Moving is an exciting experience but stressing at the same time. Chances are, you are going to forget one or two things especially if you have never moved before. Maybe you disconnected an electronic device and forgot how to connect it; maybe you put an item somewhere you can’t literally remember, such things can make you completely ‘sane.’ But the following few moving tips you can make your moving experience easy not to mention helping you keep your sanity. (more…)
Renting is the perfect option for people in transition or for those who enjoy the freedom of calling a moving company to pack up and go whenever they choose. In the Bay Area, realtors can tell you where the best communities are for purchasing a home, but they offer little advice on where to rent. Magic Movers has done some research and offers these choices: (more…)
You didn’t hear it from us, but here’s the unvarnished truth: the summer can be a surprisingly tricky time to move. Families with school-aged kids and military personnel often move during the summer months, causing high demands for moving company services and tight schedules.
You’re already spending every night at one apartment or the other, and you truly enjoy each other’s company. Coming home to find someone waiting for you brightens your day. But taking the next step of moving in together is still a big one! Once you’ve had all the discussions you need to have about bathroom privacy, snoring and what foods you simply will not tolerate in your fridge, it’s time to move onto the logistics. When you’re ready, here are a few tips from residential movers to make the process easier. (more…)
We continue our “Packing Like a Pro” series with a continued focus on heavier items (see our last blog to catch up). If you’ve lived in the Bay Area long enough, you won’t be surprised to know that it’s home to many of the most exciting (and outlandish) fitness trends, from CrossFit to “pegan” eating. Moving your home gym and pilates machines (or 1950’s inspired medicine balls and jump ropes) presents serious logistical challenges, though. Sure, you can roll your yoga mat up and stuff it in the car, but big gym equipment is heavy, bulky, and physically difficult to transport up staircases and into small rooms. At Magic Moving, our experts at packing and moving exercise equipment advise the following:
Packing Like A Pro: How To Pack The Hardest Items
Magic Moving knows that sometimes the smallest items can be the most difficult to pack. Knives are especially challenging when it comes to packing correctly. They can cut the person who packs and unpacks them and damage other items during transport. You want to avoid just carrying them with you, especially if you’re flying aboard a commercial airline, unless you want them abruptly confiscated by the TSA during your journey.
It’s thrilling and scary at the same time to uproot your life and transition to a new city or state. But during this time of big change, you might be especially prone to making decisions in a fatigued or overwhelmed state of mind – decisions that you’ll later regret. How can you protect yourself and ensure a seamless move? Learn from these common moving faux pas.
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