Glossary

March 15th, 2010

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Binding Estimate: An agreement made in advance with your mover, which guarantees the total cost of the move based upon the quantities and services shown on the estimate.

Non-Binding Estimate: This is what your mover believes the cost will be, based upon the estimated weight of the shipment and the accessorial services requested. A non-binding estimate is not binding on the mover. The final charges will be based upon the actual weight of your shipment, the services provided, and the tariff provisions in effect. You must be prepared to pay 10 percent more than the estimated charges at delivery (110 Percent Rule).

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Unpacking hints

February 10th, 2010

Congratulations, you are half-way through the moving process. Now comes the fun part – unpacking! Set aside some time in advance to unpack. This time should be dedicated solely to unpacking and organizing your new home. If you are moving with a family, it can be fun to make unpacking a family activity. However, if you have young children, finding a babysitter ahead of time, will undoubtedly make the unpacking process easier.

Remember that the refrigerator in your new home will be empty. If possible, en route to your new home, pick up some snacks, imperishable foods, cold drinks, a cooler and some ice to keep the drinks cold. Every hard worker can appreciate a break and a good snack.

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Millions more Americans move to new states

January 5th, 2010

Americans are on the go again, moving across state lines at the highest rate since the early 1990s, according to a USA TODAY analysis of Census data.
Demographers say the jump is fueled largely by two highly mobile segments of the population:
STATE-BY-STATE: Americans on the move
• Immigrants who have left traditional gateway states and fanned out across the USA in search of jobs and lower living costs. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Set Up a Living Area Outdoors

December 28th, 2009


First, you have to start with your furniture. Although most balconies are covered, and you don’t have to worry about the effects of sun and rain, the wind can still do some damage. So try to put pieces made from hardy materials, but at the same time, make it comfortable to lie down or sit on. You may want to include different pieces such as chairs, hammocks or swings. Don’t forget to choose a nice outdoor table for some snacking or outdoor eating ideas.

Add some decorative touches that go well with your furniture. Also include flowers and plants to complement the outdoor feel.

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How to Create an Outdoor Landscape

November 2nd, 2009


There are only three parts to creating an outdoor haven:
1. Have a plan – this is the road map of a gardener or landscape

Fitting a Platform Bed

October 10th, 2009


You can choose a platform bed instead of buying a full sized bed. Aside from being shorter in height, you can also get a special order to fit your size requirement. This is essential if you want to maximize the use of space and avoid wastage.

When arranging your room, avoid flooding it with too much unwanted furniture that will suck a lot of space. Avoiding oversized pieces and instead, going for sleek and small ones is better. If you want to fit the important ones, you have to move the other furniture either to another room or another person’s house.

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Maximizing Kitchen Space

September 5th, 2009

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Cooking in a small kitchen can be stressful. You feel cramped, and you get bothered by the fact that there’s never enough counter space and nothing seems to fit inside the cupboards. You might even be spending more time organizing your things than preparing and cooking meals.

If you really think your kitchen is way too small for you, consider doing renovations to expand the space. However, if you are renting, you have no choice but to work with what you have. Here’s how you can do that.

Downsize. If you have utensils that you don’t use regularly, throw them away or store them somewhere else. There are many kitchen items that are too big to keep in the little space you have. Use that space for items you use daily.

Once you’re done clearing out your space, install storage systems that will help you maximize your working area. For instance, a pot rack will free up space under the counter and is perfect if you have many pots that you always use. A pot rack will also give you easy access to the pots while you cook. Place wire shelves at the back of the door to hold pasta boxes and soup cans. Finally, get a multi-layered spice rack that will allow you to see your spices better.

You’d be amazed at how these small changes will help you maximize the space of your small kitchen.

Maximizing Bedroom Space

August 20th, 2009

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Your bedroom’s size determines what you can do in terms of decorating and furniture. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a large bedroom. If you’re a bit cramped for room, you’re gonna need to do a little creative thinking to maximize your bedroom space.

First, evaluate the size if your bed. If your king or queen sized bed is taking up a huge chunk of your room, downsize to a queen or double bed. The added space you’ll get from downsizing your bed will dramatically change the look and flow of your bedroom. You’ll have options for other furniture pieces like an upholstered chair or a small futon. The key is to use whatever space you have to its fullest potential. Measure out your room and write your plans down before you kill your back trying to make a huge bed fit.

Space – Something that is never enough

July 9th, 2009

For everybody as a matter of fact, which is why people are advised to get rid of clutter once a year in the ever present Spring cleaning. Before a move, you’d have to decide which stuff to move and which not to for there are sure a lot of stuff you do not use anymore and would only eat up precious space as you settle in to your new home. If you have a bigger home with lots of storage, why not. But if you are moving because you have to settle for something smaller than you used to have, then getting rid of clutter is a way to save on having to hire a separate storage facility as you deal with the move and get on with your already disrupted life.

Packing Fragile Objects

June 9th, 2009

Most who opt to hire movers do so because they do want less strain on their move. This makes the move utterly stress free though that is rarely the case due to reality which presents us with all types of challenges during such a traumatic process as a move. Rare stuff are always the most critical when it comes to packaging materials such as old vases and crystal ware that can be easily wrapped with bubble wrap. Should you want to save on insurance and have your precious heirlooms always in sight, keep them with you in organized boxes so they are not in danger of damage from the process of moving which tends to be quite hard on most furniture and fragile objects. There are a lot of wrapping options such as bubble wrap, plastic bubbles and the ever present foam peanuts. There are eve some dedicated packaging materials that can be purchased from specialist moving products providers who sell them to the public, to handle those precious bottles of wine and other more fragile antiques and trinkets.