2015

Three Ways To Get Ready For Your Moving Company's Arrival

Hiring professional movers can help your moving day go off without a hitch. Depending on the level of service you order, the crew can arrive early and pack up all your possessions or simply visit your home on the day of your move to relocate everything. If you prefer the latter option, the onus is on you to spend the previous days and weeks preparing for the move so that when the crew members arrive, they can get right down to business.

Long Distance Moves – Transport Your Vehicle Or Buy A New One?

You're getting ready to pack up your family and move long distance to your new home. This is an exciting, yet frustrating time for you. You probably didn't realize how much stuff you have accumulated over the years until you began packing it up. As you pack the boxes, you have eliminated the things that you don't truly need to take to your new home, but what will you do about your vehicles?

3 Tips For Storing Your Precious Items

Storing things for a long period of time can be stressful. You might have valuable things that are very important to you that you are worried about storing. Luckily, storing most items in a storage unit is safe and not anything that should cause concern, so long as you know how to properly care for the items and prep them for storing. Here are a couple tips for storing certain items.

How To Create A Music Room

Whether you play an instrument yourself or whether your children are taking music lessons, designating one room as the music room can have several advantages. Just being able to go into a quiet place where there are no real distractions is one good reason. Another great reason for having a music room in your home is that the rest of the people in the house aren't bothered by  the music that is being played, even if it is lovely.

Moving With A Toddler - Four Tips To Keep You Sane And Your Child Happy

If you are planning a move with your toddler, they are just learning about the world are aren't going to understand the changes around them. There are things that you can do as a parent to keep your toddler safe and happy before, during, and after a move. Here are four tips to help make a move more fun and efficient for your family and your toddler  1. Talk With Your Toddler

How To Store Fabric In A Storage Unit

Every sewing enthusiast has their stash of fabric, but what are you to do if you don't have your own crafting room? Using a storage unit to store your fabric can help free up space in your home and keep your fabric stash organized and accessible. How To Store Your Fabric To store your fabric stash effectively, you'll want to invest in a shelving unit or pallets to stack your stash on.

Tips For Packing Your Possessions For A Move

Moving to a new home can be a stressful experience, and this can be especially true if you are concerned about your items being damaged. To minimize the risk of damage occurring to your possessions, you should always make sure to use the right packaging materials. For those that have limited experience moving, the following couple of tips will help you to keep your possessions safe during this process. Avoid Using Newspaper As Packaging Material

Make Your Next Long Distance Move A Bit Easier

If you have recently been offered a job in another state and know that it is a great opportunity for you, the thought of having to pack up all of your things and move them may seem a bit daunting. Moving cross country can be a bit of a hassle, but with proper planning, the move can be much easier. The following guide walks you through tips to make moving cross country less chaotic and more enjoyable.

Three Simple Steps To Keeping Your Storage Unit Organized

When you rent a storage unit to help store extra items from your home, it can be easy to load the unit in a rush. Doing so, however, can result in a cluttered unit in which the space isn't maximized, leading to difficulty finding something in the unit. There's a better way to complete this task. Taking a systematic approach to filling and organizing your storage unit can ensure that the space is free of clutter and easy to navigate, which will come in handy when you're looking to retrieve something quickly.

Three Strategies To Help You Prepare Before Your Moving Crew Arrives

Hiring a local moving crew for your upcoming move can help things run smoothly on this important day. Local moving companies can help in a number of ways, from packing up your possessions in the days leading up to the move to ensuring all your items reach your new home safely. If you've opted to handle the packing yourself and have chosen to hire the moving crew for the move specifically, there are a number of ways you can get ready to ensure there are no hiccups on the big day.