A Simple Moving Checklist is All it Takes
Making a moving checklist is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for the Chicago moving company that is helping you move.
Making a checklist can make the move a little less traumatic for you. If the move is unorganized, then you are more apt to be running around like a chicken with its head cut off rather than looking like the cool, calm, and collected individual that you are. New City Moving has seen the mess that can occur from not being organized, but they have also seen how much stress does not have to be felt by having the following checklist:
#1 Ensure you have all of your moving supplies. These supplies consist of tape, boxes, packing materials, and markers to label the boxes. This keeps you and your Chicago movers organized because everything is packed properly and everyone knows what boxes go where.
#2 Pick up water bottles and some food for both you and the Movers at the grocery store.
#3 If you won’t be moving any of your electronics, such as computers, on your own, be sure to unplug everything so that the New City can easily load up the items.
#4 Make sure you know where valuables and important documents are. Set up a time to take them off of the premises and designate a place to take them so they are not lost or damaged during the move.
#5 Take a final inventory by walking through the home with the New City Moving foreman to ensure that items that are to be on the moving truck are, in fact, on the truck. You don’t want to leave anything behind.
So what is the reward when following these tips? The reward is a lot less stress and a smoother move.
Tips on Changing Your Address when You Move
Changing your address may seem easy enough; so easy, in fact, that most of us forget to give our address to those individuals we need to give it to. It is usually too late before we figure out that we should’ve given our address to a certain individual or a certain company. It seems like the only company that actually gets the address is the Chicago moving company doing the move.
The only way you are going to be able to make your new address follow you is if you get a change of address form from the post office, fill it out, and let the post office file it accordingly.
You will also need to mail out change of address cards to magazine subscriptions and fill out the change of address section on the back of your credit card statements. Failing to do so could result in magazine subscriptions that are full of old news by the time you get a hold of them and delinquent credit card bills.
So here is how you can successfully make sure your mail finds you:
#1 Before the Chicago movers even come to your door, go to the post office and fill out a change of address form.
#2 Don’t forget to include the names of those moving with you.
#3 You can go to the U.S Postal Service’s webpage and fill out a change of address form on their site if you don’t want to battle the long lines at the post office.
#4 Keep in mind that the post office will only forward your mail for 60 days. This gives you a chance to notify credit card companies, magazine companies, charities, or anyone else who needs your address of the change. Otherwise your mail will be in the hands of the new tenants after 60 days. Utility and credit card bills usually have a section on the back of the statement that allows you to change your address.
#5 Keep a list of everyone you give your address to.
If you need any help, your Chicago moving services can advise you in this so that you can make sure everyone who needs it has your new address. Once they do, life will be made much easier.
How to Successfully Move in the Winter
Everyone knows that the winter in Chicago can be rather vicious, meaning that moving can be quite the task. The temperatures can be cold and windy and there are times in which snow and ice can be added to already harsh weather. That is why you need to know how to successfully move in the winter. Your Chicago movers are prepared, but are you?
Here are some tips to help you:
#1 Dress as warm as you can. Of course you don’t want to feel like you’re freezing to death. However, you may get warm with all of the moving around that moving entails, so you will need to layer accordingly. That way you can remove layers as you get warm and put them back on as you get cold again.
#2 Your Chicago moving company will need a slick-free surface to work with and so will you. This means it is time to break out the shovel and the salt. If you are dealing with snow or ice, this can prevent a bad accident from occurring.
#3 Try to keep your heat on. This means not having your electricity or your gas turned off before your move is complete. You never know when you might have to stay an extra night. You will also want to find out if your new home will have heat before you arrive so that you will have some heat as your Chicago moving services are bringing in your belongings and you are working within the new home.
#4 Keep a kettle of hot water handy as well as some hot soup. Hot teas, coffee, and soup can do wonders for you and your Chicago movers It also helps to have snacks available so that you and the Chicago moving company employees can have a warming energy boost.
Moving requires everyone to be as alert as possible, so by implementing these measures, you are able to make the move as comfortable as possible for all involved.
10 Questions to Ask Every Moving Company, Including Us!
It is a good idea to ask any Chicago moving and storage company questions so that you understand your rights, the moving process, and so that you know you have the right company working for you.
The following are 10 questions to ask a Chicago moving and storage company before hiring them for your move:
#1 What is your hourly charge, and truck fee?
#2 What forms of payment do you accept?
#3 Do you require a deposit or down payment?
#4 Do you have a cancellation policy? If so, what is it?
#5 Am I guaranteed service on the day of my move?
#6 Do I have exclusive use of the moving truck or will another person’s household goods be on it as well?
