Summer is a popular time to move. Kids are out of school. It’s easier to take vacation time. The one drawback to moving in the summer – the heat. If you’re planning a move in the next few months, before you contact a Bay Area moving and storage company, check out these five tips that will help you get through it much easier.
(more…)If you’re about to pack up your belongings and move, knowing what to keep and what to donate, sell, or throw away can help to make the process more efficient. As one of the top long-distance moving companies Bay Area, Movers N Shakers offers several tips below.
Both of these items can take up a lot of unnecessary space when packing for a move. If you have children, ask them to go through the toys with you and decide what they have outgrown or no longer need. You may need to resort to offering to buy each child a new toy when you get to your new home to encourage them to cooperate.
Children seem to outgrow their clothing even faster than their toys. Fortunately, children’s clothing is easy to buy cheaply and used. If your child won’t be able to wear something six months from now, consider donating it or holding a garage sale before you leave. As for adult clothing, get rid of anything that doesn’t fit anymore or items you rarely wear.
A hobby such as collecting old beer cans or knitting can take up a lot of space in a hurry. This becomes much more obvious as you prepare to have long-distance movers Bay Area come to your home. Moving is the perfect time to see which supplies you really need and leave the rest behind. eBay, the collector’s paradise, might be the perfect place to unload some hobby items you don’t want to take with you.
If you’re like most homeowners, your garage is a dumping grounds for household and outdoor items you don’t know where else to store. It’s best to leave outdoor furniture containing glass behind since it can break easily during the move. The same is true of lawn chairs or other items that can rip easily. Moving garden items can also be risky since you’re potentially moving invasive insect or weed species to your new location.
Before the interstate movers in the Bay Area arrive on moving day, make sure you have gone through your bathroom cabinet and thrown out any expired item. Some examples include nail polish, hair spray, cold medicine, or anything flammable even if it hasn’t reached its expiration date yet.
It’s always a good idea to get several quotes and then book the moving service of your choice as soon as possible. Wether you are looking for local or long distance movers, we invite you to contact us today for a free quote or with any questions you have about moving.
San Francisco is known for its high rents. The median rent for a single bedroom apartment is estimated to be over $3,600. If that figure makes your jaw drop, you should also consider that the median income in SF is higher than most areas. To find affordable housing, shop by neighborhood where the rent is lower, relative to the average salary in the Bay Area. Palo Alto movers can make the transition much easier. Here are five neighborhoods that you should check out.
(more…)One of the most convenient options available for Castro Valley moving and storage is temporarily placing household goods in self-storage units. This can be a very good solution when you’re in between homes, and need to move out of your current residence, but cannot yet move into the new one. It’s also a good way to handle things when you’re downsizing to a smaller place, and haven’t quite figured out what to do with everything. The fact that you have continuous access to your self-storage units and your furniture, as well as the affordability of storage, makes self-storage a very appealing option. But there’s just one catch – how do you keep all your goods safe while they’re being stored?
Castro Valley has a small town feel, along with the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle options of a foothill community. For those with sophisticated or adventurous tastes moving to Castro Valley, you can enjoy a variety of dining options and sample the local wineries. At the single-screen, 50’s era Chabot Theatre, complete with its vintage marquee, you can take in a modern movie in a nostalgic atmosphere. Beyond all these attributes, Castro Valley is close enough to the city for East Bay commuters who work in SF or Oakland, taking BART or traveling on 880, 580 and/or 92. With many highly rated schools in the area, Castro Valley is also a great place for kids and families. If you are looking into a new area to live, this just may be the time to get some moving quotes from a Castro Valley moving company!
Some people, real estate professionals especially, encourage Bay Area residents to always be thinking bigger and better in their choice of homes. After all, isn’t “buy a big, nice house” one of the ingredients of the classic American dream? However, “saving money” and “planning ahead for the future” are also both virtues, especially if they can lead to someone pursuing a different track: downsizing their home. The concept can make a lot of sense, especially for those with high monthly payments, high utility costs and decent equity in their current home. Luckily, it’s a great time to sell your bigger home, so the next step is to look for something smaller that costs less money, and then hiring one of the Bay Area packing and moving companies to get you there.
Moving to a new home can be an exciting experience. However, the actual process of moving can be challenging, particularly if you attempt to do everything without help. Fortunately, you can delegate some of the more tedious and difficult tasks, such as packing up and transporting your belongings. The following are some of the most compelling reasons to consider professional household packing for your Bay Area move.
