Moving Blog

The difficulty of relocating to a new city on one's own should not be underestimated. Relocating to a new city is difficult enough, but when you're confronting that significant transition in your life on your own, it may be even more difficult, especially in the beginning. Only time will tell if you're completely prepared for everything the new city life has to offer. For the time being, your first goal while moving to a new place on your own is to do whatever it takes to get through the immediate post-relocation phase without making serious blunders. #1: Find a good home for yourself. In most circumstances, you'll have already found a place to live in the new city before deciding...

1. Moving Preparation The moving checklist is a list of tasks to do before you begin packing. It should be a moving priority list that includes everything from cleaning the house to phoning all of your Step by Step Moving professionals and arranging for them to arrive on time. A moving checklist can be made in a variety of ways. You may do it on paper and place it in an envelope for each room, or you can use an app like Throwback to organize your chores and notes for you. The idea is to make an easy-to-follow list so you don't neglect any critical stages along the road. Anything is possible. First-time homeowners sometimes lack the expertise of being...

  It's always a good idea to declutter your space, whether you're moving or not. However, you may still have too many items in your home after sorting through everything. This is where renting a storage unit can come in handy. Seasonal items, sporting goods, furniture, clothes, appliances and electronics, and baby items are great storage candidates. You'll want to consider your storage options, such as self-storage vs. storage pick-up services, based on convenience, accessibility, and budget. If you need help, Orlando express movers can provide a storage estimate and pick up your belongings for storage in monitored and temperature-controlled facilities. When you're ready to retrieve your items, they can be delivered anywhere in the U.S. with a simple phone...

Moving to a new neighborhood can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you settle into your new neighborhood and make the transition smoother: 1. Get to know your neighborhood: Take some time to explore your new neighborhood. Take walks, visit local shops and restaurants, and familiarize yourself with the area. This will help you feel more comfortable and connected to your new surroundings. 2. Meet your neighbors: Introduce yourself to your neighbors and try to build a relationship with them. You can attend neighborhood events or host a get-together at your home to get to know your neighbors better. 3. Join local groups or organizations: Joining local groups or organizations can help you meet new...

  Renting a storage unit during a move can offer several financial benefits. Here are some ways renting a storage unit can help you save money: 1. Flexibility with your move-out and move-in dates: When you rent a storage unit, you can have the flexibility to move out of your current home without rushing to move into your new home. You can have the flexibility to move your belongings out of your current home and into storage without having to move them into your new home immediately. This can help you avoid rushing to move in and potentially paying for an extended period of overlap in rent or mortgage payments for both homes. By storing your items in a storage...

When it comes to pets, preparation is everything. Make sure you packed all essentials separately from the rest of the belongings as you might need them during the move. You might want to bring a few items with you: leash, litter items, carrier, water and food bowls, food and water itself and some toys.   If you are a cat owner, your preparations should start with introducing your cat to their carrier. Make it feel as a safe place. You can even put a blanket there. Place your cat inside, give treats and let your cat feel relaxed around it.For dogs owners we recommend to give attention to smells. If you decide to move your dog in the crate, you...

Moving is a big deal. Moving for a kid is an even bigger deal. How can you help your kids prepare for your move? In many cases, people tend to be more focused on how to move furniture, decor, and other essential household items (i.e., how to protect these during the move, where to place them in your new home, etc.) only to discover at the last minute that there is what seems like an endless amount of clothing stored in dressers and closets that have to be quickly somehow packed and loaded (or, worst case, tossed) into a moving truck or a personal vehicle. And in these cases, when the clothing is packed in a hurry, it's not usually...

There are many reasons why families choose to downsize. It happens nowadays not only because of pandemics but also because of finances, lifestyle changes, breakups, aging, or because people want to simplify their life. So what are the main benefits?   First of all, moving is a very emotional and time-consuming process. Having fewer means organizing less, moving less, and saving more money on the move itself. Downsizing often results in fewer items, reducing the time, effort, and cost associated with moving. This can be a big benefit, especially for older adults who may not have the energy or resources to handle a large move. Doing so, can simplify the moving process, making it much easier and more manageable. Additionally,...

We've all experienced that fear. The furniture you bring is too large to fit through the front door. People move homes with large furnishings surprisingly frequently. In fact, many house renovations have gone dangerously close to becoming a total disaster due to these types of struggles. New movers typically spend $8,068 in the first year after their move, $6,002 of which goes toward home goods and $2,868 toward services. What should you do, exactly? We have some terrific moving suggestions that might help you with the furniture that can't fit through door rather than just throwing your hands in the air and giving up. Take measurements Before moving day arrives, you should measure all of your large furniture as well...

Moving house is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting but stressful things you'll ever do, so it's worth taking the time to make it as easy and painless as you can. It's easy to forget that your white goods are moving with you with all the preparation and packing involved. It will be important to ensure the safe and proper way of moving a washer, which will call for some planning.   There are times when people don't want to give up their favorite appliances, and when they move, they find themselves wondering how to transport a washing machine. However, you would too if you realized how difficult washer moving is. The good news is that this blog...

