When looking for a new and best place to move and live you have to look for several of components which are connected with your future ideal place.Your new best place to live could depend on your new job,school or not.If you need a frest start in your lidfe you can go anywhere.Have in mind the family budget and your family opinion and needs.When the time comes and you have to take the proper decision follow some of the steps below.They can make your choice easier>

• decide if you will move somewher within your country,close country or overseas
• choos ethe size of the city or town -this depends only on your habbits,needs,dreams and some opportunities for new job,friends and good atmosphere;most people are tired of the big,noisy and always busy city so they prefer the small towns but you may like to be in the rush all the time
• climate-warm weather is a dream -choose a sunny place to settle in ;if you have a sensitive skin you have to observe this
• culture,lifestyle-choose these according your habbits and what you like to do like some hobbies and activities
• employment-check the web space if you have a good job opportunity at the new place;look for some reviews and other people comments
• infrastructure-find a place which has a good public transit system which will provide you the felxibility you need to reach your new job or to do another errands
• safety-check the area in interner usinfg a searching engine and look for the crime statistics by neighbourhood
• cost of living-consider your budget and prices around your new place,decide if you can handle the loacal market there;have in mind your needs
• outdoor activities-check if there are some outdoor activities available such as easy access to parks,beaches,playground areas and even swimming pools

 

Moving with your old parents will be a plasure and a great ressponsibility got you and your family.Remember that old people don't like much new challenges and change of the layout.They are used with their way of living and could be too emotional and even depressed when it comes the time to move together with you.When assisting with their move you should observe some "laws".

• Be gentle-be kind with them and avoid to criticize if they are doing something wrong.Help them to sort ad pack and try not to commet their household habbits.They could be too strange for you and tottaly different .
• Help them to sort and get rid of some too old but sentiment items.It is often easier to give away items if they are going to a good home.Suggest them to make a present to a close friend or relative or give them away for charity
• Decorate and rearrange their new place in similar position and outlook as their old one.Be as detailed as you can from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing the family pictures on the bureau.This will let them feel as this is not a pretty new place but a familiar one.
• Remember to spend a whole day with your parents in discussions for the move.Take them out to a breakfast and a walk in the park.Ask them what they think for the move and what they prefer to do in reason to help you.Don't burden them with too hard and complicated tasks but get them some so they will feel happy to help you.Don't even think to treat them as children because they expect you to do and will be really upset.
• Try not to push them and leave the them enough time to say goodbye to their close friends and memories.
• Take your parents to your new home and introduce them the place with all its facilities and ooportunities.Be patient and let them explain you how they would like it to look and make a plan to prepare the space accordingly.

Family albums with pictures are one of the most trasure memories for you and your family.Packing them is simple but there are some steps you should follow.You can use the way of packing the same as it is for the books.Think about the way of protect them during the moving.You can use waterproof paper to wrap tem with or plastic bags to put them inside one by one.Other useful tip is to pack them together with your pillows,plush toys ,sheets or any other type of textiles.Never put them at the bottom or top of the box.This will cause the damage on the surface or some moisture attack.Include them in the box content list and label the box with two possible inscriptions: Decorative gadgets or miscellaneous.

Your moving company is obliged to provide you a moving truck according the dimensions of your items.Truck drivers are supposed to be a professionals but it's not necessary to know the exact route to your new location.Help them to manage easier and faster.Prepare a map and show there your new location adna ll highways and street they can go though.Put in red dots the high traffic areas.Use color market to show them where they can find an oil or gas station,phone,parking places and motel if necessary.Choos the most quick and easy way to reach your new address.Check if there are some prohibitions for high weight vehicles along your route.Map out your initerary with bolded lines on the map so the driver to see them all the time while driving along.

Security systems and all other preventive installations are a good investment for your home.You cartainly have it at your home.This is a plus if your intent to sale your old home and move out.If so do not forget to provide some quick instructions for maitenance and usage to the new owners.Before moving out contact your security company or agent and inform them that your are changing your location but there will be another people who are interested to use the allready installed security system.Remember to show the new ownrs where are placed the security devices and explain them in details the working principles.There are so many kinds of security installations so you should specify the options of yours.Provide them the security codes and the alternative passwords (if available).

It is not a plus for you if a potential buyer doesn't like the outside look of your house.So you can go outside and take an objective look at it.Check evrything in details starting with the front door.Clean the garage and the shed and put everything inside in order.Do not miss these places as they are an importnat part of your property.Have in mind that the buyers will look all around your house,they will not miss even the loft.Trim tha lawn and arrange the flowers.Clean and repair the driveway.Check if the doorbell is working ,"listen" for creaking doors and windows.Paint the windows if necessary.Have in mind that if you leave all the above mentioned in a bad condtion this will be a sign for poor manitenance and the buyers may refuse to make the deal.In reason to avoid this failure put everything in order and make your house looking perfect form outside to the back door.

D&D means deductions and discounts.As everyone knows move is a good business.As in any business areas here there are some possible  deductions and discounts you can use to decrease your costs.While searching fro a good moving company you can ask them if they provide any kind of discount and what condtions you should meet and observe.If you are moving because of your job you can use a deduction of your cost undertaken by your employers.As an eployee you have the rights to receive back some of the money you have spent for your move.Discuss this aspect with your chief and if you have some questions contact the HR department or the account service.They are obliged to provide you all the necessary information in details.Check what kind of documents you should sigh and agree with.Ask for your duties.Have in mind that there are some items which cannot be used as a tax deduction,such as:

-any costs concerning your household and furniture

-lost during the moving process or a garage sale

-purchase of your new living place

-pre-move expenses

Sport activities and other type of hobbies are the better part of everyone's life style.If you are an active golf player,swimmer or card playes it is normal to be a member at the local club and have your membership card.When the idea for moving arise at your mind you should know that the visits in the club will be less and you have to relocate or even cancel your membership.Discuss this matter with the customer service or help desk at your present club.Transfer your membership at your new place or cancel it because of a overseas or long distance move.Have in mind that it will be necessary to register at the new club and pay your month or year taxes.Do not miss this visits because they increase your abilities and good mood.

