Moving 1-2-3 : Expert Advice from the Home Depot

Name: Moving 1-2-3 : Expert Advice from the Home Depot
Price: 5.69 USD
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ISBN: 9780696229879

ISBN-10: 0696229870

ISBN-13: 9780696229879

Edition: 2006

Authors: Meredith Books Staff, Home Depot Books Staff

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Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Meredith Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 191
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

How to use this book	p. 3
Planning Your Move	p. 6
On your mark, get set...	p. 8
Should you do the move yourself?	p. 10
Full-service movers	p. 12
Portable containers	p. 14
Self-service movers	p. 15
Scaling down	p. 16
Having a sale	p. 18
Selling your treasures on the Internet	p. 20
Stow it, don't show it	p. 22
From renter to homeowner	p. 23
Cleaning house	p. 24
Using a Professional Mover	p. 26
Finding a reputable mover	p. 28
Costs to expect	p. 31
Choosing moving services	p. 33
Finding an international mover	p. 35
Understanding inventory systems	p. 36
Moving special items	p. 38
An ounce of prevention	p. 41
The extras	p. 42
Claims and complaints	p. 44
Making the Move Yourself	p. 46
Do-it-yourself options	p. 48
Getting and staying organized	p. 52
The right box	p. 59
Packing materials and tools	p. 62
Protecting floors, doorways, and banisters	p. 66
Packing boxes	p. 68
Packing dishes	p. 72
Packing clothes and books	p. 75
Packing lamps	p. 76
Moving electronic items	p. 77
Packing furniture	p. 82
Moving appliances	p. 88
Carrying techniques	p. 90
Renting a truck	p. 92
Loading a truck	p. 94
Driving tips	p. 97
Preparing Your New Home	p. 100
Getting the most from a home inspection	p. 102
Mapping rooms	p. 112
Know your shutoffs	p. 113
The electrical system	p. 115
Electrical repairs and upgrades	p. 118
The plumbing system	p. 124
Plumbing repairs and upgrades	p. 127
Heating systems	p. 138
Repairing and painting walls	p. 141
Repairing and upgrading floors	p. 148
Repairing doors and windows	p. 155
Preparing for Moving Day	p. 162
Countdown to moving day	p. 164
Details, details	p. 166
Moving with kids	p. 168
Getting pets from here to there	p. 170
Finding a home for your furniture	p. 172
Expect the unexpected	p. 174
Settling in	p. 176
Unpacking	p. 178
It's an adjustment	p. 180
Getting organized	p. 182
Maintaining your new home	p. 184
Establishing yourself	p. 186
Your new community	p. 188
Index	p. 189
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