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You may be disgruntled and stressed at the thought of moving. Perhaps you're excited to move into a new house or different city, but ultimately the process of packing and moving can make you petulant and anxious. Well, how do you think the environment feels? With every move, boxes and packing paper are used in excess and trashed at the curb. Old possessions and clutter that can be recycled and reused are carelessly thrown into dumpsters. A single move can drain resources and create a significant amount of extra waste.

Follow these seven ways to have an eco-friendly move and green relocation:

• Visit USPS.com to change your address and inform friends and family of your new address, preferably digitally, as soon as possible. This ensures that mail is sent to the right location, and deters the extra steps of forwarding mail. Making sure that your address is updated also prevents businesses that may not have address verification from QAS from unnecessarily sending mail to wrong addresses. Sending mail to wrong addresses and forwarding mail just requires additional energy and paper resources that can be easily avoided.
   
• File a temporary address with the U.S. Postal Service as opposed to a permanent change of address. According to Care2.com, you'll receive less junk mail because USPS sells permanent address lists — but not temporary address lists — to direct marketers.
   
• Utilize suitcases, pillow cases, duffel bags and gear that you can use for packing. Those items have to move anyway so you might as well pack 'em full.
   
• Ask friends, family and co-workers for used packing materials such as bubble wrap and cardboard boxes that you can take. Grocery, retail, liquor and hardware stores are also good resources for boxes. Rather than drive all over town, call ahead and ask about what they can provide. After you've moved and unpacked, rather than dispose of boxes curbside, sell them online through BoxCycle.com, U-Haul message boards or Craigslist.
   
• Rent moving equipment and plastic crates from Rentacrate, which is a company dedicated to eco-friendly alternatives and "secure and sustainable business recycling services." The reusable plastic moving crates are delivered and picked-up. Not only are crates part of an eco-friendly service, they're secure and durable. Frogbox.com and RentAGreenBox.com also offer reusable boxes as a cardboard box alternative for green moves.
   
• Reduce the amount of items that you move by eliminating extra clutter and giving possessions away to friends and family. Sell items on sites such as eBay.com and FreeCycle.org. Donating furniture and non-essential possessions to Goodwill also rids you of additional things to pack and move. So you're not only helping the environment by downsizing, but you're being charitable as well. 
   
• Clean your old apartment or new house with green cleaners and rags instead of paper towels. You can find green cleaning supplies at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Target, Trader Joe's and Sprouts. GreenAmerica.org recommends more natural products for cleaning such as white vinegar for killing germs and bacteria, baking soda for eliminating odors and fresh club soda or lemon juice for removing stains.

When a number of aspects of the project of moving house should be considered within a short span of time, people should turn to professional removal companies. Then they will be spared the risk of getting overburdened with stress from having to deal with the removal on their own.

The benefit of hiring a modern removalist company is that such companies approach removals not only considering the belongings to be removed and transported, the need for specific packing to preserve the condition of the items, but most of all taking into consideration the wishes and preferences of the people who are planning the removal. Understanding that each customer has his or her unique requirements with respect to removals is the prerequisite for efficiency and successful removal projects.

When people start to pack items on their own, they can become prone to stress. It is really difficult to find all the necessary packing material and cases and to wrap everything to protect the items from possible damage. But when the Crofton Park removal company undertakes the packing, that eliminates the need for time and efforts wasted on the provision of packing matter. That is why people should rely on specialist knowledge and skills in the packing field and leave the matter to the professionals.

Unlike the packing carried out by people who are not aware of how to pack items adequately, experienced removalist packers use the appropriate packing techniques to provide the best protection of the items to be transported. The removal boxes and the packaging materials used by removalists are durable and reliable. That is a crucial quality during transportations, for home removal packing solutions, or for office removal packing.

The packing options comprise the pay as we pack approach, the prep and pack approach, and the full package approach. In the pay as we pack case, customers who are moving from smaller to larger homes and don’t have the necessary time and assistance for the packing, the pay as we pack is applied by by the box or by the hour. Another group of customers who would benefit from this approach are people who would like to have just part of their household items, the most fragile ones, to be packed prior to the move. The disassembling and the assembling of the furniture moved to new homes can also be included under this rate.

The prep and pack approach is suitable for people looking for the complete preparation for removals, and in it the SE4 removalist team pack all the household items before the day for their transportation comes. All the household items are packed systematically and carefully, without leaving anything out. The prep and pack service is a complete preparation and removal service.

The full package approach is the implementation of all the removal activities and details by the removalist staff, including the benefits of the prep and pack approach, as well as the finishing activities that are needed to be carried out on delivery.

Each approach has its relevance and can be chosen to fit specific customer wishes.

