Furniture Movers

(We just like their style in Omaha Nebraska!!)

By Kristy Annely

Relocating a home or office requires a lot of furniture to be moved. Moving some furniture to the new location is often cheaper than buying new furniture. Besides, people will want to move personal effects, antiques and other items that are irreplaceable.

Furniture movers move furniture in a professional way. Hiring them makes moving easy and saves precious furniture from damage. Having had the experience of moving jobs they are well aware of packing, loading and unpacking procedures. Depending on the distance and items to be transported they also suggest the best means of transport. Sometimes most carriers have extra space. If furniture is listed on an online market place then many carriers actually post attractive bids.

These movers are more than mere transporters. They help in the entire relocation process. The furniture is properly packed and insured, irrespective of whether the move is local or long distance. Professionals carry out the entire job. Some aspects of the furniture moving process are difficult. Moving antiques and pianos require specialists for the job. During the move they keep track of the shipment.

Packing is a crucial point for a successful move. One must be aware that accidents can happen. Special packing material is used for delicate items, to minimize damage in case of an accident. Specially made crates are used extremely delicate items.

Moving furniture through small doors also requires the services of an expert. Hand trucks and trolleys are useful for moving the furniture. Movers place special movers or wheels under some heavy furniture pieces. It becomes easier to move and load them then.

The ways and means employed by professional movers are time tested and safe. Furniture moving is best left to them to handle.

Ten Moving Tips

By Steven Gillman
These moving tips may include a few things you hadn't thought of, or things you just need to be reminded of. Forget that safe deposit box, for example, and you may have to drive a long way to get at it. Ten more moving tips follow.

1. Get rid of things. Consider carefully what you need to keep. People spend hundreds of dollars to move things that will undoubtedly be thrown away some day. It's not just a matter of the expense, but the hassle too. Moving time is the best time to get rid of the things you really don't need.

2. Have a yard sale. It's a good way to get rid of those things, and you might even raise enough money to pay for the move.

3. Use lists. You will forget things, especially if you don't have a list or two. Start with a list of things to do before the move. It may include getting school documents transferred, filling out change of address forms, returning borrowed books and movies, transferring prescriptions, getting maps, and arranging utility shut offs and start ups.

4. Make the the moving company reservation a month ahead. You wouldn't want to find out they are booked up on the date you need them.

5. Pack early. It's hard to say how long it will take until you are doing it. Start early to avoid running around looking for boxes at the last moment.

6. Have an "essentials" box. This will have things to make your arrival easier, like toilet paper, paper plates, soap and such. Pack the box where it is easily accessible.

7. Check weather reports. It's no fun arriving in a snowstorm with your coat packed away somewhere. Allow for extra moving time if the weather is going to slow down traffic.

8. Notify family and friends of your new address and phone number(s). Do this before you have the phone shut off.

9. Save your receipts. Save receipts for moving expenses, like gas, hotel rooms, and anything else related to the move. Then ask your accountant or tax preparer if you are eligible for a tax deduction for moving expenses.

10. Try to re-establish your routines quickly. It helps to quickly re-establish routines in your new home, so if Friday night is movie night, don't break with tradition. Moving is less traumatic if you have some consistency in daily life. If you are moving with children, this may be one of the more important moving tips.

Steve Gillman has invested in real estate for years. To learn more, get a free real estate investing course, and see a photo of a beautiful house he and his wife bought for $17,500, visit http://www.housesunderfiftythousand.com/

Packing for the Big Move

Stuart Simpson

When you are moving and have to hire movers, it’s cheaper to fill the entire truck, right? Wrong. The cost per 100 lbs. decreases, yes, but you have more of these 100 lbs. to multiply. Even if you hire a truck and move it yourself, filling up the truck with useless items will cost more petrol money too!

Storage for non-essential items for moving later can end up costing more than the items are worth.

Moving can end up being very costly.

Here are some tips and practical considerations for your move.

Organization: Set aside an area in the garage where every family member can put things they no longer want. Have another pile for items that are “maybe keepers”. It’s hard to cull our possessions. Have the family as a whole help decide on what to keep in the “maybe” pile. Sell the rest at a garage sale and call the Salvation Army or local charity and donate the rest. Either they’ll send in a truck, or worst case, you’ll have to take it to them, but you might qualify for a tax right off.

