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Packing liquids can be one of the most challenging parts of moving. And for a good reason: liquids aren’t exactly easy to handle, and packing them puts you at risk of spills, messes, and more. Luckily, it is possible to pack liquids for local and long-distance moves. You just need to understand how. The Dangers…
2020: it’s the year to downsize your belongings, finally. Whether you’ve decided to move to a smaller home, or you want to declutter your existing home, getting rid of some unnecessary items is a great way to make your home a more comfortable place. After all, the average American household has approximately a whopping 300,000…
Moving: it’s one of life’s most stressful events, and also one of the most common. Don’t let that fool you, though – no two moves are created equal. Recently, research bodies have begun to evaluate the reasons people move, and the answers are stunning. In areas like the New York City metro zone, which loses…
Let’s face it: nobody wants to go without clean underwear for a week after moving. Unfortunately, that’s what happens to lots of people! Moving involves so many details. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to forget to focus on the simple things – like how we pack clothes. If you’re facing a big…
You’ve found your dream home, and you’re taking the leap. Before you can settle into domestic bliss with the people you love, though, you’ve got to relocate. This is a big process, and it can be fraught with difficulty. When you move your family, you’re dealing with switching schools, uprooting everyone’s lives, making new friends,…
Many people think of moving as something young individuals and families do. People move for jobs, for relationships, and for a change of scenery. But people mostly stop moving when they reach retirement, right? Wrong. In fact, today’s older adults will live longer than any generation before them. As such, they’re looking for ways to…
It’s one of the top questions our business clients ask us: “Should I empty the file cabinets before my big move?” It is not surprising that so many people are concerned about this. We hear the same question about dresser drawers. After all, file cabinets are heavy, cumbersome, and often filled with business papers that…
Facing a long-distance move across the country? Here are a few fast tips for you to streamline the process and ensure you get finished as quickly & efficiently as possible. Moving across the country is one of the biggest and most stressful processes you can ever undertake. In some cases, though, it’s necessary. After all,…
Want to make moving easier by packing and unpacking like a pro? Follow these relocating tips. While moving gets a bad rep for being stressful, it’s the packing and unpacking that can feel impossible. Think about it: you pack your entire house, put it on a truck, move it, and then have to unpack it….
Moving day is a great opportunity to sort through your closet, kitchen, home office and other rooms to toss out before moving what you don’t use anymore. Sorting and throwing away can provide a cleansing feeling, as well as cut down on moving costs. Items to Toss Out Before Moving Moving day gives you a…
You dread plunging into your walk-in closet to pack. There’s no telling what you might find after years of stuffing belongings into it. However, you can move clothing, shoes and all those other items that have materialized, hassle-free. A little planning and proper packing techniques can make the whole process go faster and easier than…
Once you move into your new home, you want to unpack your electronics, like your flat screen TV, hook them up and, presto!, have them work again. Be careful when packing electronics, so they easily survive the move by following some of the following packing tips. After all, replacing these valuables could become costly. Prepare…
Green is “in.” Learn ways you can take care of our planet with eco-friendly moving practices. A few convenient changes can reduce pollution by hiring companies with lower emissions moving trucks to eliminating piles of belongings and packing materials that could potentially fill our landfills. Read on to find out how you can do your…
Protect your priceless collection of high heels or sneakers and learn how to pack your shoes for moving. Your favorite pairs can make the trip crosstown or cross-country looking as good as the day you splurged on them. Just follow our fail-proof recommendations. Pack Your Shoes for Moving Are you a shoe person? Christina Aguilera…
Hard labor comes to mind when you tell people you plan on moving to a new place. Lifting heavy boxes and furniture, stacking boxes, walking up and down stairs, climbing ramps. You get a workout that Richard Simmons would cheer. You end up sweaty, sore and a little banged up. But we compiled some tips…
Most moving companies, like Master Movers, do not disconnect or reconnect any power or water lines to your appliances. Preparing appliances for moving, such as your washer, dryer and refrigerator, falls on homeowners, who can do it themselves or hire a professional. Once you have gotten your appliances ready properly, Master Movers will transport them…
Have you ever wondered why professional packing companies use consistent sizes of boxes when packing up your home? It actually protects your belongings and makes packing easier. Packing correctly and using quality packing products save your items from unexpected damage during a move. Consistent Sized Moving Boxes As professional packing company boxes get loaded onto…
You’ve found the house of your dreams, and it’s time to start boxing up your belongings for the move to your new home. Of course, this includes packing your cherished family heirlooms, old photos and other irreplaceable possessions. These fragile items deserve extra attention to avoid damage — simply being careful with the boxes isn’t enough….
Packing for a move requires time and energy, both of which are in short supply when you’re relocating. Underestimating the scope of packing is easy. But, don’t forget that packing is more than just tossing stuff in a box. When you relocate a household, it’s imperative that you organize, take inventory and make accurate labels for each…
Should you empty drawers before moving a dresser? The answer depends on the dresser, what’s stored in the drawers and if the movers are pros or amateurs.