Moving home can be a stressful ordeal, with all the packing, unpacking, relocating, loading and unloading, sometimes you just don’t have the time and energy to un-box everything when you arrive in your new home. In all the hoopla it’s easy to simply forget some of the basic essentials you may need, so whilst you’re packing, label one of those boxes as ‘’survival kit’’ and put the following inside:

Toilet paper

There’s nothing worse than arriving in your new home, running to the bathroom, realising you’ve forgotten to pack this essential item and need to run to your local shop to get some, or forgetting which box it’s in.

Scissors

You’ve packed your boxes nice and tight, there’s no chance at all of a box breaking or something falling out, perfect….now where did you leave the scissors? A pair of scissors will definitely come in handy to cut into these well packed boxes, just be sure not to heavily tape the survivors kit with the scissors inside!

Trash bags

So you’ve arrived in your new place and if you’re anything like me the idea of cooking just isn’t at the top of the list. No I’m not suggesting you eat the bin liners! I am suggesting that having a bin to put the takeout containers in after you’ve finished, is probably a good idea.

Phones

Well that or your mobile phone charger. For most people nowadays the house phone is something that’s used for dreaded cold callers, but some companies (like takeout restaurants) actually prefer to be called from a land line, so they know they’re not being given the run around by some bored teenagers. However what I feel is the important item when I say phones, is a mobile phone charger; which should definitely be in the box.

First aid kit

This can be as simple as some plasters and bandages, but what usually happens when moving furniture and boxes TW11, is cuts and grazes. Besides - what’s a survival kit without a first aid kit inside!

Flashlights

Power cuts can happen at the most inconvenient of times, having a flashlight in the survivors pack, could prevent hours of searching through boxes in the dark. Cleaning solutions and paper towels Imagine arriving at your perfect new home to find its former residents didn’t leave it in the best condition….enough said.

Cleaning essentials

Okay, if you’re not like me, then when you arrive you may want to break out the pots and pans, and cook up a storm. After you’re finished washing up essentials like; a sponge, washing up liquid and tea towels, will come in handy.

Soap

After a long day of moving, the first thing you may want to do in your new home is have a shower or bath. So whatever your preference, I advise adding your soap, bubble bath, shower gels and shampoos to the kit.

Toothpaste and brush

If you’ve arrived late to your new place and don’t have time to find the toiletries box, you may want to have your toothbrush nearby.

Small Umbrella

This one is really dependent on the weather that day, for example, if it’s been too sunny to wear a coat, but rain is expected later that day, I would definitely add in one of these items. Take an umbrella along with you for a quick dash to the house without getting drenched, or a mac if you actually plan on helping the movers from Ealing with offloading the boxes and bring them in to the house (carrying a box and an umbrella at the same time may be tricky). A bottle of wine and some plastic glasses Okay so it may not really be an essential, but if there’s still space and you want to toast the new place, put it in.

Moving house is a big undertaking for every family, consisting of many steps and lots of planning. Most people who move house unfortunately don’t even consider utilizing green methods of moving and reducing the pollution they will inevitably cause with the move. Millions of people move house every year and the 21st century is officially seeing the boom in relocations all over the world. With so much mobility on a daily basis, the negative effect on the environment is stronger than ever. However, there are removals companies Finchley which make use of green ways of moving and encourage their clients to consider these ways too. Here are some of the most useful tips for an eco-friendly house move.

Simplify: The more items you move, the bigger the pollution. Early in the relocating process, start sorting out your belongings and go through all the areas at home: storage, garage, basement, attic, garden shed, bedrooms, etc. Decide what you are going to keep and what has to be left behind.

Pack in Used Boxes: One of the best ways to move in a green manner is by making use of used cardboard moving boxes. You’d be surprised at how many places there are where you can get sturdy moving boxes for free. It will be cheap and it will be eco-friendly – one step closer to better relocation NW3 and a much healthier moving process.

Pack Fragiles: One of the biggest worries of every person who is moving is how to protect their most precious and fragile items – mirrors, electronics, china, glassware, figurines, pieces of art, etc. Why don’t you buy online some recycled packing paper, instead of purchasing rolls and rolls of bubble wrap? Moreover, you can use linen and blankets, thus saving on packing material completely.

Clean Eco-Friendly: One of the essential steps of every move is the full house cleanup. There will be a lot to do, especially after you move all the furniture pieces and the major appliances. Make sure you use green cleaning methods or you hire green cleaning services to take care of the house.

Think Small: Another way to move house in an eco-friendly manner is by using only a van or moving truck that you can fill fully – nothing bigger. This way you will save money and fuel on the transportation of your belongings.

Be Flexible: If you don’t manage to find used cardboard boxes for free, you can rent a whole bundle of them – whether they are cardboard or plastic ones.