Appliances: Sometimes taking your fridge, washer and dryer with you can cost you more than they are worth. These items are large and heavy and could add $100 to $200 to your move per appliance. If you are selling your house, you might be able to work the new owners a sweet deal, otherwise place an ad in the paper and get rid of them. Get new or used ones at your new location and you’ll be money ahead.

Tools: Cull your tool collection and if you are driving or renting a uhaul, take them in the car or truck with you. Tools are heavy. Besides, they’ll come in handy at the new location and you won’t have to wait for the movers to unpack everything to find them. And if you are taking a uhaul, be sure to load them last so the tools will be the first to unload.

Furniture: Take what you need and want; just make sure it will all fit. No point in moving it to find out it won’t fit in the new place and you’ll just have to rent a storage unit or sell it. Try to do a layout of your new house and place in the furniture. Do the math to see if it will all fit. You’ll be glad you did.

Piano: Be prepared to pay for special handling when moving a piano or organ. You do not want to put a piano in storage. Sell it or take it.

Pool Table: Do you still use it? You know the slate will have to be removed and the table will have to be leveled at your new location. Be sure you crate (with wood) the slate for travel. Prepare for additional moving expense.

Valuables: Do not ship your valuables. If you must, you could ship them to yourself, but use adequate insurance and don’t ship anything that can’t be replaced.

Storage Shed: If you have one, you’ll probably decide to leave most of these storage items or get rid of them. There’s no point in moving them from storage at one house to storage at the other. It’ll just take up more room in the uhaul.

Items not to move:

Flammables – including any kind of aerosol can. Items like deodorant, hairspray, spray paint, etc.

Firewood or lumber

Food (eat it all, don’t ship it)

Clothing – update your wardrobe and cull out for the garage sale

Magazines – If you must, cut out recipes or tear out articles you haven’t had time to read, but don’t take the whole magazine.

Storage is an option but eventually you’ll still have to move everything. I hope this article helps you get realistic with the items you need for moving.

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Moving & Relocation Company - Tips in Hiring

By John Groth

After you have made the decision to relocate the business, you will want to consider hiring a moving and relocation company. If you have a simple move or you have done it before several times it may be an unnecessary expense. But for the vast majority of relocations the "do-it-yourself" approach may be a mistake. Relocating can get complicated very quickly. In order to assure a smooth move a better idea is to hire a moving and relocation company. However, it's vital they understand exactly your specific moving requirements. Of course it's you're responsibility that you hire the relocation company that is right for the scope of the move.

The right relocation company to hire can be somewhat of a research project. Once you've put together the basics of you moving plan now you need to find the right partner to help you with the moving project. There are many moving and relocation companies that seem to offer similar services. One may specialize in corporate and office relocations. Others offer more general services and can do more. Others may have the ability to move sensitive equipment and electronics. In addition if you have a specific need, such as an international relocation, or moving into a metropolitan high rise, you can narrow your choice between the specialized and generalized relocation companies. So to start with you have to isolate your special needs so you can better make the final decision.

Price is always important, but hiring a moving and relocation company on that factor alone can be short-sighted. Some specialized services are very expensive, such as moving servers and other electronic gear. However, if done wrong or equipment is damaged and your company has a shortfall in service the costs to the business can be devastating. The answer to selecting the right moving and relocation company is to find one that is affordable, will resolve all the details and take care of all of your special needs.

An additional help is to get bids from various companies. Ask for their suggestions on how to handle your special needs. Once you have a good understanding of your options the bids can be evaluated. As you narrow down the list, study the testimonials and speak to former customers. Did the moving and relocation company follow the company instructions, were there any problems, how were they resolved, and special needs the company had and would you use the company again? All are questions that need to be answered. There may be more areas to explore but these are basic for you to help arrive at an informed decision.

Once you've make the final decision, be sure all the special needs are clearly spelled out, the timetable is set and you have a complete understanding on how issues are to settled. From here on you should have a smooth move.

John Groth is a Relocation Specialist. Go to Business Relocation and Moving ideas and find valuable resources, a free money saving relocation guide and informative articles about business and individual moving and relocation.

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Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Thursday 22 May is the official date of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2008, but you can host a morning tea anytime in May in your office, home, school or community centre to raise money for cancer research, education and support services.

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Fixed Rate Vs Variable Rate Mortgages - What Is The Difference?

