Moving House With Kids

Moving House With Kids

Moving House With Kids

Moving house is stressful. How do you try to entertain your kids while moving home? How can you juggle moving days? Here, we reveal our top tips for moving house without overwhelm.

How to Navigate Moving House With Kids

Moving with younger kids or older children doesn’t need to be stressful. Read the following tips to cope with the moving process.

Plan Ahead

Planning is the easiest way to stay organised when moving. Start decluttering a couple of weeks before you move. Once you’ve discarded the items you don’t want to keep, you can start packing. Begin with the things you barely use and leave those you use daily until last.

Meal Plan

Meal planning is another effective way to stay organised. Take note of what you have in your freezer. It’s a good idea to plan meals on moving day. Making sandwiches or a packed lunch for the kids will ensure they don’t go hungry.

Get Childcare

The best option for moving with children is to find childcare in advance. Whether it’s a relative, friend or childcare professional, you’ll know that they’re in safe hands, so you have plenty of time to move boxes and clean. It makes life much easier, and even if you can only find childcare for a couple of hours, you’ll be able to get more tasks ticked off your checklist.

Give Them Something To Do

When moving house, children can quickly become bored. What if you could involve them in your moving activities instead? It’s good to let them know they’re moving a few weeks beforehand. It gives them plenty of extra time to get acquainted with their new area. You could plan an adventure hunt, pointing out new local spots to try. If you enjoy getting creative, write down some local points to your new home, such as the nearest school, park, and supermarket. You can then turn it into a game that your children will find exciting.

Planning on Moving With Kids? St Albans Removals Can Assist You!

Ready to move house? Moving with children can be a breeze when you’ve got St Albans Removals Experts. As a moving company, we’re here to lend a helping hand by moving boxes and putting your goods into storage. We can do all the packing, heavy lifting and moving so you don’t have to lift a finger. Get in touch now for a free quote.

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How To Pack Your Clothes

How To Pack Your Clothes

Easy Tips on How To Pack Your Clothes for a Move

Moving can be overwhelming from packing, the actual move, up to unpacking. To make this process go as smoothly as possible, you must know how to pack the items you will bring with you.

When we talk about packing, clothes are usually the first on the list. And although this may sound easy, some people cannot just let their clothes be shoved in boxes with neglect.

Our clothes can have multiple purposes too. Some can just be tossed in laundry bags such as lounge shorts or boxers, while some need to be folded neatly in a suitcase such as those we use in formal events or luxury clothes.

Today, we will talk about several ways to speed up packing your clothes and ways to properly protect them from any damages before and after the move.

Need-to-Know Packing Tips for Your Clothing

Before packing your clothes, it’s important to check first which clothes go together and which need extra care. For example, casual shirts, night clothes, and rugged clothes can go in the same boxes or bags. Suits, gowns, or costumes may need a specific containment. Luxury clothing can also go in their old boxes, bags, or a suitcase.

Keep in mind that you also need to maximise all available moving boxes or plastic bags. Simply roll your clothes to allow more room for other clothes you intend to bring. Don’t forget to separate the ones you will no longer be bringing or those up for a garage sale.

Have Available Laundry or Plastic Bags or Hanging Packs

Once you finish sorting and folding your clothes, the next thing you need is containment. Clothes that didn’t get to the laundry can be tossed in laundry bags to remind you that once the move is complete, you will need to wash them. Gowns, dresses, suits, or other formal wear may need to be in hanging packs and go together in a clothes hanger rack. Undergarments can be placed in string bags to easily identify them.

Use Other Bags or Plastic Materials Like Zip Lock Bags

Other bags you have at home can also be useful during the move. A duffel bag can serve as extra storage for singlets, boxers, socks, and small towels. Large to medium zip lock bags can be useful for wet or laundry items. Vacuum bags can be used for bulky jackets or winter coats. Lastly, a drawstring trash bag can be used for lounge or casual clothes.

Make Sure All Bags, Plastics, or Boxes Are Clean for Unused Clothes

Clean and unused clothes must be kept in clean bags, boxes, and plastics too. This is to reduce extra work when it comes to washing a bulk of dirty clothes once you get to your new home. The last thing you want to do is unpack them, start arranging them in your new closet, and rest.

Once you have tucked all clothes into their respective containers or bags, label them accordingly. Labelling your packed clothes can lessen the work of unpacking them. When you also know which ones should go first in your new closet, it also reduces the time spent rearranging them.

 

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Removals & Storage For Fragile Items

Removals & Storage For Fragile Items

Removals & Storage For Fragile Items

Moving house or relocating your business can be stressful but when you’ve got delicate items to consider, it can be an overwhelming process. What is the best way to pack breakables and how can you ensure nothing gets broken or damaged? In this guide, we’ll show you how to pack breakable items for moving and how to store fragile items with ease. First, let’s look at what essential items are required for packing fragile items.

