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What your movers won’t transport

Posted on January 31st, 2010 No Comments

Moving day is an exciting day for most as it signals the end of months of stress and frustrations to have everything all packed and organized for this special day. But don’t be too surprised if you see a few grim faces walking around when moving day arrives. The grim look is probably as a result of the movers refusing to move a few of the homeowner’s household items. Is it unethical? No, definitely not.

If you have a scheduled move plan for the near future you need to read this first before you start packing your boxes. For there are certain items that your movers are not allowed to move for you and it has everything to do with their personal safety and of course abiding by the law.

Your moving company would not be able to move your animals and pets. If you are moving with pets you would have to make other arrangements for them because the law states that pets are not to be transported in the mover’s truck. For you to take the pet to your new home you would have to drive your personal vehicle to your new destination with the animal placed either in a cage or a carrier. Similarly plants are also prohibited from being moved to another location that is some 150 miles away.

Sure you can move your plants to another town or maybe nearby to where you currently live but to uproot the plants and take them over 150 miles away could very well put you into the next state over and this is definitely not allowed. In addition you also would not be able to load on flammable and combustible items such as gas cans, propane tanks and gasoline and items deemed hazardous such as pesticides and fertilizers would also have to be transported another way. And while the following items may not be restricted by law, for your own safety you should transport your own valuable items such as jewelry, cash, important documents and any other like items so that you are sure that they get to your new destination safely.

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Moving from house to an apartment

Posted on January 25th, 2010 No Comments

The economic picture is not a good one these days and with it comes pay cuts and most getting time off instead of financial compensation when they work overtime hours. It’s no wonder that so many people are downgrading where they live. There are some people who cannot even afford to pay a mortgage anymore or even support their family in a house so they are opting to live in an apartment. For those of you planning on giving up your home when you go in search for a new apartment you should try to locate one within close proximity to your old house. Not only would you already be familiar with the area and your old neighbors and friends would be close by but your children would not have to change schools or leave their friends and teachers behind.

However if you find your dream apartment a few towns away and the price is right then by all means you should move to that apartment. Ensure that the neighborhood is safe and also try to secure good schools for your children. Remember that talk you had with the kids before moving to your house? Then you need to have that “why we are moving” talk with your kids once again making sure that you highlight the positive aspects of the move.

When you downgrade to an apartment you would no doubt face a few challenges. For instance if you are used to having big open living spaces, moving into an apartment could somewhat feel confined and the transition can be a bit difficult for you. In addition you may also have to face the reality that you may have to get rid of some of your furniture since they may not all be able to fit into the new apartment.

The first thing that you should do is to try to fit as many furniture as possible into your apartment. The same goes for the other items in your home. If you have to sell out some of the furniture or big electronics then you can use the money that you get from the sale to purchase smaller items that would fit perfect in your apartment. Even if you do not sell your items and you are optimistic that your financial situation would change eventually then perhaps you can leave the surplus of your furniture with a member of your family or a close friend or you can put your furniture into storage until better can be done.

For those of you leaving your furniture with family and friends, you need to know if they would be integrating your furniture with their current set or if they would be storing it for you in an unused room or their basement and if it would remain in good condition. Moving into an apartment may take a little getting used to especially if the kids have to share a room again and there isn’t room outside for them to play. It could affect the adults if the closet spaces are limited and the rooms are much smaller than the house. But apartment life may not be so bad after all. Because of how small the space would be especially when compared to a house, you would be seeing more of your family as you go about your daily activities. And this alone can bring the family closer as there would be more chances of interaction.

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Moving with electronics

Posted on January 24th, 2010 No Comments

On moving day there are some items that are a joy to pack while others just aren’t, especially when they are big and complicated such as moving electronics in your home. Not only are these items very fragile and costly, but they also come with a lot of plugs that if not organized it would be very hard to keep up with. Here are a few suggestions to help packing up your electronics go a little more smoothly.

You probably use your desktop computer on a regular basis for either completing work or school projects or as a way to budgeting bank account or even as a method of paying bills online. Such a necessity item should be handled gently so as to avoid damage. Unlike the laptop computer, the desktop computer has several parts that need to be detached before you move. One of the items that you have to move is the central processing unit or CPU as it is commonly called. This part of the computer which is also known as the computer’s “brain” is where you would find the disk drive and the mother board as well. It should be detached carefully from the monitor and placed in a box that is bolstered with thick Styrofoam so that the CPU can easily slide down in the box comfortably and not shift around when moving.

 The same should be done when packing your monitor and to prevent further prevent damage and scratches to your monitor’s screen you can tape a square piece of cardboard over it. Keep all your cords individually wrapped and secured with twist ties and label them for easy assembling when you get to your new home. Depending on the type of printer that you have you should try to remove its ink cartridge or toner before you pack them into boxes. If you are not sure how to pack your specific printer, it would be wise to consult with its manual. The ink or toner should never be boxed and sent with the movers but rather held on your person and kept cool especially if you are moving in the summertime.

