Month: December 2013

Separating a shared living space can be a complicated, messy ordeal whether you were just friends while living together, or have been romantically involved. While deciding who owns what, and who keeps the apartment can be difficult, the actual moving day should not be. As with any move, preparation is the key to success. However, when it comes to splitting up a household even more detailed preparation than usual is necessary.

When working with any Brooklyn moving company, or moving yourself, my first recommendation is always to create an inventory of your belongings. Whether you will pack everything or hire someone to do it for you, it is a good way to know exactly what you have and make sure nothing gets lost. When dividing up a household an inventory is even more essential. It serves to remind both parties of their decisions regarding their belongings. Make a complete list, highlight who gets what in different colors, and have both people sign the list to avoid conflict the day of the move. A detailed inventory list also helps remind the packing party what they can take if the other person is not around on the day of the move.

Although hiring a moving company in Brooklyn will take away the extra stress of loading and moving your belongings, you may want to forgo packing services. Professionals may not be able to separate out your belongings as well as you can. Try to pack your things well in advance, and set them aside, clearly labeled with their destination. If you decide to go with a full service moving company in New York, you may want to set aside the items to be packed in a designated room or hallway to make sure belongings do not get mixed. At this point, making sure you have the correct belongings is more important than making sure all of your kitchen stuff stays in one box. To make sure you can find the items you will need right away, pack an overnight bag with the essentials.

Separating households is rarely an easy task. Even if the split is amicable the day of the actual move can be difficult for everyone involved. Do yourself a favor and make sure to put in the extra effort necessary to plan for a smooth transition. In the end your preparation will make everything just a bit easier

In New York almost everyone lives in a shared space at one time or another. After making the decision to merge households it can be a difficult task to sort out what goes where and communicate that to your movers in Brooklyn, New York. Too often, not enough planning is done and a house ends up with plenty of coffee machines, but all of the couches in storage. Planning and preparation can prevent such frustrating situations.

The first step to moving in together is deciding what you will keep as a couple, what you will store as an individual, and what you will get rid of. Many people are reluctant to part with their personal furniture and choose to rent storage. However, you should be realistic about what you will actually use. If the furniture is not an antique or keepsake, and you don’t plan on using it within the next five years, it is often more cost-effective to sell or donate it rather than store it. However, if the living arrangement is potentially short-term, then you might want to look into renting a larger storage space to keep duplicate items.

If you are hiring movers & packers to help with the transition there are some things you should keep in mind. Most packing services do not sort items. They pack items for best-fit, according to room. The easiest way to make sure your items intended for storage are packed separately from the items moving to your new home is to have them sorted into separate rooms when the movers come. If this is not possible, have them clearly marked on opposite sides of the room. Whether you pack yourself or hire a full service moving company, make sure items going to different destinations are loaded onto the moving truck separately, and are clearly labeled. If both parties are moving into a new home, or using storage, make sure to discuss your choices for how to best utilize the moving truck on the day of your move.

Moving in together should be a fun and exciting time. Unfortunately, dealing with belongings can get a bit stressful. The best way to make sure that everything ends up where it needs to is to plan well in advance, communicate with your movers, and always clearly label your boxes. Following those basic tips, your move should go smoothly and be a positive experience.

Moving a business can be quite a bit more complicated than moving a household. When moving a business, every day spent packing and moving is a potential loss of revenue. Although a move often indicates success and growth for a business, it is important to realize the actual month around the relocation is a critically vulnerable period. In order to offset the potential hazards of moving it is important that the business owner and managers have a clear plan in place.

Before creating a relocation plan you should contact a few moving companies in Brooklyn. Discuss the services they offer and decide whether you want to hire a full service moving company or do most of the packing with your employees. Keep in mind that you will be moving valuable assets, critical to the functioning of your business. You might want to consider letting employees pack office supplies and personal items while arranging for professionals to pack more fragile items like computers and other electronics.

After you have chosen a good business moving company you should reserve the moving day at least a month in advance. You want to select a day when you have little incoming business, perhaps after working hours or on the weekend. If you cannot arrange a non-working time for the move then make sure you warn your customers that you will not be operating on that day. You should inform both suppliers and customers that your business will move well before the actual move takes place, always framing the move as a positive time of growth for your business.