By Maurice King

What is the difference between the fixed rate vs. variable rate mortgages? For most people looking to buy their next home this questions comes up all the time. When you look at the bank's posted rates you usually see interest rates for many different terms as for fixed and variable interest rates.

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For most the choice is always the same and that is a fixed rate mortgage but you do have options. And although the fixed rate mortgages are the easiest to understand they are not always the best choice.

The difference between the fixed rate mortgage and the variable rate mortgage is in how the increase rates will be set. The fixed rate has an interest rate that is set based on the bank's interest rate around the time you arrange that mortgage. The variable rate mortgage will be based on what the bank rate is and fluctuates over the life of the mortgage. So, do you know which one you want to get?

You will want to do as much research as you can to find out about fixed rate vs. variable rate mortgages and which one is right for you. The more you know the easier you will be able to decide which one you want to go for. Here are some of the things that you need to know about each type.

Fixed Rate Mortgages:

One: With the fixed rate you will have a set rate.

Two: This type of mortgage is based on the bank's rate around the time the mortgage is set-up and the rate is fixed for the duration of the mortgage term. If your mortgage term is for 5 years your payments will remain the same during that time.

Variable Rate Mortgages:

One: These mortgages are becoming more popular these days with mortgage hunters. This type of mortgage is better for higher risk threshold customers. If you have this type of mortgage you will have to hope that the bank rate will remain stable.

Two: This type of mortgage will depend on the bank you use and the bank rate. Variable rate mortgages can save you a lot in interest over the life if the mortgage, but your payments will fluctuate up and down with the market.

These are not all of the things that you need to know when it comes to fixed rate vs. variable rate mortgages. They are the most important ones though. You want to go online and do as much research as you can. It is important to understand the difference between the two. So always take the time to learn all you can.

You need to know how the fixed rate mortgage and the variable rate mortgage will fit your lifestyle and your financial needs. By doing your research you can quickly figure this out. That way you will be able to better able to make a decision about which type you should have. Do a search on any major search engine for fixed rate vs. variable rate mortgages or speak with your bank or mortgage broker. This will give you a great place to start your research.

So get started now and make sure that you look at more than one site to learn. The more information you can find the better you will understand each type. So what are you waiting for, start your search now.

Maurice King is a ReMax Whitby sales representative for RE/MAX Spirit.

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Moving Companies - Interstate Moving

By Jennifer A Strong

We live today in a fast moving, fast changing world. As such, change has become a part of our lives. Thus, moving to a new location has become a part of modern civilization itself. Sometimes the move is a required part of your job, sometimes it is undertaken for personal reasons.

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Whatever the reason, moving your whole household can turn out to be a tough task. You can either decide to do it yourself or entrust it to household goods movers. You need to keep in mind quite a few factors in mind before deciding upon a moving company that would suit your needs.

Most household goods movers provide free quotes for their services. You should take advantage of this fact. The 'quote' is calculated keeping certain key factors in mind.

The first of these is dependant on your household itself, or more specifically, its size.

The second is the distance involved in the move – are you moving just across the town or across the country?

Another factor is the amount of time that will be involved in completing the move. Finally, all these calculations would be tied in with your budget.

Household goods movers normally provide a range of services. You can neither opt in for a full service, a self-move, truck rentals, or storage facilities. A full service move involves hiring professionals who take care of every aspect of the move for you. This includes packing facilities, the loading of the goods, transportation, unloading at the new site and then unpacking.

If you have staircases in your home, it would add to the cost of moving. Also, packing facilities can prove to be costly. You might want to consider to do the packing yourself. This brings us to the next type of service that is gaining popularity – a self-move.

The household goods movers whom you employ would take care of the transport facilities of your belongings. However, as mentioned earlier, you have to do the packing and unpacking yourself. We now come to the third kind of move – the 'small move'.

This might involve (but not necessarily) a small distance (say, within a state) and also, the amounts of goods to be transported might not meet the weight criteria of the commercial van lines. Also, this facility allows you the freedom to move only a few goods, for example, antique furniture, bulky household appliances etc. Also, a small move comes with its full complement of moving services.

Many household goods movers provide storage facilities to their clients too. This can be either a long term or a short-term contract. Before you settle upon the services of any one of the several household goods movers, keep a few things in mind. Check the references of the company. Make sure that they are reliable and that they have a history of completing the move on time.

