Even if you don’t plan to turn your basement into a game room or spare bedroom, it’s still good to keep it in good repair so you can use the space for storage and so you can keep the musty smell to a minimum. You can use a dry basement for storing emergency food supplies, clothing, and other household goods in boxes and bins without worrying about mold or rust from dampness.…
Read More »A long-distance move can really cause a lot of people stress and anxiety because of everything that is involved. However, if you take a few minutes, you might find a few ways in which you can make your upcoming move a lot easier on yourself. Start With One Room At A Time Since you have a long distance to move, you need to make sure that all of your things are packed up as nicely and securely as possible.…
Read More »Glass is considered to be one of the most fragile materials, which is why many people are apprehensive about transporting glass items. However, with good packing, handling and care, you can move with your glass items without damaging them. You just need to adopt these measures to ensure this is the case: Ensure Adequate Cushioning Adequate cushioning materials are needed to prevent the glasses from clanging against each other and breaking.…
Read More »If you’re moving with multiple electronics, how are you keeping them safe and secure for the drive? They should be considered fragile, but are the normal fragile shipping techniques enough? There are a few extra precautions that should be taken with computers, so keep a few of these issues and solutions in mind as you plan for moving day. Fragile Wrapping Techniques Protect The Outside If you’re wrapping drinking glasses, fine china, or pottery with bubble wrap or setting them in foam cushioned boxes, you’re protecting them from breaking by reducing impact.…
Read More »Although the process of moving is straightforward, each person has their own experience. If you are a stay-at-home parent, you are going to have a certain perspective of moving compared to someone who is moving because of their job and having a moving company handling every aspect of the process. If you know that you will be working with movers to some extent, you should take initiative when it comes to working with them because you will have the easiest opportunity to work with them for organizing.…
Read More »Your packing methods can either add or subtract to the stress of moving. For example, you should be careful how you pack essential things that you will need as soon as you arrive at your new place. You need to pack such essentials separately and ensure that you can retrieve them without rummaging through everything. Here are a few examples of essentials that deserve this treatment: Toiletries These are things you will definitely use on your first day at your new home, even as soon as you arrive.…
Read More »Moving can be a stressful endeavor for anyone. However, when you also have pets, the moving process can be even tougher if you do not know what to do to minimize the stress that moving will put on your pets. Before you start packing up and moving into your new home, get to know some of the ways that you can make it easier to move from one home to another when you are pet owner.…
Read More »It can be a very very hard to know where to store your belongings, and there are many times that storage is important. It does not matter if you are going to be storing your belongings for a short or a very long period of time, you want to make sure that your things are in a safe location. Not all self storage units are created equal, and you are going to want to make sure that your stuff is in a very secure location.…
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