@Patchouli I wish you could start a thread about helpful tips for moving. Sometimes I make plans but then it doesn't come to pass. I would like to move in what will be the worst time of year in Texas, in July. I'm sure @dademoss would have helpful tips. Here ya go Darlin'
Will also copy/paste from other thread: The thing that helped the most when we moved. I wrote which room it went in on the box then abreviated what was inside. Like KITCHEN: utensils Or SPARE ROOM: bedding Then if you are not the one moving the boxes (I hope you have help), who cares about spare room bedding? Just put the box in the right room and we'll take care of it later. If it says the room it can go in, it will save a ton of questions during the move. Also our first trip, we took our bed and bedding and bathroom stuff. Made the bed, got the towels hung in the bathroom etc. At the end of the "big move day" we could take a shower and go to bed without having to assemble it or look for towels etc. Made it much smoother.
Label your boxes with the room they belong to and a brief description. It streamlines the process, especially if others are helping. I also endorse the idea of a "first night" box, complete with bedding and bathroom essentials. It makes settling in much smoother.
And speaking of smooth moves, recently I've heard positive things about G's Junk Removal. They seem to be a reliable choice for handling unwanted items during a move. Having a trustworthy partner can make the whole process even more seamless.