A couple of parents with a girl in a new apartment (Photo: ShutterStock)
What fun! It's finally your turn to move into a new apartment. Moving is certainly an exciting experience, but it can also sometimes be exhausting, and if you don't do it right, or luck tricks us a bit (it can also happen) even a little annoying.
In any case, in order for us to do our part in the best possible way, and leave as little room as possible for luck to deceive us - we turned to Moshe Yitzhak, a storage consultant from Avia Storage, and prepared for you some important tips for moving, so that you can sit back on the new, or old, familiar sofa, with a glass of wine and with as few mishaps as possible along the way.
Here are the tips:
The question is: Where do you get cartons?
None of us keep cartons for packing in the warehouse or basement. And at the moment of truth, suddenly the question arises where exactly will we get quality cartons that will make packaging easier for us.
So it turns out that in today's digital world where everything can be found, there are also Facebook groups that deal with the delivery of used cartons to anyone interested, you can also contact the neighborhood WhatsApp group and check with them, you can check with the carrier if he has any, and you can always contact the local grocery store or supermarket who will be happy to help you. In any case, use only cartons in good condition and without dirt.
There are cartons: what to put in them?
Don't push everything you can think of in the first carton that comes your way. Take a moment to think.
The recommendation is to pack light items such as clothes in large cartons, heavy items such as books in small cartons (preferably double-walled), and delicate and fragile items should also be wrapped in packing paper or crackling plastic.
In addition, it is important to mark on each of the four cardboard sides which room it is intended for and what it includes, so that it will be easy for you to arrange after the movers leave. If the carton contains fragile items, it is recommended to clearly write "fragile" on the cardboard or paste "fragile" stickers.
Moving is also an opportunity to make order and dilution;
Do you have items that are important to you but you don't need them every day? Consider taking advantage of the opportunity and giving them to acquaintances or donations - many nonprofits will be happy to receive the clothes that sit in your closet and have not seen the light of day for years. This way, you will also move into a spacious, airy and uncluttered new home.
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Choosing the right carrier: cheap is sometimes expensive
The experience of being transported can be exhausting, and sometimes end in heartbreak and objects. Don't go for the first name that appears in your Google search. Look for leaders who have positive recommendations, and who have given a high rating to those who have used his services, and don't be shy about calling all your friends, especially those who have recently moved, and asking them for recommendations.
Remember – cheap is sometimes expensive;
This is true in almost every field, let alone when it comes to leaders. If you get a quote that's too cheap, don't rush to close, but be suspicious, because behind the cheap price sometimes hides hidden costs or low-level service.
Check the offers thoroughly, ask for a signed document, make sure that the contents of the apartment in the offer match the actual contents, and don't be tempted by deals that seem too "attractive". If you don't have to, don't make the switch in the last two or three days of the month. These days, demand is high and therefore transport prices are more expensive.
We finished packing and chose a carrier: where do we move now?
Going directly into the new apartment? Congratulations. This is truly the ultimate option. Make sure you give the movers the right address and in a few hours - your clothes and sentimental objects will be in their new apartment, and all you have to do is arrange everything in its place, hoping that your storage places are ready, excited and looking forward to their arrival.
In many other cases, before moving into the new apartment, it is necessary to vacate the apartment and move to temporary housing until the permanent apartment is ready; In such cases, consider using external storage services that will save you a lot of time and effort and ensure that you get the contents back exactly as you delivered it.
How do I know if the storage company is right for me?
Have you chosen a storage company? Excellent;
You should check their insurance policy to make sure it includes a comprehensive insurance policy so that your belongings are maximally insured. Going to the storage area, to make sure that it is as wide as possible, and can absorb all your belongings is also necessary in this case, and on the other hand do not pay for unused space.
The availability of access to the contents is also not self-evident. It is important to find out the hours of operation of the storage company, or alternatively order a storage room that will be available to you around the clock.
Storage complexes of Avia Storage Company (Photo: AVIA)
Also, don't leave your belongings to the matter between movers and storekeepers. On the day you enter storage, you will arrive together with the transport team, and give them highlights on how you want to store the contents. It is recommended to store the cartons at the front of the warehouse, so that it is convenient to take out when needed. Also, do not overload the cartons so as not to damage their contents.
It is very important not to pack food of any kind. Leave the food with you. It will not survive the storage period. Do not under any circumstances pack flammable materials, such as paint cans, coffee stoves, and anything else that might be flammable. Take him with you, too.
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