Packing is finished.This is perfect for you and your move.Here is the time to check if you have available and not packed all your spare items which you might need.Spare items which have to be packed are thse concerning your furniture and all kind of automatical and manual devices.These are items which you should keep together with the main one.Spare items which you should have in hands are spare keys for your new and old home.If you have given some spare sets of your door to your relatives,friends and especially the housekeeper try to collect them back because your are moving out.Do not forget to have a few keys sets from your new home.If necessary use looksmith services.The remote for the garage door is an item which your can easy forget.If so you will definetly need some help from the company which installed it or locksmith.If you have some bank safes try not to loose the key and it's spare one.If your becycles are protect by a padlock you il have spare keys-do not forget for them.If it happen to forget some spare items this will cause your trouble after the move.

To move out and in predicts travelling between two different places,towns and even countries.It's necessary to provide you and your familu one normal and even happy journey to your new home.Because of that you will need some supplies.Prepare them and gather at a survival kit.The kit's content should include food,drinks,some clothes,bath accessories (if you will spend a night at a motel) ,blankets,some magazines and games.It is your choice to think what you and will family will need.But do not pack enormous quantity of sandwiches and entertainments.There have to be just essential items.

There is another kind of kit which you will need.A  little bit strange but useful.Moving out and in require cleaning before and after you settle your new home.You will need a cleaning stuff so prepare the most important cleaning tools such as broom,cloth,gloves,spongue and one or two detergents.

The two survival kits should be at your car but not at the moving van.You can load them before the movers-otherwise your tooth brush may goes among the boxes.

 

Whenever you will hire a full-service or other type of moving company you should explore all the possibilities to receive more information about it.It's easy when you know what you are looking for.Nowadays most of 80% of the people use to comment what kind of services they received and which company is good or bad.This can be your source for more and detailed information.They use to write comments,reviewa or "click" to rate for the company they have hired to do something for them.Reading this reviews is really helpful for you because you recive recommendations and can avoid bad companies from your list.On other hand this is a great possibility to choose the best professionalist to handle with your move.Sometimes the other customer who allready passed trough the moving process decribe the whole procedure in details so you can see more information for hints and tips concerning your move.When you finish with your move spend some time to write a review for your movers and rate them.

Before you start packing choose a proper place to do this.Do not spread all your packing and padding material around the whole house.If you do this you will need time to find the scissors or the adhesive type.Choose a place where you will work.It is recommended to be a place which is high and wide enough.You will need a space to place all your tools such as boxes,ropes,adhesive types,padding material,bags,tanks and etc.The height should be  according your body because there is no need to bend and all the time to take a box or soem other tool.This can be the kitchen table or top,a bed or a work bench.If you intent to use a place with polished and easy damaged surface make sure that you covered it and avoid any bumps and injuries (of the surface is too slippery you can drop the scissors and injure yourself).

You will certainly need and additional help for your move.Make a list with all your friends and relatives you can rely on for some help.It is good to inform them in advance and ask them if an exact date is comfortamble for them to come and help you.You cannot just call them and ask to come at your place and pack togther with you.You should observe their working schdules and other tasks.Of course that it is difficult to combine all the tasks at work,home,look after children and a move at your shoulders.Phone your mother and aks if she is free to look after the kids for some period-be precise with the time and pass her some instructions and money.Ig you have younger child who is in the kindergarten inform the employees there that your mother will take him in the exact hour.Hold your cell phone connected all the time if someone wants to reach you.If your friends are busy for the packing you can ask them of they can come and help at the moving day.You will need them especially if you don't have any movers to handle with your move.Do not forget to inform them in advance what kind of help you need.

Before the day of packing you have to be precise and take care for your electrical devices and disconnect them for packing.Begin from the kitchen as there you have moe work to do.Disconnect and dismantle if necessary washers,dryers,oven,refrigerator and all othe appliances.Be careful with the wires and try not to dasmage them while turning them  of.If you think that disconnecting might be dangerous switch off the electrical installation.Don't forget to diconnect the gas installation,heaters and air-conditioners.If you have no time or just don't like to manage with electricity you can contact and hire a specialist to do the job for you.Mkae sure tha the kids have no access to the electrical devices and wires.Pets too.It is good to pack all the devices immediately after the disconnecting so there will be no wired around your house.You have to be practical and careful when it comes to the electricity.

When you intent to move you have to know some terms used in the moving bussines.Below are three more important definitions which you will hear during yuor move:

1. Estimate binding

• This is an egreement based on the quantity of your goods and pointed in the estimation services you will receive from the movers.It include the total cost of your move.You will make it in advance to make sure that the final ammount will not be changed during the move.

   2.Estimate non-binding

• This kind of document is like an advanced calculation which is summary of all the costs will occur during your move.Here are included the weight ,size,quantity and other services concerning your goods.Have in mind that alk the calculations for the costs are approximate and according the mover's prifessional opinion.This calculations are non-binding on the mover.

  3.Bill of lading

• This is both the receipt and the contract for your goods and their transportation.Is is a must to read it careful before you put your sign on it.If some unclear articles discuss with the mover to correct or clarify for you.The bill of lading is an important document-do not lose ot misplace your copy.

 

Before you select which moving company you will hire you have to know what are your right and responssibilities.The same is in force for the movers.You shoukd use only registered moving companies.If you have chosen one and you are at a meeting to discuss the estimations and other services you can check their licence and registry forms.This will ensure you that you will work with the correct company and most of all that your goods will be at good hands.You have to know that they are obliged to provide you all kind of documents which you ask for and which are connected with their legal work as movers.Otherwise it will be too suspiciuos.Read evertyhing before you sign some documents.If you do not understand some articles fro the contract ask the movers to clarify for you.Ensure yourself that the movers have enough sources to react adequate in unexpected situations such as delay,damages or non observing an article from the contract.You should also ask what are the guarantees they are offering-this means the insurance for your goods during the move.Do not sign blank documents in any case.If you follow the above mentioned points you will protect your move for sure.

Packing your personal stuff which you will need during the travel to your new home and in the first night there is not just to fill some bags and boxes.You have to be sure exactly what you will need.If your not so precise at organizing you can write a list with all the itens you wil need.Label the boxes with special signs which will show the movers that they are not in their woking area.You can also put your essential package in the car earlier and before the movers come.Make sure taht you didn't left some boxes in other room.If you mix the boxes the movers will load them in the truck and you will be missing them when necessary.On other hand these bosex are not in the inventory sheet and you might have some problems with the moving company during the discharge.

