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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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Exercise safety with self-move

Posted on August 20th, 2010 No Comments

These days self-move is more popular than ever and while they save you a chunk of money than if you were to hire a moving company, it can also prove to be risky business especially if it is your first go at it.

Most moving companies have professional movers on hand that are able to twist and turn, lift and bend their bodies this way and that in order to wriggle out furniture and other household items even from the tightest spaces.

When you decide a self-move you would be moving the items yourself with a help from a few friends and family. Do you think you would be equip for the job? To get prepared for a self-move there are a few things that should be on your “must-have” list in order to pull off a successful move.

Foremost you would need to arm yourself with the right type of moving equipment in order to secure and lift your items to take them safely to the moving vehicle. You should first protect your body by investing in a few back braces for you and your helpers  so that bending and stretching would not leave the lot of you in great pain after the move. Even before using the brace it would be wise to do a few warm-up exercises where you can get a chance to stretch those muscles and get your body ready for the move. Exercise would not only help in loosening your muscles it would also prevent joint and body ache after the move.

Another important item during your move would be an appliance dolly which can be purchased as well as rented. It is ideal for carrying around household items that are both big and small. The dolly is on wheels and have straps on them to perfectly secure any items lifted. And to protect your household items from getting scratched or damaged during the move you would also need to get some moving blankets which is a good investment since they can last you up to 10 years.

Even how you dress for the move should also be taken into consideration as moving gurus would tell you; foremost is that you wear comfortable shoes to go back and forth and one that would be easy on your feet and back. In addition, moving experts advise that you avoid wearing loose clothing as they can easily get caught up in items that may either destroy or clothing or injure you in the process. You should also avoid wearing jewelry while you love for the risk of losing it or having it get hooked up to something that may cause it to come undone.

It goes without saying that moving is indeed a stressful event more, so for a self-move and one can come away from the whole ordeal with a lot of bodily aches and pain. Even during the move you may develop a headache, someone could get injured while moving a sharp item and a host of other unfortunate possibilities. For that you should always have a first aid kit on hand that is equipped with everything from bandages to pain relievers.

Above all ensure that you have enough refreshments and snacks to take you and your moving crew throughout the day.

These days self-move is more popular than ever and while they save you a chunk of money than if you were to hire a moving company, it can also prove to be risky business especially if it is your first go at it.
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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 and couples

Posted on July 15th, 2010 No Comments

For recently married couples, moving in together can be an extremely daunting task, especially if the husband and wife lived apart while courting. When they make the decision to move in together the real headache comes when they have two of everything and no place to put them. Then there is the case of which person’s furniture do you keep in the new home? This is definitely not the you want to start your life together as a couple. If you are in this current situation, here are a few moving tips for you to keep your union together a blissful one minus your property issues.

In some cases, not only would you and your mate have to decide on which extra household items to keep, if you both own homes then that too can be a bit tricky as well. The obvious choice would be to move in to the home that is the larger of the two especially if you have plans on starting a family within a year or two. If you are prepared to move into your mate’s home, then there should be a compromise where furniture preference in the home should go to the one who has given up his/ her house. As pleasant as moving into your mate’s home may look on paper, it really is one of the hardest things to do. That’s why to avoid conflict, couples prefer to sell both their homes and purchase a new one so that they can have a fresh start. Even more than that, purchasing a new home would also give you control of the space that you want in the home; you may purchase a home with a basement and attic where you can store the extra furniture that you have.

Now let’s just say that your budget only allows for you and your mate to purchase a small sized home. Then even before the wedding the two of you need to sit down and make inventory of everything that you have including the duplicated items. This would give you a better sense as to where you both are with your household items. Then you can start off by eliminating some of the items that you have identical products. The newer of the two items should also be kept for yourself while the older items should be sold at a moving garage sale or among friends and family, those who may have attended the wedding. When you are ready to move and you hire the moving company make sure to have all the furniture waiting in one of houses so that the movers would have easy access to them.

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