When it comes to moving larger items, you need to be careful so that you don’t strain or hurt yourself during the moving process. Break Things Down Into Smaller Pieces First, when you have a heavy item to move, see if that heavy item can be broken down into smaller pieces. For example, can you take the drawers out of your dresser and detach the mirror? Can you remove the legs from your dining room table?…
Read More »You may be thinking about doing your own packing for your move to save some money. All you need are boxes and tape. However, things can become complicated quickly. It is best to have professional packers for you move. The following are a few reasons this is a good idea. They have the right packing materials The chances are that you will not have all of the packing materials you need and will have to go to a store more than once during your packing.…
Read More »You spent months nurturing their growth, so it only makes sense you would want to take your plants with you when you move to a new home. When it comes time to uproot your green darlings, however, here are some things you need to do to ensure they survive—or can even make—the trip. Check with the Movers First and foremost, if you’re hiring a moving company to help you relocate to a new place, make sure plants are not a banned item.…
Read More »If you decide to hire a moving company to help you move, you will need to get everything ready before moving day. You can take care of a lot of the tasks weeks ahead of time, but there will also be some you may not be able to do until the day or two before you move. Here are some tips to help you prepare for moving day: Start Weeks Ahead of Time…
Read More »Whether you still haven’t found the perfect home to move to or you plan to do some traveling after moving out of your old one, relocating is stressful enough for the whole family without having to worry about things like what to do with your stuff when you’re between homes temporarily. Choosing a moving company to work with that offers the following features should help reduce some moving stress and make the experience a little more convenient for everyone involved:…
Read More »If you are thinking about moving this spring, you may want to see if you can push up your moving date so that you move this spring. Here are three great reasons to move this spring instead of this summer. #1 Lower Prices One of the biggest reasons to move up your moving date to this spring instead of this summer is because the prices for renting a moving van and supplies are much lower than they will be during the summer.…
Read More »It is time to move! Boxes ready? Check! Labeling tape? Check! Moving company? Check! Pets secured and ready to go? Oops! Moving is difficult. As a single pet owner, you have responsibility for moving all your possessions and your pet, too. Even a local move can involve some significant challenges, especially if you work a lot or have odd hours. Don’t leave out planning for your pet’s move because you are too busy!…
Read More »Moving out of an apartment, condo, or home is something that typically takes a while to plan. In most cases, you will want to balance moving out with moving into another home and avoiding extra costs. If you own a condo that you are living in, but that you want to rent out as soon as possible, you may have a limited time frame to leave once people turn in an application and you approve them.…
Read More »Storage containers are supposed to make life easier, but if you must frequently get your belongings out of your storage containers, it may be more difficult in actuality. When using a large number of heavy duty plastic storage containers, it can be difficult to quickly find a container that has the exact items you need. Fortunately, there are three ways you can make this process easier. Use Clear Storage Bins…
Read More »Breaking a cherished belonging is one of the most frustrating things that can happen when you are moving. If you do a bit of research and prepare before moving day comes around, you can greatly reduce the risk of breaking any items. Here are four tips that every homeowner should know for moving fragile belongings. Carry Fragile Items Safely Glass cabinets and other heavy fragile items pose the greatest challenge when it comes to moving.…
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