Because, let’s face it, moving’s stressful. And expensive. And did we mention stressful ? It’s no wonder most people eventually decide to ditch the DIY approach and hire professionals. But that doesn’t mean the stress goes away. There are plenty of things that could go wrong. To make the day go as smoothly as possible, you need to know how your movers work best—which includes when you should be there, when you can pitch in, and when you need to get the heck out of the way . We quizzed some movers on their biggest pet peeves when it comes time for moving day. Here are seven things you need to know. 1. Don’t be afraid to do your homework—in person “Our industry has a horrible reputation, and we’ve earned it,” says Aaron Steed , CEO of Southern California’s Meathead Movers . “There are good guys and there are bad guys, and it’s really hard to tell at the time of estimate.” Every company is going to put its best face forward during the estimate proce...
Getty No matter how excited you are to move into your new place, your first few weeks will probably feel foreign and, well, a little weird. Celebrating a birthday, planting a garden, or decorating for the holidays will help that "new-house feeling" fade, but waiting for a milestone requires a little too much patience. Here's how you can feel settled and happy — even while you're living among boxes. 1. Start with the closet. "I believe in living well from the moment you move in," says interior designer Nate Berkus . "Most people start unpacking the common spaces first, but I focus my efforts on my closet because Monday's are hard enough without having to search for your favorite sweater." 2. Prioritize the kids' rooms. "My son is a collector of previously owned things and especially loves his large assortment of snow globes," says Nicole Curtis, host of Rehab Addict on HGTV. "I always hand-carry the...
Every week, we have several FlyBabies that holler HELP: “We are moving, and I don’t know where to start. We have to put this house up for sale, and it is awful. Please tell me what to do.” “We are moving cross country, and I don’t know where to start to pack.” “When we move, I don’t know how I can unpack and keep the CHAOS of the move from overwhelming me.” These are some hard questions, but there are two simple answers: BabySteps! You have to break the job down into smaller parts so it doesn’t overwhelm you. Don’t move anything you don’t love. Moving is a great time to start doing a mass decluttering! With a SHE mentality, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and paralyzed when looking at the whole picture — packing everything, moving everything, then unpacking everything. It seems like it’ll never get done. But, there are some simple rules to follow that will decrease this burden you feel. First things first: you need a plan. SHEs usually wait until the ver...
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