Practical Tips (NAPSA)—Morethan 40 million Americans are expected to move this year. Clive Pearse, the host of HGTV’s “Designedto Sell,” offers some easy, commonsense tips: Start Early—Don’t wait until the last minute to start packing or notifying friends and businesses that you’re moving. Clear the Clutter—Assess what you have before moving everything to a new location. If you Photo: Aaron Rapopol Clive Pearse, the host of HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” offers advice on moving into a new home. don’t need it, get rid of it—many worthy charities will be happy to take useful itemsoff your hands. * Color Code—Choosea different-colored sticker for the kitchen, the living room, the master bedroom, etc. You’ll be surprised at how mucheasier it will be to get the right boxes in the rightplace. * Consolidate for Cleaning— Designate one box for all the cleaning supplies you'll need. * Get Connected—You'll want TV, telephone and Internet at your new home. To help, top cable companies created the Cable Mover Hotline—www.cablemover.com or (866) 596-0424—to makeit simple to set up such services.
