Together we will determine what services you need, and when you need them.  We will create a move-out checklist for all moving tasks right down to mail forwarding, utilities service cancellation, and other fundamentals so that nothing is overlooked.

When it makes sense, Taming the Strew will pack for you. In many cases, partnering with a full-service mover will be the most time and cost-effective way to complete this task. We can arrange and supervise this service for you for both local and out-of-state moves. Your possessions will be properly packed and labeled, and all the correct items will stay/go as you wish.

In the case of a loved one’s passing, you may need to clear their home in preparation for sale. Taming the Strew will coordinate with your family, Realtor, attorney, trust officer, or any other key players required to make this process as smooth as possible.

We will create a move-in checklist to make sense of this process in advance. Not only will you be settled into your new home faster, but you’ll also be organized from the very start. All of the bulky packing materials will be hauled away.

Relocation can be especially difficult for seniors and their families, and there are tricks to this trade. Your loved one may be moving to a new independent living situation, or an assisted living or memory care community. If your senior wants control over the moving process, but you want to protect everyone from getting overwhelmed, we can easily work together to achieve this balance. We can often unpack and arrange their new home before they arrive so that move-in day feels settled, and features their familiar personal possessions.

If you skip this step, you’re likely to move an awful lot of stuff that is not needed in your new home. That will add to the time, cost, and stress of moving. It will also make the unpacking process more difficult. If your move is a downsize, it’s especially critical to consider your new floor plan, and thoughtfully sort all of your belongings (and obsolete paperwork) before you pack. You may also need to prepare your home for sale by thinning out personal items and reorganizing spaces to make them look as functional and attractive as possible to prospective buyers. We will review your needs, make decisions together, and we will take care of the items that you decide not to keep