Moving Made Easy

Moving Tips

Moving can be a very stressful time, but we’re here to make it easier. Below are some tips to help make the move go more smoothly.

Preparing for your move

· Change your address online at https://moversguide.usps.com/. The post office that services our community is the Engleside Post Office located at 8588 Richmond Highway

Alexandria, VA 22309-9998 phone: (703) 704-5680 ‎ or call 1(800) ASK-USPS.

· Contact magazine publications to change your address for your subscriptions

· Transfer all your utilities, including phone service

· Contact your renter’s insurance company

· Transfer medical and school records (if moving out of the area)

Packing Supplies

· Inventory list

· Lots of boxes (You’ll need more than you think so get extra to save yourself time from making a last minute trip for more)

· Boxes can be purchased at your local moving supply store. Near Sacramento Square Apartments: U-Haul Center Newington. 8702 Terminal Road Lorton, VA 22079 (703) 339-9830‎. You can also get them for free from a local book store or grocery store. Book stores break down their boxes so you’ll be able to fit more in your car. Let them know ahead of time so they can set them aside for you.

· Packing tape (best with hand roller dispenser)

· Bubble wrap

· Markers

· Newspaper to protect your items (unprinted paper won’t require you to wipe or wash your items when you unpack).

· Mattress covers to protect your mattresses from getting dirty or ripped

· Shredded paper for cushioning

· Box cutter

· Clear garbage bags

· Gloves

· Furniture dolly if moving heavy loads

Other helpful packing and moving tips

· Pack a few days before moving so you’ll be less stressed on the actual day.

· Creating a packing schedule will break down huge moving tasks into small manageable ones. Target one room at a time and give yourself an allotted time to keep you on schedule.

· Donate, sell or throw out things you don’t need and organize what you want to put in storage.

· Label your boxes with the destination at which they should be unpacked

· Number your boxes with the order they should be unpacked. For example, “Bathroom – 1” will be filled with your bathroom necessities that should be unpacked first.

· Keep a detailed list of all your boxes and its contents. That way you will know where everything is when you reach your new home. Divide this list into 2 columns: “Box Name & Number” and “Contents in Box”.

· Keep boxes at no more than 50 lbs. Pack heavy items in small boxes, and light items in big boxes.

· Pack a personal box for each person with things you’ll need right away in your new home (sheets, towels, tooth brush, cosmetic case, pajamas, a toy for your child, etc.)

· Pack important documents, medication, and valuables such as jewelry, in a personal bag which stays with you. Don’t pack it with the rest of the items in your moving van.

· Wear an apron with pockets on moving day for quick access to a marker, packing tape, a small note pad and pen. You’ll appreciate having these essential packing items at your fingertips.

· Move on a weekday. There will be more parking available and all the stores will be open for any last minute items.

· Have a basic cleaning kit ready for the final clean up as you are leaving. Also vacuum each room as it is emptied.

Moving Day

- Check your mailbox one last time.

- Don't forget to drop off all of your apartment and mailbox keys to the leasing office.

- Please provide your new address to the leasing office.