A household move is one of the most important events in your life and you are likely to experience a lot of mixed emotions throughout the process. Excitement about the fresh start in a new place combined with fear, anxiety and sadness is an expected scenario when it comes to moving to a new home. Tips for keeping your sense of humor while moving house The mere thought of moving to an unfamiliar environment and leaving your dear friends and neighbors sometimes may seem terrifying. Therefore, try to keep your sense of humor during the relocation process and remember that your mood will affect your loved ones as well. If you are … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Tips for recovering your security deposit
Moving into a rented apartment involves a lot of expenses, but knowing that some of them are refundable may be a bit comforting. When you are about to sign a lease with your landlord, you should set aside certain amount of money for a big upfront payment - first month's rent along with the security deposit. If you are abiding by the rules and leaving the apartment in good condition you may have your security deposit back when you decide to move out. How can I retrieve my security deposit? - Understand your rights and responsibilities. Although regulations may vary by location, in most cases a landlord is obliged by law to return a … [Read more...]
Preparing your car for the move
Moving to a new location involves a lot of major decisions - what to move and what to leave behind is probably the biggest dilemma. Moving a car to your new home can be a very demanding undertaking, especially if you are moving long distance. Therefore, unless you are going to sell your car and buy the new one once you settle into your new home, you should make sure it is in a good shape and ready to withstand challenges of the relocation process. Tips for packing and moving your car - If you are moving locally, you can use your car as a moving vehicle. By making several trips to your old home and back you can transport all the … [Read more...]
How to secure your new home after a move?
Improving your home safety should be your top priority when moving to a new place. You can never be too careful when it comes to securing your home, especially after moving to the neighborhood you are not familiar with. Now that you finally have the keys to your new home, you can perform a detailed security inspection in order to identify possible weak spots in and around your property. Tips for making your home burglar-resistant after a move - Inspect the outdoors. Research the exterior of your home and check whether there are damaged windows or doors. If there are any, make sure no one can enter your property through them. … [Read more...]
Will hiring cheap movers hurt you in the long run?
Trying to save money on some important life events like a household move can actually cost you more in the long run. When planning a local or international move, you have plenty of NYC moving companies at your disposal, and going for the lowest quote turns out to be a wrong decision in most cases. Although customers happen to be attracted by extremely low, too-good-to-be-true offers, as a matter of fact, those should be avoided. Finding a balance between cost and quality is what most customers should aim to if they don't want to spend a fortune on a household relocation or entrust their belongings to a questionable and incompetent … [Read more...]
How to enjoy holiday season while moving
Moving during the holiday season is not the scenario you hoped for when you were planning your festive activities. December is not the most convenient or desirable period to move house, but it doesn't have to be a disaster either. Sometimes you don't have much of a choice when it comes to setting the moving date. A household move is an important life event and if it's taking place during the holiday season, you should find a way to enjoy the holidays and perform a successful household move at the same time. Balancing your moving responsibilities with your private priorities and Christmas plans seems like a very difficult and … [Read more...]
Moving into a condo
As a first time buyer you should inspect all available housing options that may be suitable both for your budget and lifestyle. Also, if you are downsizing, moving into a condo will be a breath of fresh air, since outdoor maintenance, upkeep responsibilities and repair works will be out of the picture. Everything you need to know before moving into a condo As any other life-changing decision, this one also comes with a lot of advantages and disadvantages. Just make sure you are aware of them when planning to move into a condo. - Compare layouts and floor plans so as to establish whether your new home can accommodate all your … [Read more...]
