Moving It's easier to clean your new home before you move in. If you can't do it yourself think about hiring professionals to whiz round for a couple of hours before your load arrives. Try to move on a weekday. It'll be less busy, may even be cheaper and you'll be able to get hold of the contacts you might need if there is a problem such as utilities companies not connecting services etc. Tell your movers if some of your boxes contain fragile items even if you have marked them clearly. They'll take extra care if you warn them in advance. You don't need to take drawers out of chests of drawers for the move - even if they can't be locked. To stop them falling out in transit place the item with drawers facing the wall of the moving vehicle or against a bigger item with a flat surface. If you're carrying heavy boxes bend with the knees and not with your back! Have your stereo speakers loaded away from your TV - they can damage it! Before your movers arrive try to make sure that all boxes and containers etc are stacked neatly in the room (ideally around the walls) and leave them room to maneuver. This will speed up the process. Make sure someone is at your new home to meet the movers and to tell them where to unload stuff. Moving is a weird mix of action and boredom. Prevent people flagging by taking regular short breaks. Feed people regularly - they'll be using a lot of energy. If you're moving with kids let them loose on their new bedrooms with a couple of boxes of stuff they can unpack to keep them occupied. Alternatively give them jobs to do such as helping movers put boxes in the right rooms etc. Don't lay major appliances such as refrigerators on their sides - it can cause damage if they're not kept upright. Give your mover your cellphone number or that of your new home so they can keep in touch with you if necessary. Try and get a number for them too. If you notice that your possessions or buildings get damaged by the movers on the day of the move tell the guy in charge immediately.