Often we tend to think that moving across town is a lot easier than moving across the country. However, it turns out sometimes that short distance moves are very complicated since people happen to underestimate the amount of work and tasks that should be completed throughout the process. When it comes to organizing household relocation, things are never as simple as you expect them to be. Regardless of the distance, a household move is never an easy task to do. Hopefully, the following tips will help you be better prepared for the upcoming move. Tips for moving across town and moving cross country Moving across town comes … [Read more...]
Moving day disasters and overcoming them
A thorough organization and preparation are what make a move go smoothly. However, for most people moving is actually a nightmare. Even planned a few months in advance, something can go wrong and there’s no telling what can happen if you are moving ad hoc. Scratched walls from moving furniture. Broken dishes from the wrong packing. Unable to find anything because you did not check your boxes. And you do not get proper insurance when you need to apply. These are all moving day disasters. … [Read more...]
Moving van vs moving truck – which is better?
When facing a household move, there will be a variety of good options to choose from. Moving house goes hand in hand with constant decision-making. Therefore, as soon as you decide to move, a major decision will follow – whether to hire professional movers or perform a self-move. Having estimated the associated moving costs, many people seem to prefer a self-move considering it as a cheaper alternative. And there’s another dilemma in this case – moving van vs. moving truck rental that you’ll have to solve during the initial stage of the moving adventure. … [Read more...]
Moving short distance – tips and tricks
As counter-intuitive as it may seem, moving short distance may pose lots of difficulties and challenges. Although your family’s routine won’t be radically altered by the local move, make sure to have a fool-proof plan in place. While the entire move a couple of blocks away may seem like a straight-forward process, there are certain steps that apply both to local and long-distance moves. As it turns out, people moving short distance happen to underestimate the time, costs and efforts required. As a result, it can be tempting to cut moving costs by performing a self-move. But, no two short-distance moves are the same and its … [Read more...]
Local moving do’s and don’ts
Planning a local moving any time soon? Then you could use some guidelines that will keep you on track during this transitional period. Although it may seem like a hassle-free process, a local move requires serious approach and total dedication. It shouldn't come as a surprise that it's not that complicated like long-distance moves, but still you need to pay extra attention to some important steps. Local moving do's - everything you need to know - Make a comprehensive moving checklist as soon as the move becomes imminent. No matter how straightforward the local move may seem, chances are that you are going to overlook some … [Read more...]
