There is an upside to downsizing. It might not feel that way, if your reason for downsizing to a smaller place has to do with the shaky economy. But consider it a cleansing of sorts, a way for you to purge your surroundings of all the things you no longer need or want. Yes, we […]
When you first acquired each piece of your fine art, you hung them on one wall, and then another. You stood back and looked at them with a critical eye, trying to decide if the spots were good enough for them. Then finally, after much trial and error, you had each piece exactly where you […]
Connecticut movers can tell you that Mother Nature has no respect for moving days. Or for weddings, picnics or outdoor concerts for that matter. No matter how carefully you plan ahead – no matter how you cross your fingers and hope for good luck – the weather may be your biggest challenge. And unlike a […]
Did you know that pianos have more than 10,000 moving parts? It’s no wonder the piano is known as the “King of Instruments”. And like all kings, the piano commands special treatment. Trying to treat it like a little wooden flute, for example, can land you in a dungeon of your own making. Professional piano […]
In one of his most famous comedy routines, the late comedian George Carlin once said that, “a house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it”. When it comes to storage, he also talked about the fact that there’s a “whole industry based on keeping an eye on your stuff”. And this […]
Facts aren’t as important as how we react to them. When it comes to long distance moving from NY or any other state, the fact is, this can be a stressful process. But it doesn’t have to be. While you’re busy with the external preparations – packing up your home or business, hiring movers, etc. […]
If you walk down some New York streets on a typical weekend, you might have to step around bulky mattresses, dressers, desks or other large items that are being thrown out during a move. It’s true that one person’s garbage is often another one’s treasure. New York movers can tell you that some items are […]
Some endeavors make perfect DIY projects. Much satisfaction can come from building your own log cabin in the woods, or putting up a tree house in your yard. Even putting together furniture that doesn’t fall apart can give you a little sense of victory. When it comes to moving in NY, many people also think […]
Many people have horror stories about valuable items that were damaged during moves. Sometimes the fault lies with careless movers. A company of movers & packers in NY should be fully equipped to lift, pack, transport or store your most precious cargo in the safest possible ways. However, there are steps that you can take […]
The saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” has become a kind of mantra these days. There is a good deal of wisdom in this, of course. But local movers in NY should know that when it comes to moving, it might just be better to sweat the small stuff. We already know what the “big […]
Connecticut is one of the smallest states in the country – but good things come in small packages. The state has played a key role in the history of this country, such as being the site of the first Dutch settlement in the 17th century. It has also given this country some of its most […]
According to US Census estimations, almost 40% of Americans own at least 1 dog, and one-third own at least 1 cat. Since roughly 20% of all moves are interstate, you can be certain that a lot of people undertaking long distance moving to or from NY have pets in tow. What many pet owners don’t […]