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Last Minute Tips before a move?

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Arisen
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2382 Posts
March 12 2012 01:08 GMT
#1
Hey TL. Just hoping for a few pieces of advice concerning the often overlooked things when moving into your first apartment. I have lived in an apartment before, but I was added onto the lease, so everything was already there and set up. I'm moving tomorrow, and I just know there are a few things that I'm going to slap myself for forgetting about, so I thought I'd ask for advice.

To clarify what I'm looking for, everyone knows the big bits; couches, beds, chairs, etc as well as basic cooking utensils, flatware, silverware, glasses, etc. Little things that are really needed sometimes slip by, though, and that's what I'm looking for! What in your experience often gets forgotten in a move?

So, some pieces of advice I've already been told:

-First call on moving day should be to your utility companies and Cable/ISP company to set up your appointments, as well as fill out your change of address forms.

-Bring Bathroom Tissue

-Bring Aspirin

-Trashcans

-Bring extension cords

-Bring cleaning supplies-Broom/mop, bucket, pinesol, rags, ap cleaner, etc;a few things probably require a scrubbing



That's all I have, any more tips? What did you forget bringing/preparing during your move? Thanks for the advice TL peace.

*
"If you're not angry, you're not paying attention"
Dubzex
Profile Joined October 2010
United States6994 Posts
March 12 2012 01:11 GMT
#2
Coffee + water.
"DONT UNDERESTIMATE MY CARRY OR YOU WILL BE CARRIED INTO THE ABYSS OF SUFFERING" - Tyler 'TC' Cook
Cyber_Cheese
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Australia3615 Posts
March 12 2012 01:19 GMT
#3
'Last Minute Tips before a move?'
-Select all your units.

Seriously though, I'm not actually sure, just load/unload the stuff and get essentials setup first eg. fridge
The moment you lose confidence in yourself, is the moment the world loses it's confidence in you.
SmokeyNagata
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States111 Posts
March 12 2012 01:19 GMT
#4
Moving in is easy.

Moving out on the other hand can be a nightmare.
starcraft, rock climbing, and darts
Blade Fox
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States215 Posts
March 12 2012 01:29 GMT
#5
Food and your computer also soap to shower with.
Blame it on my A.D.D
spacebob42
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States78 Posts
March 12 2012 01:29 GMT
#6
One thing you can do is, if you wanna really make sure:
For two days, write down everything you use in your house after you use it. (make exceptions for computer, etc, things that are too big to forget).
Go big or go home.
Arisen
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2382 Posts
March 12 2012 01:41 GMT
#7
On March 12 2012 10:29 Blade Fox wrote:
Food and your computer also soap to shower with.


Come to think of it, shampoo/etc wasn't on my list, thanks!
"If you're not angry, you're not paying attention"
Angel_
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1617 Posts
March 12 2012 01:43 GMT
#8
You can call to set up those things BEFORE you move, as long as the appointment is after your move date. Sometimes this is necessary (remembers moving and waiting two weeks for electricity to transfer over, someone literally had to come and flip a switch on a meter before they'd turn it on).

Also, remember to change/cancel your mail.
FreezingAssassin
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States455 Posts
March 12 2012 02:16 GMT
#9
also remember to let your job know. Because when taxes come and they think your at old address it becomes annoying trying to track w2's down. Happen to me ;x
"I love when stupid stuff happens, it makes me look smart" - IdrA
drgoats
Profile Joined March 2010
United States310 Posts
March 12 2012 02:21 GMT
#10
Make sure that you have all of your units in one control group. Multiple control groups would just complicate things.

Oh wait... you said a move, not A-move. Sorry about that.

For reals:

Definitely do a little food shopping. I usually do this on my way to my new place so that I can get it out of the way and so I don't have to leave the house and I can concentrate on unpacking and tidying up.
hp.Shell
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2527 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-12 03:07:17
March 12 2012 02:45 GMT
#11
-toothbrush
-pillow
-shower curtain and rod
-fingernail clippers
-tweezers

Also call your utilities companies before the day you move so you can be sure they will have time for you that day.
Please PM me with any songs you like that you think I haven't heard before!
RogerX
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
New Zealand3180 Posts
March 12 2012 04:06 GMT
#12
Don't forget your toothpick or flosses, having food stuck is a nightmare
Stick it up. take it up. step aside and see the world
character180
Profile Joined March 2011
United States8 Posts
March 12 2012 04:55 GMT
#13
paint.
paint rooms before you move everything into it.
itll be much easier and itll give you a new vibe to the place.
you want to try and rearrange your furniture, nothing too similar to the way things were.
you want to feel like you're in a new place with new things to do and a new attitude.

youngrippark
CortoMontez
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia608 Posts
March 12 2012 06:11 GMT
#14
Two things, both relating to lighting;

1. Spare lightbulbs, there is a good chance that atleast one has died, and you don't want to realise this when fumbling about in the dark on your first night.

2. Thick cloth with safety pins, this is in case there are any gaps in the curtains or the curtains don't block the light fully, as it will allow you to cover the gaps. This prevents you being woken up at 6am by sunlight. This can obviously be tested the day before.
"Creator was doing a really good job trying to win without storm but it was like eating spaghetti with a screwdriver." -Severian
BenBuford
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Denmark307 Posts
March 12 2012 07:32 GMT
#15
On March 12 2012 11:45 hp.Shell wrote:
-fingernail clippers


Your experience is showing through. Noobs wouldn't catch this one .
BenBuford on twitter.
Arisen
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2382 Posts
March 12 2012 08:51 GMT
#16
I've been told to go buy a basic tool kit as well for small repairs and furniture assembly. What would be the ideal pieces?

I'm thinking a hammer, phillips head and flathead screwdriver, tape measure, level, pair of pliers, adjustable wrench and set of allen wrenches should do nicely, but I could be leaving something out.
"If you're not angry, you're not paying attention"
slam
Profile Joined May 2010
United States923 Posts
March 12 2012 09:16 GMT
#17
An umbrella.
What happens if it starts raining for 5 days straight the day you move in and you're stuck inside due to all the potential wetness awaiting you outside? I bet you'll be wishing you brought an umbrella so that you could go outside.
I get it.
mr_tolkien
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
France8631 Posts
March 12 2012 09:44 GMT
#18
On March 12 2012 10:19 SmOkeYNaGaTa wrote:
Moving in is easy.

Moving out on the other hand can be a nightmare.

You just need a big trash bag and it's k.
The legend of Darien lives on
VTArlock
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1763 Posts
March 12 2012 19:13 GMT
#19
Make sure spell caster units on a separate hotkey.

Also bring some lunch, your going to get hungry and going out to eat and such can burn a lot of move-in daylight.
Why?
Arisen
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2382 Posts
March 12 2012 19:20 GMT
#20
On March 12 2012 18:16 slam wrote:
An umbrella.
What happens if it starts raining for 5 days straight the day you move in and you're stuck inside due to all the potential wetness awaiting you outside? I bet you'll be wishing you brought an umbrella so that you could go outside.


I don't think I've ever owned an umbrella. I just pretty much put a jacket on O:
"If you're not angry, you're not paying attention"
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