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In every self move there are a few issues to be tackled along with and one of them is loading your moving vehicle – whether that is a truck, van or trailer, there are some rules that apply to all of them. Knowing how to perform this task is a great way to minimize the risk for your inventory to be damaged while on route. Besides this valuable information, you will also learn a few valuable tips on optimizing your loading and making it more efficient. So, here’s the valuable advice on the matter that you’ve been looking for. How to Properly Load a Moving Truck, Van Or Trailer Loading is an easier task when it comes to small loads but not so much if you are moving a large house or apartment. Either way though, the advice here bellow will be surely helpful. The packing process. Loading a moving trailer or other moving vehicle starts with having a well packed inventory. Everything in your bags, boxes and furniture should be stable. If you have drawers, cupboards, etc. with content i...

Who wouldn’t want to move into a new home? Take a minute to uncover the reality of new homeownership. Often, even when the mortgage is doable, there are many “extras” that you never had to deal with before, including house taxes, unforeseen costs from home repairs and higher electricity bills. While you no longer have a landlord asking for the late rent, owning your own home means that you are now your  own  landlord. Sometimes this doesn’t hit people until the kitchen faucet breaks for the third time, or it’s your responsibility to replace that overhead ceiling fan in the middle of summer. While there are many benefits of having a home to call your own (the space, designing it as you see fit, and not sharing a wall with three different neighbors!) there are many other factors to take into account before nose-diving into it. Moving into a new home can be more expensive than you budgeted for.  As opposed to an older home, new homes are placed on the market at es...

Moving is a time- and cost-consuming initiative and for most people it is also quite stressful. One of the key features that will define how your move will go is the choice of time for moving. But what is the best time to move in a new house or apartment and how do we find out which is it? There are a few major for every person factors to take into consideration when taking such an important decision. Here is the comparison that you need to make in order to find out what is the best time to move out and into your new home. What Is The Best Time To Move Out To A New Home? Starting the moving day early is not the only thing to have in mind. There are a few major parameters according to which it is to be decided which is the best time for moving house. Buying a Home The warmer months are a great choice for shopping for a new home and checking out properties. In winter it is nice to stay at home, away from the cold weather. To a certain extend the same goes true for rental properties...

Moving Company Prices The price you’ll pay to move varies based on the type of moving service you choose, how much you’re moving and when you’re moving. On average, full-service movers are the pricier option – which makes sense when you consider that you’re paying for both labor and transportation. “You pack, we drive” services normally offer lower moving costs, and in return you do some of the work (the packing and loading). Cost of Full-Service Movers Estimating the cost of a full-service move without an in-home estimate is difficult, if not impossible. The cost for movers varies based on things like the weight of the items you’re moving, the services you need (packing, crating, etc.), whether you have stairs, and how far your door is from where the moving truck has to park (they call this a “long-carry”). Chances are, if you find forums or blogs where people talk about the cost of their personal move, unless it’s the same day, same size, same locations and same company...

Drain water hoses, the propane tank from your gas grill, and oil and gas from lawn equipment. Safely dispose of paints, aerosols, oils, and other flammable or toxic waste. Your city's public works department can advise you on how to properly dispose of these items.   Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new home.   Update your online profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and any other social sites you use.   Remind schools when your kids' last day will be   Return your library books   Have your car serviced to avoid a breakdown on moving day.   Call your homeowner's insurance provider and arrange the date for coverage to end.   Start eating the items in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. Buy only the minimum groceries you need for the next two weeks.   Continue packing, labeling, and storing boxes.

  Keep a cool head with this list that does the thinking for you To keep moving bedlam at a minimum, we've created this to-do list. Print out this page, and check off the tasks, item by item. Many of the items can be done ahead, so do yourself a favor and get organized the day before. Come moving day, you'll be ready to supervise the whole affair, without worry or distraction. Task One: Clearly Mark and Set Aside Items You Don't Want Loaded This will remind you to tell the driver what not to load as you conduct your preload walkthrough. Make sure your important paperwork pertaining to the move doesn't get packed and shipped with your household goods. Task Two: Pack Special Items for the Kids Have the kids pack a box of their "special" items, things that they'll want to have nearby as soon as you all arrive at your new home. Point this box out to the driver so it's one of the first to be unloaded. Note: You may want to arrange for some...