Also, inquire about the insurance facilities that the company would be willing to provide for your belongings.

http://www.movingcompanies.us/

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Moving - Packing Materials and Packing Tips

By Hilary Basile

In the long run, it pays to purchase the right packing materials. Purchase sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts from moving companies and truck rental firms. Supplement with crumpled paper, blankets and pillows. Even clothing can serve as a buffer between breakable objects. Then, pack with a plan.

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Packing Tips:

Keep the following packing supplies on-hand: boxes, marking pen, bubble wrap, newspaper, tape, scissors and a tape measure.

Keep them to 20 kg or less. Put heavier items in small boxes and lighter items in big boxes.

Pack non-breakables tightly in smaller boxes so they are not too heavy.

Use clean newspapers to wrap items and bubble wrap for padding.

Pack breakables loosely in plastic storage bins with lots of bubble wrap.

Rent furniture pads (blankets).

Mark your boxes by room so you know exactly where everything goes. Use color coding or a numbering system, such as blue stickers for your son's bedroom or the number 1 for kitchen items.

Use your towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.

Write "FRAGILE" on all the ones containing breakables and stack these on top.

Purchase boxes specifically designed for certain household items, such as wardrobe boxes.

Pack audio-video equipment in their original boxes. Label cables and tighten transit screws.

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Tape any removed screws to the objects they were removed from.

Pack books tightly in small boxes. If they smell musty, sprinkle talcum powder between the pages and wrap the book before packing. Leave the books stored for a couple of months to eliminate the smell.

Clean rugs and draperies before moving and leave them in the wrappings for the move.

Pack medicine and medications in a leak-proof container.

Carry all valuables with you.

Check with your local Department of Agriculture for regulations on moving plants from one state to another since some states have restrictions in an effort to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable cash crops.

Packing for a move using a good technique and the right materials can mean an easier move and fewer broken items!

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Hilary Basile is a writer for MyGuidesUSA.com at http://www.myguidesusa.com/, you will find valuable tips and resources for handling life's major events. Whether you're planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, you'll find answers to your questions at MyGuidesUSA.com.

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Moving House with Your Cat

By Laura Marsh

Moving house is a stressful time for the whole family, and often it is our pets who suffer the most. Cats are especially susceptible to the stress of moving house, as they are normally family animals and like to be involved; the confusion of moving house can be very traumatic for them.
There are however a few things you can do to make the move a little less disturbing for your cat.

When you start to empty and box up the contents of the house, start with one room first, and completely empty it. When you have done this, put the cats’ bed, toys, food, litter tray and a lockable carrier in the room. Having the lockable carrier in the room, will make it less intimidating for the cat when it needs to use it for the journey.

Introduce your cat to this room, as it will be its home for the next few weeks. Although the room will be empty, your cat should be quite happy as it contains the things your cat is used to seeing such as its bed. The good thing about using this empty room is that should you need to keep the cat away from something (when you are moving house a curious cat might jump in to a box being packed), you cat should not be upset as it is used to going in to the room.

When you have moved house, your cat should be your first priority. Find an empty room and place all the same items in it as you had in the empty room before. This will be your cat’s room for the unpacking time. Only let your cat out once the entire house is unpacked and sorted out.

Your cat will want to explore the house, however it may be nervous of the new surroundings, so talk soothingly to it, and try to calm it.

Also make sure you show the cat where its food bowl and litter tray are. Your cat will then being to explore the house by itself.

If you let your cat outside, try not to let it out too soon. Make sure your cat is used to the new house first, otherwise it may run away. Let the cat in to the garden in short, supervised intervals, and when your cat seems happy with the garden and how to get back in to the house, you can happily let your cat go and explore its new territory.

Once you move, you need to remember to update the contact details on your cats collar, should your cat get lost in your new neighbourhood, people will need to be able to contact you.

For more useful information on cats and cat behaviour visit http://www.caringforyourcat.info/

Interview Tips For a Real Estate Agent

Interviewing a Real Estate Agent

So your sister just introduced you to her friend Ian, a real estate agent, and now you can't get rid of him, right? Wrong! Choosing the right person to sell your home is one of the most important steps of selling. Therefore, choose wisely.

At a minimum, speak with 2 or 3 brokers from different agencies. Ask prospective brokers the same list of questions, in order to compare their answers. Find out what they would do to sell your house.

