One more thing…

Make an extra set of keys before you move in.

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Liquor stores have the best boxes and the clerks hate having to break them down. Go to the local liquor store and ask them for boxes. You’ll get all you need.

Another good trick. Instead of packing delicates like plates with paper, use clean clothes. T-shirts will keep things from breaking and you cut down on the number of boxes.

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I like to read old science fiction and check out the things the authors got wrong.

Maybe my favorite is the ‘mini VHS recorders’ from Neuromancer.