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What is Normal Wear and Tear?

Monday, October 5th, 2009

As you live in an apartment, there’s a certain level of wear and tear that’s normal. Just by doing things like walking over the carpet on a daily basis or running the heater during the winter, you’re going to wear out your carpet and appliances just a little bit. It isn’t damage, because it will happen no matter who is living in the apartment — but some landlords will try to use some of that normal wear and tear to…

What Charges Go Into a Moving Estimate?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

It’s important to get a written moving estimate before you hire a moving company. It should be itemized and show everything that makes up your total moving cost. Here are typical charges you can expect:

Transportation

The bulk of your moving costs will be transportation charges. The moving company will take the total weight of your belongings and multiply it by the miles they’ll have to travel to deliver your items, to determine a dollar amount. The further away your apartment, the…

What to Omit from an Apartment Move In Checklist

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Your apartment move in checklist could stretch a mile long if you’re not careful. Remember that if you’re going away for college or moving to an apartment for the first time from a larger home, you’re not going to have anywhere near as much room in an apartment as you do in a house. Be sure to do your research and omit unnecessary items from your move in checklist before you pack.

Know What You’ll Have to Work with

Before you move,…

Planning Your Move: Effective and Efficient Packing Strategies

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Planning your move from or to an apartment should include efficient packing strategies and an organized plan in order to ensure that moving day goes as smoothly as possible. Here are a few tips that will teach you how to plan a move without a lot of hassle:

Write a Moving Checklist

There’s no way you can start planning your move effectively without a moving checklist. A moving checklist should be two-fold:

  1. Write down all of the things you need to do in…

The Top 4 Complaints About Moving and Storage Companies

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Moving and storage companies are often a mainstay in the typical apartment dweller’s life. Between relocating due to school, jobs or unruly roommates and not having the space to keep all of the valuable items you just can’t store in a small apartment, using movers, moving pods and storage pods is an apartment dweller necessity. Do your research before you hire anyone to move or store your stuff and don’t let yourself get taken advantage of.

1 - Not Getting It…