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3 Weeks Before Moving

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Think about how you can ship fragile or valuable items like paintings, antiques, statues – use appropriate packing and a lot of cushioning material like bubble wrap or packing paper. Alternatively, contact a mover and request on the procedure and price when packing valuables. Usually movers have a list of packing materials they offer and are trained to do quality packing.

3 weeks before moving consider beginning to use what you can’t take with you like frozen food.

Also, one of the packing tips you should be aware of is the no allowance list – some tings are forbidden to move like flammables, corrosives and explosives and movers will not take them either.

 

4 Weeks Before Moving

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If you have chosen to move with a moving company or you are going to hire a mover for a limited number of services they offer you start reading some online reviews. Remember to put in your moving timeline to check if a moving company is licensed and make sure it is a reputable one before hiring it.

In the meantime 4 weeks before you move check the average moving costs to plan your budget.

When you choose your mover, set a date for moving day.

An important step in your moving timeline a lot of people tend to forget about is to check if there are any parking restrictions in the area you are moving to.

 

5 Weeks Before Moving

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Think about how to ship your car.

5 weeks before moving begin collecting records – from doctor, dentist, vet, school and child care. Of course, you could also ask your doctor, dentist and vet to recommend an expert in the area where you are moving to.

If you have any subscriptions like to newspapers, magazines, associations, etc. deal with them. Some of them you can transfer by giving them your new address and requesting to receive your newspaper or magazine there from a certain date on.

5 weeks before your move check which are the institutions you need to visit in order to change your address when moving click here – these are utility companies, post office, bank, insurance companies, etc.

Each weeks blog will work down the weeks, 4, 3, etc.

7 Weeks Before Moving

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See if you can deduct any of your moving expenses from your taxes. You find out about that on the IRS website. In the meantime you could also contact your accountant to ask what you can expect to be reimbursed so you know which receipts are important to keep.

When making your timeline think about when you want to sift through which items are to be taken to your new home. I would suggest that 7 weeks before moving is the right time for that. Go through every room in your house. You could consider for your moving house timetable organizing a moving sale, for example, donating some things, giving them away to friends, family, neighbors, or just throwing away some things. If you really want to add an extra value to your moving you can think about an eco-friendly move – and recycle the things you won’t need.

Then, add to your moving timeline to make an inventory list with what you are going to move and start thinking about the packing when moving. Some of your items are going to need special attention like packing your computer or packing electronics for moving.

There are many places where you can find boxes cheap or for free like supermarkets or online.

Each weeks blog will work down the weeks, 6,5,4,etc.

8 Weeks Before Moving

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Of course, when you know you are moving it is common that you may start to plan how to do it and search for information. However you have done this so far, the main part of your moving begins about 2 months before moving. This is the point at which you can begin to make your moving timeline schedule, arrange the exact steps to take and the exact time to execute them, and of course think about some ways in which you can save money as well. 8 weeks before moving is the first moving week that is appropriate to start your preparation. To begin your planning you now have the chance to do it through your phone, which will help you keep close track of the whole moving process. MyMove phone application is available for free – it lets you make moving lists on your phone, ask for a quote anywhere you are or find a mover in your state. It is made to be easy to work with so you can make your moving timeline list with practically no effort. Begin your moving timeline by making your schedule with your partner – what to do, when and who to contact. If renting, let your landlord know you are leaving and start searching for a new place at the city you are moving to. Also start thinking about preparing the travel arrangements. Confirm with your current employer that you are moving and arrange your first day of work at your new job in the new area you are moving to. Each weeks blog will work down the weeks, 7,6,5,4,etc.

What Not To Pack When Moving

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Packing Tips Denver, Colorado Be it a local move or an international move, having a storage facility is a practical way to inventory and maintain your possessions when the move is in progress. With that said, it comes along with several advantages as well. On the other hand, many people find that their new place does not have enough space to have room for the entire belongings immediately; in that case a temporary storage can help.

