2017

  • 3 Smart Ways to Minimise Your Moving Day Struggles

    While it can be exciting to move to a new home, don't forget that you have to get through moving day first. At face value, the process seems remarkably simple. Pack your items into boxes, rent a truck, get a few friends to help you load and unload, and hey presto, you're all moved in. If you tell yourself that it really will be this easy, these might be famous last words.
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  • Why You Should Consider Using Self-Storage Units

    We may not always have the space that we require where we currently live. In addition, activities such as travelling, moving and working make it necessary for us to remain flexible and adaptive to sudden changes. Self storage units give you the option to store your items in a secure location, and to access them whenever you need to. Self storage units are normally located in larger business establishments called storage facilities that house multiple storage units for their customers.
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  • Reasons to Use a Professional Packing & Unpacking Service for Your Business Move

    Moving your bed, dresser and other household furnishings is one thing, but moving your business is another thing entirely. No matter what the nature of your business, moving to a new location is a very big deal, and you cannot afford to leave anything to chance. From coordinating the move and dealing with the new building owners to determining the best way to move your business equipment, you will have a lot of things to think about.
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  • Hiring Removalists to Pack? You May Want to Take Care of These Items on Your Own

    If you've got a big move coming up and you're dreading packing, don't worry. You can skip that task. Save yourself the trouble, and let removalists handle the packing. However, there are just a few things that you may want to do yourself. 1. Purge Your Possessions Removalists are fabulous at coming in and packing up your stuff for a move. That's ideal if you want to move every single thing you own, but if you are like most people, you probably want to get rid of a few things before the move.
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  • Risks You Should Assess Before Moving Heavy Furniture

    It is usually advisable to hire professional removalists in case you lack the skills to design solutions to the risks posed by moving heavy furniture during an interstate removal. This article discusses some of those risks that can affect your safety and the safety of your heavy furniture. Lack of Weight Information It is very risky to move any heavy furniture whose gross or net weight is not known. This is because it is likely to be hard to determine the weight rating of the equipment that you should buy or rent during the removal of that furniture.
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  • How to Move Kombucha and Bacteria Cultures

    If you like to make your own kombucha, you may be wondering what to do with your supply during your move. With the right preparation, your cultures and possibly even your kombucha can easily survive the move. Here's what you need to know 1. Drink Prepared Kombucha If you have kombucha that is prepared and ready to drink, that needs to stay refrigerated. If left out, the liquid can get vinegary in taste.
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  • How to Move a Bed Successfully

    One of the largest items of furniture in the home are beds such as doubles, king-sized singles and bunk beds. They are often the trickiest things to get out of your home when you are moving. Handling large items like these often needs specialist skills and knowledge so it is always preferable to hire operatives experienced with a range of furniture removals, especially if you need to shift your bed over a flight of stairs or two.
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  • A self-storage tool kit

    Self storage units are a handy place to keep furniture, books and other belongings while you're moving house or when you're short on space. While it might seem that all you need to make use of one is a pile of things to store and a way to transport them, a few extra tools can help you get the most out of your storage space. If you're going to be revisiting your storage locker, create a small tool kit and keep it near the entrance.
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  • Something of a Spiky Move: How to Move Large Potted Cacti to Your New Home

    Moving large plants from one location to another is a challenging enough task as it is. Moving large cacti is a whole different ballgame all together. Not only are cactuses very brittle, but when they reach heights of 5 feet or more, they can be awkward for your movers to transport safely. Fortunately, you don't have to leave them behind. With a little ingenuity and a lot of tenderness from your team of removalists, you can get your cacti to your new home in one piece.
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  • The Logistics of a Two-Stop Move: How to Prepare when Moving Your Things to Two Locations

    Sometimes, when moving house, it is logistically practical to move your possessions to two locations, rather than one. This might be because you will be renting short-term and have yet to purchase a new house, or have decided to move in with your partner and have too much stuff to put in one place. In this case, you will need to drop off what you don't currently need at a separate location; perhaps a storage facility, before reaching your final destination.
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