Did you know that people move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetime? Moreover, roughly 26.45 million people in the United States changed their residence in 2021. People relocate for various reasons, including changing jobs, moving into a larger home, or moving into a new city or state. Additionally, some people, such as military personnel and college students, are more likely than others to move frequently. Who Are Professional Movers? Shifting and relocating may be a hectic and stressful experience. Taking everything out, packing everything, moving to a new house, and then unpacking; the entire process might leave you drained. But you no longer have to go through this tiresome procedure because numerous moving companies on the market are ready...

  We know how exhausting a move can be, especially when you have to consider multiple things together and are already short on time. As so much is going on at the same time, moving from one place to another can even drain you out at times. Do you want to be fully prepared for your move and want to consider all the factors that will affect your moving budget as you are on a tight budget and don’t want to end up spending more than necessary? Read on to find out more about those factors.   Factors That Will Affect How Much Your Move Will Cost    Distance of the Move In 2020, around 28.8 million people in the...

Most of the time, while moving between two homes, you will transport all of your personal and domestic belongings from the one you are leaving to the one you are going into. This form of full-house move is the most typical kind of residential relocation. However, sometimes you might want to transfer a portion of your home goods, such as a few pieces of furniture, a few appliances, one or two specialist items, or the contents of a single room packed into cardboard boxes. And if that's the case, you're probably dealing with a small move, a partial load shift that is very different from a full-service move. Advantages of Hiring Partial Load Movers Prevents Injuries from Moving Of around...

Whether you want to relocate your piano to a different room in your existing house, across town to a new home, or put it in storage for a short time, there are some dos and don'ts you should keep in mind to help safeguard your delicate yet expansive instrument. Pianos have over 10,000 moving parts and components, with most having an average of 230 wires (strings). Because of the inner workings of your piano, you must exercise caution when transporting or storing it to avoid harm. Moving a Piano – The Do’s and Don’ts  Furthermore, the piano's size and design might make moving and storing it difficult. The weight of a standard upright piano can range between 300 and 800...

When moving from one place to another, there are many reasons people prefer using moving companies. The main reason behind it is that a moving company's help ensures that their work gets done on time without facing any hassle.  Moving companies are experienced and have been growing over the years, as more and more people avail their services. Are you actively searching for a moving company and wondering how to compare moving companies? If you are inexperienced and haven’t hired a moving company before, this blog will help you compare movers and moving company quotes. For a detailed moving comparison, make sure to give this a read till the very end.    How to Compare Moving Companies the Right Way? ...

If you're planning to move away from your hometown and enroll in college, you'll need to pack and transport your items. College students have a hectic schedule, and they don't always plan ahead to ensure that everything is transported and packed properly. As a result, they end up getting ripped off and paying for unnecessary packing charges. It becomes a lot tougher when there are stairs involved. Stairs require careful handling because they can damage things if not handled carefully. Hence, it is advised to hire professional student movers to help with lifting and moving.   Why College Moving is a Daunting Task? College students who have moved before knowing what it takes to make a move as easy and...

It can be challenging and exhausting to move from one home to another. There are countless minor choices to be made, one of which is whether or not to seek the help of a reputable moving company. Below are some ways to find affordable movers in Florida that one can trust. Finding Cheap Orlando Movers Gather Suggestions Every mover out there will inevitably assert that they are the best. However, while looking for reliable and inexpensive movers, you should focus less on what they have to say about themselves and more on what others have to say about them. The best advertising is word of mouth, as anyone who endorses a moving business is likely to have had a positive...

The simple thought of packing up everything and moving to a new country, a new neighborhood, or a new house, can be exciting. Moving from one place and beginning a new life someplace else is an opportunity that most yearn for, especially if they have been living in dire circumstances. But as exciting as it is to start afresh, moving to a place you are unfamiliar with can turn out to be nerve-wracking. Thus, it is referred to as the emotional stress of moving. In other words, shifting to a new location can bring about a mix of overwhelming emotions, which often triggers moving stress. dragana991/Getty Images Is It Normal To Feel The Emotional Stress Of Moving? Why is moving...

If you know someone who has left before or done it yourself, then you know that the process is an exercise in planning and logistics. It is also a task with numerous physical aspects. In order to make this process as seamless as possible, you need to come up with a relocation checklist of everything that needs to be done. Do you want to make sure that you do not forget anything or end up leaving something off your list? If you are nodding yes, below is a compiled moving checklist that will help you keep track of everything. It will tell you everything you need to do before you move and detail a checklist of things to do after...

Moving can be one of the most stressful times. From the daunting task of figuring out how to squeeze your worldly possessions into one or two trucks to the amount of time you'll need to spend sitting on the side of a freeway while trying to merge with traffic, all while lines of cars honk at you, it's never an easy process. The process can be riskier if you're moving out of your townhouse complex or just need to move a bookcase into your living room. There are ways to avoid injuries that frequently happen on moving days. All it takes is some planning and preparation, and moving day will be much easier than you imagined; here are some tips...