What Not To Pack When Moving

The packing is one of the main things to do when moving. And along with all the packing guides you can find in My Moving Reviews you should consider also what not to pack when moving so as to avoid the possible packing problems that can come afterwards. There are things that you are forbidden to move and others that make no sense to pack for moving. Some items are dangerous and possibly harmful and should be avoided when moving. It is important for reasons of safety and security for yourself and your family to be aware of those things. Frozen food. It is easiest to dispose of – a couple of weeks before you move eat up the frozen foods. Otherwise you would have to give it away to neighbors or just throw it away. Once frozen food is defrosted it shouldn’t be frozen again because it loses its alimentary capacity. If you are moving within state and the distance is short you may be able to take up some food with you in your car. Just be careful with things that go bad quickly especially when exposed to high temperatures like eggs, milk and meat and meat products. Plants. Amongst the things not to pack when moving sometimes go plants. If you are moving out of state it may be more difficult for you to take your plants. On the other hand, if you are relocating locally you can pack them to move. Things you no longer need or use – old clothes, shoes that don’t fit, children’s clothes that have become too small to wear, etc. One option you have is to hold a moving sale and another – is to donate them to the Salvation Army. You can also just give away some things to friends and neighbors. Dangerous things also belong to the what-not-to-pack-when-moving-in list. What you can do with them is to contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to find out how you can dispose of them or you can recycle. Dangerous is anything that is flammable, explosive or corrosive. And it is usually forbidden to be packed and moved. These include: acids, chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers, liquid bleach, nail polish and nail remover, paints, gasoline and motor oil, cleaning fluid, lighter fluid, batteries and loaded weapons. Documents. Put in your “what not to pack when moving house” checklist important papers. These include: passports, visas, credit cards, birth certificates, medical and school records, travel documents, car papers, deeds, check book, medicines, keys, mortgage and lease contracts and bank statements. They should go with you. Put them in a file and take them on you when traveling. These are hard to replace for many reasons so guard well your documentation and keep it safe with you. Also remember to put in the file documentation of the other members of the family. If you are traveling with a pet you may need to pick up the vet records for it. It is also a good idea to ask your vet for a recommendation for another vet in the area to which you are relocating. Things with high value. If you have expensive jewels, cash, expensive collection, rare items or other – you may decide to put them on a safe and pick them up after your moving is over. You may also decide to take them with you. Just remember that when flying these and the paperwork must stay in your luggage in the cabin because if you leave them in your checked in luggage and something happens to it (it gets lost or damaged) these items may be hard to repair or replace. On the other hand, if you are moving some fine art you can look for crating solutions and crating companies for them. Computers carry a lot of important information so you may prefer to pick that one up with your car and if you can’t – check out how to pack a computer here or contact movers to ask them for a free quote on this link in order to get more information. Things with sentimental value. Don’t pack them when moving out – family photos may go on a CD as a back up, photo albums, items that carry a lot of emotional value to you, things that bring up the happy memories and you find them important, special gifts you have received that remind of you of someone’s kindness, etc. The list could be long. The point here is to decide what is really sentimental to you and bring it along or ensure to prepare the special packing for it. This could be the family piano passed on from generation to a generation or other. It is up to you to decide.

We do the heavy lifting

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Local Moving Denver

Metro Moving & Storage has been moving Denver families since 1969. Whether you’re moving across Denver, across the country, or across the globe, we’ve got your move covered, from doorstep to doorstep.

Planning Your Move

When the time has come to move your family, contact us to set up a free estimate. One of our experienced representatives will meet with you personally to discuss your moving needs. After determining all the details, we will provide you with an accurate estimate to review.

Out Of State Moving Denver

Our experienced movers know how to carefully handle your furniture and boxes because we know that your belongings are more than boxes and furniture, they’re your families memories.

We do the heavy lifting:

We wrap ALL furniture in quilted pads We shrink wrap ALL fabric couches Floors are protected A detailed inventory of ALL items and boxes Household goods are placed in the correct room at your new residence

Overseas Moving Denver

Metro Moving & Storage is a full service, international moving company. Wherever you need to ship your household goods in the world, we can get them there for you. We will handle all your transportation arrangements, such as: booking, packing, pickup, shipping, and delivery. A coordinator is assigned to each shipment to track it’s status from pickup to delivery. You can also contact us anytime if you want to check the status of a shipment.

