Packing Tips
Packing is never fun. Nobody packs for pleasure or therapy. Packing highly fragile items like glasses, wine goblets, and cups can be downright nerve-wracking. You may harbor memories of past failures — expensive wine glasses arriving in shards at the new address; heirloom cups with chips, cracks, and broken handles. Short of wrapping each item […]
Your washing machine sits in one corner of your home, and you’ve decided it’s time for a change. Or maybe it’s an item on your honey-do list.
Whether upgrading, downgrading, or just rearranging, the task seems Herculean: moving that heavy washing machine all by yourself.
Moving to a new home is exciting and stressful. For a plant, there’s no excitement, only stress.
As much as your cat hates being moved, your plants dislike it more. Why else would they send out roots? It’s their way of saying, “We’re not going anywhere.”
So, for a plant enthusiast, leafy companions add a layer of complexity to the...
Moving a refrigerator can be daunting, considering its weight and size. Yet, if you’re a Los Angeles apartment dweller, a fridge may be the only large appliance you take with you when you change address.
Whether relocating to a new home or renovating your kitchen, it’s crucial to handle the move carefully to avoid injury to your back or damage...
Moving your earthly possessions from one household to another is exhausting. After the move itself, you may find yourself slumped in your new living room, staring blankly at sealed boxes still full of stuff.
Unpacking is almost like a second move; you need time to organize and arrange the new house or apartment. It can take days, even weeks, and...
We always take special care of fragile collectibles when we’re moving. We secure furniture with extra padding and label boxes to ensure things don’t get lost or misplaced.
But we sometimes forget about electronics. Most household electronics are durable enough for everyday use; moving is another story.
Most moving companies can’t transport the following items by federal law and internal policy. If you’re caught trying to move them by moving truck, you and the moving company could be subject to fines or other penalties. If you must move these items, please do so by car. Hazardous Materials Things that are flammable, corrosive, […]
Moving Boxes Vs Shipping Boxes: Is There a Difference? Yes, there is a difference! Shipping boxes are often free — you may already have a few lying about the house, or you may be planning a night of dumpster diving behind the local office supply store. All kidding aside, most moving boxes don’t differ much […]
Moving is a daunting task for most people. They have stuff crammed into closets, stashed in spare rooms, and hidden in the crannies of the cupboards — things that have collected over the years like dust bunnies. Where to begin? Pack the Things You Don’t Need First Start by packing the things you don’t use […]