Are you getting ready to move to a new home? Have you been dreading the stress of the entire moving process? Moving can be a complicated and stressful time for a lot of people. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. Although people might tell you that there is nothing to be done to avoid the stresses and hassles of moving, this isn’t necessarily true. There are a number of things that you can do or have done for you.…
Read More »While shopping for a forever home, you may not feel like doing much packing until you have secured a house after having an offer approved and getting a property inspection. Along with owning possessions that you may want to keep for a long time or even for your entire life, you may want to do everything that you can to avoid damage being caused to your forever home. If you are willing to hire a moving company, you can utilize their services to maximize protection starting from the packing and lasting all the way until everything is unloaded into your home.…
Read More »If there is one piece of advice that could help you have a more successful move, it would be to understand the importance of proper planning. Planning before a move is what will help you stay organized and on top of the move. There are many ways of planning to help you achieve this. Here are several tips that may help you plan effectively for your move. Start soon Your move is not going to happen on its own.…
Read More »Local moves are supposed to be simple. All you need is a friend who owns a truck and a full tank of fuel, right? Unfortunately, it’s not actually that simple. Moving brings with it plenty of challenges and the distance from the start to the destination isn’t the only factor you should consider. Many people will say that it makes sense to hire a mover even if you’re moving locally. What are the benefits and pitfalls of hiring a mover in such situations?…
Read More »You may think that you have everything under control for your upcoming move, but there are many surprised that can happen when the day arrives. Be prepared for the following problems that you’ll run into. Running Out Of Moving Supplies If you are waiting to finish your packing on the day of your move, you may run into a problem where you run out of supplies and end up scrambling. It may cause you to use irregularly shaped totes and boxes, which do not fully protect the items that are inside.…
Read More »Moving is stressful at the best of times, but moving on short notice can be particularly daunting. Unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and sometimes last-minute moves can’t be avoided. If you find yourself having to move out of your apartment quickly, here are some tips that can help. 1. Have your mail forwarded In the flurry of activity surrounding a last-minute move, it’s easy to let things fall by the wayside. However, it’s important that you remember to submit a change of address to your local post office.…
Read More »When you have belongings that you care enough about to pay to store in a storage unit, you want to be sure that everything will remain in good condition while it’s stored. Moisture can be a real problem when things are stored for the long-term — no matter what you have stored in the unit, if moisture begins to take over, everything may be damaged or destroyed. Here you’ll find a few tips to help you manage the moisture level in your storage unit to protect the things you have stored.…
Read More »Moving companies offer all kinds of services. Some of them offer just about everything imaginable, short of the kitchen sink. The following is what you should receive and expect from a full service moving company. Extra Bodies to Pack and Move Extra bodies are the norm for full-service moving. You should get at least two with a maximum of ten movers to pack up your home and belongings, load everything onto the truck, and unload and unpack it at the new home.…
Read More »You have the date of the big move circled in red on the calender, you have scheduled your professional moving company to come and help, and everything is falling into place. Before you get comfortable in your planned budget for a long-distance move, make sure you take time to consider some of the extra costs that can be involved. Take a look at some of the often forgotten costs that can come along with a long-distance move.…
Read More »When you move, you want to make sure all your irreplaceable items, such as your photographs and artwork, gets to your new home in one piece. You worry about your photos, since they can be damaged if they are exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time or get wet. You also worry about your artwork, since the frames are expensive and the original pieces are impossible to replace.…
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