{"id":1944,"date":"2017-03-18T04:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-18T04:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasadenaperfected.com\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2019-04-22T02:21:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T02:21:39","slug":"top-moving-tips-to-ease-you-into-your-new-pasadena-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.kilograph.net\/terracesdev\/top-moving-tips-to-ease-you-into-your-new-pasadena-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Top moving tips for your new home in Pasadena"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting ready to move into a luxury new home in Pasadena<\/a> (or just thinking about it)? With so much to take care of, it\u2019s not unusual that the actual moving arrangements get pushed aside until it\u2019s crunch time. Proper preparation can make a real difference for a worry-free move. Finding a professional, qualified mover is, obviously, a critical step. But, a few tips you might not have thought of can help you make a smooth transition to your new home.<\/p>\n

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It’s not uncommon to forget to change your address when moving to a new home in Pasadena.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Make a moving checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re relocating down the street or across the state, moving is a huge undertaking. And even if you have movers coming to pack all your items, you still want to keep track of important dates and must-do\u2019s. There are plenty of printable checklists that can help you stay on task, like this one from U-Pack<\/a>, or you can personalize and fill out this online version<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Change your address<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of those tasks that often gets pushed and forgotten about with so much else to accomplish. Then you turn around, you\u2019re all moved in to your luxury\u00a0new home in Pasadena<\/a>, and your mail is still going to your former address. If it\u2019s been a number of years since you\u2019ve moved, you\u2019ll appreciate the fact that you can change your address with the post office, as well as other government agencies, online<\/a>. Personally notifying important entities like your bank, credit card companies, your employer\u2019s human resources department, insurance companies, and any subscriptions you have, whether they\u2019re print or something like Netflix or Amazon Prime, can expedite your mail service to your new address.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d rather walk in to the post office and change your address in person, there\u2019s one right on Colorado Boulevard in Old Town Pasadena<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get organized<\/strong><\/p>\n

A successful move is all about organization. Whether you\u2019re choosing to pack yourself, are hiring movers to complete this task, or a hybrid of the two, making sure to clearly mark the contents of each box is an important, and somewhat tedious, step. Color coordinating the boxes is a smart trick recommended by movers and organizational experts to make sure each box reaches the correct destination.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>Designate a\u00a0color<\/em>\u00a0for each room in the new home, such as yellow for kitchen, orange for the\u00a0dining\u00a0room, etc. Apply colored stickers on the box near the box number,\u201d said The Spruce<\/a>. \u201cIn your new home, put a matching sticker on the door to each room. The movers will know where to put everything when they arrive at the destination. It’s also helpful to post a big sign on the wall in the room where you want boxes stacked, (\u2018Boxes here please\u2019) to keep them out of furniture and traffic areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find doggy daycare options<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have young kids, you\u2019ve (presumably) already thought about how to care for them during your move. But have you thought about your animals?<\/p>\n

Because dogs and cats can have trouble adjusting to a move and may also be anxious about so much activity going on when the moving trucks arrive, many people like to make arrangements to have them taken care of as well. If you\u2019re not familiar with good boarding options in Pasadena, Rover<\/a> is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

Pare down<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you rightsizing from a large estate home in La Canada<\/a> to a luxury\u00a0new home in Pasadena<\/a>? Chances are you\u2019ll be looking to pare down your things, which is easier said than done. Realtor.com<\/a> has some great tips for editing your belongings, starting with separating out items that can be donated. Christie\u2019s<\/a> has some helpful advice for selling and consigning antiques and collectibles.<\/p>\n

Pack a box of essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cJust in case\u201d is a great motto when packing up. Moving just a few streets over to your new home in Pasadena<\/a>? Chances are, you\u2019ll be fine. But life is unpredictable, and you also never know what kind of unforeseen circumstances could pop up and leave you without access to your things for a day or more. Pack a box of must-haves to get you through an emergency, and add those important things you want to keep your eye on. Include items like:<\/p>\n