Above all, choose a broker that you feel comfortable with and like. This person will help you make the biggest sale of your life, so find someone you think will do a good job!

The following is a list of questions that may be helpful to ask while speaking with prospective real estate agents.

How many years have you been in business?
For how long have you sold houses in this area?
How many houses did you sell in the past year?
What is your commission?
If I were to work with you, how would you market my house?
Will you organize meetings with potential buyers and will you coordinate them personally?
Can you give me names and telephone numbers of other families that have used your services?

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Nelson Mandela

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Congratulations to all those Graduating this week (specially this Thursday at UTS)!!

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The Checklist Every Landlord Needs

By Gloria Smith

One of the most taxing activities tenants and landlords must do is to conduct the moving in and moving out inspection of the property. The moving in “grand tour” of the property is done primarily so both parties would be aware of the present condition of the unit. This way, the new tenant would know how he should leave the unit at the end of his lease period.

This same grand tour is conducted just before the tenant hands in his keys and moves out permanently. If the moving in tour was done for the benefit of the tenant, the moving out round is more for the landlord. This activity is done to show the landlord that unit’s condition is the same as when the tenant moved in (save probably for a few minor damages due to regular wear and tear).

When this moving in and moving out tour is done, the tenant and the landlord both hold a document which itemizes all the important parts and fixtures of the unit or house. As they go through each and every nook and cranny of the house, they both tick what condition these items are in. This document is called the move in/move out form.

A move in / move out form is something that anyone can make. There is no need to consult with a real estate agent or with a lawyer because this is simply a checklist of all the fixtures in the house. You also only need one set of these, as the form you used during the move in inspection, is the same one that will be used when the move out inspection is done.

If you don’t want to prepare a move in / move out form, or would want to just follow a standard format, you can purchase and download this form from the internet. There are several real-estate related sites that provide users with various real estate forms and these can be downloaded by piece or by bulk or set, depending on the needs of the user.

This is article is brought to you by Gloria Smith at http://www.legalhomeforms.com/

Tips on Buying a House!

By Karan Singh

Step 1:
Determine your housing requirements: where do you want the house? What price range? How big a house do you need? What kind of a house is appropriate for you? The distance of your house from municipal and community services, etc…

Step 2:
Understanding you Local Housing Market: Hire an agent to determine the market prices for the kind of house you are looking for? Your agent gets paid, so he/she must work for you and work hard. Ask them any questions that you may have and make them work for you. Determine if it is a buyer's or seller's market? How favourable are the conditions towards you, etc…

Step 3:
Calculating your Costs: The most important thing when buying a house is your financial capability. How much can you afford monthly? How much down payment are you planning to give first up? Maintenance Costs? Renovation Costs? Services Cost? Propery Taxes? Insurance?

Step 4:
Choosing your Team: Make sure you choose an agent who you are comfortable with and who is willing to work hard for you and who has time for you. Do you prefer a good more experienced agent, or a younger one? And ask your agent to help you find a good housing inspector and mortgage lender.

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Arranging your Mortgage: For this aspect, your agent should take care of the all the paperwork and all that is involved in this. After all, they are getting paid for their service. Understand all different types of mortgages and the benefits and cons of all these.

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Closing the Deal and Moving: Make sure that all the paperwork has been taken care of and the appropriate and required documents are submitted before the notary and all the requirements have been met. Keep in frequent touch with your agent in order to be up to date as to what is going on with your house. Find a reliable moving company and assure that your moving is as smooth as possible.

Jasbir Singh is the founder of http://www.montrealonline.ca/

How not to move a Piano!!

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Thanks to the BBC in England for this little gem.

Moving Your Pets Tip!

Don't pack a dog and a cat in the same box.

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Anzac Day - Australia Remembers

It's Anzac Day today. Its a day to remember . . a day to reflect.

What is ANZAC Day?

ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.

Why is this day special to Australians?When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only 14 years. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the allied navies. The plan was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany.
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They landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed.
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News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians at home and 25 April quickly became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war.
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Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives of capturing Constantinople and knocking Turkey out of the war, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as the "ANZAC legend" became an important part of the national identity of both nations. This shaped the ways they viewed both their past and future.

