Baby-Proof Your Bathroom when Moving
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom can be a dangerous place for your mobile baby. As a matter of fact, bathrooms tend to be smaller, resulting in less room to move around. They are also a place in which harmful things are stored away.
Before your Chicago movers move you in, it’s a good idea to baby-proof your bathroom. That way when the Chicago moving company brings the boxes in, you’re not trying to do it during one of the busiest times of your life.
Here is what you can do:
#1 Medicines and cleaners need to be locked up. Medicines should be in a medicine cabinet above the sink where baby can’t reach. If cleaners must be stored beneath the skink, child safety locks should be placed on the cabinet.
#2 Install toilet locks so baby doesn’t fall in and doesn’t throw things down the toilet.
#3 Non-slip mats should be lining the tub so that baby doesn’t slip and fall while taking a bath. Protective padding can also be placed on the faucet and the sides of the tub in case a fall happens.
#4 Install a door lock release so baby doesn’t get locked in the bathroom.
#5 Place outlet covers on the outlets to avoid little fingers from picking at them. As a matter of fact, outlet covers can be placed all over the home.
When you do this before your Chicago moving services move everything in, you won’t have to worry about it while unpacking.
Although the bathroom is one of the most hazardous places in the home, be sure to comb the entire home before New City Moving moves anything in. When the home is empty is the best time to see if there are any hazards that could seriously harm baby. When it’s all said and done, you and your child will feel much safer.
How to Avoid Hurting Yourself During a Move
Unfortunately when moving, people have a tendency to get hurt. These injuries occur due to falls or lifting boxes that are incredibly too heavy. Now this doesn’t include the occasional stubbed toe or paper cut. These injuries involve back injuries, knee injuries, and other severe injuries that could cause lifelong problems.
So the first thing that you need to keep in mind is that New City Moving can help you with your move. If it is too heavy to lift, leave it right where it is. These Chicago movers are trained in lifting heavy items. But if you can’t wait on your Chicago moving services to show up and you must lift, use these tips:
#1 Bend at the knees and not your waist
#2 Keep the object you are lifting close to your body
#3 Don’t twist your body while lifting or holding the item
#4 Try not to lift anything over your head
#5 Your feet should be shoulder width apart
#6 Make sure you have a good grip
#7 Lift with your legs and not your back
#8 Push instead of pull when moving something
#9 Do not jerk, but move slowly and smoothly
#10 Obtain a dolly to help you move items if possible
When you exercise caution and use the above tips, the incidence of injury is decreased significantly. Bu these are not the only safety tips. If you keep all obstacles out of pathways, you and the Chicago movers will be safe. Unfortunately, falls tend to be frequent injuries while moving and it is usually because a rogue item finds its way along the path to the door. When carrying a heavy item, this can be cause for a hospital worthy injury. If that happens, not only do you have to deal with the cost of moving, but medical costs as well.
So be careful while moving and you’ll be kicking back and relaxing in your new home injury-free in no time.
Tips on Disconnecting and Connecting Utilities
Here at New City Moving, it is important to advise you of the importance of making sure your utilities are disconnected at your old residence and reconnected at your new residence in a timely manner. This is because you want electricity, telephone, and heating or cooling while the Chicago moving company is loading you up. However, you want those exact things when you are in your new place unpacking.
The most important thing you want to do before the Chicago moving services show up at your door is go to the websites of your utility companies or give them a call to find out what the disconnection rules are. It is ideal to contact your utility companies 2 to 4 weeks before you move so that you don’t leave yourself in the dark, without communication, or too cold or too hot. This advance notice also gives the utility companies time to get a last reading, allowing you a chance to take care of that last bill.
If you have any bills that are late or unpaid, it is important that you get that taken care of before the Chicago movers come to your door. This is so you can get your new service connected. Utility companies will not connect services until any outstanding bills are taken care of.
Now you want to make sure on moving day that your utilities are active to the very last minute because you don’t want to be in a bad situation in case an emergency strikes. It is important for both you and your Chicago moving services that electricity, heat, or cool air is available, as well as a telephone for emergency reasons.