Make sure your office is ready to be moved on moving day. The week before the move employees may start to pack away files and supplies that are not used on a daily basis. The day before the move only absolutely critical equipment should remain unpacked. You can also take this packing period to create a detailed inventory of supplies and to consider storage options for old records and seldom used equipment. Most business moving companies can recommend storage options that will be cheaper than renting office space and yet still convenient for your business.

Moving a business should be quick, secure, and with as little stress as possible. In order to achieve this an owner needs to be well-prepared and be able to trust the moving company they hire. With a detailed plan for moving in place the move can happen without the loss of a single working day, and result in a more organized, efficient business.

Everyone agrees that getting out the holiday decorations is more fun than putting them away, but storing seasonal decorations properly ensures their longevity and makes unpacking them the following year easier. Some people might choose to forgo the packing altogether and hire a full service moving company to pack and store holiday items. However, if you are doing it yourself, there are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.

The most important thing when packing away seasonal items is to have a plan. Start by creating an inventory of the items you are going to store and figuring out what kind of boxes you will need. Whether or not you separate items by category, or pack them according to size, is up to you, but make sure you untangle and label cords, and disassemble everything that will be stored before you begin packing. This will give you a better idea of what supplies you will need.

Remember to use proper packing techniques when you pack holiday gear. This is especially important because you probably will not bother thinking about what you have packed away until next Christmas. Moving and packing companies can supply you with proper boxes and packing supplies. Of course you can reuse your boxes each year, and many people have started shredding discarded wrapping paper to use as filler around delicate items. Whether you use professional grade or recycled supplies, make sure to include fabric sheets or mothballs when packing fabrics, close each box securely with packing tape, and label the boxes with a detailed content-list.

Finally, don’t be afraid to part with some decorations. In New York moving and storage can be expensive, and you have to think of the decorations you choose to keep as an investment. Too often I see people storing broken ornaments or food-based decorations because they can’t stand to part with them. If you really want to keep something that is broken, take the time to fix it. If you don’t want to spend that time this year, then it probably isn’t worth the cost of storing.

While packing away the holidays might not be as fun as setting them up, it is an important yearly ritual for many people. Decide whether you want to hire packing services, or go at it alone, and then create a packing plan for yourself. With proper technique and care you will find it is an easy, rewarding task.

Some people waste their money on long-term storage they really don’t need, but sometimes storage is the best solution. How do you know the difference? Here are some valid reasons to store your things locally:

1. Extra space. Space in New York is expensive. It may be more cost-effective to rent a storage unit rather than a larger apartment.

2. Staging a move. Moving companies in Brooklyn are often unable to hold your belongings on a moving truck. If your new place might not be ready when you move, you should rent a storage unit as an in-between.

3. Selling a home. It is easiest to sell your home if it is free of clutter. You can put personal belongings in storage while you are showing your home.

4. Redecorating. Storage allows you to clear out a room that needs serious remodeling.

5. Off-season items. A small storage unit can be useful for seasonal items such as coats or sports equipment.

6. Moving to a smaller home. Most full service moving companies will drop off your essential items at your new home and place your non-essentials in a storage unit. This allows you time to figure out what you want in your new home, and what you can part with.

7. Clearing an estate. You may not be ready to go through inherited belongings. Storage is a valid way to buy time until you are ready to face that task.

8. Excess stock. For businesses, renting storage may be cheaper than leasing a larger warehouse space, especially for temporary stock. Business moving companies can usually offer small businesses good deals on storage plans.

9. Not enough office space. Storing archived paperwork and excess office supplies is often a cheaper option than renting a larger office.

10. Leaving the city for a temporary time period. Students, military, and travelers often find themselves having to leave the city for a predetermined length of time. If you know you will return to New York it may be best to keep your stuff in storage during that time.

11. Storing valuables/collectables. If you have valuable paintings or collectables that you do not keep on display at your house you may want to use a fully secured, climate controlled storage facility to protect your belongings. Moving and packing companies can help determine the best way to prepare delicate items for long-term storage.

For many people, storage is not a necessity. For some, however, it makes life easier and is cheaper than other options. Using this list will help you determine if you should begin looking for storage.