Tips, good finds, cheap ideas?

I'm moving in TWO WEEKS! I'm makin my list and packing shit up! Need advice from others who have done this b4 plz

7/4/2008 12:03:39 PM

renting?

7/4/2008 12:04:23 PM

Planning a move soon too.

7/4/2008 12:04:37 PM

I am moving from a furnished apartment to an unfurnished apartment

and yes, im renting

I have a huge balcony that is bigger than my current bedroom
three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplace

I just kinda need advice for moving - i'm on the 3rd floor
and cheap decorating/solution ideas

7/4/2008 12:09:48 PM

Throw out 75% of your stuff. You'll thank me on this one.

7/4/2008 12:10:16 PM

yeah, i have a give-away box that will end up in the dumpster if no one takes it all

i might set up shop at the flea market too haha

they had somthing like "100 cheap summer design ideas" on HGTV this morning, i took notes

7/4/2008 12:11:46 PM

I think I'm gonna do some oriental/arabic stuff when I save up enough. I definately want to get a blow up of that calligraphy tiger they had on display at the Museum of Art back a few years ago.




And Amsel Adams. And E.O. Hoppe. And lots of plants. Oh fuck who am I kidding, I can't afford Starbucks.

[Edited on July 4, 2008 at 12:17 PM. Reason : .]

7/4/2008 12:13:12 PM

-No matter how organized you start out packing, you're always going to end up throwing random shit in random boxes as you get closer to your move date. But try to stay as organized as possible....it reduces the amount of lost items, and helps with unpacking

-Obviously, live in the best neighborhood that you can afford. Living in a shitty neighborhood might save you on rent, but it fucking SUCKS to get robbed

-Recruit as much help as possible when moving. Every extra person you have helping you move knocks about 1 hour off of the total time it takes.

-Move on the weekend if possible, obviously

-Be careful what you sign in terms of a lease. Also, become very familiar with renter's rights. Landlords and apartment complexes often see college kids as a quick buck. They'll rape you if they can.

-Get your utilities tranfered/cut on?

other than that, what do you want to know?

7/4/2008 12:15:12 PM

good advice

i'm getting a bunch of my friends to help move in the morning then probably taking them out for a nice dinner at night

my 'rents are coming to help because I have furniture in storage at home (5 hrs away), in VA (3 hrs) and some in Charlotte so they are just making a big round trip with all my shit then taking the left over back home and storing it all in one place

i'm pretty sure i wont have trouble finding help if they know my parents will take them to Kanki for dinner

7/4/2008 12:19:02 PM

oh yeah....


call Allstate or some other company and get renter's insurance
it's MAYBE $175 a year
and if anything happens, you're covered

7/4/2008 12:31:00 PM

im probably going to have a rider to my parents home insurance... but yes, i will def have to get it, it'll be everything i own in that apt unlike now where its spread all over the place, i also own a business and all of my supplies/studio is in my apt so... good idea fo sho

7/4/2008 12:34:21 PM

I'm done with my advice
and I'm tired of looking at your face



....catch you on the flip side, B

7/4/2008 12:37:38 PM

Start a list of what you need/want. I can't tell you how many times i'll go to the store and forget things

7/4/2008 12:38:26 PM

yeah, i gots a list going right now but i dont want to buy anything until i actually move in

also, im shopping online to see where i can get the cheapest shit

woot

7/4/2008 12:58:51 PM

so where you movin to?

7/4/2008 2:01:37 PM

ONE WEEK!!!

im packing right now

soooooo happy

7/12/2008 11:36:59 AM

jsut throw all your crap in boxes and duct tape the shit out of them

anything you do not want put at teh curb and make a thread on craiglsit

7/12/2008 1:23:33 PM

im taking all my stuffs to the thrift store or giving it to my parents to look over to get at tax write-off and donate to REACH

7/12/2008 1:27:57 PM

sounds like at some point you are gonna hit up dnl for help

7/12/2008 1:31:32 PM

bttt

7/14/2008 12:22:13 AM

lol

7/14/2008 12:23:52 AM

Donate your old shit and get a tax deduction. Way better than throwing it out.

7/14/2008 12:29:49 AM

5^

7/14/2008 12:31:45 AM

I just moved in last week. My renters insurance through Farm Bureau was $79 for the year.

7/14/2008 2:47:28 AM

moving to canada in 2 weeks. I have a LOT of shit to do

7/14/2008 3:24:12 AM

canada?

7/14/2008 3:52:27 AM