Firts night at your home will be the desire rest for you and your family aftre the move.But make sure that you have prepared all the necessary supplies .

You will need ready food,some drinks,toilet papper,your bathroom stuff,sheets,pillows and some blankets.

Dinign room and bedroom are the rooms you have to unpack firts.

You have to provide your family one normal and calm night because all of you need some sleep and rest.

If you have a pet -take care for him/her too.Don't forget her food and water and a blanket to sleep on.

Check the door lock before getting to sleep and switch on the security system.

Have a nice sleep!

The security of your belonging is a general point during you whole move.You have to be sure that there will not be something missing or damaged,even stolen .You have to keep an eye to your packages all the time.If you are not using a full service moving company you have to handle with the loading and discharging of all the boxes.You will need some friends to help you.Try to convey the boxes in groups.Leave one of your friends near the moving truck to look for the rest boxes and another one at your new home.If there is no free space for parking in front of your home and the moving van  is parked at the close section you can even ask two of your friends to stay there.Have in mind that the truck driver is not responsible for the security of your boxes.When you finish with the transfer of your stuff and go back to take the rest part check the door lock of your new home.It if is not the one you can count on  you can hire a locksmith to install a new one ,or even second.After you move in check for the security system at your new place.If there is no security systen available you can contact a specialist and  install a new one.

 

If you have decided to move and sale your house or appartament you have to follow some compulsory steps.First of all you have to pay all the estate duties you have.Preparation of all need documents is a must.You have to be precise and provide all the papers to the new owners.After this you have to announce for the sale.There are some opportunities to do this.The most practical is to hire a real estate agency to do this for you.If you did so you have to give them a copy of all your documentation concerning your real estate.Don't give them any origianls-there is no need to risk to have some problems in future.If you are going to handle with the sale for your own you have to investigae the real estate market in reason to fix a price for your house or appartment.You can check in internet and in the newspapers.Fix a higher price and be ready to negotiate.Publish a notice for the sale at the local newspaper,tell your relatives,inform some friends,even spread the news at your office.Put a sign in front of your home "For sale".Use the internet to announce your sale too.Be careful with the people who will contact you concerning the sale.Choose thero right one whome= you will sale your house.

You are ready with the plan and moving checklist for your move ,now you have to think what you should do next.

Next step can be to cancel all the subscriptions you have.This means to contact the newspaper's office and explain them for your move.It is good to do this at least one week before the moving day.You have also the oportunity to prolonge your subscription for your favourite newspapers and magazines by giving your new address to the agent.

You also have to cancel the pest control ,the cleaning help,kid's babysitter,lawn services.

It will be a big surprise if the gardener come on Saturday and you are not living there anymore.And if the pest control come and you are not there-they can come again ,but you have to pay for your subscription again because you didn't cancel it on time.

Be precise and think for each detail in your home.This will be in plus for you and your move.

Time is never enough longer to manage with all your tasks.But in this article time will not hurry in front of you.If you are living in an appartment ,located in a public building you have to observe the rules concerning the public peace.In this connection you have to give a noticeto your neighbours for the moving day.Tere are nuch  buiding where moving is not allowed before 8 o'clock in the morning and after 17 o'clock in the afternoon.If you are not familiar with the biulding's rules and the articles connected with the public peace law you can arrange a meeting with the building manager and ask for some details.He will provide you any information concerning the time restrictions and moves.When you get this infornation you have to contact your moving agent and coordinate with him the exact hour when the movers have to come.There is an article in your contract where is mentioned how much time will take the moving process.Having in mind this you can inform your neighbours and appologize for the noise.

Space is a special and generally use term which you will hear during the whole moving process.

There should be enough space in the moving van for all your boxes to be arranged.

There should be enough space in front of your home,nevermind if it is an appartment or house,for the moving van to stop and the mover to load your pakages.

There should be enough space for the movers to go around your house with the full boxes in hands.

There should have enough space for your own luguage in the car,for the dog (or cat) ,for some plants ,and for your family of course.

Not at the last place there should be enough space for your household in your new home.

Your car is also in the moving checklist.You have to prepate it for the moving transfer.Be sure that each device is wrking in the proper way.Check the fuel ,the oil and if it is winter you should be with winter tires,have antifreeze liquid ,the wind-screen wipers should be reliable too.You have also to check if everything is all right with your car's documents.The expire dat of your driver lisence,the insurance of the car and all other pappers which are compulsory.If yu are moving to another country you have to check if your driver lisence is valid there and if not what you have to do in reason to be a regular driver.

It is also good to clean your car before the moving day,supply with a music which all your family like.Check if you have a label that there are kids in the car.Supply with a map and medicial box.

Make a double check before you go and be sure that everything is in perfect working order.

Moving is a procedure which is connected with too many contacts.You have to make phone calls to so much people that you know and don't know.All these conversations are connected with a points from your moving checklist.Your phone book or note book with telephone numbers ,dates for meeting and addresses should be in your hands all the time.This organizer will be your true quide during the whole moving process.You can make notes there,write down the new phone numbers of the mover agents.It is good the organizer and the moving checklist to be together and in your hands all the time nevermind where are you.Organizer will help to forgetn anything in your daily schedule.If you leave the organizer on the kitchen table or top someone may move it or your small daughter to use it for her painiting.Keep an eye if the organizer is on safe place because in fact all your life is inside it.

Moving is sometimes long and exhausted process.There are so many things to be done and arranged that one day you may feel at the end of your power.The moving date is close and you have allready ticked off the big part of your moving checlist.This is a pretty good result and you are satisfied with all which happens around you and concerns your rmoval.Here is the time to think for yourself.It will be useless if you are tired,nervous and not concentrated during the moving day.Check your schedule and discuss the idea for a nice weekend at the mountain with your family.Prepare the basket for a sunny and wonderfull sunday picnic and have your rest.You deserve it.

