Friday, October 29, 2010

Preparations For Moving Out Of State

People, all over the world, move to different locations every day. Relocating is common especially with certain people’s jobs. Employment is a large reason as to why people pack up their lives and head out the door – going where the money is, is crucial in surviving. There are those that may move just down the street or around the corner. There are those that move to a neighboring state. But there are also those that move thousands of miles away. Moving that far from everything you know is one of the most drastic changes you can make in your life, and it can be amazing! That is not an easy transition to adjust to, but there are certain preparations you can take in order to organize your prosperous new life.
First, you want to make it a point to take a trip to the new state you are going to be living in. This is when you should find a place to live (whether it is an apartment or house) or at least get a feel for the market. If you are buying a house, make sure you close on the house you are buying before your move in date and the closing of the home you are selling should be done within a day or two of your move. If you need to buy some time, we can provide temporary storage to you. We'll bring it to your door, load it, and take it back to our warehouse for safe keeping. Or we can park it in your drive way and you can load additional items over time. You’ll then want to make plane reservations, call pharmacies to transfer over any medication you may need, plan to have your car shipped with Starving Students (unless you are driving) and fill out a change of address form at the post office.
Also, you want to remember to not ship any valuables to your new home. Carry everything that is worth something, with you such as jewelry or keepsakes. Notify credit card companies, doctors, bankers and any company that you may have a loan through, that you are moving and if you have any children, make sure that you have checked out the schools in the area and they are enrolled in their class before your move. Lastly, make sure everything that needs to be charged is charged (such as cell phones) and everything that needs to be packed is packed.
If you are flying, download movies to watch on the plane. This can save you some money, and you might need it with the expenses that come with moving across country.
When you arrive at your location, be sure to take breaks from unpacking and organizing. Get out and meet people in your new neighborhood. They may have advice about favorite restaurants or where to go hiking.
Do everything you can to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible and you and your family should have an exciting and adventurous out of state move.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Relocating? Dealing With It In A Positive Way

Moving can be a difficult process for a family, especially if there are young children involved and you’ve lived at your current residence for quite some time. You want your moving process to be as easy and stress-free as you can possibly make it. Therefore, it is a beneficial option to consider hiring a mover to help you with your new transition from one home to the next. There will be many mixed emotions from your child, such as anger, excitement and sadness, but there are certain things you can do that can help make your move more tolerable for everyone.

Before this move takes place, make sure to get information about the new home you and your family are moving to. Show this to your children and share information about your new home, town and state with them. It can also be a good idea to do fun projects with your children that offers up more information about this new place. This could include making a map or drawing pictures of your new house. When it is possible, take your children to see their new town, house and neighborhood. This will ease their way into the new environment and show them that moving isn’t as bad as they think. Also, visiting neighbors, enrolling them in extracurricular activities and listening to their feelings, whether they are good or bad, is crucial in this intense transition.

Moving to a new home is a lot of work and takes a lot of preparation for a family. Getting in contact with a moving company is always a great idea, as it takes a little bit of the stress off of you. They will work with your budget, help you pack and unpack, and try to make your move as smooth as possible. Take the move slow and do whatever you have to do to make those around you feel comfortable with the relocation. It should, overall, be an exciting experience, so don’t let it scare you.
And have a going away party at a friend's house. It always nice to have one more celebratory good bye and the kids will appreciate it more than you know! Let your friends know that they can come visit as soon as you're settled in.

A Stress-Free Move With SS Movers

Moving to a new home can be an intense process for everyone involved. It is a big transition to make and sometimes, a little help from other people can go a long way. Whether you’re moving because of employment, better schooling for your children, to be closer to friends and family or just to start a new chapter in your life, it doesn’t matter - Overall, moving should be an exciting time, as you are changing up your routine and starting new. Of course friends and family will help you with this transition but some people tend to forget those other folks that make your move a piece of cake – movers!

Hiring a moving company to help you on the day of your move is something that everyone should think about doing. Here at SS Movers, we will help you in any way we can to make your switch into your new home a stress free and exciting one. We will do everything from providing movers and a moving truck to offering our packing and unpacking services. That’s right – you won’t have to do anything! We are a company that is determined that satisfy your needs and make your moving day as easy as possible.

