Make Moving in the Rain Smoother and Faster

BY ADAM DANCE

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The alarm clock rings and you realise it is the day that you have been anticipating, removal time. You rush to the window only to see what you have been dreading... rain. It looks like observing the weather pattern with your fingers crossed for the days leading up to this date hadn’t worked.

We get it, no one wants to move their house on a rainy day.   But in life there are some things you just can’t control, especially Mother Nature. However, don’t let it spoil your removal experience! Follow these top tips below from the team at 1800 Removals to ensure that your move in the wet weather will be a less stressful process.

Plastic wrap your furniture

Water can severely damage your furniture. Moisture can cause cracks and swells wooden objects. Rain droplets can also cause spot stains which are hard to remove. A good way to protect your furniture is by covering them in plastic shrink wrap or an unused cloth. This will help lessen the risk of water damaging your cabinets, desks and other wooden belongings when your house removalists transport them.

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Protect the floors

Heavy rain and a lot of foot traffic can cause serious damage to most type of floors. Use an old cloth or a tarp to cover the floor in both houses. Unused carpets are also ideal to capture mud and moisture. Avoid using plastic shrink wrap, which can be slippery when wet which can cause accidents for both your family and the removalists. Try and make sure the removalist has as short a distance as possible to carry, for obvious reasons. Make sure you hose off any mud from the concrete. Don’t try and speed, the fastest runner doesn’t always win the race!

Place Items Undercover

Try and make sure your outdoor furniture is dry under cover, as you don’t want to waste time drying stuff while the removalist is waiting around. Whatever you do don’t leave cardboard boxes where they can get wet because we all know what happens when the bottom drops out – mess and stress!

Another thing to remember is, your truck might be held up due to weather conditions or unable to get through because of flood waters, so make sure you keep in contact with your driver and the friendly staff in the office will be able to assist you in this process. We don’t carry paddles in the removalist trucks!

1800 Removals has you covered during the wet weather months. Visit our website or call 1800 736 682 for more details about our services, packing materials or to receive a free quote.

Removalists Tips - Storing Belongings

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Packing and storing your items properly to begin with will save you time and ensure your goods are maintained in the best possible condition.

Make use of the specialist packaging supplies at your local storage facility, from high quality boxes and bubble wrap to port a robes and boxes for plasmas and LCD televisions. Your local storage centre can supply all your packing needs.

Storing Your Items – Furniture

• Don’t move wardrobes, drawers etc while full, you can break them. Only fill them when they are in place and fully assembled.
• Clothing and personal goods should be packed in strong secure cartons.
• Cushions should be wrapped in plastic.
• Where possible remove the legs from items of furniture e.g.. bed bases, tables etc. to avoid damage and save space.
• Vacuum food crumbs from lounges to prevent attracting vermin.
• Furniture shouldn’t be placed directly on the floor, use plastic or material to cushion heavy items.
• Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper separating them.
• Place a cover over all furniture, especially sofa’s, recliners and anything of value.

Storing Your Items – Whitegoods

• Make sure all white goods (fridges, freezers etc) are empty, clean and dry before storing.
• Leave doors slightly ajar to prevent mould build up.
• A deodoriser placed inside fridges or freezers is also a good idea to maintain freshness.
• If you pack items inside your fridges and freezers you scratch the insides or damage the shelving, best to leave them empty.

Storing Your Items – Glass and Breakables

• Wrap all breakable items separately in tissue or packing paper, box and ensure they are marked “Fragile”.
• Pack breakables in sturdy boxes.
• Protect fragile items by wrapping them individually in packing paper (newsprint can be very messy and possibly stain).
• Place packing in the top and bottom of cartons for added protection.
• Place plates, saucers and bowls on their sides to prevent any breakage.
• Empty space should be filled with packing paper.
• Ensure you haven’t stacked heavy items on top of cartons containing breakables.
• Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard or proper picture/mirror cartons.

Storing Your Items – Electronics

• The original boxes are ideal to repack in.
• If the original boxes are not available talk to your self storage centre about speciality boxes for electronic items.
• Ensure all electronic equipment is clean and dry before storing.
• Ensure that items above or on top of electronic equipment will not fall down or damage the surfaces.
• If storing a refrigerator or freezer, be sure that the item is thoroughly dry and clean to prevent moisture and mildew from damaging any of your valuables. Store with the door slightly ajar.

Storing Your Items – Metal Items

• To minimise rust in metal items such as tools, wipe the item with a few drops of oil before storing them away.
• Pack these items away from goods that may be stained such as furniture.
• Wrapping silver in NON ACID tissue paper or plastic bags can help reduce tarnishing. Wipe chrome or cast iron with a little machine oil to help retard rust.

What you Can’t Store

You should not store any Goods that are hazardous, illegal, stolen, inflammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable or that are a risk to the property of any person. This includes items like petrol tins, paint thinner, full gas bottles or chlorine.

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How To Avoid A Moving Disaster

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How Moving Boxes Play A Big Part When Moving House

Most people have moved at least once in their live times.

For many people once is probably more than they can handle however moving doesn’t have to be hectic job if you plan ahead. Your first step should be to get your hand on some cheap moving boxes. Depending on how much stuff you have to pack moving boxes can make it easier for you to catalog what items are present in which boxes. There are a number of ways you can get your hands on some cheap moving boxes. For small and light items you can even use cardboard cartons. However the durability of these cartons only extends to a few small items and will collapse under the weight of heavy items.

When you are deciding to relocate your premises yourself you will need a list of supplies that will make your life much easier. However before you try your hand at moving yourself you should get a few quotes from professional moving companies like 1800 Removals. Many of these moving companies are already equipped with everything that is required i.e. moving boxes, supplies, trucks etc. on the other hand if you can’t find a good deal you might have to take all the necessary precautions and start moving on your own. You should however bear in mind that moving is a long and hard process. It requires that you thoroughly check and recheck everything you pack and document what goes where.

