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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Services Offered by Professional Movers
Moving can be hassle. Packing, storing, and transferring belongings can be a lengthy process that always entails the risk of things being lost or damaged. To help alleviate this stress, there are many different companies that offer moving and storage services.
Professional movers offer a variety of different services aside from just transferring belongings from one point to another. Some movers will also pack belongings under the client's direction and move all of the belongings, including large pieces of furniture, into moving trucks. These movers will even provide the boxes, tape, and other materials with which to pack the client's possessions and to ensure that they are well protected.
Not all moving organizations offer the same services, however. Some movers will transfer customers' belongings anywhere in the country, while some only offer services within a specific state. And some movers even offer storage services so that people can store their belongings in a safe unit at their new location until they need them. This is a service particularly sought after by those who have sold their old property but still have not found a new residence in their new location.
And moving organizations are located all over the country. When looking for a reliable mover to help transfer belongings, many people try to find those who offer insurance so that they have a monetary guarantee that their belongings will be handled with care and will arrive safely at their destination.
Although moving can be stressful, professional moving services offer a wide variety of services to help people make the transition to a new location relatively painless.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Knowing Your Moving Company Better and What to Expect During Your Move
A large number of people each year consider New York City moving to make it big in the city. New York is full of exciting opportunities but you must know about a few things that you will have to face along the way before you plan the move.
Select the Right Company
Before you decide to move, visit New York at least once so that you know what life would be like in the city. Choosing the right company for the relocation is very important if you want your job to be easier. Hire the services of a company which has experience handling moves to New York and is reputable. You should try and give as much details about your new residence in New York to the company.
Find a Place to Live
Before you actually move to the city, you must find a place to live since it is not an easy job. The market for real estate in the city is very frustrating and finding the right accommodation might take longer than you would have thought. Spend some time in New York for hunting for the right apartment before you start planning your move.
Moving to the City
One of the biggest problems that you will have to face is actually shifting all your belongings. For this reason, taking the help of a professional company is quite important. These companies are experts at handling relocations and so they will be able to ensure that all of your belongings are delivered to the new address in a safe manner.
Go through your belongings and give away the items that you will not be using. Make a list of the remaining items so that you can keep track of them.
Planning the Move
Once you have your living arrangements ready and you have found the right company, you will just have to move. If you have managed to find a good packing company, this would be easier. The company will take care of the details on your behalf and they will pack all your belongings using good quality packing materials, transport them and if you want, they can also unpack it for you. Life in New York is very exciting and a lot of fun. Once you have managed to move to the city, there is not much for you to worry about. You can get acquainted with New York and check what the city has to offer to you. There are quite a lot of adventures in store for you in New York so just enjoy yourself. If you plan ahead of time for New York City moving, it can be an exciting experience.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Storage Pod Costs
A sure way to get your friends to cringe is to ask for help moving your stuff to a new house or a storage unit. What a pain! First you have to rent a truck, round up some willing or not so willing friends, load the truck, drive to the new house or storage unit, unload the truck, return the truck, and then you have to buy everyone dinner. Fortunately with the advent of the storage pod there is an easier way.
A portable storage pod is a portable storage unit so to speak. The company that owns the storage pod will drop off the pod to you at your home. You then fill up the pod with your belongings and the company will come and pick it up from you whenever you are ready. You have the choice now of having the company store your pod at their facilities or they will take it to your new house where you can unload it before they pick up the emptied pod. Almost takes the hassle out of moving and storage doesn't it? But what is the cost?
The cost of a pod will of course vary from company to company, but with each company there are three rules that will apply that will determine how much your storage pod will cost you. The three rules are:
1. Size: Just like with renting a moving truck or storage unit, the bigger the truck or unit, the bigger the cost. Before you rent your storage pod, you need to first determine how much stuff will go into it. You don't want to rent a pod that can fit all the belongings of a three-bedroom house if you are moving out of a one-bedroom apartment; that's overkill. If you let the storage pod company know exactly what is to be moved they should be able to give you an idea of how big a pod you will need.
2. Duration: The longer you need to utilize your pod the more it will cost you. If you only need the pod for a couple of days to complete a cross-town move, then you will of course pay less than if you need to store your pod for several months. Some companies even offer specials such as your first month storage for a dollar or even free when certain conditions are met; so don't be afraid to ask if there are any specials that are going on.
3. Location: Since the storage pod company is footing the bill for the gas to drive your storage pod to and fro, you can bet that the farther they have to drive, the more you will have to pay. If you are moving right around the corner, you won't pay much, but a move from sea to shining sea will ring the bill up in an awful hurry. If you are renting storage space on a monthly basis, then you should use a storage pod company that is in your area as most have the price of delivery and pick up built into the monthly rent.