Essential Items For Packing Breakables

Extremely fragile items can break easily so they must be packed correctly for extra protection. Here are some essential items that are a must for packing fragile items.

·        Layers of bubble wrap to prevent items from breaking.

·        Fragile packing tape so the removal or storage employees know that these items need to be moved with the utmost care.

·        Strong cardboard boxes to protect your items when moving or placing them into storage.

·        Packing peanuts to help fill any empty spaces in the boxes.

·        Corrugated inserts to provide more protection.

·        Packing paper to place inside the cardboard boxes.

·        Small boxes for small glassware and ceramic pieces.

·        Towels or blankets can be used to protect smaller fragile items.

·        Ropes or cord to keep towels or blankets in place.

How To Pack Breakable Items For Moving

What is the best way to pack fragile items for moving delicate removals? Here are our handy tips for packing your valuables. Use these and you’ll learn how to pack breakable items for moving with optimal confidence!

Use small boxes for glassware and ceramics

The best way to pack breakables like glasses, vases, plates or china cups is to ensure they’re placed in bubble wrap and secured with tape. Alternatively, you can wrap them in towels to protect them. Placing them in small boxes means there is less space for them to move during transit. If you do have small gaps in your box, place packing peanuts or paper to cover them.

Stack items where possible

Breakable bowls or plates can be stacked together. To pack these effectively, place a piece of strong cardboard at the bottom of the box. Then, place packing paper and a piece of bubble wrap between each bowl or plate. Stack four of five plates, placing paper around the stack and seal with packing tape.

Place televisions or monitors in their original boxes

It’s always best to place televisions or monitors in their original boxes as these will offer the most effective protection for their size. However, if you don’t have the box, remove all the cables and wrap them in bubble wrap for protection. Label them and place them in a box. As the screen is the most fragile part and susceptible to scratches and damage, use bubble wrap all around the screen and then a layer of packing paper. Wrap a thick towel or blanket over the screen, securing it with rope or a cord.

Pack appliances in protective layers

Home appliances like kettles and toasters which can easily break or get damaged should be packed in layers of bubble wrap and packing paper. This will prevent scratches, dents or marks. Just remember to seal the layers with fragile packing tape.

How To Store Fragile Items

Storing fragile items can be a concern. After all, you want to be certain that your breakable goods are going to be placed where you know they will be kept safe from damage. Furthermore, there are a few additional things to consider when putting fragile goods into storage:

·        Opt for a well-ventilated and temperature-controlled environment

·        Choose a storage unit business that understands how to store fragile items

·        Items should be stored away from water or where potential damage could occur

Arranging professional storage is the best way to store your fragile items. Professional storage units are safe and secure, protecting your valuable or breakable assets from damage or destruction.

We’re Experts At Packing, Moving & Storing Fragile Items

Now you’re aware of the best way to pack breakables and how to store fragile items, you can be confident that the items you’re moving are safe and secure. If you’re looking to save time and hassle when moving, we can help. At St Albans Removals, we’re highly experienced movers and we also have storage units available, should you need it. Get your free quote today.

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Removals Cost On Average

Removals Cost On Average

How Much Do Removals & Storage Services Cost On Average?

Whether you’re moving home, relocating your business or simply placing items into storage, the thought of furniture removal and storage costs can be overwhelming. First, there is the cost of removals and transportation to consider. Then, there are storage facility fees to determine. If you want to save money and get the very best deal for your budget, doing your research is imperative. However, you’ll also need to be aware of average removal and storage costs within the UK. In this article, we break down house removal and storage costs,

Furniture Removals & Storage Costs

What moving costs can you expect for furniture items? Are storage costs going to be excessive? Here, we reveal how furniture removals are priced, as well as the average costs for storing furniture items.

House Removals Costs

Full house removals are around £1200 for a 3 bedroom house travelling 50 miles. This cost is based on loading and unloading, packing services and dismantling and reassembly. If you don’t require all these then you’ll pay much less. There are certain aspects to take into consideration when estimating the full cost.

We Offer a Complete Removals & Storage Service for Competitive Prices

Do you need assistance from a professional removals and storage service? As a storage and removals company with several years of experience, we understand how to pack, move and store fragile items, heavy goods, and even bulky furniture without causing damage. What’s more, we’ll give you a comprehensive quote covering all the services you require upfront – so no hidden extra fees. Whatever you need, we are here to lend a helping hand. Get your free quote now.

