(NAPSA)—Everyyear, some 35 million Americans move to a new home. If you're ever among them, you should know that three simple steps can help you go a long way toward moresavings andless stress: 1. Downsize. Donate, sell or toss anything you don’t love, need or use. Pay special attention to bulky, heavy stuff suchas: Books and magazines. Are youreally going to read them again? Shop around when hiring movers. Somegive discounts to students, the military, older people or AAA members. Food. Why pay movers to pack and lug 80-cent cans of tomatoes or $1 boxesof pasta? Old appliances. A washing machine lasts about 10 years, a dryer 13. It may pay to buy new onesfor your new home. 2. Comparison shop. ‘The American Moving & Storage Association recommends gettingat least three in-homequotes. 3. Time your move. Mid-week and mid-month can offer better deals and more flexible dates with movers. Also, get an early start the day of your move. Twoofthe best time-savers: If you live in an apartment,reserveelevator access for moving day. e Save a parking spot for the moving truck in front of yourbuilding. Learn More For further moving facts andtips, go to www.Moving.org.
