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When it comes to moving from one state to another, there is a lot things to do. Let's start with careful planning and then packing all the stuff inti numerous boxes. So it’s no surprise that some things are eaasy to forget. To make it easier we’ve compiled a list of  things people often forget to do before moving. Remember these tips as moving day approaches to make your move smoother. 
22 February, 2019 /
How much does the moving cost? It can be quite difficult to figure out at the beginning of your upcoming relocation how much you are going to pay at the end. An embarrassing number of additional moving expenses can become your reality, mostly due to not planning ahead or because you do not know what to expect. Fortunately, there are ways to plan, prepare, and deduct these moving expenses:
22 February, 2019 /

Moving furniture through the door is not only a problem for those who move. You may also face it when you fall in love with a beautiful leather sofa in the nearest fashionable shop. Or if you need to store your furniture for a while...

22 February, 2019 /
One of the things you can’t avoid when moving is packing. And one of the first things you start looking for is packing materials: boxes, containers, plastic bags, and such. If you have trusted your move and packing to a team of professional movers, they come totally equipped, set, and ready to get you going. If you are in the middle of your first move ever, you might get stuck at the stage of choosing appropriate packing items for good. There are tons and thousands of moving boxes offered in every DIY store or even the nearest supermarket. Use our help to choose the best from the offered variety. Vast pieces of furniture, mirrors, bathroom ware, or your wardrobes; all present their packing challenges. But, you can quickly and safely pack your belongings if you understand which moving box to use for each specific thing.
22 February, 2019 /
Packing the kitchen with all its equipment and contents seems like an impossible task when you give it a first glance. With all different shapes and sizes, all sorts of food, equipment, and stuff it is easy to go crazy trying to pack it safely and securely. You might want to change your mind though if you check out our packing advice. Most of your appliances are come in odd shapes and sizes and will need you to wrap them differently with different techniques, using different boxes and packing materials. Given this, we are going to take you through the best wrapping and packing methods that will help you pack all your kitchen equipment. Here’s how to pack your kitchen without stress.
21 February, 2019 /

Moving can be a real headache. You need to keep a lot of information in your head and it really is easy to forget something very important UNLESS you have a plan. The one based on a perfectly organized moving checklist that we at moving-me.com...