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How to Label Moving Boxes

How to Label Moving Boxes

How to Label Moving Boxes – 6 Simple Steps to Follow

Moving home can be so all-consuming that seemingly small things – such as labelling boxes – can fall by the wayside. But labelling your moving boxes can make a huge difference to your life when it comes to moving day.

Read on to find out how to label your boxes properly.

Why is it important to label moving boxes?

Labelling your boxes can benefit both you and your removal company.

Moving box labels will help your professional movers to understand which boxes need to be loaded first and where to put them once they’ve been unloaded from the van.

It’ll also make your life a whole lot easier when you come to unpack.

It’s also vital to label fragile items so that you and your removal company know to take special care when handling them.

There are a few different ways to label boxes – choose the one that suits you best.

Essential items for labelling boxes

Before you start thinking about what to put where ensure you have all your packing and labelling materials in order.

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for box labelling:

  • Cardboard/plastic boxes.
  • Boxes packaging, e.g. rolls of bubble wrap.
  • Packing tape.
  • Printable moving itinerary.
  • Colour tape.
  • Colour pens.
  • Colour paper.
  • Marker pens.
  • Packing labels.

How to label moving boxes

There’s no size-fits-all approach to organising moving labels for boxes, but there are some tried and tested methods you can adapt to suit your needs and preferences.

1. Make an inventory of your items

We’d highly recommend that you make an inventory of the things you need to pack and move. We’d also suggest doing this digitally and saving a copy on the cloud – if you do it by hand, you risk losing the piece of paper.

Keeping an inventory will make it easier for you to track missing items. Write down all the items you need to pack, one room at a time. When you pack it, tick it off the list and write down which box it’s in (use the colour or number method as explained below).

2. Know WHEN to label

It might seem a little silly, but it is a must to know when to label your boxes. The general rule is this: don’t label your box before you’ve packed it. It can be tempting to label a box to fill it with your belongings later on but don’t.

Similarly, avoid labelling your boxes hours or days after you’ve packed and sealed them. With so much going on, there’s no way you’ll remember what’s inside. The best time to label a box is straight after you’ve packed and sealed it with strong packing tape.

3. Use colour-coded labelling…

You might decide to go down the colour-coded boxes route when labelling your moving boxes. This labelling system is especially popular with visual thinkers and works like this:

  • Choose a colour for each room, e.g. kitchen = orange, bathroom = blue
  • Once you’ve packed a box, label it with its appropriate colour using a colour marker pen, colour tape or a colour label
  • Mark the colour next to the items on your inventory
  • Place the colour paper on the doors of each room in your new home. This will make it easier for whoever’s unloading your boxes to put them in the right place.

4….Or the number system

Try the super simple numbering approach if colour coding isn’t for you. Both approaches work well whether you’re moving straight into your new place or are planning to place your items into a short-term storage facility first.

Just write a number on the box and the room it belongs in.

For example, Box 1: living room; Box 2: loft; Box 3: spare bedroom, and so on.

Be sure to label the box number after each item on your inventory list; if you organised your inventory list on a room-by-room basis, even better!

Pro tip: Label or number each box on the top and at least one side so that its exact destination is visible when the time comes for you to unpack.

5. Label boxes containing fragile items

Fragile items need a little extra TLC to minimise breakage risk.

Be sure to wrap each item individually with extra paper or bubble wrap before placing it in the box. Use bubble wrap or old fabrics (e.g. towels) to fill any gaps.

As well as colour coding or numbering your boxes that contain fragile items, put a label on each side of the box that says: FRAGILE: HANDLE WITH CARE”.

You should also indicate which side of the box should face upwards. This will remind you and your moving company to move the box with extra care and avoid getting them wet or dirty.

6. Prepare a priority box

It’s highly unlikely that you’ll do all your unpacking the day you move.

That’s why it’s always a good idea to prepare a “priority box” that you can open on the first night in your new home. This could contain essentials or things to make you feel at home. While we can’t tell you exactly what to pack, here are a few ideas:

  • Toiletries, e.g. toothbrush and soap.
  • Pyjamas and teddy bears for the kids.
  • Snacks and a bottle of wine.

Again, don’t forget to label your priority box with what’s inside!

If in doubt, call in the professionals

If you’re looking for house removals help, you’ve come to the right place.

St Albans Removals experts can help you with the entire removals journey, from the packing process and home moving to storing and unpacking.

We’ll help you pack and label your cardboard boxes, so you don’t have to do it alone. We use recyclable and reusable packaging materials wherever possible and even provide packing and storage services for artwork, IT equipment and big musical instruments like pianos.

As well as a removals service, we can provide you with a storage solution should you need it. We pack smartly to minimise the amount of storage space you need to pay for, and our storage units are available to rent on a flexible, month-by-month basis.

Let us know when you need your items back, and we’ll deliver them to your new home!

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