Moving Tips - Page 36

If you are determined to do a self-move then you will be faced with the huge challenge and responsibility of driving a moving truck. Contrary to what you might think, it will not feel just a "little" larger than your SUV. Nothing about these is modern or luxurious. The steering is not responsive, the brakes will feel completely different when it is empty and full, and you will have more blind spots than you're probably prepared for, and that's just for a small 10-foot truck! If you get a truck…

One of the things that make unpacking so challenging is trying to arrange furniture among a sea of boxes. Obviously, this is an even bigger issue in a small space. You literally have to shift the contents of the entire room like a jigsaw puzzle. Then, when you decide you don't want something where you positioned it, you have to go through the process again. This can consume a large amount of your time and energy. There are things you can do to make arranging furniture a whole lot easier. General Measurements Ideally,…

For some, there is nothing to consider when scheduling their move. They have only one day off, and no children to schedule around. However, most people go back and forth with dates, trying to pick the best day and time to start planning everything. If this sounds like you, and you have options then there are a few things you should consider before confirming a day. Budget If you are trying to pull off your move by spending the least amount of money possible then you will want to schedule…

Whether you are doing a self-move and are relying on friends and family to pull it off, or if you simply want to recruit help to pack, unpack, or disassemble your above-ground pool there are a few ways you can go about announcing your needs and intentions. You may simply be saying you planned on just shooting everyone a text the day before or something, but you will be surprised at how many people will claim they never received it. Not to mention, if you do wait until the last…

You are ready to move in, unpack, and breathe a sigh of relief that the process is finally complete, right? Well, before you move into that new apartment or house there are a few things you should do first to ensure a positive experience. Measure - Simply looking at the place will not tell you if your furniture will fit. Realtors have a way of staging space, so it looks significantly larger than it is. Not to mention, the room size is not your only concern. You also need to…

The use of portable storage units has exploded in popularity in recent years. Whether you are just looking for an easy way to get your belongings from one home to the next without driving a rental truck or if you need your belongings tucked away safe somewhere until you are ready for them, these storage units are a practical solution. However, before you load it yourself or call upon friends to help, you should know that there are some benefits to hiring professional movers to load the unit for you.…

One of the hardest decisions you may face is trying to decide which day of the week to move, to have the easiest moving day possible... Most people move on the weekends because they work all week. However, although this may be convenient, sometimes it is in your best interest to take a day off and schedule your move Monday through Thursday. You may think this sounds strange to take a day off that is potential without pay, but there are a lot of advantages to doing so. Weekend Moves…

No one should have to tell you how heavy a pool table is. This is the main reason most people hire professionals to move them. However, there are other reasons why it is not a good…

If you are someone who looks around your home and sees plants that you have put your heart and soul into for years, then the thought of them not accompanying you to your new home is pretty disappointing. Giving one or two plants away is one thing, but anything more than that is not something anyone wants to do. Well, you will be happy to know that plants can make the move with no problem, even one of significant distance if you plan properly. Plan On Moving Yourself Although you…