Friday, December 29, 2006

Moving Tips For Future Floridians

Ah, the Sunshine State. There’s nothing like it for beaches, amusement parks and the great outdoors. But, what do people face in making a move to this state that’s known for it’s kicked back, relaxed lifestyle and hot and humid summers?

Until I checked out Moving-Florida.com, I honestly thought people who relocated to the Sunshine State pretty much needed to scrap their Northern furniture and start over. Antique woods, delicate linens and so on won’t stand up to the humidity, I thought. That doesn’t seem to be the case.

Moving-Florida has a great article on moving tips for newcomers to Florida that says it’s not necessary to get rid of everything for a move there. In fact, thanks to air conditioning, which is standard in just about every home or apartment on the market, the humidity is not a very big concern for belongings.

The article also offers some very good Florida-specific advice. It’s more than worth a quick read for anyone getting ready to call Florida home.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

MOVING MADE EASY

If you are moving soon, you will want to buy the right supplies before making your move. The right sized boxes, larger boxes for bulky items, and smaller boxes for smaller items, packing tape, markers, and newspaper or plastic wrap for your valuables are what you will need when you begin packing. Make sure you buy enough moving and packing supplies.

A great moving tip I can offer is that once you have packed larger items, you will want to take a look at your smaller items to see which ones can be packed in the same boxes. Fragile items should be covered with newspaper or plastic so they do not break during the move. These boxes should be packed in to the truck last so they will not be crushed. If items are damaged during the move, then they should be discarded.

If you are using a California moving company for your move, then you should tell the movers which items will need to be wrapped and which ones will not. This will make the move much easier. Clearly labeling boxes will help the movers when they are unpacking.

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Categories of Stuff

In these uncertain times, moving is always a possibility. To keep my moving nightmares at bay, I like to have my possessions always in some state of order. When I'm in my moving storage unit, it's wonderful looking at the packing boxes that represent only one category of item rather than an inferno of Misc stuff. It's important to keep moving considerations in mind even though moving companies can be very helpful, and have great advances in how they handle storage, packing, organizing etc. I still have a responsibility for keeping my things in order and knowing where I put things.

I have established a plan: I go to my moving company to get nice packing boxes and other moving tips. I store miscellaneous stuff in logical categories, such as hardware, electronics and car related, office supplies, gift, wrapping and stationery related, empty bags, boxes, useful bottles, health necessities supplies for my different projects, hobbies, and old cassettes and of course the different categories of paper. One Packing Tip I use is to always have colored markers on hand to identify the contents of these moving boxes.

It's always a wonderful feeling when I can put my hands on something I was looking for.

Along these lines I saw a moving tip about categorizing your stuff before you move so you don't end up moving stuff you no longer want or need.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Attractive Storage

I recently read a moving tip called Make Your New Home Your Own and it helped me realize that a way to keep ahead of the curve with regard to packing and moving is to store belongings in tall industrial shelving. Having a whole roomful of piles on the floor, needing to navigate paths through the wilderness of stuff right and my living environment is not a good solution.

In comparison to the above mentioned scenario, it's a wonderful feeling to have maximum use industrial storage shelving in my living space. It feels like a real accomplishment to bring my possessions into order.

I called my moving company to get information on storage and special moving boxes that have places to identify contents –these sturdy containers that are a vast improvement over the old boxes I was using. I put these labeled boxes that my moving and storage service provides in the shelving. With some upholstery fabric coverings, the industrial shelving looks fine, even in my living room.

A nice furniture feature is using those nice square baskets and attractive colored boxes exposed on a more high end shelving unit such as one might find in furniture or office supply store. In this case I often have a little key or diagram listing the names of the categories contained within the uniform boxes.

It's helps me rest easier knowing that I (and my stuff) are that much more ready when it becomes moving time again.

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A New Beginning

I think about moving a lot. Although moving services, moving vans and other options offered by moving companies have become very helpful and offer useful moving tips these days, packing and moving storage and other concerns have influenced how I organize my life. Movers are aware of the difficulty of the moving experience and try to make it as pleasant as possible, since moving has become more of a way of life for many people. I was thinking about this after reading the article called Lose it Before Your Move it.

I try to keep my possessions in some degree of order. I prefer to have a well planned out approach to handling my extra stuff. This lessons my anxiety about potential moving nightmares. In the world today, and our current economic situation, moving is always a possibility. It makes one more competitive in today's market if you are willing to consider moving.

Having things organized before I go, and when I get to my new location, is such a blessing.

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Sunday, December 17, 2006

Classic, Vintage Car Transport Makes Sense

Getting a classic or vintage car from one location to another without causing an ulcer can be nearly impossible. Since the classic or vintage car is likely a one-of-a-kind or darn close to it, there are a lot of concerns that go beyond regular vehicle transport.

I knew there were companies that specialize in classic, vintage car transport, but I didn't realize how much of a headache saver these could be until I read an article on Go Car Transport.

Their piece on classic, vintage car transport clearly spells out all the details a good transport company can take car of for classic car owners. Everything from protection from road hazards to theft prevention can be realized when a good classic car transport company is used.

That sure beats driving a one-of-a-kind baby long distance! This is especially so when the car in question is one an owner has spent a lot of time working on and restoring.

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

Moving Locally

No matter how you crack it, moving can be a real pain in the neck. But local moves can be easier, right?

Not so, according to an article on USA Movers Guide. The fact is there is still work to be done and the better it’s handled, the easier the process goes.

Even when you’re moving right down the street, the process is still pretty daunting. Moving a household 100 yards or a 100 miles is still a very big dealm whether you use moving companies or move yourself.

The article really helped me sort out the steps involved in making a local move. It seems it really doesn’t matter how far the move is, the need to be organized and smart about moving is still there.

Local moves can be deceiving, but they still require planning, patience and the use of certain steps to make things go as trouble-free as possible.

On the upside, when a little effort goes into a local move, the process can be a snap! And, since the move is local, getting from Point A to Point B takes a lot less time, time that is better spent on making a new house a real home.

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