Moving house is considered one of the most stressful life-changing events one can experience. With so many tasks to handle within a predefined time-frame, you are likely to end up both emotionally and physically drained once the move is completed. Hopefully the following suggestions will help you find your own way to de-stress after the household move. Relaxing after a household move - Whenever you feel anxious and overwhelmed take a few deep breaths. Free yourself of nervous tension by focusing on your breathing. With every inhale and exhale your heart beats will be slower and slower and your muscles even more relaxed. - Get back … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
What will the first day in your new home look like?
Having all household items moved to the new home is a huge relief, but some people simply don't feel at ease until the last moving box is unpacked. After all the difficulties you've been through during the relocation process, you are likely to experience some mixed emotions the first day at your new home. If you reach your new home during the night, the only logical thing to do is to take a nice shower and make a bed. Have a good night's rest after a long day of packing, heavy lifting and mental and emotional exhaustion. Remember, there's no rush, you can take your time and organize your belongings slowly and accurately, the boxes … [Read more...]
How will moving change my life?
If you are yearning for a fundamental change in your life, maybe it's time for you to consider changing your environment. A household move is one of those transitions that may significantly affect your life in so many different ways. Some experts claim that major life changes may lead to a success, but have you ever asked yourself what happens in between? The very thought of the household move may cause mixed emotions and states of mind like anxiety, fear, excitement, anger and many other mood disorders,...Other than change of context, moving is also a mental transition and opportunity to embrace new lifestyle and habits and start … [Read more...]
Ultimate guide to unpacking after a move
Setting up home after a move is not an easy task considering all the troubles you've been through during the relocation process. The truth is that you will need to invest a lot of effort, time and energy before you completely settle into your new home. There are a lot of tasks and activities to take on after the NYC movers leave your house. Unpacking strategy Getting organized after the move is one of the most important post-moving tasks. Standing in the middle of all those moving boxes waiting to be unpacked can be a bit discouraging, since at first you may not have a clear idea where to start. After you've taken care of hundreds … [Read more...]
How to keep your sanity if you are moving in less than a week
Moving house is a stressful event even under normal circumstances, not to mention the pressure when you need to organize the entire move in less than a week. Relocating in a short time requires quick decisions and efficient reactions. Although organizing the whole move in one week seems too complicated, hopefully our tips will help you deal with the challenge and sort this unexpected situation out. Being short on time you will have to come up with an efficient moving strategy you can rely on throughout the process. Tips for planning a move in less than a week - Try to maintain a positive attitude. No matter how hard and hopeless the … [Read more...]
Breaking the news about the upcoming household move
It's never easy to move house and leave friends behind, but you will certainly want to keep them up-to-date when it comes to your big decision. Letting your loved ones know that you are moving to another city or state is probably one of the most difficult and intense moving-related experiences. Some goodbyes can be really heartbreaking, but you should find the way to make the separation easier on everyone involved. Although moving away from the loved ones is a stressful life event, there are some fun and creative ways to make moving announcements. At the end of the day, how you are going to inform your friends depends on the … [Read more...]
What’s the easiest way to move antique furniture?
If you are lucky to have rare pieces of antique furniture, you are probably aware that moving them to a new residence may be very challenging. Being valuable from artistic, practical and sentimental standpoint, antique furniture requires special approach during the household relocation. Moving expensive pieces of furniture on your own can be very risky, so in this case it's highly recommended to find specialty movers who will handle your precious items with the finest professional care. However, there are certain steps that you alone can take in order to make sure your relocation goes smoothly. Tips for moving antique furniture - … [Read more...]
Full-service moving companies for long-distance moves
A household move involves a lot of important decisions, and whether you are going to handle everything on your own or hire professional movers NYC is just one of them. As it turns out, your budget will mostly determine your moving-related choices. A self-move includes a lot of tasks to handle, calculations to make and a lot of hidden risks and dangerous situations, especially if you are moving to another state. On the other hand, if you decide to entrust each task to a professional moving company you can rest assured that they will have everything under control and make your household relocation easier. Long-distance moves proved … [Read more...]
What to do with packing supplies after the move is done
Your household belongings have just been transported to your new home. Good job! It took a lot of time and effort to carry the moving project through , but your moving adventure is not nearly over. Knowing that the last box is finally unloaded from the moving truck is a huge relief, but bare in mind that there are a lot of tasks ahead of you that should be completed before you can say that you have settled into your new home. Although you have done your best to get rid of all the clutter from your previous home, standing among the piles of used packing paper, cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and other packing materials can be a real … [Read more...]
All good things about moving house
Can moving house be actually amazing? People facing an imminent household move usually do not see it as a pleasant undertaking due to an excessive amount of stress the move itself might cause. Typically, people associate moving house with negative feelings and they expect a series of bad things to happen throughout the relocation process. Sometimes they are so focused on their pessimistic perception of the move that they fail to realize why this household move is beneficial for them. Benefits of moving house A household move is a new opportunity for you to do things differently and to arrange your home the way you’ve always wanted … [Read more...]
