Archive for October, 2011
Preparedness is the key to success, whether you’re moving an office or a home, or just moving to storage with a few pieces of furniture that don’t get used any more. By planning ahead you can get everything arranged in its new place as quickly as possible, and with as little stress as possible. If [...]
For many of us, photographs are amongst the most precious of all possessions. Storage & moving can be tough on them but taking a little extra time and effort and packing them carefully can make all the difference. Let’s start with photos in frames. The glass actually makes them more vulnerable, not less, and if [...]
Unfortunately, it’s very easy to lose things in all the chaos of a big move. Sometimes things just get left behind or misplaced, but other times theft is the issue. When moving an office or changing homes it pays to keep security high up on the list of priorities. Even if you trust your packers, [...]
Packers and movers (professional and amateur) usually take the right steps to protect furniture and breakables during transport and installation in their new rooms. However, the rooms themselves are sometimes not as well protected as they could be. All too often floors end up damaged by the sharp corners of heavy furniture or scarred by [...]
When moving an office or a home, people often need to get rid of old furniture. Sometimes it’s because a chair or a wardrobe has gotten a little old and battered, sometimes it’s because the bulkier pieces won’t fit into a new office or a new home. Sometimes it’s because the new rental apartment or [...]
Moving across the city is hard enough- in fact, moving around the corner can be quite a task- but moving interstate brings extra complications. Long distance movers will charge more for gas and time, and you’ll also have to arrange transport for yourself, the precious belongings you might not want handled by professional packers and [...]
When it comes to packing up the kitchen, most people think about protecting the glassware and china first. It’s understandable – a fine crystal wine glass is worth a lot more than a bag of rice- but packing up the pantry can be more difficult than anticipated. If it goes wrong the consequences aren’t usually [...]
When it comes to moving an office or a home, one small oversight can quickly blow up into a huge problem. Here are the five biggest moving mistakes ordinary people are likely to make, and how to avoid them: 1. Underestimating the volume of goods to be movedFiguring out the exact total volume of the [...]
When we say ‘downsizing’, we don’t mean the corporate kind that results in job losses and reduced wages. Far from being a bad thing, personal downsizing can be about simplifying your day, cutting down on clutter, and prioritizing the important things. The goal is less stress, more space, and a better quality of life for [...]
When considering moving and storage options, don’t neglect to look at your current safety situation. Many people have moved into a home that isn’t properly prepared for a number of emergency situations. This article will help you evaluate your safety options while considering moving and storage. It includes some objects that are fairly basic (and [...]