But the hint is not to slacken too much.The weekend will not be forever-it is just two days.Yes it is a rest but for a while.You have to be ready to go in the working and moving procedures again with fresh ideas and great power.Enjoy it!

Utilities are the tools which help you to feel more comfortable and live a normal and calm life.

Sometimes you should ask yourself which tools we use to call utilities.Correct-because not only the cable television (or satelite) and internet are the only one to be called utilities in your life.

Take a look in the kitchen and you will see the mixer,the kitchen robot and your favourite coffee machine.They are also listed in the electrical items.

But there are a lot of manual items which we use every single day.May be in your home this is just the kitchen utensils and cutleries.But these are stuff which you should pack for your moving too.And they are really so much.You cannot just collect them and put in a big box and put lable-sharp and dangerous-No.Although that the labels are correct you have to pack them in the most safe way because there is a big risk to move sharp items like knifes,forks and even spoons.

You can act in two directions and each depensd on you.If you have available the original boxes of your cutlery set use it-because each knife,fork,spoon has its own place and it is most safe.But if you don't have it you should do as follow: Take out all your cutleries on the kicthen top and separate them :spoons,forks,knifes.Supply with wrapping papper and use it to pack each piece of your set.Wrap from bottom to top and try to cover with more papper the sharp edges.After this you can use a shoe box (it is smaller but have enough space) and put them inside.Use some layers from the wrapping papper for the bottom of the box.Put inside all groups.Some padding material on the top is a good idea.

It is winter and you are moving.Winter garments,shoes and all necessary accessories take huge place if you have to pack them.Now you have the chance to save some space.Talk with your family members and decide together what you will need till the day of moving.Jackets,boots,hats,shawls,bags and other stuff.Separate the items you will use and start packing the other.Garments,shoes is easy to be packed.Use simple naylon bags for each item (this concerns the garments and other textile stuff),use shoe boxes with separate papper and of course boxs for all the stuff you are packing.It is harder to pack the skis,snowboards,sledges.These items you can include in the list with the big and special items.Use padding material and safe packing materials in reason to prevent them from any possible damage.Use labes with fragile and early packing and inform your moving agents what is inside.They should know in reason to arrange the boxes in the moving van in the most protective way.

Happy New Year to all our customers.We wish you all the best during the new year and let it be better for everyone.

Oh,new year!Each new thing has its advantages.The beginning of the year is the expedient time to make some plans for the whole year.Don't be afraid to plan your moving for example even it can happen in the summer.There are so many details that you will need time to figure out so you will need more and more time.You can get the necessary information in the beginning of the year,you can make some calculations concerning the family budget,you can  talk with your family ,friends and relatives.If you have to do all this in short time you will get nervous and some things might happen not in the proper way.But if you start in time there will be enough months to clear out all points in your list,even to have a brеак between your work,house keeping and packing your stuff.You will also have enough time to decide where you want to move or if the destination is according your new job you will have the time to investigate it and get to know all facts and details for the new place you will move to.

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Moving business is a complex one and has its own language.This means that there certainly will be some phrases and expression wich you will not understand.Because of this you can ask your agent for everything which is unknow for you because in this way you will avoid any misunderstanding for further stage of your moving.Ask questions all the time.Movers are awared of what are they doing,speaking and calculation but for your his is an extremely new area and if you don't settle your question there is a possibility to be lied in the calculation of your cost or with some articles in the contract you'll sign with the moving company.You can also take this contract at home and read it carefully before to sign it.If there is a way ask the agent to send the contract via e-mail.Check it and if there are some articles you don't agree with mark them in red and take a note to ask if they can be changed or totally removed.You should be always on the alert and keep an eye on each document your are signing or paying for.

The moving finallyy ends and  you and your family are happily settled in your new place.Everything was according your plans and nothing has delayed.Each item is sfe and nothing is missing and you really get a good price for your old home.Kids are happy with their new school and entertainments.Your husban is fond of his new job and some freinds from the new quarter.This is the result of hard working,planning and arranging your moving.Have in mind that you couldn't manage without your parents,friends,neighbours and  all the other people who gave their help to you and your family.Be a good person and find some time to thank ll these people.You can do it in various ways.But firts of all try to remember everyone who was helping you in this.You can send some thanks postcard or e-cards.You can phone them and thank them.You can even organize a thanks party for all of them in your new home.But for sure show them your thankfull feelings,they will be happy and satisfied.

Bedroom migh be one of the rooms which will take you longer time to pack for your moving.Wardrobes and other small chest of drawers can be dismantle using a scheme,cloths are easier to pack and what about the bed?This is serious question and the reply is simple-there is no firniture that cannot be packed.The same with your bed.First of all have in mind that you should take the sizes of your bed without the spring mattresses -if some.Take in consideration that some beds cannot be dismantle and it will be necessary to be covered with special blanket or bag before loaded in the moving truck.It is sure that you don't have at your home such big sized cover so you can discuss this matter with the moving company.If your bedroom has a huge and massive bed you can ask the movers if they will estimate you an extra charge depends on the weight, lenght and high of your bed.If you have a spring mattress you really should keep it dry and wihtout any damage while the moving process is in action.Because of this you can ask in a specialized store for a suitable bag with zipper.This will prevent the mattress from scratches,holes and it will keep it dry and safety.

If you have a special designed bedroom with canopy for and example you have to take it off and pack in a bag together with your sheets,pillows.Sometimes canopy has a special system for hanging up on the top of your bed and if you are not able to handle it contact the company which have put in on.They will advice you how to proceed with this.

You have a big family and your kids are the most precious in your life.You buy them toys all the time and so does your husband,father and mother.In a momet you can't realize that you have some much toys in your kid's rooms that you don't have enough space even to breath.One day is the time to move to a new place because this home is too tiny for you and your ig and happy family.Here comes the moment with the packing.You know what is inside all the rooms except the kids' room.There is a big mess and you even have to fight with all the big plush bears,lion and all the other toy which are all around.But you certainly can manage with this and win the battle.First of all gather all your kids and ask them which toys they cannot live without and which of the they can hanle living without.Separate them in piles and give your kids the task to pack them in boxes obseving the rule that the breakable one should be among the soft or plush toys in reason to have them whole in their new room.The other one you can use for some charity.Search for the near orphanage ,contact the director or the supervisor and explain them that you want to make a donation -toys for the kids there.They will be very happy to meet you and you will be happy to see all the kids there smiles and playing with the toys.