Moving boxes is probably the hardest part of moving because some boxes even you and your family members won’t be able to move. To handle heavy moving boxes is very difficult and requires that you take every precaution to keep yourself and your family safe. Ideally however if you intent on moving yourself make sure no box is heavier than what you can handle. That would probably mean that some boxes shouldn’t be filled to the max.

When packing your moving boxes you also need to make sure that you pack in a way so that it’s easy to unpack when you get to your destination. Often times cheap moving boxes will need to be reinforced just so that they withstand the rigors of shifting. Make sure that all moving boxes are properly tagged with all the items the moving boxes contains which should make unpacking easier and less of a hassle.

When moving you need all the help you can get so if you think that you can’t or won’t be able to handle the process of moving swiftly and smoothly make sure that you hire a professional moving company. Professional movers will ensure that you don’t need to waste your time and energy moving however if you like you can always supervise the process. Since movers will arrive at your doorstep with a bunch of guys as well as a truck , Packaging supplies and moving boxes there is nothing really for you to do but watch. A professional moving company is especially a good idea if you are looking at Interstate Removals or Local Removals since moving companies specialize in long distance moving and that is where you probably might get a good deal.

1800 Removals has also provided a Moving Interstate or Moving Local Checklist to help take the stress out of your move.

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Relocating? Here Are Some Moving Tips

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House Moving Tips

YOU have found the perfect house, done your sums and know you can afford it . . . then you look at a map. Gulp. Your dream home is across town.

Here are Some Quality House Moving Tips

Most of us move to unfamiliar territory at some point in our lives because of the personal and financial gains that can be made. But moving is always a major upheaval, and worse when you know nothing about your new home turf.

Realestate has looked at ways to fast track the adjustment with these House Moving Tips.

Pre-Move

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“Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences individuals can go through but with a little thoughtful planning the move does not have to be as stressful,” psychotherapist and family counsellor Tahlia Mandie said.
When a family relocates it is important parents start talking to their children about it weeks in advance.
“They will need time to grasp the idea and come to terms with a change,” Ms Mandie said.
“If you are moving to a suburb that has friends you already know, maybe get the kids to talk to these friends beforehand or arrange a play date soon after the move. You can also help kids by trying to maintain a sense of routine and find out if it is possible for the kids to visit their new school.”

ON THE MOVE

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The psychotherapist also advised those on the move to be realistic about the time it will take them to settle in.
“But by establishing connections and a lifestyle early on, it can make the settling process a lot easier,” Ms Mandie said.
“Connect with community groups, local sporting clubs or your local gym.”
Ensuring you stay flexible and maintaining regular communication between all family members as you adjust is also necessary.
Brad Straughair moved from Carnegie 80km northwest to Mt Macedon in 2010.
Faced with buying a two-bedroom unit in Melbourne’s east or a three-bedroom house on a big block, Mr Straughair from Domain Buyer Advocates bought in the bush.
He did thorough research on his prospective home town, including eating at local restaurants and trying a peak-hour commute.
Post-move Mr Straughair got involved in his new town by joining the golf club, which abuts his home.
Getting your head in the right place is vital, he advised.
“Sure there are days when my usual commute of 65 minutes is delayed but you must not let that affect your feelings of happiness about your new home,” he said.
“The fact is many people commute an hour just to get from Fairfield to Elwood for example, and that is only 15km.”

NEW MOVERS

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Amanda Bennetts from Rye in Victoria also believes joining groups of residents with similar interests will help people settle quickly.
After six years in Altona Meadows, Ms Bennetts, husband Matthew Tallent and daughter Mary-Clair bought on the Mornington Peninsula in January.
“It was a lifestyle choice. Our daughter is three, we are hoping to have another baby and want to live in an area that feels safe, has lots of activities and a close-knit community,” Ms Bennetts said.
But travelling between her old and new lives has been a challenge in recent months.
The couple run Bennetts Boots shops in Richmond and Hoppers Crossing and their busiest months are February and March.
“We really miss having my mum only 10 minutes’ away when we lived in Altona Meadows as she was fantastic for babysitting or a cooked meal,” Ms Bennetts said.
“But we plan to make friends and form social groups in Rye and have found great support in the local community centre child care group.”
First-home buyer Vanessa Phillips recently moved from Melbourne’s inner-east to its inner-west.
After five years “on and off” in Windsor she expects to get the keys to her Yarraville townhouse this week.
The move can’t come soon enough, despite some sadness at saying goodbye to neighbourhood friends.
“I will miss my friends in the park where I used to walk my dog but I cannot wait to have my own north-facing garden and to be moving to a real village like Yarraville,” she said.

House Moving Tips for making a move smooth:

Treasure chests

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Pack – and clearly mark – a couple of boxes with emergency items including medicine, toiletries and children’s school essentials, suggests Richard Kuipers of removal company Two Men and a Truck. Keep them apart from your main household items.

Seek counsel from council

House Moving Tips
Check your new local council website for information on rubbish collection, community events, local shopping facilities and transport options.

Pound the pavement

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Stroll through surrounding streets, a park or the local shopping strip. “It is a great way to familiarise yourself with what’s around and you’ll always find a great coffee or lunch spot. Pets are also a great conversation starter so take them with you,” said Leo Dardha of Hocking Stuart Yarraville.

Love thy neighbour

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Once you are in your new home your neighbours will be curious, so introduce yourself.Being friendly comes with social benefits and knowing each other’s faces boosts neighbourhood security.

Welcome junk mail

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Local newspapers and advertising flyers can help quickly to familiarise you with local events and services.
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