A low level of professionalism or lack of it is a problem you have to deal with if you don’t do a background check on a moving company. Besides rude moving crew or unjustified delays, you could also end up dealing with fraudulent movers, leaving you without your possessions or holding them hostage with a request for a huge amount of cash. While scammers are getting more skilled at tricking people into doing business with them, customers are also learning to get more informed and check on a moving company before hiring movers and letting them into their homes. That means that you as a customer have various tools to check movers. … [Read more...]
Moving with Cats
Cats can be extremely sensitive to moving so both you and your feline friend can experience a lot of stress if you don’t plan the move properly. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to make the whole relocation process easier on your cats. Since felines can get nervous even during the packing stage, and especially so after you arrive at your new home, you’ll have to think about helping them cope with change through all the stages of relocation. Let’s face it, with time cats become a part of family, and all family members require certain consideration when moving. But worry not, because we have some simple guidelines for … [Read more...]
Is It Cheaper to Rent a Moving Truck or Hire Movers?
The first reason why people choose to rent a truck and not hire movers is that moving company’s services can seem really pricey so the DIY option seems cheaper. Of course, if you’re moving on a tight budget, you’ll want to cut costs wherever possible. So, it’s certainly a good idea to look into rental options before paying for expensive moving services. Understanding moving costs is vital and will help you figure the best option for you. Figure out how much each of the options would cost and then draw a conclusion. You should be aware of all costs in order to make an informed decision. That way you'll know for sure if it’s cheaper … [Read more...]
How to Use Furniture Sliders When Moving
Moving is very complicated and requires the majority of your time, lots of energy, and inevitably money. It consists of packing, loading, transportation, unloading, and unpacking. Professional moving services will take care of the whole thing for you, which is the best part regarding hiring a specialized moving company. However, some prefer to move by themselves, especially if they have prior experience on the subject. Furniture is one of the most challenging items for moving since furniture is often very big and bulky, resulting in various injuries and damage to the actual piece. Besides moving appliances, some tools will help you … [Read more...]
6 Signs Your Furniture Is Not Worth Moving
One of the things you may be wondering about when moving is what to do with all the furniture. Should you move all of it? Should you leave some of it behind? What pays off more? Yes, some of the household items hold sentimental value and should definitely be a part of your new home. However, there are other pieces in your home that you should maybe leave behind. So, should you move your furniture or buy new after the move? Carry on reading to find 6 signs your furniture is not worth moving. Downsizing Another sign your furniture is not worth moving is when its dimensions are not suitable for your new home. You’ll always want … [Read more...]
What to Do While Movers Are Packing
Moving away to a different city, country, or continent is never or just around the corner is never a simple thing. Not only will you change your surroundings, friends, your job, or university, and even your gym and a favorite park. While you learned a lot about your new place, you still have some questions about what to do while movers are packing your items. Hiring reliable movers that provide packing and unpacking services is beneficial in so many ways, and one of them is that you wouldn't have to deal with tedious item packing. Let us see what you should do and whether you should do anything while movers are packing your … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Fuel Costs When Renting a Moving Truck?
When renting a moving truck, the question is how to choose the right moving truck for your needs? You’ll want to make sure that it’s the most suitable type of truck for your move and that its size is suitable for the size of your household. It only makes sense that you’ll want it to be the most affordable one too. In order to include all rental-related expenses in your overall budget, you must also calculate the fuel costs when renting a moving truck. That’s the moment when you’ll wish you had a gas calculator. But, you’ll need more than MPG to determine the final cost. To calculate the gas money, you’ll also have to think about … [Read more...]
How to Pack Board Games for Moving
Board games are found in most homes nowadays, regardless of whether you have any youngsters or not. Since board games provide so much fun for all generations, they’re definitely something you want to take with you when you’re moving house. While packing and preparing for your relocation, you’ll certainly want to keep your precious board games protected and transport them to a new address safely. Even though the process of moving board games is pretty simple, there are a few steps to follow in order to have them moved undamaged. If you’re wondering how to pack board games for moving, carry on reading. Before Packing … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Moving to a Cold State
Moving to a warmer climate has many benefits, but how about moving to a cold climate? Are there benefits of moving to a cold state? Is it all about drawbacks, or is there a nice side to living in a snowy country? If you’re thinking about moving away from hot and humid to fresh and cold, we’ve got you covered. Carry on reading to learn about the pros and cons of moving to a cold state. Pros of moving to a cold state It may seem like a shortlist at first but you’ll find many nice sides to living in a cold state. Here are only a few of the benefits of moving to a cold climate. Great outdoor fun The first pro about … [Read more...]
Moving Your Home Office Checklist
If you’re one of the lucky ones who work from home, you can wake up and get to your office in a minute instead of having to commute to work twice a day. While making a morning trip from your bed to your home office is certainly convenient, there comes the challenge when you have to move house because you also have to move your office. If you’re not sure how to organize a stress-free moving day when moving a home office, we’re here to help. Follow the moving your home office checklist to find a simple week-by-week moving guide. Ten weeks before moving Create a moving plan Start by thinking about your moving date … [Read more...]
