Top 5 Chicago Relocation Tips
You may be moving for a better job, or for your current job. You may be moving for love. You may be moving to save money. Whatever the case is, it is not a simple process, and it makes most people very stressed. As an experienced moving company, we know all about relocation and what it entails, and we have prepared this list of the top 5 tips for a smooth, hassle – free relocation. Tip #1: Calculate the moving costs When you create a moving budget, you should first get an estimate from your moving company, then add the costs for packing materials, loss of work days, gas and snacks for the drive over, furniture for the new place, cleaning services, locksmith services, etc. Each move will be slightly different, so make sure to make a moving plan and calculate each step. After factoring in all of the possible moving costs, add another 15% for unplanned expenditures. Tip #2: New town, new facilities Your kids will need to be enrolled in schools, you will all need new doctors and supermarkets, your pets will need a new vet, you will basically need to find it all anew- from hairdressers to doctors. This brings up to our next tip: Tip #3: Ask for help Your family and friends are a good source of recommendations, and you should also ask around on social media. Perhaps your cousin has just moved and has a few moving bins laying around unused. Tip #4: Hire packers and movers Relocation is a hard enough task to manage, without having to pack, move and then unpack...
How to Move House Plants Long Distance
After taking care of your plants for so long, you don’t want to abandon them when you move to your new house. But is moving houses good for house plants? And if so, how do you do it? We have all the tips from our professional movers and packers. Size estimate When you plan to move your house plants, consider that they require room in the moving truck and include them when you get an estimate. Summer / fall / winter / spring If you can, make a list of your plants and their schedule. Plants have a dormant season, which is usually between October to February. Climate Every area has a different climate, and you need to make sure that the climates are not so different for the house plants – some plants can’t grow in cold or hot climates. Long distance packing and moving instructions Place plants in pots, ready to move – no glass containers please! Handles are a welcome option. Label the pots – type, soil, designated location in the new house or garden. Living in a dry area? Spray the plants on moving day. If it’s a very hot day, some plants will get scorched in the sunlight, so don’t leave them out unattended and without shade. You can also add a layer of mulch to protect the plants. If it’s a very cold day, mulch is also welcome here – it will insulate the plants against the cold. You can also cover the plants up with nylon or a tarp – like they do in greenhouses. Plan the truck layout – some plants...
Moving a Restaurant Tips & Tricks
Congratulations, you have a new location ready for your restaurant! Now comes the hard part: actually moving it all there. It may seem like a small task, but it’s a real challenge, even for experienced restaurateurs, to pack, move and unpack it all. You want it to be a seamless, simple move, so we have prepared these simple tips and tricks to help you get started with your restaurant relocation: Pick a new location This will probably be a tough decision, and you should consult a realtor, a lawyer and a surveyor. Choose the best place suited to your customers – where they hang out, get lunch from, go out to donner to, etc. At the end of the day, if your customers love your food but you’re in an area with no accessibility, they won’t show up. Pick a date and announce it, everywhere The moving date will probably be when the new contract stars and the old one ends. Right after you pick the moving date, notify your employees and customers – physically with a sign at the entrance, and digitally in your online website. This will make sure you don’t lose any business. Make sure your servers will let the customers know about the move, you don’t want people to show up at your old location, disappointed. Hire professional movers Packing, unpacking and moving your entire restaurant, professional movers will do it all for you. They have the know – how and experience to make a seamless transition in the shortest amount of time possible. Pro movers can also provide custom – made boxes to fit...
Is it OK to Move While Pregnant?
Congratulations, you’re a happy (and slightly hormonal) mommy – to – be, and you’re planning a move. But what do you do when you’re pregnant? Do you just not move? Or perhaps only help packing and leave the heavy lifting to others? You may need to move because your house has toxic mold which will affect your baby, or because you want to move to a better, safer environment or a better job, whatever the case is – you should not postpone a move because you’re pregnant. In fact, moving and making a new home is a natural part of your pregnancy: Nesting. First, heavy lifting and stress are related to premature birth. That being said, this shouldn’t deter you from moving, because you really don’t have to do much with professional movers and packers. The safest option is to hire professional movers and packers, who will pack up everything for you, get you packing materials, clean your house (new and old), change the locks, take you to the new place in a car, and basically do it all for you, without you lifting a finger. You have the option to choose which of these services you need most, and get an estimate from your chosen moving company. All you will have to do is book the moving date and then show up. When my wife was pregnant, I didn’t let her lift a finger, but I was too busy at work to help out, so I hired a moving company and she was so happy I did, because she was too afraid to ask it of me but...