Posts Tagged ‘Moving Tips’
When it comes to moving and storage, “double-boxing” particular items in the proper way is very important. First of all, double-boxing is ideally done for items that are easily breakable. It is a method of packaging, commonly used for moving and storage purposes or for shipment purposes. If you are getting ready to move or [...]
Yes, we all hate taking out the garbage, especially when we have to drag it all the way up a hill to get rid of it, or if we have to walk a very uncomfortable distance with it. It’s even worse when it comes to utilizing garbage cans for moving and storage. However, using garbage [...]
Imagine this: you are moving an office and you get to your new location. All of your boxes are clearly labeled and you know exactly what goes where. But as you start unpacking the boxes you realize you can’t recall exactly how you want things set up. Not only that, but you are so disoriented [...]
These days most of us have a full collection of MP3 players, laptops and netbooks, smart phones, GPS devices, and other electronics to go along with the more traditional valuables like passports, jewellery, and credit cards. Unfortunately one side effect of the gradual miniaturization of electrical devices is that they’re now easier to steal than [...]
During a move, you know what the NYC moving company will be doing — but will will YOU be doing? The most important thing you should be doing is staying calm. Moving is unavoidably stressful but there are strategies you can use to make it easier on yourself. Allow plenty of time, get the bulk [...]
Even long distance movers will tell you: there is no way to make moving a stress-free experience. It’s always a major operation but there is plenty you can do to make the packing and unpacking process less painful. Here are a few tips: 1. Label each box across the tape. Writing a quick note about [...]
If you are contemplating a move to a smaller home or apartment, you are probably facing the task of whittling down your belongings so that they will fit comfortably into the new space. The process of going through your home and deciding what to keep and what to get rid of can be emotionally difficult [...]
When it comes time to move from one home to another, many people will grab (or run out and buy) a black marker to scribble on their moving boxes. As NYC movers, FlatRate has seen their fair share of interesting labeling techniques. From the guy in SoHo who ‘tagged up’ on all of his boxes, [...]
Moving day is fast approaching. You already found the best moving company in America. and you’ve cleverly got the house organized into piles ready to pack. You’ve gone out and bought your fancy new moving boxes (or if you’re smart you’ve got some free boxes) and you’re about to begin packing. You know all the [...]
When you move, it can seem as if you will never be able to swim out from under what seems like and endless sea of boxes. Even though it may feel as if you have a house filled to the brim with empty boxes of all shapes and sizes that will never run out, it [...]