All the bigger storage pod companies have toll-free numbers that you can call to get a quote of how much you can expect to pay. Knowing first though how big of a storage pod you need, how long you will need it for, and how far the pod will travel is key if you expect to get the most for your money.
You should also use a current pods promo code to save 5-10% off the cost of a Pods portable storage unit.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Relocation Strategies 101 - 8 Tips to Get to Know Your New City
When you move to a new city, one of the most important things to do is get familiar with it. Once you develop the familiarity, and knowledge of the closest supermarket, shortest way home, and how to get from any one place to another without looking at a map, it goes a long way towards feeling at home in that place. There's something comforting about knowing neighborhood restaurants, and where to go for anything you need, without having to look for directions or ask for a reference.
Here are a few tips and ideas to help you navigate a new city:
1. Get a map and a guide book. Ideally, do this before you leave. This way, if you love a particular brand, say Fodor's or Lonely Planet, you are guaranteed to find it in the language you're most comfortable with. Take a look at the local points of interest, areas considered highly touristy (i.e. shopping centers), and parks and monuments.
2. Plot out and points of interest to you on the map. Using the map with the guide book, you might want to highlight any areas on the map that you want to visit, or consider living close by. If you are moving someplace with a subway/metro, you may want to try and figure out which stations match up to these points of interest.
3. Seek out people from your host city before you move. Ask them for any tips about places to see, places to eat, and, especially, any areas considered dangerous. Again, highlight these on your map.
4. Become a regular. If you find a restaurant, news shop, bookstore, or cafe, for example, that you absolutely love. Make a point to go there at least a few times a week. Before you know it, the waiters or owner will be asking you how you are, and get into small talk with you. It's an added bonus to feel recognized in a new city - takes away from that feeling of "anonymity" that can haunt us at the beginning.
5. Bring good shoes. I know this may sound funny, but if you're moving someplace with lots of cobblestone streets that you plan to walk on, make sure you bring comfortable, flat shoes, with a strong sole. If you only bring heels, or thin-bottomed shoes, you'll wear through them in a week!
6. Be a Tourist. Yes, be a tourist with pride! Dare yourself to take every double-decker bus trip in the city, boat trips, city guided tours. This is such a great way to learn tips about the city, hot spots, you might not otherwise have found, and, if your tour guide is nice, you could tell them you recently moved to the city, and ask them for local tips on where to eat, drink, shop, etc.
7. Research nearby destinations. Sometimes, you may want to get out of the city for a break, or change of pace. Your guide book is one source of easily reachable day trips. You could also go to the nearest train station and pick up some schedules to see what's within a one-hour train ride, and then research those cities online if your guide book doesn't list them.
8. Connect with nature. Sometimes the best way to "zone out", see how the locals relax, and enjoy some downtime is to go to a nearby park. See if your guide book mentions any, or this is one of those tips you could ask for, from your tour guide, if you follow tip 6, or a new friend, if you've followed tip 4.
If you enjoyed these tips, feel free to download my free report with additional tips and strategies about successfully transitioning to a new culture.
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From Heather Markel, The Culture Transition Gal. Helping you learn to feel at home anywhere in the world.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
One Mover, Two, Three, Four?
With most reputable moving companies it depends entirely on the size of your move. A smaller move tends to warrant two movers, a medium size move at least three movers with the largest move being at least four movers.
When you call in to schedule an appointment for a moving estimate or obtain a moving quote, your agent will begin by gathering information about your move. A list of things they will ask is listed below:
- How many bedrooms?
- What's the square-footage of your home?
- Do you have any large or fragile items?
- Is your home one story, two or more?
- Will you need packing done?
The answers to these questions will help the mover gauge your move size and then devise a move plan that addresses your moving need. The least amount of movers sent will be two. Two movers generally handle one and two bedroom apartments. For larger two bedroom apartments, condos and three bedroom homes, three movers are generally assigned. And lastly for larger three bedroom homes and more you should receive at least four movers and possibly five depending on home size.
I've heard all sorts of horror stories about the amount of movers received for a given move. When you are discussing your move with the agent make sure you find out the number of men and their hourly moving rate. The amount of movers affect the pace of the move. If the moving crew is hindered because a lack of support it will cost you in the end. Also ask if there are any minimums associated with your move. These questions shed light on your anticipated costs.
The size of your moving crew is not picked out of a lottery, but your experienced mover will package the right amount of movers and tools to deliver a move for you that is second to no other moving company.
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