Whilst packing and making the inventory of your stuff it is a good idea to use a color marker to separate your items.Why marker?Because the colored labels often fall down and your mission will failed.Make a plan which color to use for your rooms and make a legend together with the list with the inventory.For example you can use yellow for the kids room,red for the bedroom,orange for the kitchen and blue for the bathroom.When you have all your stuff pack in one room take the color which you defined for it and draw a big X with the color marker on the each box.Be sure that all the boxes ar from one room-don't mess the kitchen with the bedroom because this will cause you too much discomfort and chaos when unpacking.But this is not the end of your colored mission.Keep in hand the list with the legend and in the day of moving when you arrive at your new place mark the door with a colored lable on the door.The labels should be in a well seen place in reason the movers to know where to put your boxes.

This system is really working and will prevent you for sure from the chaos in the moving day.Each room will have its correct boxes and you will have no problems  to unpack.

Moving from your home and going to a new place is not only concerning the moving and arranging this with te moving company.Have in mind that you may need to do something in your new place.If it is tottaly empty ,just  the walls and floors and you decided to have new and modern furniture organize this.You can do this parallel with the work for the moving.The best way os to hire a design agncy to do all this for you.In a prior moment you have to know what you want for your new place.The colors ,the curtains and carpets,other furnishin elements,the appliances color and material of the kitchen top and shelves.For sure you have to keep an eye on all that happens in your new place but this will take you some phone calls and not more then some trips to your new home.Certainly everything should be under your control.This will not bother your work and plans for the moving process but you have to be really organized and to have a plan which to follow.It is not so hard to work with the decorators from distance but first of all make sure that you can trust them and that the resukt will be want you want it to be.Show them that you are the boss and you will have your new place ordered and modern-exactly what you wanted. 

You have your luxury silver colection of spoons,cups,trays,dishes,candlesticks and vases.To pack them for moving should be a careful action.Fos sure you have to include this collection in the list with your values.Each silver item should be packed alone.For this you can use a special acid free papper to protect them from potential tarnishing.If you have the intention to use a sample wrapping materials or even newspappers be sure that this is not a good idea and certainly not safe for your silver items.This kind of materials are rough and not soft enough and may leave some scratches on the silver surface.After you have supplied with acid free papper wrap each item carefully to avoid any damage.Keep the surface away from any sharp items around you.It is also your choice if you will polish or not them before packing.For sure polish will be  good when unpacking.

After you have packed each silver use a box to put them in.Put on the bottom some padding material to avoid any brakes.You can out between each silver item some towels,linen or small textile items.Silver items should have no place to move in the box.This will keep them out of getting scratchy.

Put a special label with some decription on the box-mark with fragile and expensive.You can also inform your moving company for your collection or even find a place in your car for it.

Packing the electric device at your home is an action which need more cautios and safety.Everything you need to be moved should be packed for sure.Be sure that you have the proper packing supplies.Concerning the big electric devices it is recommended to use the original boxes or find (buy) boxes with similar sizes-padding materials too.It is good to pack the devices one by one in reason not to loose some parts which are with small sizes but importnat use.Because of this you should first rejoint the device using a scheme which all ofthem have.Collect all the wires,buttons and other parts in one box or bag and use a lable to mark what is inside.Big parts of the devices such as the monitor of your computer,the printer main body or the auido system should be put in boxes very carefull and some padding around to protect them from any damage during the moving to the van and after that discharging to your new place.You can search for some guarantees inside and look what is included in the list with the insurance terms.It is also a good point to make a list of all your electric devices and give it to the moving company.This will increase th safety of your stuff.When you ar giving the moving company this list you can ask if they have an article in the contract for cause of damages during the travel.For sure you have to be really caefull with this kind of stuff in reason not to spend money for new one or for needless repair.

 

Moving is not always a process which concerns only you and your family.It is often ,even always, related with your work,friends,neighbours (new and old),you dentist and doctor and even the postman.

When you have allready arranged everything for the removal and have passed all the necessary information to your moving company it is goo to sit down and spread the information around.

-write down a list with all people and institutes you have to inform for your removal

*This list will contain your relatives,friends and neighbours.You have several opportunities to bring them the news.You may call them by phone;write them an e-mail or letter or even make a goodbye party.For sure you have to provide them your new address and home phone number.

*It is another point and much important to arrange a meeting with your dentist and doctor and provide him/she all the information he/she need to take you out of his/her schedule.There you should fill some documents-keep a copy to give it to the new one.

*Some institutes for sure will need your new address and phone to contact you if necessary.In the list you have to include : Post office,trash pick up ,milk man ,eletrical company,water provider ,gas company.

*If you have decide to sale your old home you should think of the point that the new owners might have some quoestions toward you.In this case you should leave your coordinates to your real estate agent.

Moving to a new place with your family may cause some troubles with your kids.In reason to avoid this it is good to tell them 3 or 4 month before the moving process.This is the way you will prevent them from depression or some other complicated situations.Your kids are the people who will help you most if you organize and agree with them all the points during the removal.First you can explain them the reason you are moving and to underline the pluses of the your new home.Also you can share with them your plans and dreams for the future concerning your new place of living.Some brochures of the new school will do a perfect job to convince your older kids that the new place is betters and has hiw own advantages.Youger kids will suffer for their friends in the school and in the neighbourhood.Talk to them and be careful and kind.Kids are really emotional.After the important conversations you can organize some work together with your children.Ask them to pack their precious things in the way they want-they will like this because no one will mess in their stuff.For the younger or even small kids the packing and movibg will be like a fun game.Be sure that your kids are in safe -keep an eye on them.The most important help you will receive from them is that you will be sure all their baggage and special,own stuff is packed and listed precisely.Have fun with your kids during the removal process!

                     

                                               

              

When moving house out of town or country, your moving expenses can be reduced by first organizing a garage sale. It is through a garage sale that you can get rid of all those unwanted things that take up space when moving house.

However holding a garage sale does not mean that you just put all your stuff on your garden, waiting for people to come and buy things before moving house. There is some preparation that you have to do for an organized garage sale before a move.