Curious Facts About Moving Home

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Every year more than 45 million people relocate which is about 17% of the total population of the USA. Approximately 6,7% from them went to live in another state.

One of the best things to do when moving is to get as many quotes as possible. Asking for an estimate will give you a basis of comparison between the different moving companies – the services they offer and the rates they work at.

The third most stressful event in people’s lives after death and divorce is moving. And with the hope of reducing moving stress My Moving Reviews is offering a large number of articles with tips, checklists and guides to help you get through this difficult process smoothly and successfully.

In some states the majority of people born there never leave like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Louisiana. On the other hand, in other states it is just the opposite – less than 40% of the population there was also born there including Arizona, Florida and Alaska, for the state of Nevada this percentage goes even further down – to 25%.

On an average every individual relocates between 11 and 12 times in a lifetime.

The majority of people (40%) move locally due to home related issues.

Almost half the time people move because of a job change, about one third: due to retirement and the rest relocate for other reasons.

About one third of the people who are moving would go to live in another neighborhood because it is more convenient for them for their job.

Five years after graduating from high school or college one third of the young people no longer live in the same state where they studied.

During moving important documentation should always travel with you – paperwork, birth certificates, bank statements, contracts, mortgage papers, etc.

Did you know that you can use additional special types of services to move your artwork? You can ask the movers to make custom crates and pack your valuables.

If you have a computer for moving always make a backup of the data on it especially if there is some valuable information recorded or if you are working on a home office. If you have a laptop consider moving it with you.

 

How Does a Business or Office Move Affect Employees?

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One Suggestion/Get Employees Involved

Once you know where the company is moving to, what the new space will look like and a time frame established, it’s a good idea to have employees get more involved in the move, more than simply packing up their office space . Ask staff their opinion on how the new office space will work, how things could be set up for efficiency, staff enjoyment and overall working environment. The more staff become involved in the decision-making process, the greater the input and team support. This is essential to keeping morale high during what can often be a difficult time. Find out if there are things about the current (old) office that didn’t work and that might be improved in the new space. Perhaps this might be the set-up of the photocopier room or the location of the staff lounge or the lack of desk space in each office. Employees are the best consultants when it comes to improving work flow and environment. Ask opinions on new branding. If your company has decided to re-brand as part of the move, ask employees to contribute their opinion to the new company look. Remember, a move is a great time to reaffirm company’s ideals and put a fresh face forward. Create an information package about the new neighborhood. If your company has been located in one place for a while, employees will have their favorite eating spots, coffee shops and business-related services nearby. To help with the transition, create a list of local businesses that are in the new neighborhood, including restaurants, cafes, gyms, day care centers, dry cleaners and grocery stores. If you’re a small business owner, you might consider taking an afternoon off to visit the new area with your employees. Let them see the new space and spend some time in the area. Again, this will ease the transition.

Denver Overseas Moving

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When making an international move, there are two ways to move your household goods: by air and by sea. Obviously, it will take longer for your items to arrive if you’re moving them by boat. This option usually saves you money, and sometimes provides the best means of transport. When trying to decide, look at both options in terms of cost, factoring in any furnished rentals you may need to pay for in the interim. If moving by sea, your household goods will be packed into containers that are usually loaded at your residence. These containers are seaworthy and usually made of wood. Once your home is packed into the containers, they are then shipped by rail or transport to the port where they are then loaded on to a steamship container. The container is then loaded on the boat as cargo. Once your goods have arrived in the new country, the container is unloaded and must pass through customs. International movers will be able to help you with the custom forms and are responsible for clearing your goods. Moving household items by air is becoming increasingly popular, despite a much higher price tag than shipping by boat. Heavy cardboard boxes are normally used to pack your goods, although some airfreight companies will use containers. I strongly recommend that you downsize the amount of stuff you move if you’re moving by air. Leave books with friends or investigate long-term storage options. Just include the monthly fees in your moving budget when determining how much it will cost you to move. You may find that shipping items by air is less expensive than renting a furnished place to live or hotel costs.