From Purging to Packing : A Moving Blog

Moving your model army to and from a tournament can be a daunting prospect, especially if you've got hundreds, if not thousands of dollars worth of painted miniatures that you've painstakingly worked on. If you want to create your own storage and transportation cases, you just need a few packaging supplies such as PVA glue, a carry case, foam tray inserts, a permanent pen and a hobby knife. By creating your own individual model compartments, you can ensure that each model fits snugly into whichever space you allocate for it, ensuring you always have enough room to pack your miniatures and reducing the risk of impact damage should you drop your case.

If you're moving from a rental to your own home, congratulations! You've taken a big leap forward in the home ownership market. Your rental deposit is generally 4 weeks worth of rent for anything lower than $700 per week, which can end up being valuable for your move to your new home, so you'll obviously want to get it back in full. This guide equips you with strategies to get your deposit back when you partner with a removals company to move between homes.

Moving a large, heavy object such as a refrigerator can be tricky. If you don't use the right technique, it is very easy to hurt yourself, damage your floor or even break the refrigerator. Use these tips to move your refrigerator safely when moving home. 1. Protect the Floor Dragging a refrigerator across the floor can damage many flooring types, particularly vinyl floors. Avoiding denting, scratching or tearing your flooring by laying thin plywood planks between the refrigerator and the door.

If you use shipping containers for your business, you may need to keep special safety tips and precautions in mind when using your containers in hot weather. To ensure you, your crew and your shipment are fully protected, take a look at these tips. They will help you through the heat: 1. Choose shipping containers with the heat in mind. If you are buying or hiring new shipping containers to use for your company's shipment needs, look for ones that are designed to be used in hot weather.

Moving home can be a stressful experience, especially if you have a treasured piano.  Despite their bulk, pianos are delicate instruments that can be easily damaged if not handled correctly and with care.  Most professional furniture removalists will have experience in transporting pianos, but there are some things that you can do to help make the move go smoothly.  Read on to find out more. Preparing for your move

When you move your home, it is best done when you have plenty of time to prepare. Such preparations include getting a moving truck, organizing your boxes, and disposing of items you don't want to bring with you. Unfortunately, you may not always have enough time. You might have a last-minute relocation that prevents you from planning months in advance. Here are some tips to follow when you are stuck with a last-minute move.

Furniture removal and subsequent storage in a special facility can be necessary for numerous reasons. You should consider this when downsizing to a smaller home or moving to a faraway place that limits your ability to take all the bulky furniture. In addition, it is a valid option for expensive and antique furniture items that do not fit in with the home's interior after renovating the home. Regardless of your reasons, you should ensure that the furniture is removed carefully and stored properly to avoid damage to the pieces.

Moving house is no fun and can be a costly exercise, but what if costly just isn't an option? If you're on a tight budget, moving doesn't have to turn into a financial crisis, but you won't be splashing out on packers and a professional cleaning company. Instead, you'll have to put together a cost-cutting plan that will likely involve doing some of the work yourself. Here are some money-saving tips: