Moving Tips

1. Plan ahead to reduce stress and have a more pleasant moving experience.
2. Weed out the old to reduce what you’ll move. Clean out and throw away all unwanted items. Hold a garage sale or give items to charity. Having fewer boxes will:
   
   • Reduce the amount of time needed to pack, load, and unpack
   • Save money by reducing packing materials and boxes (You’ll be able to rent a smaller, less expensive truck and storage space)
3. Purchase the best packing materials you can afford. Packing materials are inexpensive when compared to loosing or damaging items and/or the hassle of settling insurance claims.
4. Keep a record of all moving expenses. If your moving expenses meet certain criteria  meet certain criteria they may be deductible from your federal income taxes. Call the IRS at (800) 829-3676 or visit their website at www.irs.gov to request Publication 521, "Moving Expenses," to see if you qualify.
5. If possible, move during the middle of the week to avoid traffic and receive better rates on moving truck rentals.
6. Determine if you have enough insurance coverage:
   
   • Does your Homeowners/Renters policy have replacement value for items that could be damaged during the move?
   • Does your auto insurance include collision and comprehensive coverage for the rental truck?