Moving Action Plan

I thought that posting this might help me be accountable and stay on top of my timeline.

One Month Out

1. Hire a moving company. 

This may not be necessary for everyone. However, I am going to be living on the 5th floor of an apartment building. Not really a big deal because there's an elevator right? Wrong. The lease states the elevator is not to be used for moving. There's simply no way that my dad and I can carry my furniture up five flights. The last time I moved I got my hand smashed going from first floor to the moving truck. 

Also, the parking around my building is horrendous. There's no way that we could find a parking spot, let alone maneuver my dad's truck through the rather narrow streets, with a trailer attached. We are not professionals. We're going to meet the company outside the city at a box store parking lot to transfer my stuff.

Enter, the internet. I used Yelp to find out what three moving companies were rated the highest. I contacted those companies to receive an estimate. I ended up choosing the one with the highest rating because not only did they receive the highest rating, they were $20 an hour less expensive and were going to send one less guy than the other company that responded to my inquiry. We'll see how it goes and whether or not I can recommend them.

2. Gather supplies

I've been accumulating moving supplies. Luckily, my mom saves bubble wrap so that's not going to be a problem. I've also been collecting boxes from my friends and family. 

I bought some boxes from Home Depot as well. They ranged in price from $.69 to $1.29.

Three Weeks Out

Think about packing. Meh, I'll do it later.

Two Weeks Out

1. PACK! and take inventory of the items I'm bringing along.

2. Get renter's insurance based upon the inventory I have taken whilst packing. (closer to the end of the week.

3. Redo my furniture. I've picked up a few pieces over the past couple of years that I've been meaning to refinish.

a. $10 end table to be decoupaged with music??? old book??? Haven't decided yet.

b. $10 two drawer filing cabinet to be decoupaged with free copy of a mythology text.

c. Restore my grandparent's old bed to its former glory.

d. stain a night stand that I got for free.

One Week Out

1. Pack up the trailer.

2. Call my building manager. I called him as soon as I signed the lease, but he wanted to deal with me closer to the time of my move in.

3. Set up my utilities.

4. Get my car tuned up.

5. Going away party.