You've jumped through all the hoops -- you did the research, got pre-approved, found the house you want and put in an impressive bid to show you're serious. After some back-and-forth haggling, finally you get the call -- the seller has accepted your bid! You crack open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate all your hard work. A day later, you rush over to finish off the paperwork only to find when you get there that the seller has backed out. A few hours after the seller agreed to your offer, another buyer swooped in and outbid you. You've fallen for the oldest mistake in the book -- trusting a verbal agreement. These sorts of double-crosses happen all the time. So, it's always good to secure agreements in writing before you start celebrating and packing up the moving truck. Verbal agreements are not binding, and you will find that you have little legal recourse. This unwritten rule goes for the real estate agents as well. If you choose to hire a buyer's agent, wait ...

Now’s the time when college football chatter is a hot topic at the office, caramel apple and pumpkin flavored drinks are available at your local coffee shop, the Pottery Barn Kids Halloween costume catalogue is delivered to your door step – there is no denying, signs of fall are everywhere. I love everything fall – decorations, events, and food. Yet, here I find myself, dusting off the same old fall decorations (didn’t I JUST put these away?) and putting them on display, again. Every year I tell myself I will shop the 70% off sales at the end of the season for new fall decorations. And every year, by the time those sales come around, I’m completely over the season and well on my way to winter depression. So this year, I found a few quick ways to spruce up that awesome autumn atmosphere in my home and prepare it for Old Man Winter. 1. Homemade potpourri: In the absence of a fall candle, I remembered my grandmother used to simmer a pot on the stove and it made her home smell l...

Your upcoming move isn’t all about boxes . There are other items you’ll need to procure before you start packing . Here’s a look at some of the packing supplies you’ll need to prepare properly before moving day. Packing Paper This blank paper comes in handy when you need to wrap up glasses, plates, and other delicate items . Use it liberally on all your breakables to ensure they have a safe trip. And if you have space left in a box and you don’t want things to rattle around, simply crumple up some of this paper and wedge it into empty spaces. Bubble Wrap We know some of you are addicted to popping this popular wrap when you have down time after your move. But before your move, this plastic wrap is crucial for any particularly fragile items. Wrap it around anything breakable and double wrap your finest china. Once your stuff is transported safely, resume popping. Stretch Wrap Think of this plastic wrap as industrial-sized plastic wrap. If you have large ite...

Your upcoming move isn’t  all  about  boxes . There are other items you’ll need to procure before you start  packing . Here’s a look at some of the packing supplies you’ll need to  prepare properly  before moving day. Packing Paper This blank paper comes in handy when you need to wrap up glasses, plates, and other delicate items . Use it liberally on all your breakables to ensure they have a safe trip. And if you have space left in a box and you don’t want things to rattle around, simply crumple up some of this paper and wedge it into empty spaces. Bubble Wrap We know some of you are addicted to popping this popular wrap when you have down time after your move. But  before  your move, this plastic wrap is crucial for any  particularly fragile  items. Wrap it around anything breakable and double wrap your finest china. Once your stuff is transported safely, resume popping. Stretch Wrap Think of thi...

The mountains – irrelevant of whether you like it or not, it is almost certain that ones you think about it, beautiful scenery appears in your mind and you remember all the breathtaking views you’ve seen. There is so much difference between the city life and the mountains. They are a place that can give so many different things to you, but at the same time they could offer you some challenges. What is it like to move to the mountains and what can you do to make this relocation easier and smoother for you? Here are our tips on how to move to the mountains. Moving to the Mountains – Yes or No? There are a number of pros and cons regarding moving to the mountains and we’d like to share them with you so you can figure out by yourself if you are taking the right decision. The Advantages When you move to the mountain, you will notice that the air is cleaner than it is in the city because there is no such pollution and traffic. Mountains are not only green but also brown and white, unli...