Talk to a moving consultant today and reserve your move date as soon as you can. We charge by the hour and after following you to your new home, we’ll unpack your protected belongings and place them where you direct us to. Choosing SS Movers will be a decision that you will not regret. If you or anyone you know is looking to move, call us today and we will help you with your move immediately.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Helpful Tips for Moving Across Country

Are you ready for moving across the country? The end result is probably exciting to think about, yet the planning and logistics of making the move may leave something to be desired. With some careful preparation, moving across country can be fun. Read the following tips to help you make a smooth transition across the nation.

Survey what is not needed
What about those bookends Aunt Edna gave you three holiday seasons ago that you never used? Are you going to need those wool sweaters in Florida? You can lessen the load you are bringing when moving across country by eliminating the things you can do without. In addition, you may be able to make some extra money by having a yard sale or selling things online before the transition. For example, I sold my kitchen items to my subletter. Kitchen items are bulky and fragile. Also, these things are easily replaced at your destination. Just bring some glasses, coffee mugs, silver ware, and your good pots. That way, you can get settled in and eat at home with the bare minimum. If you have expensive crystal or china that you want to bring, make sure your movers pack it really well. These boxes have a long road ahead. And mark the boxes "Fragile".

Recruit a quality moving company
Contact us for a quote, and let us know the details for move across the country. We'll ask you the important details, but let us know anything that you think is relevant. Do you need to ship your vehicle? We can do that. Let us know the restrictions of your budget, so that we can propose a solution that will work for you.

Do it yourself
Determine what aspects of moving across the country you can address yourself and those that you can leave to professionals. You may be able to handle most of the job yourself with the help of cardboard boxes, tape, and some helpful friends. Just be sure to double up on bubble wrap. This is not the area to skimp on. And absolutely no garbage bags! Take your packing seriously to give your movers the support they need to deliver your items in excellent condition.

Plan ahead
Try to plan your moving date as soon as possible. Waiting until the last moments may impact your wallet. Contact movers as soon as possible when moving across country; you may be able to take advantage of early-bird rates as well as reserve bigger trucks and better moving equipment. Starving Students provides our customers lower rates when they book in advance to provide an incentive. If you book a week in advance, that won't cost you extra but the rates might be higher than they were 2 months ago.

Have Fun
Since we'll be moving your household, you can take it easy. Plan a road trip. Maybe stop at the Grand Canyon or have lunch in a town that you've never been to. Make some soundtracks because music is a huge part of your road trip. And don't be afraid to have some caloric snacks. You've been working hard and deserve a nice treat! Here I come America!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Things to Consider When Choosing a Moving Company

Moving can be chaotic, but it can also be pretty painless if you take the right approach.

So, as a local moving company that cares about you and your belongings, here are a few things to remember when searching for the best moving company.

Value Protection

Often times, people don't remember to ask about coverage for their belongings if something is broken for example. When you select the basic 60 cents per pound, it may not be impactful if your couch weighs 100 lbs. If your items are valuable, you'll want to opt in to a greater value protection plan.

Additional Charges

Make sure you cover everything when you get your moving quote. You don’t want any surprises. For example, some moving companies will try to slip in additional charges for going up stairs on a local relocation-- Starving Students doesn't. For local moves, if there's a lot of stairs, we're glad to accommodate. After all, that's why you hired movers.

Quotes Over The Phone


Getting a moving quote over the phone is reliable and efficient. Your Starving Students moving consultant will advise you on all the terms of the rate structure and how we can address large or awkward items that you may be moving. Be sure to tell us about pianos, items that won't fit through doors, heavy safes or narrow spiral staircases.

Cheapest Price Isn’t Always the Best

This is pretty self-explanatory. Like any other good or service you buy, you need to find a balance between price and quality.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Plan for Moving Truck Parking

Sometimes its tough to find parking for our trucks to service your relocation. If you are moving to or from an area where parking is a concern, try and prepare to make a spot available for your movers when they arrive. This will make your move go faster and get you closer to a moment where you can take a sigh of relief that your moving day is finished, and then, you can feel that special sense of accomplishment.

In some locations, such as in San Francisco, residents can request a parking permit for their movers' trucks on the reserved moving day. The city officials may reserve spaces for the truck so that you won't have access issues on the day of the move.

If this isn't an option in your location, ask some friends to help you reserve two adjacent spots in front of your door street-side for the moving truck to park. You'll need a space big enough to accommodate the truck that is coming to you, so ask your Starving Students representative what size truck will be coming to you on your move day .

You can see more moving tips here.