With moving day almost knocking on your door, you may find yourself wondering whether you should hire a professional mover to help you out. Although it seems like a highly logical choice, many people opt for a less convenient DIY alternative due to financial difficulties. If you are like most people, chances are you will have friends who will be willing to help you. So, you may think that their help would be enough. Moving can be pricey, and it’s only reasonable to try to cut moving costs any way you can. The good thing about moving is that you have several suitable options to choose from. Having weighed all the pros and cons of … [Read more...]
Understanding the Bill of Lading
Did you know that Lading comes from the Old English word for loading? The Bill of Lading referred to as BoL, or B/L is a document signed between the shipper and the carrier. This is a vital document without which your relocation would not be possible. It is a legally binding document, and has multiple purposes, as we will see later on. We have created this useful guide, for better understanding the Bill of Lading, as you will need to sign this document before the loading of the shipment. And while reliable movers will not try to scam you, a Bill of Lading is a document that will help you identify rogue movers rather easily. Why … [Read more...]
Long-distance Residential Move Made Easy
It’s a fact that a residential move itself may pose a great deal of challenges and difficulties. But, if your new home happens to be located across the country, stressful and unexpected situations may significantly multiply. As we all know, there is no such thing as a completely smooth and stress-free move. Only those who have gone through a household move know that everything comes down to an impeccable organization. The overall success of your residential move also depends on how wisely you choose your assistance. Long-distance relocation is easier when you have help Transitions are hard and without proper … [Read more...]
How to submit a claim for moving damage in NYC
Even though you have done the research and hired professionals, there are times when even they make a mistake during the moving process. Of course, this is not something they intended or something they are proud of. However, the result is not something you, as a client, are satisfied with. Luckily, even in a situation like this, there is a solution. All you have to do is to submit a claim for moving damage, and the local moving company NYC will make it up to you. In this article, we are going to give you some instructions on the matter. Make sure you follow them, and there will be nothing to worry about! … [Read more...]
NYC moving tips – List of things you should move yourself
The average American moves approximately 11 times in life. This is a lot of loading and unloading of moving trucks. But in addition to the costs associated with all these transfers, it is always a week or two of worries until you make sure that your most valuable things have passed through the whole city or country in one piece. The fact is that not everything needs to go by truck. Moving many of your valuables can be done by you personally. Regardless of whether you don't want to break your grandmother's antique mirror or lose important documents, there are several things you should move yourself. Regardless of the quality … [Read more...]
What are the hidden costs of moving?
If you hired a professional relocation company to help you relocate, you may soon encounter some additional relocation costs that you did not expect at all. That's why we put together a complete list of all the hidden costs of moving. Which may reduce your chances of an affordable moving. After all, residential relocation can only be considered successful if all relocation costs have been minimized. … [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...]
When is the time to involve lawyers in the relocation?
While everyone’s hoping for the best, the truth is that a lot can go wrong when moving house. Those with some previous moving experience probably know how to avoid worst-case relocation scenarios. In spite of your meticulous planning, sometimes things may not work out as expected and you are forced to seek justice through the courts. If your moving company didn’t follow through with the contract and you couldn’t reach a satisfactory agreement maybe the time has come to involve lawyers in the relocation. … [Read more...]
How to move a wine collection to another residence
All wine lovers and collectors face the same fear when transitioning to a new residence – how to move a wine collection safely to a new home. Whether you are moving it to a distant location or just down the street, certain safety measures should be applied. Just like with other valuable household items such as a pool table or a piano, moving a wine collection can be risky too. If you are the proud owner of a rare vintage wine collection, then you should probably go the extra mile to keep it safe during transit. … [Read more...]
Insured movers NYC – how to find the best?
Let’s face it – moving can give you a hard time, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Come spring, people usually start making their big relocation plans. As it’s also a beginning of a busy and chaotic moving season, hiring insured movers NYC may require in-depth and exhausting research. … [Read more...]
