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Getting to know your moving vehicles

Posted on October 13th, 2010 1 Comment

Moving vehicles are essentially an important part of your move no matter how big or small. If you are self-moving and you are thinking about renting a moving van to do so, you may not be sure which type of van you should use. To avoid renting a van that may be too big or too small to move your items, here are a few things that you should know before visiting the van renting company.

One of the more compact moving vehicles is the Panel Van. Panel Vans are small in size which makes it a perfect vehicle for a small moves such as studio apartment or even a room. Even if you are not moving a small dwelling, it is also ideal for moving one large item at a time. For the latter though, if you have more than one large item to relocate, then be prepared to make several trips back and forth.

For those of you who are planning to self-move to another city, you would enjoy the convenience of a city van. City vans are enclosed and most have features that make city driving much easier. Among these features include steering wheels that are tilted which assists in navigating the vehicle throughout the city as well as they also boast of having wide windshields so that the driver can see a wider range and angle while driving.

Parcel vans are quite popular with grocery store delivery, but they are also great for moving up to 3,000lbs of household items as well. If you live in a medium sized two bedroom home with a small amount of furniture and appliances, you should rent a parcel van. One of the better features of a parcel van is that it has an enclosed cargo and in some vehicles one can easily stop driving and get to the cargo area without even even having to get out of the vehicle.

Moving a six bedroom home with lots of household items inside? Then a Straight Truck may be ideal for you. Also accommodating those with medium moving needs, one can stack close to 10,000lbs of items in this vehicle. Straight trucks are usually up to 26 feet long and it also features a cargo area.

You will need a tractor-trailer for not only moving long distance but also for moving an extremely large home or office. Tractor-trailers are up to 53 feet in length and provides enough space for you to stack every item most comfortably. The most convenient part about a tractor-trailer is that the tractor portion of the vehicle can easily be detached and placed on another trailer.

Let’s say you are moving from New York to Maryland, because of road travel restrictions the moving vehicle from New York may not be able to cross over to Maryland. What would happen is that the Maryland movers can easily detach the trailer from the New York moving vehicle placing it on their vehicle so as to continue the move.

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Money saving tips

Posted on September 14th, 2010 3 Comments

The words “moving” and “saving money” are not usually used in the same sentence especially since moving is a huge financial undertaking no matter how near or far away you move.  And while you may be a bit nervous about how much money you need to put aside to make your home relocation happen, there are actually some ways in which you can scale down your moving finances so that you would have a little cash left over after you are all moved in.

You can start saving money right away if you were to self-move which would allow you and your friends to do everything from packing, to loading and eventually driving the moving vehicle en route to your new home. With a self-move, the only money you would be spending out is for the rental of the truck which is way cheaper than if you go with a full-service moving company.

Next, if you have control over the months when you can move out, you should choose those months that are considered the slow period in the moving business. Stay clear of the summer months as they are not only the busiest but also the most expensive months to move.

You can also spend less money moving if you were to pack your own boxes instead of leaving it up to the movers who would charge an additional fee to get the job done. When it comes to packing, you should seek out boxes from your neighborhood grocery store or from friends and family which would save you from purchasing new boxes. Also, if you have items in your home that you really do not need then you can decide if you want to sell them all or donate it to a charitable organization. Either way you would be clearing out the clutter from your home and ultimately cutting down on the load in the moving van.  Keep in mind that some moving companies bill you by the weight of the items that you are moving; get rid of as much unwanted items as you can.

Always keep your receipts from the move since when tax period rolls around; you can claim it as a tax-deductable expenses. Visit the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) website to find out more information about that.  Finally when you get to the new place,  you should also have some friends there who can help you unpack your items so that the movers would not have to do the job for an extra cost.

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Tricks Behind a Successful Move

Posted on August 9th, 2010 2 Comments

Moving is never a pleasant thing especially if your last moving experience didn’t go too well. Not only you are expected to keep account of everything that you move, but you also have to go through the stressful process of choosing the right home for you and your family. Your relocation to another home is only as stressful as you make it; there are indeed tricks to the moving process that can definitely lighten your emotional and physical load.

As you begin your home search try to look around for a single level home or if it is in an apartment building then try to secure the first or second floor. Moving into a three-level home or on one of the higher floors in a highrise complex can really test your patience especially if you are self-moving and the building is without an elevator. Not only can this moving project turn into a tiring affair, you also run the risk of destroying your furniture and appliances in the process.