This information is taken from the Australian War Memorial website where you can access many other great resources:

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http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm

Here are some great resources, for events on the day:

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=22433.

http://www.anzacsite.gov.au/

Moving House with Children - Part 4

Getting Settled after Moving House

To start with just unpack the essentials around the house. It really doesn't matter if all your books are on the bookshelves for the first few days, even weeks!

Try to make the children's bedrooms safe and comfortable. Make sure they've got their familiar things around them. And try to re-establish their normal bedtime routine as quickly as possible.
Let the children have a say in how they want to decorate their new bedroom. This will help them feel in control of their environment again.

Spend time exploring your new neighbourhood. Especially the things the children loved best about their old house. Knowing they can still go for a pizza or to the park etc will help in this transition.

Encourage them to make new friends by letting them know its ok to invite friends round or call them on the phone.

Moving house is a big time of change for children and adults alike. So don't expect them just to sail though it.

Kathryn Burns works as a home stager in Manchester, England. She has experience as a property developer and in the buy-to-let sector. She also has a very keen interest in Feng Shui. http://www.homereporter.co.uk/

Moving House with Children - Part 3

During Moving House

During the house move, try to stay as positive and calm as you can. Not always easy at such a stressful time!

Babies especially pick up on their mother's mood and are very sensitive to stress, leading to a very unsettled baby - the last thing you need when you're packing.

Younger children may have spent extra time in childcare or with friends, so don't be surprised if they are clingier when they're around you.

Involve your children in the packing. Older children can put their own belongings in boxes, and kids of all ages will enjoy decorating the boxes containing their things. Doing this will also make finding your children's things easier once you're at the new house!

Try to stick to the children's normal routines. Have meals and naps at the same times as usual.
Stay with the usual bedtime routine. Remember not to pack their favourite blanket, teddy bear or book.

Help your children say goodbye to the important people in their lives. Perhaps have a little 'going away party'.Help the children make a scrapbook of the old house by taking their own photos of the house, their friends, even a piece of the wallpaper!

Continued tomorrow.

Moving House with Children - Part 2

Preparing for Moving

House Let your children know about moving house as soon as you realise that the move is really going to happen. The more time the children have to think about and prepare for the move, the easier it will be for them.

Give your children a chance to express their feelings, and try to be honest about your own. Most children will feel some anger, sadness, or worry about the move. These responses are natural and to be expected.

Help older children make an address book. Knowing they can stay in touch with their friends is an important part of a successful move.

In this day and age - perhaps you could help them set up their own email address or their own blog or profile on a social networking site - then they can keep in touch with their friends over the internet.

Continued tomorrow.

Moving House with Children - Part 1

Moving House with Children

By Kathryn Burns

When moving house . . . don't forget to take the children's needs into account.It’s very easy to forget about children's needs during a house move, as you'll be so wrapped up in the practicalities of moving house yourself. But moving house can be a difficult time for children too. They're also leaving behind familiar places and important friends. They, too, will be starting a new chapter in their life: adjusting to a new home, a new neighbourhood, and a new school.

Continued tomorrow.

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During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz. I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times, but how would I know her name.

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I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank.

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Before the class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our grade. "Absolutely," the professor said. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello. "I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

Joann C. Jones

Selling Then Buying A House - A Winning Strategy

By Amanda Searle

We are all aware of the recent changes in the real estate market. Due to the high number of homes for sale, days on the market have been increasing. This calls for an adjustment in your strategy if you are planning on selling your home and purchasing another home.

A year or two ago, it may have been possible to find the house you wanted and then list your house for sale. In today's market however, putting your home for sale should be your first step. Once your home is on the market, start researching the market in the area you want to buy in.

Once you get an offer on your house, then start looking at homes for sale. This strategy ensures that you find a house when you are in a position to purchase, rather than finding that perfect house and making an offer, but being unable to sell your own home in time. It also ensures that your offer price on your new house is as realistic as possible because you know how much your former home is going to sell for.

Remember, it doesn't cost anything to enlist a Realtor to market your house, a Realtor only gets paid if the house sells. If you are thinking about moving, remember the first step could be to get started marketing your current home for sale and then, shopping for a new home once you have a contract on your present house.

amanda@intownjacksonville.com

Choose the Most Affordable, Reliable and Comfortable Corporate Relocation Services - Part 3

The entire process of relocation consists of loading, unloading, packaging, unpacking and others. If your goods are delicate then you must be worried about that but now there is no need to worry because corporate relocation service providers are there to take care of your stuff.

