Ask The Experts: Long Term Storage Tips
Long term storage can take a toll on your belongings. Here are some easy preparation tips to ensure your items remain in good condition while in storage. Packing Supplies Purchase professional grade, sturdy boxes to prevent crushing and breakage that may damage your items. Purchase multiples of the same size box (example: 10 smalls, 10 mediums, 10 large, etc.) to maximize storage space. Be sure to fill boxes to capacity to further prevent crushing and breakage of items. Clearly label all boxes. Keep a detailed inventory boxes and their contents as well as larger pieces. Wrap fragile items in
Senior Citizen Moving Tips
Moving is stressful at any age. Additionally, moving a senior or elderly loved one can be an emotional, overwhelming process. Learn how to make a senior citizen move and transition seamless and stress free. Communication Transparency is key to reducing stress during the move. Communicate with your loved ones openly. Be very clear about the move process including timelines, costs, logistics, and expectations. Empower them to make decisions with you so they are engaged in the move process. Find out what is stressing them about the move and what questions they may have. Knowing all this information upfront can ease
Avoid A Winter Emergency Move With These Easy Maintenance Tips
Whether you have your current home on the market, or are just settling into your new place - avoid spending your holidays handling stressful Winter-related disasters with a bit of preventative maintenance. Indoor Prep - Start inside your home, where properly working equipment, maintaining heat, and preventing pipe bursts are of utmost importance. Schedule annual maintenance checkups of your HVAC, heating system, fireplace, and chimney by licensed contractors. If you use oil heat, check the fuel level and schedule fuel delivery early in the season. Monitor fuel level and usage throughout the season. Set thermostat no lower than 55
How to Survive a Holiday Move
Planning a move during the joyous yet hectic holiday season can bring on an abominable amount of stress. Here’s how to avoid the naughty list and survive your holiday move. Get Your Jingle Bells In A Row and Schedule Your Movers In Advance The holidays are a busy time for everyone including movers. Schedule your move in advance with a reputable moving company to avoid stress and additional charges of a last minute move reservation. Holiday Packing - Opening Moving Boxes Does Not Count As Presents Be sure to pack holiday decorations (including gift wrapping supplies!) in separate boxes
How To Prepare Your Car for Transport
As an agent for United Van Lines, we can offer our clients the moving industry’s largest company-operated fleet of auto transporters. United is the leading national moving company offering auto transportation. Our open-sided and enclosed car carriers provide safe, professional car shipping service anywhere our network of agents deliver. Learn how to prepare your vehicle for shipment / transport with these helpful tips: Wash Outside It is important to wash your vehicle before it is picked up for relocation. With a clean car, you and your transport company will be able to easily
8 Things to Do After Your Move
You just moved into your new home. Now what? Before you get too comfortable, make sure you complete these important, often forgotten tasks. Within the first week: Take photos of your old (now empty) home - especially if you were renting. These could come in handy if a dispute regarding your security deposit arises. Check your belongings for any damage from the move. Document, contact your mover, and file a claim promptly. Figure out where and when your trash and recycling pickup is. Change all the locks on your new home. Within 30 days: Update your driver’s license with your
Moving Out of Your Parent’s House? 7 Things You NEED to Know.
How much should you save before moving out of your parent’s house? All of that new found freedom comes at a cost. We compiled the 7 most important tips to prepare and budget to live on your own. Rent and Security Deposit Before you begin your new home search, determine the max rent you can afford. Typically, you should divide your monthly income (average out your last 6 months of paystubs) by 3 and use that as your max rent budget. For example, if you make $3,000 monthly you should be looking to spend no more than $1,000 per
Ask the Humboldt Experts: Top 5 Self Packing Mistakes
Our experienced Boston movers and packers see self packing mistakes every day out on our jobs. In the industry, self packed boxes are often referred to as "PBO" or packed by owner. (If your moving company is packing for you, you may hear the term "CP" or carrier packed.) When you choose to pack yourself, you assume a major portion of the responsibility for your move’s success. We asked the Humboldt Experts : What are the top 5 self packing mistakes? Mistake #5 = Not packing an overnight / 1st day box. The last thing you want to do on the first
Ask the Humboldt Experts: 7 Ways to Save Money On Your Move
Whether you are moving locally in Boston, across the country (interstate), or internationally - moving can be a daunting and stressful time in your life and on your wallet. We asked the Humboldt Experts the best ways to save some $ when moving. Move During Off Peak Times. Like most businesses, moving rates fluctuate depending on the day, week, or month. If you are flexible on your loading date, work with your moving company to select the least expensive date. Typically: Friday - Sunday, the 1st and last weeks of the month, and May – September are considered “peak
Ask the Humboldt Experts: Tips for Moving With Pets
Moving is stressful on everyone - including pets. It is easy to overlook the needs of your pets during this time. Try to keep your pet’s routines and schedule as normal as possible before, during, and after your move. Spoil your pets with treats and lots of playtime during the transition. Remember to keep an eye on their food and water intake and address any concerns quickly. Before the Move Keep your pet in mind when choosing your new home. Is the neighborhood walkable? Are there unfriendly pets / animals? Is the square footage of your new home large enough?