Next, when it comes to moving your large screen television it’s best that you leave the packaging up to the experts. You can arrange for a professional moving service to have the item custom-crated a day or two before your moving day. It may cost you a little extra to have a professional package your item but it is truly worth it in the end. In any event, the movers would be liable should the television arrive to your new home in a damaged condition so make sure that you have this and other items insured with the movers to prevent this from happening. Movers always advise that you leave the TV turned off for a few hours before you turn it on when you get to your new location as well.

Finally if the boxes for your other electronic items are still in good condition, then you should put the items back in their original boxes. Make sure to use excessive padding material that would protect your items. The boxes that you would be using to pack these fragile items should be strong and sturdy and they should also be sealed with the packing tape that the professionals use.

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Moving safety for the single woman

Posted on January 18th, 2010 1 Comment

Single females are definitely doing it all for themselves including moving! More females are opting to live alone and while their independence is admirable there is no ignoring the unsafe situations that can plague a woman when she decides to live and move alone. A recent report has cited that during and after a move a large percentage of women have been targeted for burglary among other things. But with proper planning and adhering to precautionary measures, women would be able to enjoy the peace and serenity of their home minus the unwanted interruptions. Long before you decide to move you should notify all your neighbors, friends and family about your intentions to do so. For those currently renting an apartment, you can also let your landlord know in advance that you plan to move and where you are going but make sure that he does not share your new address with anyone.

Until you are fully moved in, it would be wise for you to rent a mail box at the post office to collect mail or you can even have the mail redirected to your office. The next thing on your “to do” list would be to seek out a professional moving company and while this may sound easy, it is a tough job especially since the moving industry has a high rate of start-ups each year. It is always good to shop around for a good moving company and it would also help if you were to get references and recommendations from some of your friends and family who have recently moved. If you are still not sure about which moving company you should go with, then you can also check out the company’s profile on the Better Business Bureau’s website.

Take a day or two to just drive around your new home before moving so as to be able to embrace your immediate surroundings. Map out the distance your new home is from the supermarket, your favorite restaurant and places that you usually frequent. This would save you the trouble of doing too much driving around when you get to your new home.

When moving day arrives and you get to your new home, do not be too quick to make friends with your new neighbors. Even if they introduce themselves to you a few days after you are all moved in, you should never allude to the fact that you are living single. If your move is a do-it-yourself project, then you should have someone watching over your items in the truck as you go back and forth unloading it.

In the first few days after you have moved in, try working on unpacking, changing the locks on the door and stepping up security on all your windows and doors. You may want to consider installing a security alarm system in your home so as to put your mind at ease so that you are guaranteed a good night’s sleep every night. Also in order not to tempt a burglar with your household possessions, it is recommended that you keep your drapes closed from prying eyes.
There is no doubt that you may wish to install cable and telephone in your new home and most of the times when the jobs cannot get done from the outside, the service person representing these companies would be required to enter your home to complete their work.

If this is the case then make sure that you have someone at your home on the day that the service persons are scheduled to be at your home. The service person should never know that you live by yourself so each time they are expected to show, make sure you have a friend with you. Finally, as a woman you may also be trusting of other women and may be compelled to be a little bit more lenient if a strange woman were to come to your door asking for assistance than you would a man. Keep in mind that there are female burglars out there too and it would be in your best interest to avoid having contact with them no matter the situation.

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Moving to a big city? Leave the moving to the experts

Posted on January 15th, 2010 No Comments

Ahh! Big city living. There’s nothing better than packing up and moving to one of the big cities. Big city life offers much to see and do that there is never room for boredom when you get there. And compared to small towns, you can find a wealth of restaurants and bars, theatres, jazz clubs and just about everything to indulge in during your downtime.

Moving to big cities such as New York and Chicago for instance can be very exciting and in order to have a successful move it is advised that you seriously consider hiring professional movers to do so. With moves like these, no matter how much you may be trying to save money, a do-it-yourself moving project would not be recommended. For there are many situations that could arise during a d.i.y. move to a big city that only the professionals are trained enough to handle.

Moving to big cities goes much further than packing, loading and driving your truck to your destination. One of the first things that you would encounter when moving to a big city is how busy the city streets are. One can only imagine how difficult it would be if you were to try to navigate your way through the city streets with a large moving truck. This can definitely be a challenge. Then too, because the streets are mostly congested you may run the risk of bumping into other vehicles which could ultimately cost you more than you bargain for.

In addition, there are some homes that make the moving in of your furniture and other items quite a challenge. Let’s say that you are moving to an apartment building in New York City for instance. As most of you would know some of the properties there have very narrow stairs and elevators that may either be too small or one that can only contain a certain weight per trip. The professional movers you hire would be well aware of this and would not only be able to bring along a sufficient amount of movers to get the job done but they would also know what kind of equipment to use as well. Parking can also be a problem as well especially if your apartment is situated in the city. But when you hire a professional mover they would be able to park safely without causing traffic or picking up a ticket.

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