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Picking the right moving date is important; Not only do you have to pay attention to the time of year, weather, school year, etc., but most people don’t even think about whether they should move over the weekend or not. Price As a general rule of thumb, moving will be more expensive in busy times – peak moving season, weekends, holidays, etc. Therefore, weekday moves are usually cheaper. Loss of work If you move during weekdays, you will miss out on some work, which will cost you money – so factor that in when you consider moving costs. Taking care of business You’ll need to call an internet provider, the electric company, the phone company, and many more to get started in your new place. Doing so over the weekdays will make sure you will actually get customer service representatives to answer you. No kids around Having your kids in school during moving day will come in handy – they will be safe and they won’t have to run around a house full of boxes and people moving them. Traffic Over the weekends, there can be lots of traffic, so make sure to plan ahead and be mentally and physically prepared for it. Local restrictions Some residential and commercial areas have laws and guidelines about when and how you can move. For example, in some places, you cannot move on the weekends, use the elevator for moving at peak hours, park the truck outside, etc. One last thing Moving can be an easy and simple process, with the help of our trusted packers and movers who are ready to...
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Are you considering a move or a relocation? If so, then you’ll need to get some moving boxes and packing materials, as soon as possible. Cardboard boxes can be bought in department stores or through moving companies, but in case you’re on a tight budget and you are looking for some free cardboard boxes, we have some options to offer you: Supermarket/grocery store – they will have lots and lots of boxes in the back, so check out the cardboard recycle bin. Asking the owners or managers of the stores will help – they won’t get mad about your dumpster diving, and you may get a tip on when and where the best and cleanest boxes are available. Copy centers, office buildings – they use a lot of paper, which comes in big strong boxes. Electric supply stores – these are top-notch boxes, because they don’t store food so they don’t smell, and the boxes are usually sturdy – as they need to protect expensive tech. Bookstores – like tech boxes, book boxes also have to be sturdy and reliable, as books are heavy. Coffee shops – some coffee houses try to be more sustainable and recycle more, so if you take some boxes off their hands, you will help them out. Make sure not to take the boxes that smell like coffee, unless you are into your house smelling like coffee until you move. Moving companies – this won’t be free, but free isn’t always the best solution, as it will cost you if things get broken and damaged during the move. Professional packers and movers have the best...
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Americans are moving more and more into tiny houses. Some move to be mortgage – free, some to be able to travel with your home, some just to be free of having to clean and maintain a large home. Some do it solely because of their minimalistic life style, a growing movement sweeping people worldwide. The environmental impact of moving into a tiny house is incredible, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90%! Whatever the reason is for your move, you will need to downsize and let go of a lot of your belongings. Decluttering is the key to moving into a tiny house, and that starts with the will to, as Elsa says, “let it go”! A tiny house is defined by the measurement of under 600 square feet, but the average nowadays is around only 190 square feet, where some go as low as 30 feet square! Dual purpose use, everywhere Having a separate washer and dryer may save you time in your “big” house, but in a tiny house, having it combined will come in handy. Having a murphy bed or a folding sofa will also safe you space. A message recliner is optional, but welcome. Declutter, ruthlessly Getting rid of things you will no longer have room for is crucial, but also extremely hard and emotional for some people. That’s why asking for a helping hand is a good idea. Ask your family and friends to come and help you decide what to keep or throw away, and the more you will get rid of- the easier it will become. Reduce, reuse, recycle The three...
