subject: Never Move Yourself Its Too Stressful [print this page] Packing Moving Storage, that is the three basics of moving. Whether it is for work, school, or family, life often dictates that we have to move. Moving can be a stressful time. After all, you are packing up everything you own in boxes and hauling them across the country. Precious items have the potential to be broken or lost if you are not careful. Sometimes packing, moving, and storage is best left to professionals, but even that means trusting the stuff of your life with strangers.
It used to be that people lived in their same home or house for their whole lives. With house and real estate prices ,never mind mortgage rates potentially increasing this may yet be the standard in the future. Currently most people seem to move houses , homes and condos about every 7 years. Sometimes its a growing family , other times job changes and transfers , sometimes its cost. At the end of their lives and careers most people and families downsize their home and living arrangements. Remember you are packing to ship your goods in safe and sure order , not to save money or time. There are professional packing services, but they may not be as careful as you would be with your stuff. After all, they don't have the emotional attachments that you do. Therefore, the best option for packing is to go down to a department store or moving specialty store and get a lot of boxes and bubble wrap. Sometimes you can get empty boxes from department stores if you ask the management. You can also wrap lots of items in old newspaper, a greener option. Just make sure that all fragile items are well-padded.
Moving is harder. If you are moving across town it might be more cost effective to make a few trips in your car over the course of a week. This will make the whole process less overwhelming. Then, on the final day, you can borrow or rent a small truck for your larger furniture pieces. However, if you need to move in one day or are moving a great distance, you should rent a large moving truck. At this point, you may also want to employ professional movers.
More than one person has lost friends by asking them to help them to move their home or household goods. Better to get the services of a professional moving and storeage company. Movers will also drive your truck to its new location and unpack you stuff as well.
If you are only moving for a short time or moving into a smaller place, a storage unit is a great option. In regards to public and public cube storage you often get what you pay for. Ask before you sign. Its no bargain if your goods are damaged in storage. False economy. Its as if you are moving into the storage compartment or unit yourself. Are the premises clean ? Are there any signs of rodents or insect infestations ? What is their insurance coverage ? Hours ? 24/7 access ? Location ? A safe neighborhood or not ? Friendly staff ? Burglar and fire systems enhanced or basic ? What happens if your payments are in arrears or the firm's management cannot find or locate you ? Ask before you sign on the dotted line. A moment's preparation may save you much anxiety , concern and wasted effort later. Then you can move your items at a later date.
While packing, moving, and storage can be difficult, if you take the time to explore all your options you should come out of the experience with your stuff and your sanity unbroken.
