Psst..don't forget to change your address!

An obvious yet often forgotten task is to change your address. When the move is 4 weeks out you know you’ll change your address at some point, and as the week of the move approaches you have so many other things on the to-do list that you eventually forget. So here’s what you need to do to change your address:

Double check your address. No seriously. Make sure you live on a street not an avenue, if you live on a number street make sure it’s 9^th not Ninth or your mail – and maybe even your movers might end up at someone else’s home across town. It could happen.

Change of Address

Go to your local USPS or call 1-800-ASK-USPS and change it over the phone.  You can also change it online, but do know that they charge $1 to verify your address.  No biggie, but some people don’t want to pay that fee and we understand.  Now, if you have a temporary moving situation, you’ll need to go into the post office location you want to use for a P.O. Box.  Rates are dependent on how long you will use the P.O. Box but could also be a good option for renters who plan to move again.

Make a List

Your list could include:

1. Car Note
2. Homeowners Insurance
3. Health Insurance
4. Doctors & Dentists
5. Banks & Credit Card Companies
6. Utility Department
7. Magazine Subscriptions
8. Government Offices, DMV, IRS
9. Current and previous employers
10. Friends and family

As you know, it feels great to check items off a list, so get to work! And remember, once you move, you will forget about all the small details it took to get you there. Now that you have time to relax, check out our clever moving announcement board on Pinterest!

Sacramento Movers share weird moving tips that ACTUALLY work

Some people start their moving process with a stress-free mindset and then ten boxes later they find themselves tossing random items where ever they'll fit and inevitably, they loose their cool. Lets face it, moving can be tough, so here are some useful yet admittedly odd tips.

1. Donate

Purge all that stuff you don't need or want to pay someone to move for you. This is a great opportunity to give your old stuff to a local charity.

2. Forget the food

If you went grocery shopping recently and have a ton a food you don't feel like moving, donate it to the local food bank!

3. Utilize your space

Put your spices in the crock pot, keep clothes in drawers and keep your kids toys in the toy box. If you're using Two Men and a Truck we will pad & stretch wrap all of your furniture for no added cost.

4. Use your luggage to move

Place heavy items in your wheeled luggage. You're saving space and have a set of wheels to cart the otherwise heavy books out in. If you're using our services, we have lots of muscles to do that sort of work!

5. Secure small items in socks

Small items you want to keep protected can go inside of one sock and secured with another sock.

6. Two-night tote

Have a bag with two nights worth of closthes, toiletries, etc. When you're between homes, you'll thank yourself because having the items you need for a few days allows you more time to relax before unpacking in a panic!