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…)
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:
Moving with pets can be a challenge, whether you own a single, loyal dog or a menagerie of cats, fish, birds and chinchillas. To prevent problems and make the transition as smooth as possible, follow these tips: (more…)
Every year, nearly 17% of the United States’ population moves into new homes. The moving and storage industry must change constantly to keep up with the demand, and each year brings new moving trends. Let’s take a look at the forecasted trends for the rest of 2015.
Quite a lot of otherwise attractive Northern California towns are out of reach for most potential residents. Some are out of reach because they are remote: jobs are scarce in Weed. Others are out of reach because of cost. As families, entrepreneurs, artists, and others are priced out of the Bay Area, Sacramento’s appeal is growing and making relocation highly desirable. The state’s sixth largest city finds a happy medium between low cost of living and a high level of amenities. Hot summers alternate with fairly mild winters. The foothills are near for snow sports, and mountain skiing is only two hours away.
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Moving is never easy, even if you’re shuttling just a few miles from a Bay Area duplex by the ocean to a larger place more inland. But moving with small children can be a downright catastrophe. Along with changes in everyday life and leaving friends, kids also have to deal with the stress of movers and packers going through the house and sorting through their “stuff.” Here are a few battle-tested strategies to keep your kids positively oriented and helpful during a move:
Your moving company is gone. Boxes are sitting in your new home’s rooms. Now the hard work of unpacking and turning your house into a home begins. Don’t get overwhelmed with the task ahead. Use this “unpacking checklist” to help you get started:
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