alexandra-gorn-471463-unsplashYour bed is among the largest pieces of furniture you have to deal with during the moving process. It is also among the heaviest, which means you need to be extra careful with it to prevent damage. The fact that some beds can be quite valuable pieces of furniture, sometimes even being passed down from one generation to the next, only serves to make things trickier. Mattresses are also prone to getting damaged either by getting ripped, wet or …

It’s painfully clear—burglars don’t play by any rule. Worse is when they’re disguised as movers; they’ll rob you and, to inflame the wound, be able to walk away scot free.

It’s a common advice among movers to always name what’s inside your boxes while packing. The problem is that this makes it easy for them to target your valuables. For unprofessional movers, all they need to do to rob you is open a targeted box and take out a few …

babyAlthough there are countless tips on how to carefully plan for a move, the truth is that sometimes you might be forced to move suddenly and unexpectedly. Moving last minute comes with its own unique pressures. However, with the right approach, it is absolutely possible to move your belongings from one point to the next safely and within a very short time.

Here are some practical tips that would be helpful in those last moments before the move as …

shutterstock_333212762If you are planning to relocate, you may not be sure whether to engage professional packers or not. But with so much to do, packing everything in your home might be a stressful process. You may have delicate items and heavy furniture that need to be moved. Hence, hiring a professional moving and relocating company to pack everything in your house might be a good idea. However, professional packers might be expensive. So, to help you make an …

shutterstock_316819076Are you planning to move anytime soon? Are you wondering what is the best time to move? Here’s a simple answer; in North America, most people move during summer. With Orlando falling within the tropics, it generally has great weather throughout the year characterized by less harsh winters and hot and humid summers.

Summer is the best time to move because Orlando has dependable weather and long bright summer days. Summer here is also …

Are you planning to move soon? Before you start packing, make a game plan and decide shutterstock_794678257which of your items are fragile so you can protect them properly during the move. To help you get started, here are 5 delicate items and what you need to protect them:

1. Dishpack to protect drinking glasses

These are the number one most vulnerable items during any move but with a few simple steps you can make sure they arrive in one piece. One of the main …

Imagine all the things that could be damaged by rainwater if you move on a rainy day. Your exotic wood furnishings, bedding, shoes and most importantly your electronics are at risk of getting rained on if not protected during the moving process. This is why you need to take preventive measures if you suspect that it might rain on the moving day. Below are a few tips to help you keep everything safe during your next move on a rainy day

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scott-webb-186137-unsplashSo you’ve finally decided it’s time for a move but then a harsh reality now dawns: how do I safely move my plants with me? Well, unlike most of the things in your house, you cannot simply shove your succulent green friends down a dark box. They require extremely delicate handling if they are to successfully make the trip to your new home and this article will show just how you can ensure that.

1) Get mobile containers for potted plants

Creating a moving schedule is a smart way to ensure the process goes smoothly. It can help you know how much time to take off work. It can help you coordinate a variety of areas of your life that might be affected. Plus, you’ll be able to tell any help you enlist exactly how much help you’ll need.

Perhaps the only challenge to plotting out your schedule just right is finding a reasonable estimate of how long the move will take. There are a …

raul-varzar-750436-unsplashMoving can be stressful for everyone involved, including your pet. If that pet happens to be a cat, then you have to be extra cautious not to stress her out. Cats are place-sensitive creatures who find it hard to let go of a place once they have settled in and become comfortable. If you want to make the move stress-free for your furry companion, follow these five tips:

1. Stay Calm

This is perhaps the number one rule when it comes to moving with …