Sunday, August 30, 2009

Time Savers For Household Movers & Packers

Moving a household of furniture and belongings can seem overwhelming at first thought. You look around and wonder where to start. Here's some tips that will help make the job a little less daunting and more manageable. Of course, if you have the help of professional household movers the job is much easier. These movers can help do almost tasks needed in the moving stages.

It's a good idea to clear out your largest closests, cabinets, and pantries first. Then those places can be used to store your packed boxed of things you are taking with you. Professional household movers will suggest that you get rid of any clutter rather than moving it to your new home. So plan a yard sale and a trip to your local charity to give some of those things away.

Once you've cleared the closets and other storage areas, sweep and wipe down the surfaces and then use those cleared spaces for the boxes you're not using now and won't use until after your move. Pack items you know you won't need first - it might seem obvious, but packing up and putting away your winter clothes in summer, or putting away your hobby stuff stored in the bottom of your closet is a must.

It means you're not living out of boxes for the duration of your packing, and it also means that you'll be able to store those boxes. Get rid of your children's old clothes and toys BEFORE you pack - its easy to pack around small children, harder to sneak their favorite outgrown things into the bin while they aren't looking.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Packing Time For Household Movers

Most rooms take around two days to pack for non-professional household movers, but sometimes you also have to do other 'chores' such as repairs, painting, or replacing old or worn items before moving. Some people do that while in the middle of planning to move and packing, but others move out and leave their house for a landlord or landlady to ready for someone else to live in - and others move from one housing association house to another. Either way, there's no denying that having the help of professional packers and household movers is truly appreciated during such a chaotic time.

The most important tip when packing up a complete household is that you will NOT want to pack your whole house in a week, given the choice. Packing is dull for most people - it takes a lot of time that you might want to spend elsewhere. When it comes to household moving, the actual packing is the most tedious work involved. Most people wisely take this opportunity to clean out and de-clutter as they go through items. This means there will be less clutter moved into the new home and less room taken up with clutter in the rental household moving truck or storage unit. The idea is to become smart enough about packing that in the end you feel like a competent household mover yourself.

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