Moving Spaces

There is a form of insurance that covers precious items that may be part of the move, the certified antique china cabinet or the vintage collection of plates and other trinkets to help cover for any damage should the mover fail to take necessary precautions. From handling, loading, securing, unloading and you signing the release of the said item the process is quite trivial but if you’re not careful you will get some rotten eggs. Try to talk with the mover and arrange a representative to check the item (may include an insurance agent or inspector) before packing, and then while un-packing to make sure any damage is documented. Read the rest of this entry »

Moving is a harsh reality, may it be for economy or for more serious reasons, it is very tiring and time consuming, emotional even. But there is no frustrating side-effect of moving than to get down to having all your stuff brought to the new apartment and finding out your bed won’t fit, having spent hundreds of dollars to get it there, selling it and buying a new one to take it’s place. That’s one mistake that is as common as pie, for moving takes a lot of discipline if you want it to be fast and worry-free. I mean hiccups are part of life but a blunder that big can send you into fits of rage reminiscent of the reaction of Mr. Bean, when things go wrong.
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Anybody who’s had to move residences at some point in their lives knows too well the anxiety and inconvenience that can happen. You’ll not only have to adapt to a whole new environment, with new neighbors (and new problems!), you’ll also have to deal with the stress of packing and unpacking your stuff. I’ve had to move a grand total of five times in seven short years, and it was never a breeze for me. I’ve had boxes that were still unpacked five months after we’d moved-in to our new house! Of course, it’s even harder if you don’t have a system.

Another thing that made moving so stressful for me, is being the lone “throw-awayer” in a family of packrats. I’ve had several classic arguments with my hubby and kids, over the value of throwing or giving away an obviously outgrown belonging. One way I coped was by sneaking out several items without their knowledge. Hey, it’s been two years, and my husband still hasn’t asked about the box of once-used batteries he planned to recycle!

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Moving to a new home and a new community can be hard on you and your children. Assure your children that they are important and that moving will be a positive experience. Let them be a part of the experience. Be positive and answer your child’s questions about the move. Children can sense if you are apprehensive, so do your best to have an upbeat attitude about the upcoming move.

Surprise your children with address books or diaries and encourage them to fill them with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of their friends that they would like to keep in touch with.

Give your children specific jobs to do on moving day and let them know that their jobs are essential. You may get so wrapped up in the details of moving, that your children get lost
in the shuffle, so make them a part of the shuffle. You may be surprised at how helpful they can be.

When Lyn and Gary Petty sold their house in Bethesda, Md., this spring, they asked neighbors for recommendations on movers, got in-person estimates from several companies before signing a contract and carefully packed up 18 years’ worth of belongings. They thought they had everything under control.

But when moving day came on June 26, their well-laid plans started to unravel.

“The told us they were going to come on the 26th between 8 and 10 in the morning, but they didn’t show up,” Ms. Petty said. “I called at 11, they said it’s going to be 1. At 6, two people finally showed up to move our entire household with a fairly small truck.”

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You finished the packing and the moving process is well on its way. If you’ve hired a full-service or self-service moving company, you’re possessions are being transported safely by a professional driver. What do you need to do now?

Keep the Lines of Communication Open
If a company is transporting your valuable possessions, you need to keep the lines of communication open. If you feel the need, call the moving company and ask about the location of the truck that has your possessions. Keeping in contact with the company will also help you have a better estimate of the drop off time.

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