Clients often ask me which comes first – movers or organizers? I think movers and organizers are like the chicken and the egg. Movers and organizers can work hand-in-hand throughout the moving process. Advice for Working with Designers Similarly, clients often ask me if movers should bring in old items first or should designers bring […]
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One of my best organizing strategies for moving is labeling and matching rooms from the old to the new house. I encourage clients to use bright card stock paper and blue painter’s tape to label all furniture and rooms. The Process For example, if I have a chest of drawers in my bedroom, I will
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The U.S. Department of Transportation provides a guide titled “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” full of important information about moving. Here are some of the highlights, along with my moving advice! Customer Responsibilities As a customer, you have the responsibility to be onsite during the loading and unloading days. If you are not
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People often ask me which movers are my favorite. The answer is not black and white! There are many different factors to take into consideration to find the best mover for you. Movers are Like Cars or Hotels I always say that movers are like cars or hotels. With any car, you will get to
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Friends and family often want to help during a move, but they usually don’t know how. Here are some tasks and chores you could delegate to these family and friends, in order to make your move easier! Tasks and Chores Here is a list of simple tasks to delegate when friends and family offer to
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Clients often ask me about where to start packing. Viewing your entire house as a whole can seem overwhelming when imagining decluttering and packing for a move, so I have created a packing sequence to help lighten the load and make the process more manageable. Schedule in Time to Pack Most people do not realize
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Decluttering your home before a move is one of the first steps in the moving process. After 600+ moves, I have found the best tips, tricks, and resources to make decluttering less of a burden and much more manageable. What is Your Home’s Lifestyle? I believe every home has its own “lifestyle”. In my online
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When preparing for a move, the list of things to get done can be overwhelming. One of the most important tasks to complete is buying the right supplies for your move. Today, I’ll break down the best places to find all the different supplies you’ll need to pack your home and the pros and cons
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“How much do I tip the movers” is one of the top questions clients ask me. I am a FIRM believer in gratuity being based on the quality of service received, meaning, the better the experience, the higher the amount tipped. On the flip side, if the experience is not as expected then the amount
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