Chicago Moving Done Right
Moving to a new place is always exciting. Whether it is the lure of a new kitchen, those mosaic tiles, or a little more room to live, moving is an exciting experience that marks a new beginning. While it is certainly exciting moving into a new home there are several things that need to be taken care of to ensure what can be a very stressful activity goes off without a hitch. Here are a few steps to follow to help ensure that your next Chicago moving experience is a breeze.
Plan Ahead
Like anything in life being prepared can save you a lot of headache and moving is no different. There are several moving parts to any move that need to be considered before your big move such as the who, when, where, and how of your move. Having this all mapped out before you get started will save you time and money in the long run.
Find A Deal
Often times the place that you are moving into may have a relationship with a moving company or moving supplies company that will discount their services and goods to preferred residents.
Take Stock
Not everything you have needs to come with you to your new place. Really take a moment before you move to look at your belongings and ask yourself if they have a place in your new home. If the answer is no look into donating them or gifting them to others. If they are items that you want to hold onto consider storing them away. Blue Crates offers a great service where you can use eco-friendly crates in place of boxes for your move and if you decide that you would like to store any of the crates they will pick them up and store them for you. This makes transitioning into your new space a breeze and allows you to move at your own pace.
Label Label Label!
Keeping an inventory of the things that you are frantically shoving into moving boxes is key to a soft landing at your new place. Having to rummage through a bunch of unmarked boxes will prove to be a nightmare once you arrive at your new home. Labels solve this problem.
Using Blue Crates helps out by enabling you to keep a digital catalog of each crate you pack your things in so that you can easily locate each and every item you have packed.
Order Internet
There is nothing worse than moving into your new pad only to have nothing to do but stare at blank walls once you get settled in. Coordinate with your internet provider before your move to have installation installed when you move in. Waiting once you have already moved can make for delays in getting your service setup.
Crates vs. Boxes
Cardboard boxes have long been the way people have moved their things, but that is changing with the emergence of eco-friendly crates to take their place. They are much more durable of an option, allow for easy stacking and make movement much easier with sturdy handles to grip while in transit. Another advantage to crates is that they are delivered directly to your door and picked up from your home when you are finished using them so that you do not have to go on safari to find boxes. Best of all they are competitively priced with boxes. Cardboard is also terrible for the environment, so be green and use Blue Cartes!