 

1.      Plan your garage sale some time before moving house

The first thing you have to do is to fix a date well before your moving house date, and cancel all other commitments for the day of the garage sale. Get friends, family or neighbors to help you move.

Next choose an area of your home for pricing the items and another area for storage of items before the garage sale to make moving house easier later.

 

2.      Place signs in nearby streets some time before moving house

Collecting shopping and grocery bags will make it easy for customers to take home their buys and later proves helpful in your moving house packing. Also save newspaper, bubble wrap and wrapping paper to wrap breakable pieces for customers and for moving house.

During the day of the garage sale know how much money you had to start the day for accurate calculations at the end of the day. Have at least one helper to help sell stuff, wrap items and answer queries by customers.

 

3.      Donate leftovers to charity before moving house

After the garage sale, you have to decide whether you need to keep or discard the leftover things before moving house Throw damaged, dirty and broken things while leftovers can be donated to charity before you move. Clean up the garage sale area, and then get ready for moving house.

Once your garage sale is over, you can get along with your moving house preparations.

Once you are completed with your moving house preparations and traveling.

 

 

 

 

Moving is, in a word, chaotic. You’ve already had to deal with the stress of selling your home and buying a new one or finding a new place to rent. Now you’re knee-deep in boxes and packing tape as you prepare to make the switch from one house to another, praying your great-grandmother’s china teapot survives the move in one piece.

With so much going on, it can be easy to forget about your insurance needs at a time like this, but ensuring you have adequate coverage will help take some of the stress out of your move.

Home insurance

You have a home insurance policy, but you may be wondering if that coverage will continue while your personal belongings are in transit between houses. The short answer is to clear all this with your moving company – you have the same coverage for your belongings while they’re being moved as you do when they’re under your roof-this what you wish ,but  in reason to avoid any misunderstandings contact your mover.

The long answer includes all the specific details about how your home insurance policy protects you during a move. Below some points  which may be included in your insurance contract:

Your home insurance policy includes something called transportation peril.  Essentially, this means that your policy will cover loss or damage to your belongings if there is an accident involving the moving van or vehicle that is carrying your items.

Your policy also may includes a theft peril, which covers your belongings if someone breaks into the moving van or vehicle containing your property and some or all of it is stolen.

And if you do decide to hire a moving company, be sure to check for any insurance they provide.

When in storage

Perhaps your move is not of the let’s-get-this-done-in-a-weekend variety. Maybe it will take weeks, even months, to complete your move and in the meantime, you need to store some of your belongings.

However, to ensure your belongings are properly covered while in storage contact your moving company  to make sure you have the right insurance for your specific circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

• Keep things together
  Insist on keeping things together when you or the movers are packing boxes. Keep bookends with books, light bulbs with lamps, and extension cords with appliances. Small, loose parts can be attached to the item they belong to with tape or placed in small envelopes -- to keep picture hooks with pictures, shelf brackets with a bookcase, a special wrench and bolts with the wall unit. Keep larger corresponding items (such as a cable TV cord) in resealable bags, and tape these to the underside or back of the item. As a backup, have a "Parts Box" open on the kitchen counter and fill it with cables, cords, parts, pieces, brackets, or nails that are removed from any items of furniture. Keep this box with you, or mark it well with a rainbow of colored stickers so it can be easily located on move-in day.
• Keep important pappers with you
  Your list of "important" papers might include: birth certificates, school records, mover estimates, new job contacts, utility company numbers, recent bank records, current bills, phone lists, closing papers, realtor info, maps, and more. Don't leave these with the mover. Keep them with you!
• Personal stuff
  Use brightly colored storage tote boxes, one for each person. Let each family member fill theirs with items they'll want 'right away' in the new home -- a set of sheets, a towel, a couple of extension cords, a phone, nightlights, address book, pens and paper, keys, kleenex, and travel cosmetic case, and so on.

 

Be safe, smart and efficient! If you're doing your own packing, make sure you give yourself plenty of time; at least six weeks before your move date and plan carefully. Careful planning and packing will save you time, money and a lot of hair pulling.

Decide what will move with you and what will stay behind. There may be items that you don't need anymore or that aren't worth moving or perhaps your move is temporary and certain unnecessary things can be put into storage. No matter what the answer is, decide beforehand what stays and what goes. If you have items already in storage, make sure you take a thorough inventory to ensure you're not moving items you could do without.

Try to estimate what you'll need and make sure you have enough on hand. Start collecting boxes from your place of work, from friends or from stores. Or purchase moving kits or packing kits online or from moving companies.

Start packing items you can do without. If you're moving in the summer, pack all your winter clothes, sports equipment and heavy blankets.

While you're packing boxes, make sure you label the top and sides of boxes with contents, location of contents in your house and if there are any special instructions, such as "fragile" or "open first". This will assist the movers in putting the boxes in the correct room and will warn them of any fragile items. Also, by keeping a complete list of the contents on the outside of the box, you'll save time digging through 10 boxes marked "kitchen" just to find the can opener.It is not sure that this list will not be lost so you can tape this list and save it in your personnel computer ot laptop.

Some of your stuff you can use as an additional safety to your fragile items.Clothes, towels, linens, pillows can be used to keep fragiles safe. Just make sure you mark this on the box for when the box is unpacked. If the person who is unpacking the box is unaware that a crystal vase is wrapped inside a fleece blanket, they could easily unfurl the blanket sending the vase crashing to the floor. This has happened to me on more than one occasion!

When it is about to move big items ,firts is to disjoint it and of course collect all pieces in you place-bag or container.When moving furniture, make sure you keep all parts together with the item itself. Screws, bolts and other small pieces can be put into a self-locking plastic bag (sandwich bag/freezer bag) then taped to the furniture itself. If you're moving a table, unscrew the legs, tape the legs together then tape the parts bag to the underside of the table top. You can even tape the legs to the underside of the table top just to ensure that the legs don't get scratched or dented in the move.

