When it comes to moving home, one of the most important tools you will need isn’t a screwdriver, nor is it a dolly or straps. It is a digital camera which, when used correctly, can save you time and hassle during your move. Here are tips on how you can use your camera to make the move easier.
Take pictures of valuables
Before you move, you should make a list of all of your valuable items and also obtain documentation for them – such as serial numbers, receipts, and warranties. You will need this information in order to get insurance money for them should anything happen to your belongings during the move. One of the easiest ways to document your valuables is to take a picture of them. Be sure you set the time/date function on the digital camera before taking pictures of your valuables, as this will show what condition the items were in before the move.
Take pictures of electronic cables
Have a home entertainment system or a desktop computer? Chances are that these electronics have dozens of cables connecting them to exterior devices like speakers. Taking these cables apart is easy, but remembering how to hook them up again can be a frustrating task. Use your digital camera to snap a picture of the cables before you disassemble and putting them back together will be a lot easier.
Take pictures of furniture before dis-assembly
It is usually best to disassemble furniture like bookshelves and sofas before moving. Not only will they be easier to move, but they will be smaller and take up less space in the moving truck – thus saving you money. But, when you take apart furniture, you are often left with dozens of little screws and pieces. Take a picture of the furniture before dis-assembly, making sure to take some close-ups of parts, so you can put it back together easier. And don’t forget to put all those little pieces in plastic bags and label each bag!
Take pictures of organizational systems
Are your books organized by genre? Or maybe you have a precise system for keeping your tools in order. Take a picture of these items while they are still organized. Then you can consult this picture after the move to put things back in order with more ease.