Not only can moving be incredibly stressful, it can also be expensive. If you're searching for ways to minimize stress and expenses, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help make your move as stress-free and affordable as possible. Here are a few to keep in mind for your next move.
Hire Reliable, Affordable Movers
Unfortunately, non-reputable and unprofessional movers are common in the moving industry. These types of movers may:
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It’s hard to relax and not do anything during a move, but that’s the point of hiring movers. They make your job easier and less stressful. Although it may be tempting to micromanage to ensure the move runs smoothly and all of your belongings are carefully moved, this isn’t necessary when you hire reputable movers. Micromanaging can actually make the process slower and more stressful for you and the movers. There are, however, some things you can do to take part on moving day.
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Just like houses, condos come in all shapes and sizes, and just like any other type of move, a condo move has some common characteristics; it can be time-consuming, stressful and, in many ways, complex. Check out the following tips and simplify your condo move:
Contact the Property Manager’s Office
When moving into a condo, the property manager’s or management office will be your best source of information. First, they will likely provide you with a moving policy, including guidelines f...
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Packing is a very important step in the moving process, but many people don’t know where or how to start. Starting well is essential to efficient, effective and successful packing, and starting well means knowing which room and what items to pack first. Below is a brief guide:
Start with the Right Items
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With all of the packing and preparation for your move, you may not have thought about the items you will need for the first night in your new home when you're likely to still have most of your belongings in boxes. These items should be packed separately and kept close at hand. These are some of the essentials you’ll need on your first night:
Pillows and Bedding
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For many, moving from one home to another can be time consuming and stressful. This challenging task is even more difficult for senior citizens. Moving requires cleaning, de-cluttering, organizing, packing and lifting; things most seniors don’t have the physical ability or energy to do. In fact, many elderly people ask friends or relatives to help them get organized and pack. Sometimes, however, the burden of moving someone else’s belongings can be even more daunting than moving your own...
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The holiday season is perhaps the most stressful time of the year - for many reasons. Although it’s the time when most people would prefer to relax, it’s also the time when people have the most to do. So, the notion of moving during the chaos of the season seems crazy. However, for some, it’s impossible to postpone a move until after the holiday season. Fortunately, there are ways to make a holiday move as easy and stress-free as possible.
Get into the Holiday Spirit
The holiday spirit...
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Apartment buildings have limited space, which can make moving out of an apartment challenging. Many apartment buildings also have stairs, elevators, narrow hallways and awkward angles, which can make moving furniture even more challenging and time consuming. Unfortunately, limited space for moving furniture and other belongings aren’t the only problems with which you can be faced when moving from your apartment. Check out the tips below to make your apartment move easier and more efficient.
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Moving can be chaotic, but the chaos is only amplified by a lack of organization and storage. Fortunately, moving some of your belongings into a storage unit can help alleviate these issues. These units have many benefits that could help make your move easier and faster, so here are some things to keep in mind when renting a storage unit for your move:
Self-Storage Offers Free Amenities
Some storage facilities offer free services that can help make it easier to move your items into the uni...
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Let's face it, moving can be stressful. Moving stress can be exasperated by a long list of things to do, time constraints, the unfamiliarity of a new environment and the unknown factors involved with 'starting over.' Unfortunately, with so much to focus on, physical and mental health can be pushed aside. Limit the amount of stress involved with your upcoming move! Check out our tips below:
Don’t Be Afraid to Feel
This might sound corny, but it's true! Depending on the circumstances of th...
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Moving can be an arduous process that’s especially daunting during the winter. Cold weather, snow and/or ice can make your move challenging and more stressful. However, you shouldn’t let this deter you from moving during the winter, because there are some ways to make it faster, easier and less stressful. Below are four things to help you master winter or cold weather moving.
Hire Movers
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Moving can be a hectic time, especially when you’re moving with pets. Pets can be distracting and get in the way when you’re trying to pack and move things, but you also need to make proper arrangements for your pet’s move, as well. Most people, however, don’t know what arrangements or preparations they should make for their pets before a move. If you’re one of those people, check out the list below for tips on moving with your pet(s).
Visit the Vet for a Checkup
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