How to Take the Stress Out of Moving
It is many peoples least favorite thing to do, but moving is inevitable for most. From uprooting the kids, turning off utilities, packing moving boxes, and hiring a mover, moving is more than simply stressful it is borderline traumatic. Moving is considered one of the top three most stressful life transitions. It is a challenging and difficult experience for a family, especially for children. Most feel that they could and should move their belongings themselves. When many individuals think of moving, many think of all of the work that they will have to do; however, it is also important to think about the cost of moving. The key to moving is trying to do it as efficiently as possible. Of course, moving day is not packing day. There is certainly more to moving than packing and unpacking your things. Keep in mind that if you decide to take more items or take fewer items the total cost of your move will change. You certainly don’t want to pay to move items you no longer need. If you are interested in making a few extra dollars before you move, you could have a yard sale. Start packing and labeling boxes as soon as possible. Also, pack valuables such as jewelry, coin collections and stock certificates separately and keep them with you. Your mover can provide boxes most suited for moving, including special-purpose containers for items like your hanging clothes and lamp shades. If using a mover, obtain estimates from at least three professional moving companies as well as recommendations from friends before making your selection. Choose companies that have been around for at least ten years. Any reputable mover will provide you with a written estimate of moving expenses and services. This can save you lots of money as moving companies are prevented by law from outrageously jacking up the bill at delivery when they have already given you a written estimate at the point of origin with a physical inspection. You should have chosen your final choice of moving company at least 4 to 8 weeks in advance. Let the mover know how much packing you will be doing. Of course the more flexible you are, the less the cost will be. Once you've selected a mover, be sure to confirm the move dates and details. Generally, any loss during transit is the loss of the company and they reimburse it. If you are moving to a different state, check to make sure the mover is licensed by the Federal Department of Transportation. Ask the mover how they can be contacted before the move, during the move, and after the move. Here are a few moving tips to help you out. Draw up a floor plan of where you think your furniture should be placed. Check personal insurance policies to see whether moving is covered. Get valuables out of your safe deposit box. Last minute decisions must be made by you so do not leave until after the movers have gone
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Self Storage For Business
When your
business grows, and your office space
starts filling up with more boxes
than employees, you want to consider
self-storage. Self-storage for your
business is also good when you want
to safeguard your business’
documents, archives, and other items
in a secure and cost efficient
location. If you run a business and
are considering self-storage, you
should also know that several
storage facilities offer more
benefits for businesses than just
storage. Many now offer conference
rooms, offices, postal facilities
and even showers.
Many storage
facilities offer not just 24-hour
service but allow you to modify your
unit for your self-storage business
needs. Ask your storage company if
they provide special accommodations
for businesses, such as forklifts for
heavy lifting, dumpsters, climate
control options, and personnel
assistance. There are many storage
facilities that offer special
corporate discounts, so you should
ask if your company qualifies for
this discount and what the terms are for
reductions in cost. You may also
want to ask about corporate
accounts.
Security is
extremely important, so when your
business wants to use self-storage,
ask the storage company what kind of
security measures they have in
place, not just for the entire
facility but for your unit. Ask how
your unit(s) is secured. Ask the
storage company if you will be the
only one to have access to your unit
and what the procedures are if you
want a representative to access your
storage unit. You should also ask
about insurance. If the storage
company does not offer storage
insurance that meets your needs,
there are outside storage insurance
companies that will cover your
needs. Many storage facilities will
be able to give you recommendations
for reputable and dependable storage
insurance companies.
Self-storage is
a safe and cost efficient way for
your business to store your
company’s documents, archives, and
anything in between.
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Storage Guide
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Self Storage Estimate
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