Moving & Storage Tips

Don’t forget these 4 important things on moving day

There are so many aspects when it comes to moving to a new home and if there is one theme that you could employ during the moving process to get you ready would be planning. Every part of your move from calling moving companies, packing everything in your home, arriving at your new destination, and putting everything in its right place needs to be planned. That also goes for your moving day. The more you plan ahead and get ready, the smoother your move will be, and you will experience less stress. Here are four critical things to do before

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Moving into a new home with a baby

Congratulations, you're moving to your new home! And you're moving with a new baby. Are you up for the challenge? Well with the right moving company and a little bit of extra support, you'll be in good hands. And so will your baby. If you have young ones at home and you need to move into a new house, planning is certainly going to be the name of the game if you're going to accomplish what you need to do with little stress. You might need to be a little flexible as well as give yourself a break, but it

Moving for the first time? Read this.

OK, all you first-time movers, this one is for you. If this is your first time moving to a new home, our experts here have some advice to make your first journey to a new home as stress-free as possible. If you have never packed up everything you own and moved to a new home you may be in for a bit of a surprise as to just what is involved in a moving project. You can have a moving experience with less stress if you follow a few basic principles of how to get ready. If you don't leave

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Things you might need to buy when moving to a new home

We bet there's always something you need when you're moving into your new home. Some items in your house just don't make the trip for various reasons or you might find that items in your house were worn out, and to ease the stress of your move, you discarded those before moving day. Whatever the reasons are, we typically find that families need to purchase several items after they arrive at their new home. Bathroom supplies for your new home Do you really want to bring that old plunger or toilet cleaning brush to your new home? We didn't

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Packing for a move made easy

Guess what? Moving can actually be exciting for you and your family. Now we understand there is a little work to get there and get comfortable in your new home but once you get there it can be fun. Just think about all the new areas and rooms in your house that you can decorate and make your own. And if you choose a home that fits your needs, hopefully, you found a nice relaxing yard to enjoy countless hours in the outdoors. But if you have ever moved before then you know one of the first steps is

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Why should I place items in climate-controlled storage?

The benefits of storing your items in a climate-controlled storage facility are many. The protection that such a facility offers is far greater than traditional self-storage units. While many storage facilities may claim they control the environment within their building to these standards, it's always a safe bet to ask before committing to place your items in storage. Before you place your items in a storage facility you should understand what climate-controlled storage is as well as how it protects the items you place in storage. What is climate-controlled storage? Climate-controlled storage is typically an indoor facility where both temperature

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What should I do first after moving to a new home?

You and your family have gone through the entire moving process. You packed everything in your previous home, hired a local moving company, put everything on their trucks, and transported all that to your new home. Your moving crew placed all your furniture and other heavy items where you asked them to and now you are left with what could be countless boxes to unpack. And that could be just the start of what you need to do to feel more comfortable in your new home after moving. What should you do to make your new house a home

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How not to feel displaced after moving to a new home

If you have lived in a home for several years, you most likely have places for everything. Your kitchen is set up a certain way, you know just what cabinet you need to go into to get a plate or food items and your favorite chair is right there as it always has been. Now you've moved and everything is different. While you could look at this as a clean slate and opportunity to make things new, some people can't help the feeling of being displaced for a period of time after they move into a new home. Your first

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What should come first on my moving checklist?

You make checklists for grocery shopping. You make worksheets for all your projects at your job. And you make lists for your holiday shopping. And if you're moving, which might be just one of the largest projects you ever tackle, you're going to need a checklist. It's that simple. Having a checklist for your move is absolutely critical. Because we still need to live our lives, work on jobs, get the kids to school and help them with their homework while getting ready for a move, you're certain to forget a few things if you don't have everything in

4 Fun things to do before moving

We get it, you are already a busy person. You are working crazy hours at your job, you have to help with the kid's homework and get them to their after-school activities. And now you must move. You have to contact your local moving company, you need to plan your move and you must pack everything in your house. While this all sounds stressful, you can actually find ways to enjoy the process of moving to a new home. Moving can be stressful so it is important to have fun as you get ready to relocate to a new

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