Posts by spillitu
Elevator and Building Rules
Moving into or out of a building with an elevator or loading dock? Your move will go better and easier for everyone if you follow the rules. Don’t assume that just because you’ve paid the rent and are moving in or out of a building with an elevator that you can access the elevator whenever you like. If…
Read MoreColor Coding – Why it Helps Both You and the Mover!
People laugh when I pull out my super adhesive color coded sticky notes and matching tape. “What is this?” they say, “Kindergarten? Do we really need to do all of that? Can’t we just keep track of things?” And my answer is NO, you can’t just keep track of things and keep it in your…
Read MoreWhy Moving Your Own Parents Is Not Always The Best Idea
It is ironic to me how many people over-simplify their parents move to a smaller residence or retirement community. People who lived their entire adult lives in one residence, raised a family in that home and were part of a neighborhood and local community have deep roots. If you want to transplant them successfully, you must do so…
Read MoreMoving Out of State? Get Ready for the Big Move!
Preparing for and getting through any move is hard work, but moving out of state means taking on a whole other list of important pre-move to-do’s. Millions of people relocate to another state every year, with the most common reasons being change of employment, retirement, marriage or moving closer to family. All big life events…
Read MoreThink You’re Ready for Move Day? 3 Steps You Should Take
Some people have good moves because they are prepared and ready to do so. On the flip side, bad moves happen when people are generally not ready to move, causing things to quickly become a chaotic moving nightmare. It’s easy to blame bad moves on the moving company, but truth be told, bad moves are…
Read More7 Things You Must Do for a Good Move
Moving is tough. And while we don’t always like doing it, it’s a normal life event. You accept a new job in a new city and you need to relocate. Families grow and need more space. Children grow up and the house suddenly feels too big. You decide you’re ready for retirement living. There are…
Read MoreHow to Pack Fragile Items with Care
Over the years, you’ve accumulated a lot of personal belongings. And among them, you’ve collected your share of fragile and high-value items, from china and stemware to artwork and collectibles. Make sure you pack fragile items with care by following these helpful tips. Wrap All Breakables Don’t skimp on protecting your valuables! All breakables should…
Read MorePack Like a Pro: 10 DIY Basics
There’s an art to properly organizing, packing and labeling boxes for your move. But most people take the “anything goes” approach to getting it done and simply shove what they can into a box and move on to the next. Instead of throwing all of your random items into your moving boxes, here are 10…
Read MoreQuick Tips for Choosing the Right Moving Boxes
A blog about boxes? That’s right. There really is a method to the madness of selecting the right boxes for your move. Because if you want your things to arrive safely and in one piece, it’s all starts with the box. Using a mishmash of boxes in all different shapes and sizes only serves to…
Read More5 Smart Moving Tips and Tricks
Moving may be hard work, but it doesn’t have to be grueling. In fact, with a little preparation and advance planning, your move can be relatively stress free. Whether you’re planning to DIY your move or hire a moving company, get a smooth start with these five moving tips and tricks. 1. Plan Well in…
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