Moving Forward

At the end of your moving day, you are likely to be completely drained. It’s finally time to take a load off and enjoy your new space. You look over at the sea of boxes in front of you and think, “where do I start?” That can be a stressful sight. Minimize any effort when you arrive by packing an essentials box. Packing an essentials box can improve the process of your move, especially once you arrive to your new home. The essentials box is the most important box you can pack. While the essentials box is designed to keep you comfortable on your first night, it can also come in handy if your moving truck arrives late. What Is An Essentials Box? An essentials box, sometimes called a “survival box” or “open-first box”, consists of the (you guessed it) “essentials” that you will need once you arrive to your new home. An essentials box will contain a variety of items big and small. While there are some standard items that should make it to everyone’s essentials box -...

Moving can create lots of waste. Even when we consider ourselves environmentally-friendly, there’s something about moving that causes us to throw our rule book out the window for the sake of convenience. But with our landfills piling up and 14% of the population  moving every year, a “just this once” attitude is turning into a problem for our planet. Our professional Sunnyvale moving  company often sees more waste than is necessary during a move. While we do what we can to reduce waste, a huge part of moving with green intentions starts with the homeowner (that’s where all the waste starts, after all). If you’re moving this year and want to do it responsibly, use these tips to have an Eco-friendly move.  Cook Your Way Through Your Pantry The move can come up fast, and during this hectic time it’s tempting to order plenty of takeout. While Thai food and burritos do the trick during crunch time, this can become a problem for the environment as well as your...

The New Year is full of optimism and opportunity. This is the time where we reflect on our success and shortcomings in the last year and create new guidelines for a successful year ahead. For many, part of heir fresh start includes moving into a new home. A move can be chaotic, which makes it a perfect excuse to give up on those New Year resolutions like eating healthy, exercising, or staying organized. If you’re planning to move in the New Year, use these tips to make sure your resolutions don’t get left behind during the move. Set Goals Your moving for a reason, whether that be a new job, a fresh start, or a new addition to the family. As you prepare to move it will be helpful to set some clear goals to keep your move on track and in line with other New Year’s resolutions you may have. Moving goals help you move better, so if you ever move again in the future -- or if someone asks for advice about moving -- you have worthwhile experience in that area. Moving goals can include crea...