{"id":883,"date":"2023-08-15T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T21:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=883"},"modified":"2023-09-26T11:17:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:17:03","slug":"local-moving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/local-moving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Moving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving locally can tend to be quite a bit easier than moving a long distance or across the country. That still doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t prepare in advance or make your life easier by using a trick or two. 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It\u2019s also important to stick to your packing timeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin moving preparations as soon as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you know you\u2019re moving locally in eight weeks, get started now vs. waiting for four weeks before preparing to pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/?utm_source=mhblog&amp;utm_campaign=localmovingtips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare packing supplies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack in stages: start with seasonal items, then less used items, then items you use every day&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declutter and don\u2019t pack anything you don\u2019t like, need, or want to take to your new home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your address for your utilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/mgo\/disclaimer?referral=UMOVE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Update change of address<\/a> for mail&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update bank address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward mailing subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change address on driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an inventory list of your belongings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculate moving costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide who will help you pack: family members, friends, or yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Else Should I Think About?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to decide whether any large furniture items are coming with you or are staying behind when moving locally. 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