Moving house requires a lot of time, preparation and effort. It's not only the moving day that is energy and time-consuming, but the whole process that lasts a couple of weeks or even months if you are selling your current home and buying a new one. All your attention is focused on the household move, packing, unpacking, cleaning, and you simply can't seem to find some time for yourself and your loved ones. Knowing that all moving-related issues are over and that your household belongings are safe at your new place is a huge relief. Although there is a long way to go until you settle into your new home completely, having all … [Read more...]
How to prepare for the new school year after the household move
Moving to another city and changing schools is always stressful for children, no matter their age. Summer is the most convenient period of the year to move house especially if you are moving with school-age children. Planning a move according to the school calendar is probably the most logical decision. However, moving immediately after the school year ends doesn't leave your children enough time to get used to the idea of moving and say goodbye to their school friends. Also, allow your children a couple of weeks at the new destination before the new school year starts so that they can adjust to the new environment and meet … [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 back to the parents’ home
Due to a difficult financial situation many people are forced to move back to their parents' home after living on their own. For some people this decision may mean a step backwards and there are many reasons that can push them to take that step. The most common reason is tough financial situation. Also, this decision may be triggered by a divorce, break-up or joblessness after the graduation. It is stressful to live in a rented apartment and to keep up with everyday expenses with no income. However, this doesn't have to be a negative event after all. Some people deliberately choose to move back to the parents' house in order to … [Read more...]
Long-distance college move
Moving to a college that's miles away from your parents' home may seem quite exciting and terrifying at the same time. Before your classes even start you will have to pass the first test - pack and move your belongings successfully. When you are moving long-distance, start moving preparations with the idea that you won't be back for a while and sort your items accordingly. Decide which items you cannot live without, what can be easily replaced once you reach your campus/dorm/new apartment and what should be donated or thrown away. If you want to perform a green move, consider recycling some of the items instead of throwing them … [Read more...]
Tips for Storing Guitars by Lior Rachamny CEO of Dumbo Moving
Lior Rachmany is the CEO of Dumbo Moving and Storage, Inc. He started out in the Brooklyn music scene in Williamsburg and DUMBO; making music with such artists as Matisyahu. At night he made music but during the day he was a mover. Lior started out as a driver than a manager. While being a manager of a moving company, he opened up a recording studio. The scene began to change and a lot of musicians left Brooklyn. Lior decided to focus on moving and he opened up a moving company next door to his studio. His company grew to one of the largest moving companies in New York. Lior Rachmany still loves music (still owns three … [Read more...]
Unpacking tips
After putting a lot of time and effort in packing, you may get discouraged when you realize that unpacking takes a lot more time. Reaching a new place is a huge relief, but the moment you will have everything arranged is still far away. Provided that all of the boxes are properly labeled and that you have a strategy, unpacking process will go smoothly. However, without a plan, unpacking can become very difficult and unpleasant, because there are so many items that need to be unpacked, unwrapped, cleaned and put in the right place. Arranging your home after the move If you have moved with your family, have them all do a certain … [Read more...]
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