 

Try to use boxes that are a standardized size, they are easier to stMoving home is can be one of the most stressful experiences we ever go through in our lives. The entire process of packing up our belongings, leaving our home, and moving to pastures new is bad enough - add to that the fact that we must entrust our possessions and their transportation to complete strangers. It is no wonder our stress levels soar!
The problem is we do not usually move often enough in our lives to make it a process we can get used to. We are generally all novices when it comes to moving and this is apparent through our lack of organisation. But, like any process, moving is all about being in control and knowing what you are doing in advance. You are about to discover more about one of the hardest part of the process of moving - choosing a removals company. You will find more information on the other fine points of moving on the menu on the left side of the page.
Choosing a good moving company can be difficult. We have all heard horror stories from friends and families about disreputable companies and it is essential to sort the good from the bad as soon as possible. Wherever you live, you can guarantee that there will be various moving companies eager to help you out. Your hardest task is choosing one that is right for you – it is vital that you get this choice right. Getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and disruption. Choosing a moving company is very much an individual choice and your decision should be tailored to your actual requirements.
These days, moving companies can offer you a wide range of additional services on top of their basic removal competencies. These can include packing, the sale or hire of packing materials, unpacking, and storage facilities. Some companies will even pack your possessions, transport them, clean your new home, unpack your possessions, and arrange them at the other end according to your instructions. These additional services will obviously cost you more money but can be worthwhile.
As a guideline you should chose your moving company at least 4-8 weeks before your moving day. If you leave it too long and you might find that the good companies are fully booked and you will be left with fewer choices. It is advisable to choose and book your company as far in advance as possible. You should be talking to your shortlisted companies as soon as you have an estimated moving day. Bear in mind that movers are often busy at the end of the month, on Fridays, and at weekends, and may charge more for these premium times. Many will inform you of their quiet days such as Mondays. They may even be prepared to offer you a discount to move during their less busy periods. It is always worth enquiring!
To make the best choice, you need to think about what you want from your move. The first thing you should do before contacting removal companies is make a quick checklist of what you would require them to do. This list will assist you in getting the best quotes, as you can be able to be very precise about your requirements. Examples include:
• Your preferred moving dates
• Are you looking to move locally, long-distance or, even internationally?
• Do you want help with packing, hire/buy packing materials, or simply want to pack up the items yourself?
• Will you need the moving company to transport valuable or fragile items?
• Do you want to hire a vehicle so that you can move yourself?
• Do you need storage facilities?
• How many possessions do you have?
• What insurance will you need?
The best way to find a reliable moving company is by recommendation or reputation. If someone you know has had a good experience, then try and go with the same company. However, you do still need to be careful. For example, if a local removals company successfully moved your mother across town, they might not necessarily have the skills, resources, and experience required to move you internationally. Talk to your realtors or estate agents - they should be able to recommend experienced and knowledgeable companies. If you are looking to move fairly locally, look out for removal vans passing on the roads, or local adverts. This way you might be able to see the vehicles of certain companies on a frequent basis and you can take some comfort from the fact that they are busy.
Many of us will simply choose a removals company from a Yellow Pages or similar directory, or from an Internet search. Some of us will simply choose a recognised name - i.e. a national company - and others might opt for a smaller local company. In all cases, it is especially wise to choose companies who have taken the time and trouble to become accredited members of a recognised removals association or trade body. You can assume from this that they are legit and this will put your mind at rest. They will most likely have to adhere to certain standards and you might have find an alternative company if you do have problems. If you are at all suspicious, check out their membership. You are entitled to ask them for referrals from previous satisfied customers. You do not have to follow up on this but, if the company seem less than willing for you to talk to people they have previously dealt with, you need to consider if they are the right company for you.
Once you have drawn up a shortlist of potential removal companies, you will need to start the negotiation process. You will find a wide variety of costs and services available and various types of pricing. Some companies will charge you on an hourly rate, some by estimated volume based on the rooms of your current property, some by estimating what types of furniture and goods you need to move, and others by the estimated weight of your load.
It is advisable to compile a list before you start talking to people, as you will need to be prepared for bombardment of questions from companies. Write down the number of rooms you have in your existing property. List big items of furniture and try to estimate how many boxes you will be packing. The easiest way to do this is to go into every room in your house, list the big items, and then work out how many boxes it will take to remove the remaining items in the room. Remember to consider any garden furniture and the contents of your garage and attic. Do not worry about it being exactly right - the moving companies will not expect it immediately. Try and be as accurate as possible to ensure the best quote. If in doubt ask the removal companies for advice on how to estimate. You might be surprised at how helpful they can be - many will happily send estimators to your home to put together a quotation.
When it comes to costs, you should aim to get at least 2-3 quotes before you make a final decision. Do not just consider the price but also what they can offer you for this amount. It might be more cost effective to pay a little more to acquire more services. Do not be afraid to ask them about how long they have been in business, their experience, and customer referrals. Talk to them about how long they think it will take to move you. Remember to ask them about their insurance cover, claims protection, and to what extent it extends. You should NEVER select a moving company who do not have adequate insurance. It is also important to get a quote in writing and to make sure that you completely understand how the quotation has been worked out. Remember to read the small print. For example, some moving companies will not cover you for any damage if you pack the goods yourself, unless they have played an obvious role in damaging them. You must make sure that they not only explain your quote to you but that you get a full copy that includes all relevant terms and conditions, bills of lading etc. It is also good to ask how many members of staff will be assigned to your move - the more there are, the less time it will take. Most people generally find that three staff members is an ideal number - this gives you two people to do most of the loading/unloading, and one person to sort out the vehicle. It also enables somebody to be with your possessions most of the time for added security.
You need to be particularly careful if your moving estimate is based on the weight of your shipment. This type of quotation has specific problems, as it can be hard to estimate the weight of goods before you actually weigh them. In these cases, an estimator will generally work out the weight for you before you are given a set price. However, your goods will be weighed once they are packed up and if the weight is higher than the original estimate, you might be liable for extra costs. In these cases always check first about how the moving company's system works and establish how binding their quotation is. You could run into serious problems if you do not clarify this in the early stages. If you refuse to pay excess charges, the mover can hold onto your possessions until you resolve the dispute.  You can also be charged for any storage facilities needed during this time. It is vital to spend time assessing the company. It is advisable to be present when your goods are weighed to check the accuracy of the process. You can ask for a reweigh if you are not sure - make sure that the company agrees to this before the process begins.
Once you have talked to your shortlist of removal companies and have read and understood their quotes, you will be ready to make your choice. You might make your choice depending on costs alone, or you might prefer to go with the company with you feel most comfortable. Once you have made a decision you will probably be asked to sign and confirm a statement outlining your agreement. This is advisable as all parties will know where they stand. All you need to do now is get ready for your moving day - don't forget to contact your movers a few days beforehand to confirm your arrangements!

