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A SMOOTHER MOVING SEASON
Moving to a new home can create a love/hate situation. For most, there is an excitement about moving;
the thrill of something new. But once the excitement wears off, you are left with the overwhelming realization
of all the chores that lie ahead: the packing, unpacking and the actual move!
At Bounce Energy, we know how stressful moving can be, so we’ve put together the basic steps necessary
to make the transition into your new home an easy one. In this moving book, you can find a moving checklist,
moving and packing tips, and other resources to help your go as smoothly as possible.
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MOVING TIPS
One of the most stressful things about moving is
not knowing where to begin. The process disrupts your
normal schedule and can be a headache, but it’s not
impossible. Once you’ve decided where and when you
are going to move, it’s time to get started.
Having a plan and staying organized keeps the process
smooth. In order to stay organized, we’ve created pre-move,
moving day, and post-move tips to help you throughout the
moving process. These tips will help you remember the big
and small details of moving.
Pre-Moving Tips
These tips give you a place to start. It’s information on what
needs to be done up to four to six weeks out.
1. Notify people and businesses of your new address.
changemyhomeaddress.com makes this step easy and
can be done with the click of a mouse. It’s important
to change your address with the post office with the
appropriate amount of notice, because it can take 7-10
business days for your mail to start forwarding to your
new address.
2. Notify businesses where you have personal accounts
and/or services. This includes lawn services, banks,
credit card companies, etc. Change your billing address
for these sites to your new address.
3. Update your address with government offices.
This includes offices like the Department of Motor
Vehicles (DMV), voters’ registration office and the
Social Security Administration.
4. Schedule the disconnection of your current utilities and
the connection of utilities and home services for your
new home. Try to arrange for the utilities to be kept in
service for your current home through your moving day.
We also recommend having utilities connected in your
new home the day before you move so you know power
will be present.
Possible utilities to disconnect:
Gas
Cable/Satellite
Water/Sewer
Internet Service
Providers
Trash
Telephone
Home Security
System
To keep things consistent, use this same list to connect
new services to your new location.
You can use our FREE Moving Concierge Service
www.bounceenergy.com/move-concierge to order
High Speed Internet, TV (Cable or Satellite),
Home Phone, Warranties, Home
Security, and Insurance all at
the click of the mouse. For more
information, read the “Your Home
Services” section below.
5. Gather boxes and packing material. You can purchase
moving boxes from office supply stores and moving
companies. But a cheaper alternative would be to use office
paper boxes, which you could get for FREE from your work
place or other companies that do a lot of printing.
As for packing material, newspaper is a cost effective item
(if you already receive the paper) that can be wrapped
around fragile items or packed around things. You can
also use your free neighborhood papers. Bubble wrap
and packing peanuts can be used to protect fragile items,
as well. As an additional cost-saving measure, use your
t-shirts or other clothing as packing material.
Find additional pre-moving tips here.
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Packing Tips
Before you start packing, get organized. And with everything
on your mind, it can be hard to remember all that needs to be
done. Did you remember to disconnect your current utilities
and reconnect your new utilities?
Could you imagine moving in the height of summer, with
no electricity for air conditioning and lights? That is where
the moving checklist comes in handy. Just download the
Bounce Energy moving checklist and have the info you’ll
need to get going.
Once you’re organized, start packing. But before you start
throwing things in boxes, it’s best to create a theme for each box
for organization purposes. You can do this by creating a recordkeeping list. It may sound like a hassle, but once everything is
packed and you have no idea where anything is, this list will be
helpful. So for each box you pack, record the number for each
box and the items inside.
A friendly warning, be sure to write the number on the box as
well or else you’ve defeated the process. You can track this
information in a spiral notebook or on an Excel spreadsheet.
Personal note: it may be easier to keep track in an Excel
spreadsheet so the list is saved to the computer and probably
harder to lose in the move.
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If this sounds like too much work, then an easier alternative to
stay organized is to color coordinate your boxes according to
the room to which it belongs. Designate a different color for each
room or area in the new home. For example, all blue stickers
belong in the kitchen. Once in the new house and before the
movers arrive, put a matching sticker on the door to each room.
This will help the movers know which room is which. I would
recommend applying the stickers on the boxes while you are
packing. It is easier than trying to navigate through the tower of
boxes that have accumulated once you are done.
Moving Day Tips
Whether you have hired a moving company or you’re moving
yourself, it’s important to pack properly so your items arrive
in the same state they left. This is especially true for items
like your electronics and personal and sentimental items.
When possible, pack electronics in their original cartons. If that
isn’t an option, then use proper packing materials. An inexpensive
option is to use comforters and blankets to wrap around your
stereo and computer equipment. When packing a computer
monitor or a flat screen TV, it’s OK to move lying flat. However,
it’s very important to keep the entire screen supported
and cushioned in case of any sudden bumps.
