If you are planning on selling your home, you may want to do some remodeling prior to putting up that for sale sign. So, where in the world will you put the contents of a room in order to remodel properly? Remodeling is never an easy task and it is usually necessary for you to clear out one or even several rooms at a time in order to improve the interior appearance of your home. This would include painting walls or even installing new floor coverings. Portable Storage Containers are the perfect solution to this problem. Renting a portable storage unit is simple with several choices available ..read more

Even if you haven’t invested a huge amount of money on your bicycle, you still want it to arrive at your new destination safe and sound. This is especially true if you are planning on a long-distance move. However, even if you are moving across town, it is not a good idea to just throw your bicycle into a moving van. Besides the fact that by doing so, you endanger your bike of being scratched, dented or mangled, by placing your unpacked bicycle in a moving vehicle it will take up much needed and unnecessary space. The following information is also good, if you plan on storing your bicycle for ..read more

There are three ways to move your motorcycle: have it shipped to your destination, drive it to your destination or move it in a pickup truck or trailer. While having it shipped via a motorcycle transport company (via a crate) seems like it would be less trouble, it can also be costly. At the same time, driving it your new location can be counterproductive, especially if you are trying to move your household across the country. Therefore, we will concentrate on how to transport your motorcycle yourself. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you may have an idea of the dynamics behind this soluti ..read more

The fact is, you will should consider whether you will need a parking permit for such things as your moving truck as well as storage pods and portable waste receptacles prior to the moving date you have selected. When moving, you certainly want to start out on a good note with your neighbors. Not only so, but you don’t want to leave your last place of residence with a negative opinion of you. Your past always has a way of coming back to haunt you, so here’s how you can be legally correct and compatible with your neighbors, too. If you are parking your moving truck anywhere but a private drive ..read more

The months between June and August are the hottest months of the year and the heat index here in Florida is already soaring. If you plan to moving during this timeframe, you will need to have a plan in place for protecting yourself and your loved ones from the intense heat that is prevails throughout the hottest months. Even if you aren’t moving, it would be good to listen up to these tips so that you may survive throughout the heat of the summer months. Why You Need to Be Protected? To begin with, if at all possible, you should adjust your timeframe for moving so that you are not moving duri ..read more

Okay, so listen up all you DIY and crafter-persons. This should not be anything new to those of you have moved, but kids and pets love boxes. Here are some things you can create for them from left over moving boxes A Backyard or Patio Fort for The Kids and Grandkids Many of you may have memories of creating a fort outside in your backyard once the moving was complete. The most coveted boxes of all for building a fort are the oversized wardrobe boxes which measure from 24 in. (length) x 20 in. (wide) x 34 in. (tall) up to 24 in. (length) x 22 in. (wide) x 60 in. (tall). Even if you don’t have ..read more

If you are moving an elderly loved one, most likely you will be moving them into a smaller space than they previously lived in. This will require that you help them to downsize. Unless one has adopted a minimalist attitude towards their living space, downsizing involves a lot of emotions. This is especially true of an elderly person who has gathered many things throughout their lifetime. Be Thoughtful When Assisting I believe the key to helping an elderly person move is to be considerate of their feelings. Try to understand their misgivings about relocating as well as how they may feel while ..read more

When two people move in together, whether it be as roommates or as partners, there are boundaries that always need to be set. One of those boundaries rears its head early on when these two separate and distinct individuals attempt to merge their belongings under one roof. This is where one usually finds that they cannot stand the lamp that the other loves or that the over-stuffed couch the other inherited from their mom is not only an eye-sore, but is uncomfortable. You most certainly should approach these types of differences with as delicate an approach as you can since most people are emot ..read more

Most people cringe at the sight of spiders. That is, unless you are like me and was raised on classics like Be Nice to Spiders or Charlotte’s Web. I mean, after all, spiders do eat other insects such as roaches, mosquitoes, flies and moths. Yes, they can be helpful to your home in that manner. But even I have my limits to spiders and their webs. It isn’t exactly like I want to have cobwebs decorating my home. Unless, of course, it’s Halloween and even then, I want the artificial ones. Spiderwebs are funny, though. They seem to pop up even when you don’t want them and in places you would never ..read more

Boxes are a necessary part of the moving process. So, the issue now is which boxes should you use for your particular belongings. The good news is there are many different types of boxes from which to choose. However, in order to move your belongings properly, that is, getting them to your new location in good condition, you need to use the correct box. To begin with, moving boxes are generally made from “a non-bending grade of paperboard” commonly known as a "cardboard box.” This is different from crates (see below for an explanation). Standard Boxes Boxes which are categorized as standard b ..read more