For the 41 million Americans who move every year, this clearly written guide helps prepare for the big day with valuable tips on: getting organized; budgeting; choosing a mover; packing valuables; handling kids and pets on moving day; and setting up the new house (electricity, phone, cleaning, etc.). It also informs readers on what to do if something goes wrong, such as breakage or loss.
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Americans probably move more often than anyone else on earth these days, but very few have mastered the logistics of doing so without major trauma, confusion, and lots of unpleasant surprises in the bargain. Ramsey's book should fix that! This book doesn't miss a trick--from a month-to-month, week-to-week, day-to-day countdown of advance preparations to tips on minimizing the trauma of the move for children, all facets are covered in great detail, including how to choose the right mover and/or vehicle, packing tips, unpacking tips, advice on encouraging the family to work together, and how to safely move plants and pets. Budgets, safety, "survival kits" for moving day, and getting settled into your new neighborhood are well described in this completely thorough manual to reducing the trials of moving. --Mark A. Hetts
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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Breezy and a bit shallow,
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Smart Moving (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
As befits a book in the "Complete Idiot's Guide" series, the book is written in a simple format, with lots of line drawings and a lite view of the process. It is also very complete, lightly touching on just about everything to do with the process of moving. What was missing, I thought, was much help on the emotional adjustment side of moving, especially moving with children. It would be fine for singles or couples who want a fast, upbeat description of what all needs to be covered in a household move. The book appears perfect for a cartoon character I remember from the sixties: "Get-out-of-Town-before-Sundown Brown."
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is great!,
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Smart Moving (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
My relative passed away (out of town) and we weren't sure which way to go. Should we hire a mover or rent a U-haul? Found this book for $6.00 at an outlet store. Best $6.00 I ever spent.It explains how to determine if you should hire a professional mover, or do it yourself. Gives a breakdown of how many rooms of stuff you have vs how big a truck you should rent. (Too big a truck and your stuff is floating all over the place.) Also details how to pack the truck, , how to hire, what kinds of packing materials to use, what else you need to do before you pack it. The list goes on and on. Includes a checklist of things to do before you go and when you arrive, plus plenty of resources for packing materials.
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