21 February, 2019 /
Owners always worry about loading and unloading the piano for obvious reasons. Moving a piano across the room or to another place in the same location is the most frightning moving scenario. Hiring a professional mover definitely won’t have to fret over having your favorite musical instrument damaged during the haul inside the vehicle.
21 February, 2019 /
Packing is the most complicated and tiring thing while moving. So, our best suggestion would be to trust this part to a team of professional movers. But, if you decide to save up and put some effort to pack your move, here is some packing advice. First of all, try to avoid old unsecured boxes. Reusing is not a bad and very ecologically friendly idea, but make sure your re-used boxes are still in good shape and would properly protect your belongings. The best possible protection can not be done with old boxes or substitute padding materials. Saving on the packing materials might ens up with breakage of your furniture or belongings and the restoring will cost you much more than just a piece of the new bubble wrap.
21 February, 2019 /
How many essential household appliances are there in your home? At least three: refrigerator, washing machine and a TV. All these things make our life more comfortable. And everybody wants them work as long as possible. This is why we take special care of household appliances when moving. Examine our practical tips for moving household appliances to a new residence easily and safely. Here are some useful tips that will help you minimize the damage from moving for your appliances. The whole process of packing things can be divided into several stages.
21 February, 2019 /
The dining room will generally include your most fragile items. Each breakable should be carefully wrapped in paper and placed in dish pack cartons; cellular dividers are highly recommended for stemware. You will also want to include any items with values exceeding $100 per pound on your “High-Value Inventory” form to receive proper valuation coverage. Try to do this as soon as possible before you're moving. Here some tips for you to make it easier and more efficient. This article reveals packing tips when packing your dining room.
21 February, 2019 /
Neither moving or unpacking generally sound fun. Moving is, for the biggest part, a very difficult and troublesome task, and proper preparation for it is great art. Yet even more artistic art is to stay a loving partner and a caring parent during the move. Especially if you happened to move in the middle of the holiday season or a world pandemic.First things first. If you want to move and unpack easily you have to pack light first. Declutter is our big word here. Easy to say, not so easy to do you say. Watch our tips on what to get rid of before you pack for your move.In order to move without losses, you need to learn how to pack properly. When it comes to moving to a new home, opinions differ. For some people, packing up is real punishment but unpacking at the new house makes them feel energetic and full of opportunity. Many other people take part in packing up the household with pleasure, but they hate the drudgery of unpacking once the moving trucks have parked near their new house.
21 February, 2019 /
Moving is a very difficult and troublesome task, and proper preparation for it is a real art. Most often, if a person is not serious about the move, some things can break or get lost during this event. Most do-it-yourself movers are so happy to finally arrive in their new home that they don’t even mind that the dinner plates are broken, there’s a scratch on the dining table, or their favorite lampshade is bruised and battered. In order for the move not to turn into a subsequent calculation of losses, you need to learn how to pack properly. Here are some useful tips that will help you minimize the damage from moving.  This article reveals how to pack for a move.
21 February, 2019 /
It’s said that moving is one of the top stressors in a person’s life. And that is not only about moving itself. Surprisingly, the most depressing part of a moving process is unpacking and settling down at your new home after the move. It is mostly due to the unpacking procrastination that keeps holding you somewhere in between the I-still-miss-my-old-place and I-feel-like-this-is-a-home-of-my-dream. We know unpacking can make people go crazy with just the thought of having to find a place for every piece of belongings you moved into a new home with.If you are the lucky one to fit your move not only in the middle of the world’s pandemic but also into the hottest spot of the holiday season, you will appreciate our tips on Moving during the Holiday Season or some ideas of NO-Contact Move that is becoming a nice option for those who relocate in the pandemic.If you ever thought packing is insane, check out some tips on packing and you’ll see that it is unpacking that can turn into an overwhelming process. How to stay calm while you are unpacking, in order to be organized? Here are our few tips to help you stay sane while unpacking.
20 February, 2019 /
 If you are moving you may need to lose some so-called dead weight before the forthcoming relocation. While it’s seductive to just throw your things in storage, keep in mind that renting a storage unit can be costly – especially when renting a unit over a long period of time. Selling your unnecessary items will help you save and make money at the same time. New life-new things, if hesitate, sell. Here’s a look at mobile marketplace apps gaining popularity in recent years, these peer-to-peer smartphone apps make it easy to find, buy and sell pre-owned items in your local area.  This article reveals mobile apps for moving. 
20 February, 2019 /
 Packing things in a truck when moving is probably the most difficult task, especially if you made a choice to do everything yourself. Professionals know how to load furniture like sofas and beds, appliances, and heavy boxes when moving, so they will be able to do it faster and risk-free. In fact, hiring a professional moving company will cost you money, depending on how far and how much you are going to move. But if you decided to move a bed yourself you will also succeed, because there is nothing complicated about loading and moving the bed.
20 February, 2019 /
Every year there are thousands of complaints filed against moving companies. The complaints are mostly about loss or damage to property, overcharges, and reports of a situation where movers refused to give back belongings and kept them hosted demanding extra payments. That is the reason why many people opt for a DIY move in an attempt to avoid a rogue moving company. If you decided to pack and move without any professional help, you would still appreciate some professional advice on packing, loading, and moving your belongings. And, if you happen to move in the middle of the holiday season, find a minute to watch this and learn how not to miss all the fun while moving.Whatever moving option you would choose, look at our 10 warning signs that will help you recognize a fake mover before it is too late.
20 February, 2019 /
You have probably packed your clothes a hundred times for traveling and maybe a couple of times for moving. If you have, you should know the difference. You can’t put your winter coat away thinking: “Oh, I’m not going to need it in the nearest couple of weeks!” But, you still have to consider putting some items away, donate or just toss them to be able to move smoothly and successfully.You are just about to make way too many non-sentimental decisions as for your wardrobe is concerned. And those are the decisions you’ll have to make on your own, the rest can be done by a packing or moving company. One rule that will help you here: if you have not put a thing on for half a year (a year for seasonal clothes) it is time to get rid of it! Sorry, good old blue jeans from high school 🙁 We pack ONLY what we wear! And we pack up ONLY the way it stays safe during the move.If you are on a tight budget or there is any other reason you choose to pack your move yourself, a non-less important issue is to choose the material you’d choose for packing. Some gentle items require special wardrobe boxes or waterproof cases, other things like hats, shoes, or accessories have to be packed safely to avoid jamming or breakage. Therefore we recommend that you take note of several important packaging rules and learn what packaging materials are best to use if you opt for DIY packing.
20 February, 2019 /
 If you choose to move without hiring the moving services and do It Yourself, then it’s very important that you have a basic understanding of the fundamental moving organizing and safety tips. Remember that moving is exhausting work, which includes heavy lifting, packing sharp knives, and other precarious factors that can be more dangerous than you might expect. 
20 February, 2019 /
When moving cross-country or long-distance, packing the whole house is not the end of the story. As if sorting out, labeling, arranging packing, and removal wasn’t enough, by the end of this one-step-from-a-nightmare event you suddenly realize there is still a garage to pack! People often forget about forthcoming garage packing or leave it till the very last moment trying to avoid this unpleasant and complicated task as much as they can. Without any exaggeration, the garage, full of unknown tools and unpredictable equipment is the space that we dread packing. Not only we are unaware if we are going to need all this stuff at our new place, but we also hesitate to apply house-packing materials to pack the garage tools and gear. Take a deep breath and follow our tips for the smartest way to pack up your garage for moving. 
06 January, 2019 /

Moving is stressful, there is no doubt about it. No one enjoys the mess and chaos of a move, especially a move out of state. However, there are ways to minimize the stress and troubles you are going to face. If you follow these top...

30 November, 2018 /
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