Moving Checklist

Top Tips For Looking After A Property When Moving Out

As if moving out wasn’t stressful enough, the risk of damaging property on your way out can make you feel even more worried. Whether you’re moving to a different home in Chicago or you’re relocating a small business, there are many elements to think about when you’re packing up and moving from one place to another. If you’re moving out of a rental property, damaging the walls and other furniture could come with a hefty bill. If it’s your own property and you’re passing it along to new owners, they might not be too happy about marks on the wall or damage to other parts of the building. Whatever your reasons for moving out, let’s consider some of the top tips for looking after a property while you do it. 1. Don’t Rush Too much haste can be the reason for significant damage when moving. Instead of trying to get yourself and your furniture out as quickly as possible, take your time and do it slower. If you’re not moving […] Continue reading

Ways to Get Along Even Better With Your Moving Company

If you’re moving within Chicago, it might be essential to find a good moving company to work with. They can help you to move large and heavy items, whether you’re moving home or moving your business to a new location. Getting along with your moving company can make the whole process much smoother, and you can play a part in ensuring the people you’re working with feel valued and appreciated for their work. Here are some of the ways you can get along even better with your moving company. Find the Right Company It’s much easier to get along with the people helping you move if you’ve found the right company. You might be working with your moving crew for a couple of days while you move from one part of Chicago to another, so you should ensure they are able to provide great customer service throughout. Be Attentive to Their Needs Your moving crew is there to help you, but it’s also important that you look after them while […] Continue reading

5 Tips For Choosing A Great Moving Company

If you ask many people about their most stressful experience, they’ll tell you that moving home has to be one of the most stress-inducing of them all. There are so many things to consider and so many things to do that most people need to take time off work to complete everything. Finding a great moving company can make your life much easier while you’re moving from one property to another. It can take much of the stress out of the whole experience, and help you to feel like you’re getting the right level of professional support that you need to move house. Let’s consider some of the top tips to make sure you know as much as possible in order to choose a great moving company. 1. Check Reviews When looking for any product or service, checking reviews beforehand can help you to figure out whether you’re making the best decision for you. As well as finding out whether people have rated the services of a particular moving company […] Continue reading

5 Tips For Moving Away From Your Parents

There are some things in life that bring a lot of change, and moving away from your parents can be one of those things. Even if you’re just moving to a different part of Chicago or across the same state, it can feel like a big adjustment. Whether you’re moving because you plan to study, travel, work elsewhere, or simply because you want more independence, there are several things that can make this transition easier and more straightforward. Be Open About Your Plans Life with your parents isn’t always a smooth ride, but it’s important that you remain open about your plans and communicate what you intend to do. Not only will this help you to feel like you’re being transparent and honest about your plans, but it means you can have important conversations about moving too. For example, you might want your parents to store some of your things temporarily, or maybe it would be helpful if they transported some of your belongings with you to your new home. […] Continue reading

How To Make Your Next Move More Effective

According to FiveThirtyEight, the average US citizen will move 11.7 times from birth till death. That is a lot of times packing and unpacking, moving heavy items, and finding new places to live! Moving, even if only a short distance away, can be a daunting task. There is a lot to take on, from packing, to finding a moving company to assist you if needed, to switching addresses and bills over. And if you have a family, it can make it even harder. Both your time and your paycheck will be eaten up by this. Having a plan when it comes to moving can make a world of difference in a smooth move or a disastrous move. Be sure to create a plan for all members of your household, including pets. You will also want to keep the weather in mind, making sure that you have the appropriate weather items, such as plenty of water if it is super hot to extra hats and gloves if you are moving in […] Continue reading

Important And Useful Tips To Ease Summer Moving

With summer around the corner, it’s officially the start of the moving season. Don’t be surprised to see some trucks passing by. Most people plan to move in this season as their children are on a vacation or snowy and rainy days are not around the corner. However, it doesn’t mean that  is easier. For some people, moving in summers is way more complicated compared to any other season. Although the planning stage is important in all seasons, you have an additional thing to deal with, the Sun. Let’s look at some useful tips that can make the process easier. Book Your Moving Agent Well in Advance Before you do anything related to your relocation, decide whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a professional. Although the 1st option saves you money, it drains a lot of time and energy. Hence, it’s advisable to hire a moving company if you have the budget. If this is the case, you should do it much earlier than the relocation date. Summers […] Continue reading

Tips For Smooth Moving With Kids

Taking along kids during moving can turn out to be complex and it might even turn out to be an emotionally draining experience for everyone involved. Parents planning their move have a large checklist while having children with them. One of the better things they can do is getting the child excited about the move and the different opportunities the moving brings along. it is also possible that the moving coincides with a significant life event and it is a positive action although you might be making certain sacrifices along the way. Here are some tips. Talk to the kids about moving The big announcement might need you to gather a family meeting. Even though it might be a regular occurrence for your household, moving is a big issue for various people involved. One may face a bit of grumbling along the way but you can order a hamburger and get ready to stay calm. You can have this meeting as early as possible. You may have accepted a job […] Continue reading

A Good Time To Call Your Moving Company

After you have decided to move it is time to decide when. Possibly you do not have a lot of choice about when to move if it is a corporate move. Perhaps there is so little time available at hand for a move that there is no time to research a more convenient and cost-effective way. In any event, you need to consider the timing aspect and decide a better time to call a moving service. It will help in alleviating stress and in some cases will also save money. Best season for a move There are pros and cons involved in moving during all seasons. It doesn’t matter whether you are contemplating a DIY move, or planning to hire a moving company to perform all heavy lifting. Better timing for a move depends on individual requirements, budget, and timeline. If you are planning a long-distance move there are challenges involved in the process for all members of your family. Families with school-going children prefer not to move in the […] Continue reading

Why You Should Declutter Before You Move

Cutting down on clutter and getting rid of things that you no longer need is one of the best ways that you can get yourself ready to move. Not only does it help to clean up the house and remove things that you no longer need, but it helps you to focus and have a clearer mind. Here are some of the best reasons to declutter before you contact a moving company and move houses. Think about these things before you start packing up to move! It Saves You Money! Perhaps the biggest reason to declutter before you move is the fact that it will save you money. This is because the less stuff that you need to move around the less you will need to pay for moving company fees, boxes, and space. Everybody loves saving money, so save some by decluttering! It Cuts Down on Waste While you may think it is better to reduce clutter and get rid of unneeded things after you move, it is much […] Continue reading

What To Ask Before You Move Into A New Apartment

Once you decide it’s time to move into a new apartment you’ll probably start thinking about where you want to live. Once you’ve made a decision here it’s time to meet with landlords and look at their properties. You may even be ready to sign a new lease. But not so fast! Before moving into a new apartment there are some things that you should ask your new landlord before signing the lease. When can a handyman enter your apartment? This should be the number one question in your mind when moving into a new apartment because the last thing you want is to have some unexpected guests. While you don’t own the property this doesn’t mean that the landlord or even a handyman should enter it unannounced. Typically a landlord or handyman will notify you when they need access to your apartment to conduct repairs or maintenance work. When you’re notified of this you should ask them on what day and at what time they’ll be there. How’s the […] Continue reading