Donate: Don’t junk your old stuff immediately – what’s junk for you can be useful to somebody else. Try to donate or even sell some of the items that you are definitely not taking with you to the new house.

Home moving can be quite a hectic thing to cope with as there are a lot of legal formalities that are involved in the process. However the best part of this is, there are numerous companies that offer professional help in moving things form one place to another. You can search for such service providers over the internet. In this article we will provide some effective handy tips on relocation.

Step #1 : Letting your family know about your move

This is the first step that you should do. Let your family know that you are going to make a move or relocate to some other place. Usually this news does not have good effect on young children especially if they have been born and brought up in this place. The memories of the place can be very tormenting. The most important thing that you need to do is to be tender while breaking the news. Let them know why you are going to move and how that would benefit you all. Children are sensitive; therefore you need to make sure that you share the thing sensibly. Make sure that it should not seem that you have put it onto them. Work with time in hand so that you can give your family the required time to get psychologically prepared.

Step #2: Proper packing tips

Proper packing is an essential thing that you need to focus on. Without a proper packing your things can go haywire. You should pay special attention to fragile things such as those that are made up of glass. The best thing to do is to resort to the help of a packing company as they would offer expert assistance and would also provide an insurance cover. Therefore you will have the required peace of mind while relocating.

Step #3: Choose a good company

As I was discussing earlier, a home moving company plays a pivotal role in moving your belongings from one place to another. While you are shifting base especially to a foreign country, there are hoards of things that you need to keep in mind. The laws of one country form, that of the other. The international shipping policies are also quite different. So you need o find a moving company that has a good reputation and experience. An experienced moving company will certainly be abreast with the laws and policies of various countries and make sure that your personal belongings reach the foreign shores without any trouble or legal issues.

Another important thing to check in this regard is the cost of their service. Making an online comparison will definitely help you to find a company that offers an effective service.

These are some of the effective things that you need to keep in mind in order to make your relocation process hassle free and smooth. Try to avoid last hour rush as that might make you forget things which can lead to trouble in the future. For example make sure that you carry all relevant documents and papers that will be required in the foreign land.

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In a house or office move then there will no doubt be some heavy lifting and therefore some safety issues which will need examining. You don’t want to put your back out moving in the first place only to then find it impossible to unpack at the other end because you’ve strained all your muscles.

Glassware: Wrap it.  This is not just to protect the glass. If any breakages were to occur in transit then you could injure yourself when you open the box and unknowingly cut your hands on the shards. If the glass is securely wrapped then even if it does break it shouldn’t spill out into the box and become a safety hazard. Always un-wrap your glass carefully and in a well-lit area, just in case.

Knives: Sharp kitchen knives present a similar risk to smashed glass and should probably be treated in a similar way. If you own a knife block then secure your sharp knives in the block and then wrap the block securely. If not, then wrap the knives as if they were fragile and be aware which end is the point when you come to un-wrap them at the other end. It might be worth packing them tightly so that they can’t pierce the box, or any other possessions, on impact, and also packing them all facing the same way for added safety.

Boxes: This point is two-fold. Firstly, don’t try and handle a box by yourself if, when you are carrying it, you can’t see over the top of it or get your arms comfortably round the width. You will become a hazard to yourself and those around you as the box will not be secure in your arms and you will lose a lot of spatial awareness. This will be especially important at the other end when you will be much less familiar with the space you are moving into. Get help with moving boxes with dimensions you can’t manage. This leads into the second point, weight. If you can’t get the box from the ground without straining or an ache somewhere then get help. When it comes to lifting – lift from the legs. This is a common sense and a general health and safety point which is always being hammered home, but during the stress of moving day it may be easy to forget. Keep your back as straight as possible and bend your knees to get down to the box. Stand using the muscles in your legs to propel the extra weight upwards. When you are standing try to resist the urge to lean back too much to counter balance the weight of the box as this puts pressure on the lower back and can cause severe discomfort for a long time.

Clothing: This is more about the ideal clothes to wear on moving day, everything else should be packed up and ready to go. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that you are able to move in, tight or restrictive clothes will only make things more difficult for you. It’s a fairly simple point but one that will surely make things easier and make a largely manual day a lot easier. Safety is incredibly important in any kind of manual work, especially when dealing with such a range of products to be lifting and carrying. In most cases, a removals team will be handling the most high risk jobs and they will be health and safety trained but just make sure that safety is your priority too.

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It's moving day; who cares if it's raining, all the spaces are taken in front of your building and you haven't finished wrapping your kitchen utensils neatly into boxes...that's why you've taken the time and energy to find the right moving companies and have hired them because they know what they are doing. Oh wait...you are moving and are thinking about doing it all yourself...think again. Here's why.

