to a good move, however, if you choose to do the packing yourself our movers will blanket pad pieces of furniture.

7. Be sure to understand the options for insuring your goods. It is a good idea to purchase additional liability coverage from your mover.

8. Even the best moving company may have some damage or missing items. When this happens notify the moving company as soon as possible.

Check out the TIMELINE which is a planing calendar for moving.

Tips for MOVING WITH CHILDREN shares some ideas that make the transition easier for them.

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