#7 What is the transit time and do you guarantee it?
#8 What type of insurance or liability coverage do you have?
#9 What are your credentials?
#10 What are your storage policies?
These 10 questions can help you to know how everything works with your Chicago moving and storage company. First, you can never be too cautious. Second, you can feel confident with your Chicago moving and storage choice. Third, you will know more about the overall operation of the moving company.
You may also want to ask other questions, such as whether or not the Chicago moving and storage company is licensed, the years in service, and overall experience. And yes, always see if you can purchase additional insurance. Although Chicago moving and storage company movers are very experienced in moving large and awkward items, accidents can happen and there are a dozen or so causes for these accidents.
So don’t be afraid to ask the Chicago moving and storage company questions. As a matter of fact, movers LIKE to be asked questions because the process can be more streamlined when everyone is on the same page.
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Moving Tips to Make Office Moving Easier
Moving an office can be quite the complicated task. The goal is to be able to move as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring that business is not disrupted. This involves a very comprehensive plan between you and your Chicago office movers.
Chicago office movers have the experience to move office equipment while working around your employees. As far as preparation for the move goes, you must:
#1 Gather important paperwork
#2 Talk to your Chicago office movers to construct a plan that involves phasing the move to where departments move in phases so that that department does not completely shut down during the move
#3 Share that plan with your employees in a meeting
Once you take the proper precautions, the process moves as smooth as possible. You can also set aside a day in which your employees are designated a certain time slot to pack their office supplies prior to the arrival of the Chicago office movers. This is so that everyone is ready to go once their offices are moved and results in a quicker transition.
You can also assign certain employees to packing other parts of the business so that all the Office Moving Company need to do once they arrive is pack the boxes, office furniture, and other items and then unload them at the new location.
No matter how organized you are, things may seem chaotic to you, but not as chaotic to your employees. The calmer that you are able to keep your employees, the better it is for your bottom line. You want to keep business running as usual so that your moving doesn’t cost you in the way of lost production. And when you use experienced New City Moving, you are dealing with individuals who are very organized and experienced in working quietly around your employees.
How to Calculate Moving Costs
Moving can be expensive depending on where you are moving to, how much you are transporting, and the quality of the services that you hire. But by calculating moving costs, you are able to create a budget and do what is necessary to remain within that budget. For instance, you may choose to pack your belongings yourself rather than pay your Chicago moving service to do it.
Here are ways you can calculate the total of your moving costs based on general moving expenses and the cost of your Chicago moving service:
#1 Look at the distance you are moving. A 500 mile move is obviously going to cost more than a 50 mile move because of fuel costs, labor, and possible extra equipment your Chicago moving service must use.
#2 How much you are moving also has an influence. You must ask the mover you have selected what is the hourly rate, and the cost of the truck. Once you know this you can calculate the cost when incorporating the distance of the move. There are ways you can reduce this cost, such as having a moving sale before the actual move.
#3 When are you moving? There are peak and off-peak periods when moving. For instance, September is considered a peak month, but there may be certain times of the month, such as the beginning of the month, when moving peaks. The cost is higher during peak periods.
#4 Do you need to stay in a hotel when making your move? Are you driving or flying? And will you need to have your car transported? These also influence your moving costs. All of the moves New City Moving provides are local moves, and most clients can just follow the truck to the destination.
When you calculate moving costs, you can see where you can and can’t reduce your moving costs in order to save some money and make the moving process less painful on your wallet.
How to Make Moving to a New Location Easier
Moving to a new city can be quite difficult. First of all, you don’t know anyone. Second, the environment is completely foreign to you and, third, you simply have a lot of adjusting you need to do.
So let’s say that you are moving into a new apartment. You will need quality Chicago apartment movers to help you move from your location into your apartment. Even if moving from one apartment to another in a new city, you need the experience that Chicago apartment movers give you.
As for how you can make moving to a new city easier, here are some tips to help you:
#1 Get to know your new stomping ground. If you want some information in advance, you can do research on the Internet or have your Chicago apartment movers help you find valid information.
#2 Make sure you get out of the apartment by looking at entertainment magazines and local newspapers to see what activities are taking place around the city. You can take advantage of coffee shops, museums, libraries, parks, clubs, or other venues that interest you.
#3 Acquire memberships to clubs such as golfing clubs or fitness clubs. Look for classes in your area if you are interested in learning something new.
#4 Build a network by contacting the local Chamber of Commerce so that you can network with others within your profession. You can find a lot of opportunities by doing this.