Here are some helpful tips you can use during your move:
#1 Let your appliances return to room temperature before you plug them back in.
#2 Know where the cable and phone jacks are located, as well as electrical outlets in the new home.
#3 Tape doors shut such as on microwaves and even your refrigerator. Remove any glass plates or shelving.
First Aid Items to Have on Hand when Moving
When moving, injuries do occur. Some injuries can be as simple as a paper cut inflicted by a box to the more severe, such as a back injury that has you bent over like the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Although the best treatment for back injuries is the use of safety measures, such as keeping your feet shoulder width apart, lifting with your legs rather than your back, and keeping items close to you when lifting, you need to have first aid items handy. These first aid items can come in handy for any injury that occurs to you or your Chicago movers.
They include:
Band Aids for those nasty little cuts and scrapes
Hand towels
Non-adhesive dressing for the larger injuries
Alcohol swabs
Scissors
Sterile eye wash solution in case anything gets into the eyes
Antiseptic
Gloves
Wound dressing
First Aid pamphlet that tells you what to do in certain emergency situations
It is also good to know CPR. Although your Chicago moving services are experienced movers in which injury rarely occurs, you never know when the unexpected may happen to one of them or to one of your own.
And don’t forget to call 911 in the case of an extreme emergency. This does not mean you have to call 911 if someone improperly lifts a box and injures their back, but life threatening situations must be addressed as soon as possible.
You may wish to also keep such items as an ice pack nearby for when back injuries occur because it is ideal to immediately apply a cold compress. As a matter of fact, an ice pack works in other injury situations that include strains, sprains, and even stubbed toes.
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.
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.
Your Rights as a Consumer When Moving Within Illinois
When moving, you and New City Moving, both have rights. It is important that you understand these rights so that you know what you are entitled to and what you are not entitled to.
The following are the rights and responsibilities between you and New City Moving :
#1 If you are presented with a document that is partially complete, you should ensure that the document is as complete as it is going to be before signing. The document should contain shipping information and other charges for services rendered
#2 You may request that your pick up and delivery be guaranteed.
#3 Your mover does have a responsibility regarding lost and damaged items. You will have the choice between valuation and actual insurance, in which your Chicago Moving Company should explain the difference.
#4 You can request that your items are reweighed if you believe that there has been an error made at any point. Or if you are making a local move you will be billed by the hours taken to complete the move.
#5 Complaint information can be retrieved from the Illinois Commerce Commissions website located at www.icc.illinois.gov/
#6 When comparing each moving company in Chicago that you are interested in, make sure you do not disclose any information about other movers to the companies you are inquiring with. This could compromise the accuracy of estimates and cost more in the long run.
By knowing your rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of the mover, you can ensure that your moving experience is one that runs as smooth as possible.
Please feel free to checkout the “Household moves in Illinois, a Consumer Guide” located at our website at http://www.newcitymoving.com/illinois-consumer-guide.php
How To Safely Move Your Pets in Chicago
Moving is not only stressful on people, but it is stressful on pets as well. Pets are packed up, carted off in a motor vehicle, and then they find themselves in a completely different environment that they must adjust to. In other words, they have to mark their territory all over again.
As you make your moving list, your pets should definitely be on that list. Your New City Moving can help give you an idea of what needs to be done in order to move your pets. Here are tasks that your favorite Chicago movers will advise you of:
#1 Have your pets checked by their veterinarian and get copies of their health and vaccination records to take to a vet in your new location. You may also want to consider microchip implantation so that your pets can be located if you lose them during the move.
#2 Most prefer to ride their pets in the car, especially if pet moving services are not available through Movers in Chicago or it is found they are not necessary. You can practice riding your pets in the car before the move to get them accustomed to it. But if pets are traveling by plane, you will need to call the airline for the latest rules and regulations.
#3 For birds and other small pets, make sure their cage is well ventilated and that their area in the car is secure. Make sure they are never left unattended.
You may wish to talk to your New City Sales Rep about ways in which you can move your pets, especially when the move is long. You can be advised of methods, rules and regulations, and ways in which you can keep your pets safe. The easier you make the process, the better you will feel and the better your pets will feel during this important life change.
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