Moving day is chaotic. By the time you’re done hauling boxes and furniture into your new home, you’re likely exhausted and want to relax. But without a moving essentials box, you might find yourself scrambling to locate basics like toilet paper or your phone charger. Packing this box with must-have items ensures you’ll have everything …
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Many people love driving on motorized equipment, whether an ATV, dirt bike, lawnmower, or motorcycle. However, while these vehicles are fun to drive and use, what happens when you need to move to a new location? You must devise a strategy because driving these rigs to your new location is not feasible. Fortunately, here are …
If you’re packing fragile items for a household move, you probably worry about them breaking in transit. However, with careful handling and a few tricks, even fragile objects can be packed and moved without damage. 1. Choose the Appropriate Carton Selecting the ideal moving box and supplies is essential when moving fragile items. Use clean, …
Although business professionals possess time management skills, relocating the entire company may prove challenging. Moving is a one-off event, unlike the systems you have in place to increase productivity and workflow. That means there won’t necessarily be a post-project review to help streamline the process. But the good news is an abundance of resources are …
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Moving from one home to another typically involves many expenses. You can cut costs by using free moving boxes to keep your moving budget low. According to CostHelper, boxes can cost between $1 and $3 each, depending on size. When you factor in additional moving supplies, a moving kit for a one-bedroom apartment will cost …
Are you facing an upcoming move? When it comes to residential moving, people have two choices: handle the transition on their own or enlist the help of a professional moving company. While working with the pros is recommended, many people will opt for alternatives to movers to save money. A DIY route while moving can …
How much to tip movers is a tricky topic. Like any service for which you usually add a tip, a lot depends on the level of service you receive. It gets more complicated because, unlike dining out, people don’t move often enough to get a feel for how much to tip. Amounts for the Movers’ …
There is a lot of advice about packing for your move. It usually involves packing specific items like dishes, shoes, linens, etc. But, discussing types of items may be more useful: fragile, heavy, bulky, etc. Once you know how to pack categories of items, it is easier to decide how to approach individual items. Generally, …
If you are moving internationally, your to-do list will be full. There will be a lot of items that may not be on a list for a domestic move. Some of these items are obvious to most movers. Others may not become apparent until after your move, becoming more frustrating than if you planned ahead. …
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When you review the movers’ websites, you may notice a lack of discussion around moving insurance. Part of the reason is that your items are not insured while moving in the sense to which most people are accustomed. It is not that there is a total lack of coverage, but it makes little sense to …