Next, remember that toddler bed that you bought for your son just a week before moving. Well we suggest that you hold off on assembling it until you move into your new home. This would give you enough time to find the suitable space for it in your new home and even if it does not fit, you can trade it for a small-sized bed that would.
To further reduce stress with your self-move it would also be wise to get help from more than two friends to help you along since it would cut your time in half and save you from making too many trips at a time.

Having your moving boxes packed and labeled ahead of time would also save you a lot of last-minute scampering around. By packing in advance you would be able to sort out the things that you do not want and those that you want to keep so that you would not have to move with too much junk when you get to the new place. Before moving into your new place, it is always recommended that you enter the home beforehand and clean and tidy it up a bit so that you can set your furniture in an immaculate environment.

Most of all although moving is a difficult task, you can turn things around by making it a fun project. By having a few friends and family over on moving day, your good company coupled with light finger foods and drinks will be just the stress reliever that you are looking for. In addition, you may find that those who show up in the party can also
provide the extra helping hands that you need.

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Moving into a mobile home

Posted on June 1st, 2010 1 Comment

Mobile homes offer many residents a chance to own their own properties since the cost factor is incredibly lower than what you would pay for a traditional house. Mobile homes are convenient and also have its fair share of amenities as well. Like moving into any other house, moving into a mobile home also presents some challenges. Unlike traditional homes, the space in a mobile home is very limited and it is likely that you can run out of space with a lot of your furniture still waiting to be situated in your new home.

Expert mobile home movers would advice that you position your larger and important items in the home before the smaller items. These larger items are those that you would consider a necessity and they include your couches, your bed and even your tables. Once you have all those furniture into place, you can then see how best you can fit the smaller items which can also prove to be a daunting task.

For instance, if you have a small kitchen you may need to sell your large refrigerator for a mini-refrigerator. Similarly a small kitchen would mean limited cabinet space. In this event, it would be wise to install shelves which would give you more room to place items such as your dishes. Shelves are also useful in other parts of the home including the living room or even the bedroom. There they could double a mantelpiece as you can place your objects on them or you can use it as a bookshelf. If your bedrooms are not big enough to hold a dresser, then you may think about getting a bed that has drawers. You can also invest in a few large plastic containers to fold and pack your clothing.

If you do not currently have furniture, then you can purchase those that are smaller in size so it can fit in your home. If you currently have large furniture, you should check with any family or friend that may be moving to a bigger home and may want to get rid of the small furniture that they currently have.  The key when moving into a mobile home is to try to save as much space as possible. Even if you have a small closet there are a lot of closet organizers that you can use; there are even space-saving hangers that you can purchase.

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Summertime Move

Posted on May 24th, 2010 No Comments

It’s almost summertime and the moving should be cool and easy. The kids would be home from school and you would be able to get them to help you package and label some household items. Summer is usually a very popular time for people to get moving from one place to another; the weather around this time of year is sunny and great for moving. Since most choose this time of year to move, there would obviously be a very high demand for moving trucks whether you choose to move yourself or hire professionals to do it for you.

To ensure that you get to move during the summer it is best that you select and book your moving date with your moving company. Once you get that out of the way then you can start planning for the other aspects of your move. First thing you would want to do is to start getting boxes to start your packing. Packing one room at a time would definitely keep everything together as it pertains to each room so that your items would be easy to find by the time you move into the new home. When packing boxes, it is always best to reinforce the bottom of them so that they won’t burst during transit. Reinforcement can take the form of blankets or foam and even bubble wrapping. Whatever you decide to use make sure that you properly seal and label your boxes. For those boxes that contain breakable items you would want to write “FRAGILE” on the box just so the movers would know that they need to handle it with care.

When it comes to moving your furniture you should always make sure that they are padded well enough with anything from a blanket to bubble wrap. This would prevent scratches on your furniture. To further protect against scratches to your furniture you can also coat the wood with wax. If you have furniture with legs then you need to remove those legs before relocating as well as you would also need to remove the nuts and screws and place them safely in a Ziploc bag. Sofas should be stood upright on its end while the cushions should be placed in a large plastic bag so that they would not get dirty or dusty. If you are moving your dressers, move the furniture with your clothing still in tem as it would definitely eliminate having to unpack and repack when you get to the new home. Before moving, the drawers in the dresser should be well secured so that the drawer would not open up while the truck is moving.

Electronics should be placed back in its original box if you still have them around and wrap then up with either foam or bubble wrap. All the cords and cables should be wrapped and secured with twist ties. You could never go wrong with labeling the cords either as this would help you get set up at the new place very easily.

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