A safer way to transport would be standing
on its side supported and protected on both
sides so it can’t be smashed by other furniture.
When moving valuable and irreplaceable items the best school
of thought is to handle those items yourself, and don’t take a
chance with the movers. This includes possessions such as
framed photos, art, silverware, or antiques. One thing to note:
if you are packing framed pictures or art be sure to place sheets
or blankets in between them for protection.
Pack the second with household items that you may need on
Day One such as toilet paper, a telephone (assuming it was
connected beforehand), cell phone charger, paper plates, cups,
paper towels, and cleaning supplies. Also, if there are multiple
members in the household, save a suitcase for each person
so they can fill it with their necessities.
In addition to the valuables, take any legal documents
or important papers with you. These items include birth
certificates, social security card, school records, recent bank
records, and current bills. Basically, take anything with personal
information on it with you.
Find additional Moving Day tips here.
Once everything is packed, the last minute details are the
hardest to remember. Leave your phone or cell phone plugged in
all day during the move since you never know when you’ll need
it. Also, once everything is packed, be sure to check every room
of the house to for anything left behind. Good places to check
are closets, drawers, and cabinets. Here are few additional
details to check:
• Furnace and HVAC system are shut off
• Windows are shut and locked
• Light switches are all turned off
Since it will probably take a few days to get the majority
of your boxes unpacked, be sure to pack a suitcase or box of
essentials. We recommend using a suitcase because you have
to move it anyway, and it’s one less box you have to discard.
Pack the first suitcase with personal items that you use
on a daily basis: toiletries, medicines, undergarments,
a change of clothes, towels, and sheets.
Post-Moving Tips
Once you’ve moved to your new home, you may feel a sense
of relief…that is, until you realize all that you have left to do.
Between the unpacking, arranging of furniture, and disposal
of all packing materials, it’s enough to keep you busy for days.
That is where post -moving tips come in handy.
Be sure to check that all utilities (electricity, gas, and water)
have been connected. If you find yourself without electricity,
call Bounce Energy to request a priority turn on. We can
typically have your energy turned on within 48 business hours
(in most areas in Texas), and even same-day in a lot of places.
Also, if you aren’t going to hook up your appliances yourself,
remember to make an appointment with a qualified technician.
If you used a moving service, always inspect all furniture and
make note of any boxes and the contents within the boxes that
are missing or damaged.
Also keep all receipts and documents from your move in a safe
place for future use when you file federal and state income taxes.
Find additional post-move tips here.
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MOVE YOURSELF
OR HIRE
A MOVER
Let’s face it; there are thousands of moving
companies out there. So, how do you know which ones
to trust and choose? Can you be sure that everything
is going to arrive in one piece?
On the flip side, if you’re thinking of moving yourself, you must
determine if you have the necessary equipment and time to
move your entire home yourself.
Before you make a move (no pun intended), it’s best to weigh
the options between moving yourself vs. hiring a moving
company to find which option is best for you.
Option #1: Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
• If you are going to move yourself, you’ll need to determine
how you are going to transport your belongings. If you
don’t have access to a big truck, this means you’ll need to
rent one. The size of the truck depends on how much you
are going to move, how far you are going to move, and how
much time you have to do the job.
• Truck rentals are often the most inexpensive means
for a long-distance move because you’re paying a low
fee for truck rental, basic insurance (optional), gas,
mileage and a tow dolly if you’re hauling a vehicle. Given
these expenses, you can rent a truck including a dolly
and move 850+ miles for under a $1,000. Any additional
costs are entirely dependent on whether you’ll need boxes,
furniture pads and other moving accessories.
• In addition to cost savings, you’ll have a bit more peace
of mind knowing that you have full control over packing,
loading and unloading of your belongings.
• You can move on your schedule, at your chosen pace, and
with the freedom to extend the transition time if needed
without worry over paying extra for storage costs.
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Option #2: Hiring a Professional
Moving Company
• Leave the lifting, loading, unloading, and hauling to
the professionals. Difficult maneuvers with heavy and
awkwardly shaped furniture can be left to people trained
and paid to handle such tasks, so you can concentrate on
the many, many details of making your new home livable.
• You don’t have to lift your boxes and furniture. Enough said.
• Hiring a mover means you can focus on the pre-move
planning, move-day planning, house hunting, changing your
address and so on, without also being responsible for all the
packing, truck rental, loading, and unloading of the truck.
If you choose Option #1, then finding a truck and possibly
a storage rental can be difficult. At the Bounce Energy Move
Center, you can request quotes for truck and storage rental
companies in your area to narrow your search.
