Articles and tips about moving. Make things a little easier next time you move.
Moving from one home to another can be one of the most stressful things people do in their lives. To move everything you own -- much of it fragile and important to you -- from one place to another involves careful planning, organization, good equipment and tools, the right packing materials and a big helping of common sense.
Here are some guidelines about preparing for your move.
Types of services: When you start shopping around for movers, you will need to let them know which services you desire so they can plan all aspects of the move.
Trailers come in several different weight classes with maximum tow ratings. Some people still weld trailer hitches to the frame (which could possibly weaken the frame). Companies that rent trailers also offer to rent or sell custom-fitted hitches that bolt to the frame and usually use pre-existing holes.
Trucks can be rented for do-it-yourself moving for local, in-town moves where the truck is picked up and returned to the same facility, and one-way moves, where it is picked up from one location and dropped off at another.
Anybody who's ever tried to move a piano knows that it's a difficult job best left to professionals. Pianos are large and very heavy yet extremely fragile.
When you move, you can make life a bit easier if you have an organized list of the people or businesses who will need to know your new address.
One of the first things most of us want to do after moving is to get our home phone service up and running.
Today there are more choices than ever for home phone services, which most of us consider essential. More companies are competing for your business, offering competitive prices, but there's more to choosing your phone service than just price. You'll want to ensure that you're choosing a stable company that will be there when you need it.
Many people have a hard time deciding if they should remodel their home or move. Here are some issues to think about.