Moving House? Own Clothes? Then Declutter!
Friday, September 7th, 2018
The definitive mover’s guide to packing up, decluttering and recycling your old clothes. Read carefully – there are lots of useful tips inside!
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Packing Mastery – How to Create Wardrobe Boxes for your Move
Saturday, July 14th, 2018
We’ve blogged about everything from efficient packing to where you can get free boxes from, we’ve even covered how you can take care of your tech during your move. Now? We want to tackle something that every fashionista will relate to – creating wardrobe boxes ready for your big move, so your fav outfit is […]
Read ArticleThe Artform that is Box Labelling
Monday, May 21st, 2018
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve arrived with our clients’ belongings to a new home where chaos quickly ensues. What’s packed in those label-less boxes? Which one should be destined for which room? Do yourself a favour – avoid this logistical nightmare upon arrival, with the following simple strategy for labelling your boxes. […]
Read ArticleSelf-storage: 5 giveaway signs of a cowboy company
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Recently we’ve partnered with self-storage superstars Inner Space Stations (read about their York self-storage right here). Why? Because over our decade+ in business we’ve regularly been asked whether we have a self-storage company that we recommended. Over our time in this industry, we’ve also heard of horror story after horror story about lacklustre self-storage, damaged […]
Read ArticleHow to Move Your Prize Piano (Properly)
Monday, January 8th, 2018
We’re full of great advice for packing up your possessions ready for moving day. Yet no amount of bubble wrap could protect your piano if you drop your seriously delicate instrument in the haste of moving day. Truth be told moving a piano takes time, skill and the plenty of know-how. So here are our […]
Read ArticleIs moving really all that stressful?
Sunday, December 10th, 2017
Everyone’s heard the news – moving is tough, so tough in fact that it’s considered right up there with divorce and the death of a loved one. But why is this? For those who are moving newbies, the thought that it “really can’t be that bad, can it?” is an understandable one. So here we […]
Read ArticleGet ready – 7 tasks to tackle before the packers arrive
Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
If you’ve chosen to get a helping hand from professional home packers you’ve made a wise move. Here are seven tasks that you can tackle to make sure the service runs as smoothly as possible and to ensure you don’t end up paying over the odds. 1. Purge your possessions The last thing you want […]
Read ArticleBoxes – Don’t buy, get them for free
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
It’s a timeless phenomenon – that until you move, you have literally no idea as to how big a pile your personal effects amount to. Even if you live in a compact one-bed apartment, the amount of boxes you’ll need is sure to surprise you, and if you don’t want to break the bank with […]
Read ArticleIt’s good to talk – Who to notify when you move
Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Just when you thought you had it all under control, with the removals firm booked, the solicitor set to go and the cleaners ready to give your property a quick once over, you realise that you’ve not yet let any of the many businesses you use know about your move. Fret not, here we run […]
Read ArticleHow to move when expecting
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
Congratulations! You’re expecting a little bundle of joy and are now well on the way to counting down until the big day. The problem is your little one means that you need more room, and now that you’re planning for a move you’re beginning to realise how tricky dealing with this may be. Allow us […]
Read Article5 ear-splitting warning alarms your removal firm is a con
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
You’ve likely come across at least one removal company horror story in the newspaper or online (and if you haven’t you may want to head on over to our article on Spine Tingling, Nightmare Removal Tales). Whilst it is human nature to think that scams only happen to other people, the sad fact remains that […]
Read ArticleApples for Apples: Four pointers for comparing removal quotes
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
Not all removal services are created equal – in fact, there are many differences from any one company’s service compared to the next. Here we explain four core pointers that you should consider when collecting quotes and comparing them side by side. 1. A FREE quote versus obligation Reputable removal companies will always provide a […]
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