A household move includes organizing and packing what's inside and outside your current home. If you have spent years maintaining and cultivating your garden probably you are wondering what will happen with it now that you are moving house. In case you are selling your current property, bare in mind that well-maintained outdoors may add to its value. Since you have invested so much time and effort, probably you will want to take some of those rare and beautiful plants with you. However, in order to avoid misunderstandings with the prospective buyers make sure they don't mind it. Also, a couple of factors may affect your decision … [Read more...]
How to make your small apartment feel bigger
Your big move is finally completed. All of your belongings are delivered safe and sound, your NYC movers have done an excellent job and the whole moving process went better than expected. There are no lost or damaged items, everything's in perfect condition. You just need to figure out how to arrange and decorate your new space. Also, if your new place is smaller than the previous one, you will need to organize your belongings so that each item fits. Adjusting to the idea of downsizing may be challenging, since you need to decide where to store all those items that don't fit, how to accommodate your guests and how to make your … [Read more...]
Moving with a large family
People who have experienced household moving know that the bigger he family is, the harder your move is going to be. The good news is that each family member can become a helper at some point during the relocation process. Support and assistance can really mean a lot during such hard times. Once you decide to move house, it's very important to communicate with your children about the upcoming move. How they will take the news depends mostly on their age. Kids are usually very attached to the family home and what it represents. Be honest when talking about why moving to another home or even to another city is currently the best … [Read more...]
How to sell your home fast after moving out
When considering a move, you should also think about what to do with your current property after you move out. Your present situation will determine whether you are going to sell house/apartment or rent it out. However, if you are forced by circumstances to sell the house, you might want to get done with it as soon as possible. Everyone knows that searching for the perfect buyer that will make a good offer may take quite some time. But what if you cannot afford to wait that much and waste your time? Here are some tips on what to do before putting the house on the market. - Make your house more attractive to buyers. - Clean … [Read more...]
Moving from a dorm to an apartment
As much as living with your peers is interesting and exciting, there are times when you just need a moment in your private space. Moving into a dorm room with at least one roommate can be really challenging and according to many students it's quite an adventure. Some people are very excited about the idea of living in a dorm and socializing with other people all the time, while others are hesitant and prefer living completely on their own. Where you decide to live will determine the moving course and the amount of things you can move. When you are moving to a dorm room, try to pack as little as possible. Find out before the … [Read more...]
Home improvement projects before the moving day
Moving into the new home is a huge and significant project. You've finally got the possibility to decorate a new house/apartment the way you wish, and with all big organizational ideas of yours, you will make your new place feel like home in no time. In order to make your new home comfortable and pleasant place to live, you may need to do some improvement projects before the moving day or after you settle in. However, some repair works are better managed before the moving day than afterwards. Sometimes it is much easier and less expensive to complete some maintenance tasks prior to the move. Home improvement tips when moving … [Read more...]
Tips for protecting floors during a move
The hardwood floors may be in danger on the moving day due to a lot of foot traffic, so protecting the floors during a move should be added to your moving checklist. The fact that you are moving out doesn't mean that you don't have to take care of the house/apartment that was your home until a couple of hours ago. Whether it is your property or a rented one, future tenants or buyers would appreciate your diligence. On the other hand, it's in your best interest to protect the flooring in your new house properly so that you don't have to do some repair works immediately after you settle in. Compared with other moving tasks, … [Read more...]
How to pack a garage and storage area for the move
Organizing the garage or storage shed for the move usually takes a lot of time and hard work. Due to their particular content (rarely or never used tools, potentially harmful, heavy, sharp or bulky items,...), you need to come up with an efficient packing plan as soon as you decide to move. This is an inevitable process and postponing this task is not a good idea. Make it a priority on your moving checklist and get it done while you are still fresh and energetic. Tips for packing a garage - Sort through your belongings and decide what to move and what to recycle, sell or donate. - Get rid of unwanted items. Consider donating … [Read more...]
Pre-move garage sale
Having an upcoming move on your mind, you have to come up with an effective moving strategy as early as possible. A lot of unnecessary items have been piled up over the years without being disposed of properly. Old, unused and forgotten items are now standing in the way of a successful move, so start dealing with them as soon as you decide to move. Some people become aware of what they have accumulated over the years only when they are facing the imminent move. Many of them decide to organize a garage or yard sale prior to the move in order to get rid of outdated and unused belongings. Garage sales are a part of everyday life in … [Read more...]
Personal documents you need to collect before the move
Lack of good organization during the moving process can turn lives of everyone involved upside down. A household move is to be planned step by step. There are so many procedures to follow in order to ensure a smooth, trouble-free move. Most of your belongings are transported in the moving truck, so you cannot reach them any time you want during the move. As a result, you are likely to incur some inconveniences in case you cannot find the items you really need on your way to the new home. Not each item should be entrusted to your NYC movers. Moreover, there is a list of ''forbidden items '' your movers are not allowed to … [Read more...]
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