Try to use boxes that are a standardized size, they are easier to stack. Remember to stack heavy items at the bottom and lighter ones towards the top.
Leave small walkway aisles between the boxes and furniture in your storage unit to enable easy access to the items you want. This will save you having to move anything around and causing any potential mess.
If you are storing a lot of packing boxes in your unit, try to fill any half full boxes with any extra padding such as crumpled newspapers. Boxes that are only half-filled tend to collapse over time if anything is placed on top of them.
If you’re putting any metal objects into storage such as lawnmowers or filing cabinets, make sure they have been cleaned and dried before they are stored. For items that are prone to rust, wipe them down with an old cloth containing a few drops of machine oil to hinder any rust.
Most public storage facilities have sufficient security. However, it is still advisable to take some precautions of your own against potential theft or damage. Pack your storage unit so that your highly valuable items are at the back of the unit. It is a good idea to purchase a high quality padlock to secure the door.
The humidity in your self storage unit can sometimes cause mildew to appear on your furniture and appliances. Leaving a space between your items and the unit wall allows air to circulate within the unit. Laying plastic sheets on the floor and stacking boxes on top of wooden pallets, can prevent any damage caused by condensation. Place old linen sheets or other fabrics over boxes and furniture to protect your belongings from gathering any dust.
If you are storing a refrigerator in your unit, leave the door ajar. This will prevent mould from growing inside from any residual bacteria or germs.
Avoid storing any food/ drink items with a limited shelf life in your unit. This will prevent anything going out of date and causing any nasty smells or spillages.
Under no circumstances should you keep anything flammable or combustible in your storage space. This includes gasoline, oil, cleaning fluids, or paint thinner. If you are storing any machinery that runs on gas, such as lawnmowers, drain the tank before you store it. Do not store any hazardous chemicals, fuel, or illegal items.

Location, location, location: an important factor. If you need the self storage facilities on a regular basis, you need one in close proximity to your home. However, if you are relocating further afield and will need storage space on route, you can find a reputable storage facility in most areas.
Consider how much space you really need. Self storage facilities rent units in many different sizes. It is best to choose a smaller storage unit and pack it to the ceiling than to pay for space you won’t use. If even the smallest storage units are too large, look into mini-storage facilities: self-storage facilities catering for small loads.
Remember to ask facility representatives how and when you can access your unit. Most self-storage and mini-storage facilities have free 24 hour access, but some facilities have restrictions and can charge fees for access out of standard working hours.
Ask about climate controlled units. If you are storing anything valuable or delicate such as antique furniture or important documents, they could be damaged as a result of being stored in a space that is too hot, damp, cold, or humid. For an extra cost, most public storage facilities can set you up with a unit where the temperature is controlled and humidity levels are restricted.

Tips for storing your belongings suitably
Moving and finding good storage facilities go hand in hand. Chances are if you are relocating, you will have to put some of your belongings into storage on a temporary or long-term basis. Unless you are paying the moving companies additional fees to use their storage facilities, the chances are you will have find a self-storage unit to rent.
Self storage units – these are usually boxy, mini-warehouse buildings often found on the side roads of main highways nationwide. Renting self storage units can seem like a pretty open and shut job: you open the door to your self-storage unit, you unload your belongings into it, and you lock the doors. However, public self storage isn’t quite that simple. Even though it is just sitting there, a lot that could happen to your belongings in self-storage. It is important that you pick a suitable self-storage facility adequate for your needs. Once you have found one, it is equally important to ensure you pack your self storage unit correctly.

If you are planning to ship your vehicle internationally, you should expect plenty of overseas restrictions and regulations. Import limitations differ from country to country and it is advisable to research the allowances of your destination country.

 

Here are some things to bear in mind regarding shipping your vehicle in an international move:

• Is the cost of vehicle insurance to cover the transportation within your range?
• Do you have the correct license allowing you to drive in your new country?
• Does your vehicle meet the environmental standards required in that country?
• Is the cost of shipping your vehicle within your budget?
• Will it be easier and more affordable to purchase a vehicle in your new country?

1. Check that the international removal company has been operating in the removal service industry for at least 10 years
2. Check the company is a registered OMNI member (Overseas Movers Network International)
3. Check the company is RIM (Registered International Mover) Certification. RIM Certification is an AMSA program, and has two major objectives. Firstly, it provides customers with a standardised, independent way of differentiating and selecting a qualified removal company operating anywhere in the world. Secondly, the program raises the overall level of professionalism and work-related performance of international moving companies and their workforce. To become RIM Certified the company must pass an initial examination and then met RIM standards for equipment and facilities, allowing them to handle international household goods shipments. The RIM standards will be verified by on-site inspections. To remain certified, the company’s management and personnel staff must complete a minimum of 15 hours of RIM approved training, within three years of the original certification. The company's facilities and equipment must also be inspected every three years. To date there are over 142 removal and storage companies that have completed the initial stage of the RIM program.
4. Check that the international moving company is a FIDI Member - www.fidi.com

Check that the company is ISO 9002 Certified

The process of moving can be one of the most stressful things you do in your life. Moving internationally to another country altogether throws in a whole new set of anxieties. Handy Moves is here to help make this relocation process as smooth running and stress-free as possible. We carry the load for all your international removal requirements.

The international removal service costs to overseas locations are based on weight and (cubic) measurement of the household belongings once they are packed ready for shipment.

International removal services include air or ocean transportation charges, as well as the loading and unloading services of the shipper’s origin and destination relocation agents. Most shipments will be transported in 20ft or 40ft storage containers. International moving services do NOT include charges for storage, custom duty, servicing of appliances, liability insurance, or additional pick up/delivery of extra personal belongings.

International moving rates are not government regulated and can be very competitive.