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Figure out how long your move will take Knowing how much time it takes to move is helpful for several reasons. It helps you know when to expect your items — a critical piece of information — and it also helps you know when to schedule moving labor, when to start packing, and when to schedule turn-on dates for utilities. The speed of a move depends on a few factors. Explore them below and see typical timeframes for popular moving options.  What determines move duration?​ There’s no standard answer to “How long will my move take?” because every move is different. However, you can figure out the length of your move by considering how you’ll move, the locations, when you’ll move and how long other tasks will take.   How you move​ The biggest factor in move length is the method you choose. Moving services operate differently, so transit times can vary widely.   Full service You can expect transit times of 2-4 weeks for this type of move. Unless you...

After the moving process, you’ll have to figure out how you want to design and decorate your new home or apartment. A super exciting experience that can mentally get you ready for your new life, it can also be really stressful if you are uncertain what look you are going for or if design isn’t your forte. From the furniture you include in your home to the art you choose to display in your home to the colors you pick, there’s a lot to think about post-moving day. The look and feel of your home really starts by picking the colors that you want on your walls, that, in turn, can help you to pick the overall aesthetic and vibe of your new home. Read on to check out some of our tips to help you find the tones you want that’s sure to help you to create the home of your dreams. #1 Visit your new place before you move in : Most likely, you’ll have time prior to your move to visit your new home. This will not only allow give you time to assess your space and where you would like to place ...

Millennials and Gen Xers, currently the two largest generations of homebuyers, are less interested in accumulating stuff – and storing it “just in case”— than their Baby Boomer counterparts. Today’s homebuyers hate clutter. They want their things accessible but out of sight in efficient storage spaces – not six boxes deep and difficult to find in a dark attic. A  survey  conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that storage space was one of the top two main themes on new homebuyers’ wish lists – but they aren’t asking for more sheds and larger attics. When it comes to keeping clutter at bay, homebuyers want storage spaces that provide an organized, accessible place for everything. Here are some of the top storage features that today’s buyers are looking for in a home. Mudroom  -For families with children and pets, one of the biggest collections of clutter and disorganization tends to begin right at the front door. This is where backpacks, sho...

Sometimes it seems like just about anyone can start a company and call themselves “movers”. But aside from scouring Yelp, how can you determine your mover’s credibility? This is where ICC MC Numbers come in. We’ll explain the acronym, and break down why this number is one way to ensure your movers are properly credentialed – and highly experienced! What is ICC MC? The acronym stands for Interstate Commerce Commission of Motor Carrier– the organization which, until 1996, identified and credentialed freight truckers traveling across state lines, a group which includes movers. It primarily served to ensure that fair tariffs and rates were in place and enforced; to place a control on common carriers in a way that would monitor their actions; and to gather information on long-distance carriers to better serve the transportation industry. In 1996 that jurisdiction was transferred to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which is housed in the Department of Transportation....

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