The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smart Moving

by Dan Ramsey

For the 41 million Americans who move every year, this clearly written guide helps prepare for the big day with valuable tips on: getting organized; budgeting; choosing a mover; packing valuables; handling kids and pets on moving day; and setting up the new house (electricity, phone, cleaning, etc.). It also informs readers on what to do if something goes wrong, such as breakage or loss.

309 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 2003

About the author

Dan Ramsey has authored more than 100 books, hundreds of magazine and online consumer guides, and numerous technical documents explaining complex topics in simple terms. Topics include writing skills, home repair, home businesses, aviation, and RV travel. Dan's latest books are the three-part Working Writer Series beginning with WORKING WRITER TIPS: HOW TO WRITE ANYTHING BETTER, FASTER, EASIER. It's FREE on Amazon Kindle. (Reviews appreciated!)

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this for our cross-country move in 1999, another house move in 2006, and even a couple office relocations that I managed. The humor is a little goofy, but not totally unwelcome at a stressful time. Super helpful for knowing/remembering all the little details needed for a successful move.

[Redsteve · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm normally not a fan of XXX for Dummies or The Complete Idiots Guide to XXX books, but there aren't exactly a wealth of books on this subject. Although the book itself is somewhat dated (1998) and its attempts at humor are both relentless and heavy-handed, it does have a fair amount of useful information, so I don’t feel as if I completely wasted my time.

[Res · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really should be retitled; most of the book is about how to pack various items without breaking them. If that's what you're looking for, this is a very useful handbook.

[Dy-Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately this book needs an update. It's talk about outdated technologies and housing markets of old is not helpful. It does have some good advice overall