Relocating for Work
Relocating for work can be a complicated and stressful process. We set out every day moving individuals and families locally, long distance, and even internationally. Whether you are moving across town or across the world, check out these 5 tips to reduce the stress of relocating for work. Research Your Potential New Home How long will your commute be? How are the schools in the new district? How much will your annual taxes be? Is there a higher cost of living? What is the weather like? These are all important questions that you must factor in when choosing whether
Moving to Australia
G’day! Planning a move to Australia? Personal belongings entering Australia are subject to bio-security control. The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources may inspect your goods. Relax! Our International Moving Experts at Humboldt will help you through the process. Some items may require treatment or may be destroyed or exported at your expense. There are a number of steps you can take to facilitate the release of your personal effects from bio-security control with the least costs and time delays. There are two golden rules you need to keep in mind when packing, according to the Australian Department of Agriculture:
Winter Moving Tips
Winter is often the most difficult time of year to move. We asked the Humboldt Experts to share their best Winter Moving Tips to help you relax and get moving. Pour yourself a nice warm drink while you check out our helpful tips and you’ll be snuggled up in your warm, cozy new home in no time! Moving is a stressful thing, but moving in the winter adds a lot more stress to the situation. With over 100 years’ experience Humboldt can help you move in any season. Here are some tips to think about when you are planning
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
How Do I Pack Books For My Move? – Ask the Humboldt Experts
You might have a lot of books in your home and now you have to pack them to move. How do you do it without damaging them? Watch Barry our packing expert show you the correct way to pack books for moving day. Relax and get packing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOVgv1_aAAo Pack bottom of box with plain packing paper. Pack books, stacked upright into box. Create a pillow of packing paper on top of books. Close box tightly. Use 3 strips of tape across the top seam. Overlap tape for strength. Label the side of the box. On to the next box!
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
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: Top 5 Tips for Packing Plates
Ask The Humboldt Experts : How Do I Wrap Plates For Moving? That's a common question we get all the time. Here are our top 5 tips when packing plates. Use plain, white, un-inked paper. Newsprint or other printed papers can rub off and damage your plates during your move and especially if they will be stored for any period of time. Plate paper between each plate to prevent scratching and build protection. Build a stack of 4-5 plates. Remember to place paper in between each layer. Wrap your plate stack in a final, outer layer of paper. Stack plates in a
How to Pack and Move with Children
When you are moving with children who are old enough to understand what is happening around them as you prepare to move it’s important to involve them in the move. Talk about the move with the children early on, so they are involved in the process. When it comes time to pack up, allow the children to help pack some of their toys, stuffed animals or other items in a box that you have set up for them. Allow them to create a marking system for them to mark the box as theirs. Let them use crayons, markers and
