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9780786888894

The Don't Sweat Guide to Your New Home Settling In and Getting the Most from Where You Live

by Unknown
  • ISBN13:

    9780786888894

  • ISBN10:

    078688889X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-10-08
  • Publisher: Balance
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Summary

It can be exhilarating to move into new lodgings, but often the process leaves us exhausted and drained, unable to enjoy our surroundings. Yet this experience should be one of abiding pleasure. Now in this expert guide, you can learn how to reap the rewards of all your hard work with less stress over the many details.

Table of Contents

Foreword 11(4)
1. "Moving" Isn't a Dirty Word 15(2)
2. The First Step 17(2)
3. The Household Inventory 19(2)
4. Creating a Household Inventory 21(2)
5. Dealing with the Mail 23(2)
6. Important Change-of-Address Notifications 25(2)
7. Helping Kids Cope with a Move 27(2)
8. Get the Kids Involved 29(2)
9. Preparing to Move Pets 31(2)
10. Turning Utilities Off and On 33(2)
11. A New Internet Provider 35(1)
12. Is a Storage Locker in Your Future? 36(2)
13. The New Neighborhood via the Internet 38(2)
14. Would a Garage Sale Help? 40(2)
15. Hosting a Garage Sale 42(2)
16. Eliminate Trash and Flammable Items 44(2)
17. Preparing a Fact Sheet 46(2)
18. Care Providers 48(2)
19. Your New School System 50(2)
20. The Ins and Outs of the Neighborhood 52(2)
21. Finding a Spiritual Home 54(2)
22. Vehicle Transfers 56(2)
23. Getting a New Driver's License 58(2)
24. Gathering Personal Records 60(2)
25. Notifying Family and Friends 62(2)
26. Leaving the Neighborhood 64(2)
27. Preparing Household Items 66(2)
28. Making Travel Plans 68(2)
29. Transporting the Family Car 70(2)
30. Sharing Responsibilities 72(2)
31. Working with a Real Estate Agent 74(2)
32. Hunting for a Place on Your Own 76(2)
33. Things That You Can't Live Without 78(2)
34. Getting Acquainted 80(2)
35. Finding a New Job 82(2)
36. The Best Time to Move 84(1)
37. Finding the Right Mover 85(2)
38. Additional Services 87(2)
39. Understanding-Your Estimate 89(2)
40. Insuring Your Move 91(2)
41. Interim Storage 93(2)
42. Is Your Move Tax Deductible? 95(2)
43. Tax-Deductible Moving Expenses 97(2)
44. International Moves 99(2)
45. The Bill of Lading 101(2)
46. Paying for the Move 103(1)
47. Filing a Claim 104(2)
48. Preparing Electronic Equipment 106(2)
49. Fine Furnishings and Antiques 108(2)
50. Transporting Plants 110(2)
51. Guiding Helpful Friends 112(2)
52. Specialty Movers 114(2)
53. Renting the Truck 116(2)
54. Loading the Truck 118(2)
55. Packing Tips 120(2)
56. Unloading the Truck 122(2)
57. Preparing for Professional Movers 124(2)
58. Helping Animals Cope 126(2)
59. Help from Older Children 128(2)
60. Working with the Packing Crew 130(2)
61. Transporting Valuables 132(2)
62. Creating Emergency Kits 134(3)
63. Caring, for Your Moving Crew 137(2)
64. Moving Day Meals 139(1)
65. Last-Minute Details 140(2)
66. The New Owners 142(2)
67. Saving with Boxes 144(2)
68. Is Tipping Customary? 146(2)
69. Tracking Your Move 148(1)
70. Children and Animals in Transit 149(2)
71. Preparing Your Home for Sale 151(2)
72. "I Want to Live Here!" 153(2)
73. "Help" from Fido and Fluffy 155(1)
74. Priced to Sell 156(2)
75. Coordinating Escrows 158(2)
76. Clearing the Space 160(2)
77. Cleaning the New Home 162(2)
78. Stocking the Kitchen 164(2)
79. Scheduling Repairs and Construction 166(2)
80. What You Have Versus What You Want 168(2)
81. Prioritizing Your Decorating Wish List 170(2)
82. Establish a Decorating Budget 172(2)
83. Working with a Decorator 174(2)
84. Documenting the Changes 176(1)
85. Does the Outside Reflect You? 177(2)
86. Unpacking: House to Home 179(2)
87. Organizing This Home 181(2)
88. What Is a Professional Organizer? 183(2)
89. Locating a Professional Organizer 185(2)
90. What's Feng Shui All About? 187(2)
91. Basic Feng Shui Supplies 189(2)
92. Removing the Debris from Moving Day 191(2)
93. Does It All Get Unpacked? 193(2)
94. Can You Drive into the Garage? 195(2)
95. Establishing Roots 197(2)
96. Adjusting to a New School 199(2)
97. Joining a Synagogue or Church 201(2)
98. Keeping Track of the Paperwork 203(2)
99. An Attitude of Gratitude 205(2)
100. Take Stock 207

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