If you go with Option #2 and use a professional moving
company, the Bounce Energy Move Center has also made
that process easier for you. Just fill out the form to the
webpage and you’ll receive quotes from cost effective,
professional movers. These moving companies have been
prescreened to make your selection process easier and
quicker. Through its partnership with Relocation.com,
Bounce Energy only provides mover quotes from
companies committed to superior customer service
and those with proper insurance and licensing.
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If you are currently a Bounce Energy
customer, you can easily transfer your electricity
services to your new home. Forget the hassle of
disconnecting and then reconnecting. Just log in at
www.bounceenergy.com/moving/transfer, enter your new
address with the start and end dates for service and then select
your plan. When you transfer of service online, you will never
waste time waiting on hold to speak to a representative.
There are many other benefits for signing up with
Bounce Energy. Every customer who signs up for a
residential electricity plan can choose one of our rewards
options in our Rewards Program where you can earn gift cards,
airline points, cash back, and more for on-time bill payments!
Also, transferring your energy services with Bounce Energy
is not only super fast and easy, but it allows you to continue
earning your rewards through the Bounce Energy Reward
Program. You don’t want to lose out on the months spent
working up to 30 consecutive on-time bill payments
(so you can earn your 3% bill discount as a Platinum
Member)—and all of the rewards you’ll earn in between.
If you aren’t a Bounce Energy customer, but are looking to connect
electricity for your new home, you can shop our plans and rates
by visiting www.bounceenergy.com/texas/electricity-plans.
Bounce Energy created an informative video titled
What You Should Know Before Shopping for Electricity Rates
to guide you through that process. The video breaks down
different things to consider when choosing a new energy plan
such as the different plan types, rewards programs, term
lengths, early termination fees, green vs. non-green energy
sources, and fees. Bounce Energy takes pride in creating unique
plans especially for you at competitive rates. And if you want to
create your own plan, we provide a Build Your Own Plan option
so you can choose exactly what you want.
Bounce also offers a Refer-a-Friend Program to help you save
money. Once you become a Bounce Energy customer, you can
refer your friends, colleagues, or anyone to Bounce Energy
and get a $50 bill credit for each friend that becomes a Bounce
customer. Your friend also gets a $50 bill credit too! Another
reminder: it’s important to disconnect your utilities and services
to your current home because you definitely don’t want to be
paying for someone else’s home service bills. Bounce Energy
has made this process painless for you with our FREE Move
Concierge service www.bounceenergy.com/move-concierge.
One call does it all for Internet and TV setup, change of address,
mover quotes and more. Just enter your home address and
you’ll see offers available for your location.
Lastly visit the Bounce Energy Blog to keep up to date with
news, articles, money saving and energy efficiency tips,
special offers, rate updates and more.
Happy Moving from Bounce Energy!
Shop Bounce Energy’s electricity plans today!
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BOUNCE ENERGY MOVING CHECKLIST
Visit our move center at bounceenergy.com/moving
Before You Move
‰‰ Collect Mover Quotes
‰‰ Decide on a Mover or Decide to Move Yourself
‰‰ Select a Mover
‰‰ Rent a Truck if You’re Moving Yourself
‰‰ If Needed, Rent a Storage Facility
‰‰ Change Your Mailing Address
Disconnect Your Old Utilities
‰‰ Electricity
‰‰ Natural Gas
‰‰ Water/Sewer
‰‰ Trash
‰‰ Home Phone
‰‰ Cable/Satellite
‰‰ High Speed Internet
Connect Your New Utilities
‰‰ Order Electric Service at www.bounceenergy.com
‰‰ Natural Gas
‰‰ Water/Sewer
‰‰ Trash
‰‰ Home Phone
‰‰ Cable/Satellite
‰‰ High Speed Internet
Notify Businesses and Professionals of Your Move
‰‰ Bank Pharmacy
‰‰ Credit Card Companies
‰‰ Doctors
‰‰ Insurance Agent
‰‰ Magazines
‰‰ Newspapers
‰‰ Gather Boxes for Packing
‰‰ Collect and Save Newspapers for Packing
Add Your Own Items:
‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ Moving Day
‰‰ Complete Packing of Personal Items You Are Moving
Yourself Like Flat Screen TVs and Computers
‰‰ Create a “Just in Case” Box That Includes Cash,
First Aid Kit, Toilet Paper, Paper Plates, Snacks,
Pet Food, Plastic Silverware, and Other Essentials
‰‰ On Your Old Home, Shut Off Your Water, AC, and
Lock Your Windows
Post Move Tips
‰‰ Inspect Your Belongings for Damage Post Move
‰‰ Visit the Local DMV to Update Your Driver’s License
‰‰ Find the Closest Gas Stations
‰‰ Locate Your Grocery Store
Need Other Products?
‰‰ HVAC
‰‰ Lineguard
‰‰ Security
Add Your Own Items:
‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰‰ GET BOUNCE ENERGY’S
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