Packing household items in preparation for a move is a huge undertaking and, for this reason, many people choose to hire a packing company. Do-it-yourselfers often leave the garage pack for last, a mistake they later regret.
Packing your kitchen can be the most challenging part of your moving prep, because the room contains sharp knives, breakable dishes and sensitive appliances. The following tips can protect your breakables and your back. (more…)
Packing and moving companies (like Movers N Shakers) are experts at relocating a household’s belongings from point A to point B, partly because we study our craft and keep track of strategies that work well and those that don’t. Here are some of the best tips and tricks we’ve collected in our effort toward greater efficiency and security of our customer’s belongings. Utilize these moving tips to help you make a smooth transition into your new home or office. (more…)
If you belong to a military family, Permanent Change of Station moves are part of the deal. Prepare for your next PCS move with these moving and packing tips. (more…)
Buying a new home can be both frightening and exhilarating, even if you have a solid income stream and enough flexibility and slack in your budget to afford the property. Since the decision to purchase a home will affect your life (and your business and your family) in so many ways, do not make it lightly or impulsively. Before you sign your loan paperwork and call a packing and moving company, ask yourself the following questions to determine whether the time is right. (more…)
Large homes do not always provide the lifestyle homeowners expect. Big homes create big responsibilities. Yard and home maintenance, cleaning, and higher bills can make the investment less rewarding. In fact, moving and packing into a cozy, smaller and more manageable home allows many homeowners to increase their overall satisfaction with life. Consider the benefits of going smaller.
Unmarked boxes and disorganized, chaotic attempts to clean up can create nightmare logistics during a moving and packing operation. Avoid the stress by planning your move ahead of time. (more…)
