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APARTMENT GUIDE 4
MOVING (CONTINUED FROM 9)
DURING THE MOVE
The actual act of moving and finding adequate transportation to move everything can be a stressful part of the process.
Rhoads said finding a way to transport her belongings was the most difficult aspect of moving.
"I don't have a truck, and I don't know anyone who does." Rhoads said.
If students plan to rent a truck or trailer, Curt Cochran, manager of 3 Men with A Truck & Trailer, 25 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, suggested that they make reservations early.
"By the end of July and the first part of August, it's a nightmare trying to find a truck," Cochran said.
CURT COCHRAN
Manager of 3 Men with
A Truck & Trailer
"If you can find a lot of friends to help, that makes all the difference in the world."
Samantha Smith, manager at U-Haul, 845 Iowa St., emphasized the advantage of reserving early.
"We recommend that as soon as you settle your plans, you reserve what you
need," Smith said. "You can reserve up to a year early."
It is also important to take precautions to make sure items stay safe during travel. Cochran suggested that students wrap items in bubble wrap and place blankets
or furniture pads on the floor around their belongings.
In addition to careful packing and moving, students often run into problems with storage.
Lundberg said the gap of
time between when students moved out of one place and
when they could move into their new place could also be a problem. Lundberg said she rented a storage unit for her belongings during that time.
"They had a lot of special deals going on when we got one," Lundberg said. "They're pretty cheap to
"The more seasoned students have figured out that you have to start looking early."
TERESA LASSITER
Business Manager at
A-1 Mini Storage
Teresa Lassiter, business manager at A-1 Mini Storage, 1225 E 23rd St., said students needed to reserve a unit early.
"We have a lot of students calling,but
"I've already had a few students reserving units," Lassiter said. "The freshmen probably don't know, but the more seasoned students have figured out that you have to start looking early."
rent."
If students don't reserve a unit early, they will often find themselves on waiting lists.
Ozorkiewicz said students who did use storage should take precautions.
if they don't plan ahead, they won't get a unit," said Ann Ozorkiewicz, manager at Space Saver Storage, 3707 W 6th St. "I've had students calling since last summer."
"Don't pack food, don't pack candles, don't put electronics
in a unit unless it's climate-controlled," she said. "Kansas summers get hot, so they need to be careful."
To avoid water damage, Laisster said, students should put crates on the floor, and then stack their belongings on top of them.
"We've never had water problems, but there can be at other units depending on the amount of rain." Laister said.
Ozorkiewicz advised students against
packing their belongings in cardboard boxes because they can soak up moisture that accumulates on the floors of storage units.
"Unless they're putting their stuff on pallets they shouldn't pack in cardboard boxes because cement sweats," Ozorkiewicz said.
"If you're at a large complex like The Reserve, it's going to be crazy and hectic," he said.
MOVING IN
On move-in day, Walker suggested students move during the morning or evening hours to avoid the heat and the traffic.
Rhoads said that when she moved in, one of the hardest parts was dealing with the heat.
"It was summer and it was sweltering," she said.
"The worst thing is to not have enough help," he said. "If you can find a lot of friends to help, that makes all the difference in the world."
Cochran suggested students find lots of people to help them move in to make the move go faster.
Rhoads said she and her roommates helped each other.
"It's nice having them there," she said. "Then if you need help moving big things like your couch, they'll help, and it'll go a lot faster," she said.
— Edited by Sam Speer
TOP TEN PACKING TIPS
1. Limit each box to a maximum weight of 50 pounds.
2. Empty furniture drawers of breakables, non-transportable items and anything that could puncture or damage other items from furniture drawers.
3. Pack similar items together. For example, do not pack glasses in the same box with cast-iron frying pans.
4. Keep all parts or pairs of things together. For example, curtain rod hangers, mirror bolts and other small hardware items should be placed in plastic bags and taped or tied securely to the article to which they belong.
5. Wind electrical cords, fastening them so they do not dangle.
6. Place a two - or three-inch layer of paper in the bottom of boxes for cushioning.
7. Pack items in layers, with the heaviest things on the bottom, medium weight next, and lightest on top.
8. Cushion well with towels and lightweight blankets. The more fragile the item, the more cushioned needed.
9. Avoid overloading cartons, but strive for a firm pack to prevent items from shifting. The top should close easily without force, but should not bend inward.
10. Use PVC tapes. Masking tape and narrow cellophane tape are not recommended.
1. Limit each box to a maximum weight of 50 pounds.
2. Empty furniture drawers of breakables, non-transportable items and anything that could puncture or damage other items from furniture drawers.
3. Pack similar items together. For example, do not pack glasses in the same box with cast-iron frying pans.
4. Keep all parts or pairs of things together. For example, curtain rod hangers, mirror bolts and other small hardware items should be placed in plastic bags and taped or tied securely to the article to which they belong.
5. Wind electrical cords, fastening them so they do not dangle.
6. Place a two- or three-inch layer of paper in the bottom of boxes for cushioning.
7. Pack items in layers, with the heaviest things on the bottom, medium weight next, and lightest on top.
8. Cushion well with towels and lightweight blankets.The more fragile the item,the more cushioning needed.
9. Avoid overloading cartons, but strive for a firm pack to prevent items from shifting The top should close easily without force, but should not bend inward.
10. Use PVC tapes. Masking tape and narrow cellophane tape are not recommended.
Source: www.3menwithatruckandtrailer.com
APRIL 23,2009
THE UNIVERSITY JAIRY KANSAN