To Avoid Obstacles

The Pacific Northwest sees plenty of annual precipitation (often in the form of a slight, continuous drizzle) so there is much preparation to be made to protect your things, your carpets and your sanity. By hiring a moving company, steps have been perfected to cover your rugs and your couch as they move it into the truck. This isn't their first rodeo.

Live in New York City or some other major metropolitan area where the streets are small and busy? If you've ever experienced the intensity of moving in this situation, you know it's stressful, to say the least — scurrying to get items in the truck because you are blocking the street and fear getting a ticket or a good mouth-full from someone trying to get through the blockage; needing a few people to keep an eye on the truck (and your open apartment door) as you run up and down from your apartment to the truck and back again and again with your loads.

Last time you vowed you would never do it again. So, don't. There are ways to find a moving company that fits your needs, timeframe and payment schedule. Moving companies at uShip are provided to you for your particular needs whether going to a new apartment or home in your own city or moving to a foreign country.

Get Recommendations

The BBB, AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association), friends and crowd sourcing are all valuable ways find a quality moving company. Keep in mind, not all shipping companies know how to, say, take a pool table apart and put it back up maintaining its proper balance. There is skill and technique to this. Ask questions and get the comparisons. The Internet is a great tool to assess the experiences of other users, although be sure you check with the formal business agencies, along with customer reviews.

But Don't Leave it ALL to the Professionals

Once you decide to hire a mover, you can't wash your hands of the move. There are personal property steps you need to take to ensure a save and complete delivery. While the company you hire may pack up for you (if that's what you decide you want them to do),

There is so much to do to get ready for a move. Moving takes planning, and lots of work. Fortunately, we have resources at our fingertips with the internet. Let’s take a look at some of the support and moving tips that can be found online:

Checklist
The first thing someone who is planning a move might want to do it make a checklist. With so much to do, having a checklist helps to organize things and makes sure nothing gets left undone. There are websites that provide complete moving checklists that can be downloaded or printed. Many of these lists are extremely thorough and helpful.


Hiring a Moving Company
It would be wise to start researching moving companies online. Bad reputations spread like wildfire on the internet, and you do not want to consider a moving company that has a poor reputation. There are also many websites that offer advice on what to look for when interviewing a moving company.

Once you have narrowed you choice down, be sure to check the Better Business Bureau’s website. Doing a search on the company will show if there are any reports against them.

Packing
When it comes time to pack, many of us take a look around the house and freeze. There is so much stuff it is hard to know where to begin. Packing takes a significant amount of organization if you want to do it right. How about starting by doing a quick web search for packing ideas? They are out there, and they are extremely helpful. You are sure to find a system that will meet your needs.


The New Neighborhood
You will want to gather all kinds of information about your new neighborhood. A few websites that will help would be:

- The Chamber of Commerce for the new city.
- The cities website – They usually offer a wealth of information and tips for those new to the area. They will probably give information on the local utility companies which is a big help.
- Schools – If you will attend a school or have children in school, be sure to visit the school website. You will find out how to register, school hours, and other useful information.

These are a few suggestions of websites to help with the move by informing you about your new neighborhood.


Moving Day Tips
The big day arrives, and your mind is bound to be running in a million directions. Plan ahead by reading websites that offer moving day tips. They are out there, and they are exceptionally helpful.


Change of Address
Do not forget to file a change of address with the Post Office. This can be done online, and there are helpful tips to talk you through the process.


The internet offers a wealth of good information for people planning a move. Start with a search for “moving tips” and take it from there. Even the most unorganized person can make a move with an organized plan if they follow some of the useful moving tips found online.

Make a List
First and foremost, make a list. There is no better way to organize your move and make sure nothing is forgotten or left until the last minute. You can add to the list as you go and check things off as you complete them. When moving day comes, you know it's all taken care of.

Start Packing Early
Once your move is a sure thing, you can start packing items that will not be of use for a while. This keeps you from having to rush through your packing and things getting broken in the process. You can take your time gathering packing supplies (like free boxes from a local retail store) and take your time labeling the boxes to make it easier on yourself when it comes time to unpack.

Check Into Professional Movers
Movers usually charge by the hour so if you've already got your boxes packed and your truck in the driveway, this is not such an out-of-reach option. This is especially good for people who cannot possibly move all of their furniture alone and whose friends decided not to show up and help on moving day (we've all got one ofthose friends, don't we?). 

Schedule Utilities to be Switched Over
If you wait until the last minute to call the power, water, cable and phone companies, there is a good chance they will have to schedule a future date to connect and disconnect services at both your old and new residence. This means you could get to your new residence and find yourself without these services for days or even weeks and find yourself stuck paying for these services in a place you no longer live. Avoid this inconvenience. You can always change the date if your moving plans change.

Most of all, relax and plan ahead. Happy moving!