Moving

4 Things to Know about Moving Utilities

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Moving utilities can save you money, and transferring them is a better alternative to reconnecting new ones. If you time the transfer right, the utilities can be on in your new apartment a day before or the day that you move in. Your old ones can be shut off the day you’re moving out, and you won’t have to be without utilities in either place when you need them most. Here are some things to know about moving utilities so…

Moving and Unpacking: What to Take Out First

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

After moving, unpacking all of your items is the first step to getting your new apartment to feel like home. However, after the stress and physical effort of the weeks leading up to moving day, unpacking may not be the first thing on your mind—at least not until you’ve had a chance to relax and unwind. Unpack only certain types of items so that you can get your new home functional without exhausting yourself so soon after moving day.

Some Clothing

You…

Moving Your Pool Table: Why You Need Help

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Pool table moving is one of the trickiest types of moving because pool tables are so large, heavy, bulky and otherwise delicate. It may seem like a good idea to save money and move the table yourself, but there are a number of reasons why you need to enlist help to move a pool table, even if you’re just moving it from one room to another, but especially if you’re moving it from one apartment to another.

Difficult (If Not Impossible)…

6 Moving Tips for Your Home Office

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

American Bureau of Labor statistics show that more Americans are working from a home office. As companies attempt to save costs and reduce their carbon footprint, more and more employees and freelancers are encouraged to use their home as an office space. This can get kind of complicated on moving day. Here are some easy tips to make your home office move a little easier.

1. Organize Your Files Prior to the Move

If your office hasn’t had a “spring cleaning” in…

Apartment without Elevator: How to Get Furniture Upstairs

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

When you’re moving furniture into an upstairs apartment, elevator access might not always be available. The elevator might be out of service, there may be weight restrictions against moving furniture in it or the building might not even have an elevator. If that’s the case, you’re going to need some help and a little bit of know-how.

Safety Equipment

Moving furniture up several flights of stairs can be dangerous, so take the necessary precautions. Wear shoes with a good tread that will…