The corporate relocation service also provides protection to your stuff from theft, weather and others. Corporate relocation service keeps your stuff secure and takes full care of them so that your stuff may not lost or broken. So, it’s your responsibility to choose the reliable, affordable and comfortable one for relocation but when you succeed in doing so the relocation day will be like all other days and you will not have to cancel any important business meeting.

Claudia White works is proficient in chalking out different ways that can make the process of relocation easier. For more information on corporate relocation, corporate company relocation or corporate relocation services log on to http://www.a1firstclass.com

Choose the Most Affordable, Reliable and Comfortable Corporate Relocation Services - Part 2

Finally what matters is the cost of services measured against the quality of the removalist; cost of moving services depends on the distance covered in miles to relocate your entire stuff. It also depends on the type of service you are taking. It may happen that the service you choose can affect your relocation budget.

Then, this will let you find another service if you are not comfortable with that services. Careful examination about the moving company can help you to get a good and affordable services and that will be definitely better one. You must hire the services of the relocation company to help you well in advance.

If you approach them at the last moment chances are that they may be booked and have no time to attend to you. Get the professionals working there, to come over to your place and see all the stuffs that you want them to pack. A careful examine about the moving company can help you to get a good and affordable services.

Choose the Most Affordable, Reliable and Comfortable Corporate Relocation Services - Part 1

By Claudia White

Moving from one place to another is always a problematic task. If you are planning to move your businesses then corporate relocation service can make your moving hassle free. When businesses shift from one place to another they prefer to heir the services of a relocation service and that is really very beneficial.

The relocation company makes all arrangements and makes moving convenient and easy. Corporate relocation service takes away the entire burden of shifting and allows you to continue with your important business activities without any worry of how the relocating will be done. By this way your business will not get affected and your business will relocate easily.

If you are willing to relocate your office to a new destination, then you can select an efficient moving company by searching them either on internet or can ask to those who have ever taken services of such company. Before searching for a moving service and finalizing, it is important to examine all the factors that help you to choose the best one for you.

The factors that you should consider are the cost of services, the type of services offered, and the area that the area in which that service specializes in. Whatever is the method of searching you choose to find a perfect moving service ultimately you will find corporate relocation services as the best one for you.

Continued tomorrow.

Magic Movers "Moving Quote"

"I hope that my achievements in life shall be these - that I will have fought for what was right and fair, that I will have risked for that which mattered, and that I will have given help to those who were in need, and that I will have left the earth a better place for what I've done and who I've been."

C. Hoppe

Choosing The Right Home

Susy Copus

When deciding on moving house the first step is to understand what exactly you are looking for and why you are moving in the first place.

One way to do this is to sit down and write all the criteria that you ideally want. You need to make two lists: essential criteria and desirable criteria and then mark them in order of importance. If you are buying a house as part of a family it may be useful for all members of the family to do this task independently so that the whole family is aware of what is important for everyone else.

What goes on each list will of course vary according to your personal needs. However, factors to be considered include location of workplaces, schools, amenities, transport facilities, house price, house size, number of bedrooms, gardens, car parking, area, condition of house, tool-sheds, dog walking spaces, space for pets, etc.

When you start to view houses always refer back to your checklists. As you view houses the criteria is likely to change and you may need to update your lists. You may see a beautiful house in an unsuitable area, or your dream kitchen but no parking. You may then be able to overcome the problem i.e. if you have found your dream home in a remote location rather than a preferred town location, can you afford two cars or is the public transport sufficient? Would you gain more than you lose? Or you may have found your dream house but has no garden – is there a park nearby that would suffice?

As a buyer you need to be flexible and adaptable. Each house you view will have its pluses and minuses. You need to view each house with an open mind and even when you view a house that immediately excites you must always refer back to your checklist. You can then be fully aware of any negatives and can work out how to deal with them.

The key is to know what you want, and be adaptable when you find it.

Susy Copus is a property commentator writing about all aspects of home moving, properties for sale, estate agent directories and house prices for the UK Property Search Engine, Wheres My Property. Susy also writes for Renovate Alerts who specialise in finding property to renovate and Property Money Maker.

3 Steps to Picking out Your Dream Paint

By Richard Martin

Moving into a new house can be quite an experience. You are totally in a new zone, surrounded by new ceilings and floors near stairs in an entire new layout. You want your home to look the best, so it's important to pick out the right kind of paint.