And if you feel that you don’t have time to learn about your new city, your Chicago apartment movers have services that will allow you to have more time to do the things you need to do to make your move much easier on you. Moving is stressful enough as it is, so you should have the opportunity to eliminate as much of that stress as possible.
Warding Off Moving Truck Parking Woes
When you live in a residential area or any area where parking is a challenge, it is good to solve this problem before your Chicago local movers come to move you to your new location.
It can be quite difficult when the movers come with their moving truck to pack your boxes and furniture inside and there is nowhere to park. Yes, it is possible to block the street if it has two lanes going in the same direction, but sometimes that is not the case. Blocking the street can cause accidents anyway and the your movers can be held responsible if an accident takes place.
So here is what you can do to ward off moving truck parking woes for your Chicago local movers and for yourself:
#1 Find the best area in which the truck should be parked. This means an area that is closest to the door that your belongings will come through. However, ensure that there are no obstacles in the way. Sometimes it is better for New City Moving to be parked a little further away as long as it means they will be safe.
#2 Once you find the area where the truck needs to park, find out which of your neighbors park in that area and talk to them about parking somewhere different on moving day. Let them know what time the movers will be there and be sure to thank them for their generosity.
#3 Talk to your local officials about obtaining a parking permit if it is necessary. This will allow you to rope mark off the area in which the moving truck will need to park. You can mark off the area with orange cones to prevent people from parking there.
#4 If there is a parking lot nearby, you may wish to talk to the owner about using the parking lot to park the truck if that will make loading the truck easier.
#5 You will also need to repeat this process for your destination if there is nowhere for a moving truck to park.
When moving within Chicago, Chicago local movers can also advise you on what they need in regards to parking so that you have a better idea of what it is you need to do to ensure they have adequate parking and space to conduct your move.
What kind of packing materials does New City suggest?
New City Moving can advise you on the types of packing materials that you will need to ensure that your belongings can be moved safely. Not only is it in your best interest to ensure proper packing, but it is in the best interest of New City Moving, so don’t be afraid to ask if you have questions about proper packing.
So what packing materials do you need? Here is a list to help you along:
#1 Boxes – You can choose boxes made for moving, which are very sturdy (can usually hold up to 50 pounds) or boxes from department stores which are generally weaker because they have been used before. You will not be able to pack as much in department store boxes, resulting in more boxes to move.
#2 Wardrobe boxes – These are important for clothes that cannot be folded, such as suits and other business attire.
#3 Dish boxes – Dish boxes are made for plates, bowls, mugs, and glasses. They have special slots so that your dishes do not clang together and break during the move. They are also made to handle the weight.
#4 Bubble wrap – You will need to cushion fragile items so that they do not move during shipment.
#5 Tape – Boxing tape is going to be the best because it is made for taping boxes and is sturdy.
#6 Markers – You will need to mark what boxes go to what room so that New City Moving can deliver the boxes to the right room within your new location.
When you have the right packing materials, both you and New City Moving will feel better about the move. But even if you must cut costs by acquiring as much in free supplies as possible, make sure you evaluate each piece for strength. When you ensure that the piece is strong enough, New City Moving will be able to move you more efficiently.
5 Packing Tips that will Keep Your Belongings Safe
When preparing for a Chicago moving company to come and pick up your belongings to ship to your new home, you want to make sure everything is packed properly to reduce the chances of accidental damage. Although a Chicago moving company knows how to handle your belongings, improperly packed items can break no matter how carefully handled they are.
So here are some tips to make sure you pack your belongings correctly:
#1 Put items such as televisions and other electronics back into their original packaging if you have it. Most people won’t have the original packaging, so you can check with local vendors in your area to see if they can save you a box that will fit your electronic item.
#2 Your Chicago moving company will be able to use furniture pads to wrap your television or other electronic items from the bottom up.
#3 When packing multiple items in a box, place the heaviest items on the bottom. Using packing material such as bubble wrap will prevent glass items from striking one another and breaking.
#4 For clothing items that should not be folded and placed in boxes, you can invest in wardrobe boxes that allow you to pack your clothes flat. If you don’t know where to get wardrobe boxes, check with the Chicago moving company.
#5 It is ideal to use materials meant for moving. For instance, moving boxes are built sturdy so that they will not break during transit. You can also invest in bubble wrap and boxing tape to make sure everything is safe and secure. If you cannot afford to buy moving boxes, then you can check with a local department store, but make sure the boxes you receive are not worn and that you tape them securely when using them.
You can never be too cautious when packing your belongings because you and your Chicago moving company certainly don’t want anything to break. Make sure you don’t weigh your boxes down too much and that they are secure. If the boxes are sagging in any way, you may need to remove some items or use a stronger box.
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