Home design and renovation

If you happen to be a recent college grad, or a single person looking for an apartment in the city, moving day is probably just a matter of getting several friends together, loading up cars, and taking all of your belongings to the new place. However, if you have suddenly found yourself in a situation where you need to move your entire family, you may be coming to the realization that it would be best to hire movers this time. When shopping around for moving companies, one of your biggest determining factors will be the estimate they present. But what goes into an estimate? Read below to get an idea of how moving companies quote prices to their customers. Your Current and New Address This will probably be the first piece of information your moving company requests. It is helpful for mapping out distance, but it can also inform the moving company of a few other situations. For instance, if you are moving out of a four-story walk-up, that will be reflected in the price. Another situatio...

Most people will move at least once in their lifetime and we all know it’s an exhausting process. It doesn’t matter whether you move two blocks away or to another continent – there are certain rules to follow when relocating your stuff. To make things easier for you, we’ve come up with a nifty guide through the most common moving mistakes and provided you with explanations on how to avoid them.   You’re packing too much stuff Decluttering is a major trend across the globe and moving makes a perfect starting point for getting rid of all the stuff you don’t need or you might need some time in the future. Take some time before the actual moving date and go through all of your stuff. Throw away anything unusable and donate to charity all the clothes you’re not going to wear. You can even sell some stuff online and actually make some money. The fewer things you have, the easier it will be to pack (and unpack in a new home) – it’s simple as that.   You’re procrastinating When m...

Relocating to a bigger and better house can be a joyous thing. Sydney is a big city, and if you don’t manage the moving process right, it can turn out to be a nightmare. Imagine losing your important documents or breaking your precious plants while moving them. Here we are telling you about the top mistakes people make while moving their home and how you can avoid them. 1.        Not having a Plan Many people make the mistake of thinking that they can get all the details of the moving process in their head. They don’t make a list, they often do not communicate effectively with the furniture removalist they have hired and they don’t even bother to inform people about the move. You must avoid these mistakes by writing down everything on your laptop and making a checklist that you use to decide which moving actions have you taken and which ones you have left. 2.        Not being prepared in Advance People also make the mistake of ...