It’s a well-known secret that a household move is not only a back-breaking task, but also a time-consuming one. As residential and office moves are famous for being demanding, you cannot expect to organize the entire process in a matter of days. Unless you are moving small loads a couple of blocks away, your big, NYC relocation will be anything but speedy. Depending on the relocation distance and the amount and nature of your belongings, a proper organization of the move may take up to two months. Provided that you’ve engaged the most efficient and timely approach, the upcoming move won’t put a lot of stress and tension on you … [Read more...]
How to avoid common roommate issues
For many NYC dwellers sharing a living space with a roommate is a common phenomenon. Starting an independent life and moving out of the parents’ home is a liberating experience all millennials are longing for. But, due to the high real estate costs, buying or renting a decent apartment only for yourself seems to be beyond the realm of possibility for many people. As a result, in order to live in a more spacious and conveniently located place, they choose to share it with one or more roommates. While it can be one of the most amazing experiences for young people, there are some potential downsides everyone should be aware of. … [Read more...]
Organizing a smooth coast to coast move
If your new dream home and career opportunities happen to be on the opposite coast, it’s time for you to do some research. In spite of all enticing features that your future home has to offer, a coast to coast move is anything but easy. Having chosen your perfect neighborhood and arranged for a job at your new destination, there’s one apparently tiny detail to take care of. It’s no secret that organizing logistics of the move may present you with some major challenges. Even if you do have some previous moving experience, at some point you will realize that the upcoming adventure is nothing like a local relocation. A unique set … [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...]
How to pack in a hurry?
For most people moving nightmare begins with a thought of sorting and packing their bags and putting belongings in boxes. Some people spend weeks, even months planning in order to have a successful relocation. However, sometimes things do not go exactly as we plan them. Also, at times, things happen unexpectedly. What if something came up, and you need to move fast? This means that you would need to pack in a hurry and be ready to leave the place as soon as possible. Doing this is more than possible, and we’ll show you how. The first thing - Don’t lose your focus When an unexpected situation happens, it is only normal that the … [Read more...]
Moving Abroad – What to know
If we could make a classification of a level of difficulty for a type of moving and packing, most would agree that moving abroad stands as a winner there. And it’s true. Every professional mover would tell you that, in order for everything to go well, you will need to go through certain steps and make proper preparations. However, if you manage to do that, this experience will be an exciting new chapter in your life to explore. With the help of a trustworthy NYC moving company, this whole thing will be easily manageable. Gather all the documents When you are preparing for such a task it is more than necessary to collect all … [Read more...]
Top NYC neighborhoods for millennials
It’s no secret that many fresh graduates, dazzled by the city lights decide to pursue their dreams in the concrete jungle. In spite of high living costs, they seem to be attracted by abundance of business and entertainment opportunities. This especially rings true for those who are coming from small and calm backgrounds. On the other hand, some young people realize at some point that there is also a vibrant and thriving lifestyle outside NYC. For many of them moving to the suburbs doesn’t necessarily mean giving up all the possibilities the city that never sleeps has to offer. It’s just they are ready to embrace a different pace … [Read more...]
Comparing storage solutions when moving
Whether you are moving, staging or de-cluttering your home, you can always turn to the self-storage solutions to get your possessions out of the way. While moving to a new home is an exciting prospect, paring down your possessions seems like a less interesting part. If you are among those people who have a hard time letting go of their belongings, you may find the following ideas very helpful. Luckily, there are several storage options to choose from, so you can pick the most suitable one according to your personal requirements. A cost-effective alternative to renting a storage unit would be to pare down your belongings or … [Read more...]
Negotiating moving services
A household move is a huge stressor both for you and your bank account and there’s no getting around it. How you will deal with it depends on your personal attitude as well as on your ability to take the bull by the horns when necessary. Moving can be a rewarding experience, especially if triggered by some pleasant events like moving in with a partner, family related reasons, new job or corporate relocation. But, whatever the reason, it undoubtedly ranks highly on the list of most stressful life events. As it turns out, a timely preparation will allow you to figure out what measures you can take to reduce moving stress and cut … [Read more...]
How to move fine art and antiques
When it comes to packing and relocating belongings, there are categories under which different articles fall into. Normally, there are items which are relatively easy to pack and transport. And, there are those which require more skills and experience. However, if you do not possess the necessary knowledge nor experience in this field, then hiring professional packers is absolutely a must. In case you have to move fine art and antiques, then the imperative of handling these items in a careful manner is even greater. However, we are sure you already knew this, but we wonder if you know how these articles are being packed and … [Read more...]
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