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Of course, in a single article, we can't show you absolutely everything that you need to know about moving into your new house, but we are going to try to give you some good tips on picking out a new house quality house paint.

1. Match it.

You definitely don't want to paint your house a second time. Make sure whatever kind of house paint that you buy matches up with your existing paint. Maybe take a picture or find out exactly what kind of paint you have in your house right now so that when you go to the hardware store, you can show them exactly what you need.

2. Buy high-quality paint.

Take a look around at the different types of paint that are available for you to buy in the store. You will quickly notice that paint varies in quality drastically and you generally get way you pay for. Granted, you have to make sure that you're not getting ripped off and you really are getting a good deal, but if you are serious about making money on your house, try to buy the best type of paint that you can afford.

3. Ask a professional.

It's okay if you don't know everything about home remodeling. Some people do it for a living. Builders, contractors, subcontractors and other home decorators might be able to give you some words of wisdom and help that you might not be able to get otherwise. Don't be afraid to ask. Just ask them for a little help and you might be able to save yourself some time and headaches.

Of course, there's a lot more to say about house paint. We can't have put everything in one article. Keep an eye on this CityMove Blog for more tips.

Want to learn about house paint and more? Visit http://www.housepaintnow.com/blog/index.php to learn about the latest house paint and paint.

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Make Sure it Fits in Your Garage

When you buy or rent a new home. . . make sure whatever yer got to put in it fits . . ok!!

Do It Yourself Piano Removals

Moving House?

Now thats what we call "Moving House"!

Houston, We Have a Problem

We don't do moves there anyway! (Yet!)

Magic Movers "Moving Quote"

"I'm moving, but don't worry! Someone once told me we're all on the same planet, so I'll be okay!"

Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata, Animal Crossing: Wild World, 2005

Ooooh . . You Want To Move Your House!!

Thanks . . but we just will concentrate on the contents!

You'll Ride Your What??

Well at least you would not have to stop for a "comfort stop" I suppose!

Checklist For Hiring A Business Relocation Company

By Abhishek Agarwal

If you have a business that is growing rapidly, you may realise that you can't fit in to your primary offices anymore. You can’t find any further room for expansion. Sure, this is excellent for your business, but it can also produce its own share of challenges.

Relocation is very taxing, both in terms of time and energy. Not to mention the stress that comes along with it. However, you need not fret! There are some things that you should be aware of before taking the plunge! A bit of planning will go a long way to ensure a smooth relocation.

For beginners, with all of the business that you are managing, it can be daunting to even organize a business relocation because of the effort that needs to go into it. Many corporations simply don't have the time or resources to manage a corporate relocation. Due to this, you would surely benefit from using the services of a business relocation company.

There are many individuals who specialize in helping corporations relocate. They have proper insight with the relocation process and know everything that you may overlook or avoid. They will be able to manage nearly all facets of the planning and implementation of your move, which will undoubtedly assist you in handling the situation more professionally.

Another important ground why you should take the help of relocation companies is because of the legal implications of your relocation. If you are relocating your headquarters only a town away, you probably won't face many rules and regulations.

But if you are contemplating on shifting your business out of the country, there are myriad laws, rules, and regulations that you will have to comply with in order to be sure that everything runs flawlessly.

Not all of these laws are obvious, so it is a clever idea to employ a business relocation company as they will already be quite proficient with these issues.

If you are thinking of relocating your business, you should search for an experienced relocation company. This might be a difficult job. But there is a way out. The easiest way to finalize your relocation company is by talking to executives from other organizations.

If they have ever moved, they will be able to recommend which companies to go with. You might also consider comparing two of these companies and see which one offers the best price and service. If you get a good relocation company, your relocation process will become a whole lot simpler!

Download Abhishek's FREE Relocation Report and learn some amazing Relocation tips and tricks - And save lot of your time, money and effort! Click here to visit Relocation-Guru.com

Just for Fun

Magic Movers "Moving Quote"

"All our dreams can come true...if we have the courage to pursue them."

Walt Disney

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Home Selling 101 - To Re-Carpet or not to Re-Carpet

Home Selling 101 - To Re-Carpet or not to Re-Carpet

Magic Movers "Moving Quote"

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

Washington Irving

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