Moving Spaces

DORIAN AND LUKE HOWARD needed to clear the clutter.

The Howards are planning to move from Clifton, N.J., to the Atlantic City area, and Mrs. Howard, who is a real estate agent, knows that a tidy home is more attractive to buyers than a cluttered one.

“My garage is loaded, my basement is loaded and I just need to put the stuff in storage so I can make my house look presentable to show,” she said.

The Howards turned to a solution that more people who are moving or renovating or are just pack rats are choosing – portable storage. Companies like Pack-Rat, Store and Move, Go Mini’s and Portable On Demand Storage, or PODS – which the Howards are using until their move next month will deliver a metal storage container to a driveway or yard.

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DORIAN AND LUKE HOWARD needed to clear the clutter.

The Howards are planning to move from Clifton, N.J., to the Atlantic City area, and Mrs. Howard, who is a real estate agent, knows that a tidy home is more attractive to buyers than a cluttered one.

“My garage is loaded, my basement is loaded and I just need to put the stuff in storage so I can make my house look presentable to show,” she said.

The Howards turned to a solution that more people who are moving or renovating or are just pack rats are choosing – portable storage. Companies like Pack-Rat, Store and Move, Go Mini’s and Portable On Demand Storage, or PODS – which the Howards are using until their move next month will deliver a metal storage container to a driveway or yard.

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If you are a domestic property owner or business owner, you will most likely need extra storage space for your extra belongings. Most of us do not really realize that we have accumulated a large amount of belongings throughout our life, and when the time comes for you to have property renovations or when you are already moving out of the house, you would need a domestic or business storage solution to help you.

Storage solutions will also come in handy if you are clearing out a portion of your home to make way for new furniture or re-decorating your home. In business, storage solutions will bring you extra spaces when your business is overstocked.

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If you are a domestic property owner or business owner, you will most likely need extra storage space for your extra belongings. Most of us do not really realize that we have accumulated a large amount of belongings throughout our life, and when the time comes for you to have property renovations or when you are already moving out of the house, you would need a domestic or business storage solution to help you.

Storage solutions will also come in handy if you are clearing out a portion of your home to make way for new furniture or re-decorating your home. In business, storage solutions will bring you extra spaces when your business is overstocked.

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 »

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 »

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!

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.

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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.

The bathroom is usually the smallest room in the house; some are as small as four by six feet. Most of the space in the bathroom is taken up by the toilet, bath area, and the sink, leaving you with little space for storage. Here’s how you can maximize the space of your bathroom.

For most small bathrooms, the shower area and the bathtub are one and the same. Place a corner or flat shelf in one part of the shower where you can keep your shampoo, soap, and conditioner.

If your bathroom is really small, you might have little or no countertop space. Try to store as many things as you can under the cabinet, especially larger items like hair dryers. To organize the countertop, use containers for your toothbrush and toothpaste, and small plastic trays for brushes and combs.

Finally, add life and color to your bathroom by using a colorful shower curtain and placing a small matching rug.

The bathroom is usually the smallest room in the house; some are as small as four by six feet. Most of the space in the bathroom is taken up by the toilet, bath area, and the sink, leaving you with little space for storage. Here’s how you can maximize the space of your bathroom.

For most small bathrooms, the shower area and the bathtub are one and the same. Place a corner or flat shelf in one part of the shower where you can keep your shampoo, soap, and conditioner.

If your bathroom is really small, you might have little or no countertop space. Try to store as many things as you can under the cabinet, especially larger items like hair dryers. To organize the countertop, use containers for your toothbrush and toothpaste, and small plastic trays for brushes and combs.

Finally, add life and color to your bathroom by using a colorful shower curtain and placing a small matching rug.

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Shelving units are very applicable to large spaces like warehouses and office lobbies. But it can also be very useful in your home. Since the unit is free-standing, it’s not necessary that it should be anchored against the wall, so extra care should be taken to make sure that the unit is stable and will not fall over. Some of these shelves can only be put together once and are difficult to re-assemble again. But there are some that are easy to break down and assemble again. This is a very important consideration if you are planning to move premises.

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Shelving units are very applicable to large spaces like warehouses and office lobbies. But it can also be very useful in your home. Since the unit is free-standing, it’s not necessary that it should be anchored against the wall, so extra care should be taken to make sure that the unit is stable and will not fall over. Some of these shelves can only be put together once and are difficult to re-assemble again. But there are some that are easy to break down and assemble again. This is a very important consideration if you are planning to move premises.

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There are many shelving units that may come as flat-packs, and some come already assembled, including the more expensive designer models. If you choose shelves that have adjustable heights, you can have narrower shelves or deeper shelves depending on the space available. This will allow more flexibility in storing a wide range of stuff.

Some of the cupboards can also be lockable so that you can keep your things safe and secure. Most modular shelving units can be expanded. This is very useful if you need more and more space as time goes by. These shelving units are excellent room dividers, which provide a visual break between two areas.

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There are many shelving units that may come as flat-packs, and some come already assembled, including the more expensive designer models. If you choose shelves that have adjustable heights, you can have narrower shelves or deeper shelves depending on the space available. This will allow more flexibility in storing a wide range of stuff.

Some of the cupboards can also be lockable so that you can keep your things safe and secure. Most modular shelving units can be expanded. This is very useful if you need more and more space as time goes by. These shelving units are excellent room dividers, which provide a visual break between two areas.

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Shelving units are the perfect solution for display, storage, and dividing a space in a home, public area or office. Just like any piece of large furniture, you have to make sure that you know the measurements of the space where you would like it to fit in. If it is too high, or too short, obviously, it will not fit. Width is important too, for the same reasons. Also, make sure that there is enough clearance to open the shelving units frequently. Another measurement to consider is how deep the shelves should be. So a tape measure is an important tool to bring when buying shelving units.

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Shelving units are the perfect solution for display, storage, and dividing a space in a home, public area or office. Just like any piece of large furniture, you have to make sure that you know the measurements of the space where you would like it to fit in. If it is too high, or too short, obviously, it will not fit. Width is important too, for the same reasons. Also, make sure that there is enough clearance to open the shelving units frequently. Another measurement to consider is how deep the shelves should be. So a tape measure is an important tool to bring when buying shelving units.

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The storage facilities come in various sizes, and this includes small cupboards which can be spaces that are suitable for paperwork or big spaces which can be compared to the size of a big garage. This would mean that you can get whatever space you require for your storage needs. Access to these facilities is often allowed for seven days a week and 24 hours a day.

Storage facilities are also protected with a continuously monitored CCTV. With these companies, at least you will have peace of mind to know that your belongings are safe and secure. You can also request for packing tape, bubble wrap and boxes to pack your items correctly.

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The storage facilities come in various sizes, and this includes small cupboards which can be spaces that are suitable for paperwork or big spaces which can be compared to the size of a big garage. This would mean that you can get whatever space you require for your storage needs. Access to these facilities is often allowed for seven days a week and 24 hours a day.

Storage facilities are also protected with a continuously monitored CCTV. With these companies, at least you will have peace of mind to know that your belongings are safe and secure. You can also request for packing tape, bubble wrap and boxes to pack your items correctly.