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Your Greenville area movers are pleased to report that the funding provided by the South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program has made a big difference in nearly 150 local families here in Greenville. The program (SC HELP) has reportedly had more success than any other program of its kind to date. SC HELP is dispensing nearly $300 million provided by the U.S. Treasury Department, other states receiving similar funding from treasury include North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island; $600 million total in relief funds have been provided for families facing financial problems related to unemployment and other current issues. President Barack Obama instituted the nationwide “Hardest Hit Fund” early in the year of 2010 to provide assistance to families and regions most affected by the housing slump. Your professional movers are happy that 135 Greenville families will receive help in this very urgent time of need.

Considering that every box packed for your move is subject to motion during your transition, protection for items within your moving boxes should be provided to avoid potential accidents during your move. Materials such as bubble wrap and foam packing peanuts are often put to good use for packages shipped with delicate contents inside. As your boxes will also be shipped on board your Greenville local movers’ truck, the same safety precautions for your boxed household goods should be taken.

Packaging material to protect your boxed items from inside the box is very ideal for anybody who is moving. However, the cost of this type of protective packing material can really add up, and the last thing anybody needs during their move is additional expenditures. Rather than shelling out more of your hard-earned money on bubble wrap or packing peanuts, consider the use of household items you already have instead! There are several items around the house that function well in protecting boxed items, and putting these items to good use will save you time and money during your move!

The once quiet mountain town of Simpsonville has really woken up since the ‘80s. In 1982, the opening of the interstate highway which sped up travel time to Greenville also sped up day to day life in Simpsonville by breathing new life into the local economy. Today along with the still-functioning-highway, fantastic schools, safe secure neighborhoods, and nice weather make Simpsonville a hot destination for people on the move. Your Greenville movers relocated a lot of families to Simpsonville on a regular basis. In fact, since 1990 Simpsonville’s population has increased by more than fifty percent. For people living in Simpsonville, there is rarely a dull moment. The Charter Amphitheatre showcases many big acts such as B.B. King and Bob Dylan who both have performed in Simpsonville recently. Families can also enjoy local festivals such as next month’s Goblinfest and the annual Christmas Parade!

The more organized you already are, the easier it is to pack and move to your new home. Unless you plan to live in the same home for the rest of your life, a little organization is definitely worth the effort considering the pay-off you’ll receive in the form of stress-free moving when the time comes. Even if you aren’t moving any time soon, the clean-home-is-a-happy-home effect is also worth the effort of getting organized. Throw junk away, donate unwanted goods, or even opt for a long term or temporary storage solution. You’ll be glad you did no matter what your situation!

Unborn baby girl, Marriah Greene, is gaining a size-able following before she has even seen the light of day, and it all started when her parents set up her very own facebook account. Expecting parents, Ellie and Matt, created the facebook profile for their daughter-in-the-womb as a creative way to spread the news to friends and loved ones that a new addition is on the way. With nearly three hundred friends and counting, it is safe to say that Mom and Dad accomplished their goal! Your movers in Greenville here think that Matt and Ellie had the right idea on how to spread the word, facebook has become the world-wide standard for advertising of any kind –seemingly over night!

The average cost of fuel in Greenville has fallen by just about a penny a gallon over the past week. This fall in gas price is far from significant, but when considering the rest of the nations average fuel cost, it is at least somewhat encouraging. While Greenville locals are paying about a cent less per gallon of gas than they were last week, the rest of the nation’s average fuel cost has gone up about three cents. Considering that gas prices have gone way up from where they were a year ago, this isn’t much of a victory over the rest of the country. But Greenville can still boast, “We have the best gas prices!” –and the best movers too!

If your household items could talk, what would they say on your moving day? Your belongings are part of what makes your house a home, your comfort zone, and if your home treats your well, then the contents inside deserve the same treatment on your moving day. Your Greenville movers treat your home and its contents like they deserve to be treated. Just like your bed provides a soft and cozy resting place for you each night, your Greenville movers provide a safe and comfortable trip for your furniture. Each piece of furniture in your home is carefully wrapped with complimentary quilted furniture pads and quickly but carefully carried and strapped into our spacious moving truck. No damage will be caused to your belongings because your movers here know how to treat our passengers. If your furniture could speak, each piece would thank you for the first-class accommodations you provided for them by hiring professional Greenville movers!

Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen?  If so, then chances are high that your kitchen cabinets could use a little attention.  Kitchen cabinets and drawers come in contact with not-so-clean hands on a very regular basis, especially if your time spent in the kitchen includes a lot of cooking!  Assuming you don’t wash your hands each and every time you need access to what’s behind your cabinet doors –which you probably don’t- your kitchen cabinets have probably grown a bit messy over time.  Why not make a weekend project out of making-over the cabinetry in one of the most important rooms in your home?  Not only will you enjoy the new look once you are all finished, your house will look much nicer for when it is time to sell your place to move to your new home in the future!

For a cabinetry upgrade, you may feel an urge to do-away with the retro wood grain look your doors and drawers likely don now.  Bringing some color into the kitchen is an excellent way to make your home’s interior really pop!  Kitchen cabinets can be a little tricky though when it comes to painting, especially wood grain material.  It can be done though!  Follow this basic outline, and you’ll enjoy a much brighter beautiful kitchen until the time comes to move!

• The first task for your project is to clean and sand the surfaces you will paint.  You may find that removing the cabinet doors makes this project easier, so definitely feel free to do so.  Sanding shouldn’t be too difficult a task, just a few passes on each surface should prepare your cabinets for the next step.

• After cleaning and sanding, you’ll want to apply a coat of primer to the surfaces you’ll be painting so that the cabinets will accept the paint and give off a brilliant finish.  Most primers give off a rather strong odor, so make sure you complete this step in a well ventilated area.

• After your primer has finished setting, it is time to beautify your cabinets with your choice color of paint!  It is important to be thorough during this step!  You will really love the results if you take your time, and apply two to three thin coats of paint.  Lightly sanding between coats is not a bad idea either, this provides your final layers of paint with the smoothest most ideal surface possible.  Allow to dry, and reinstall your cabinets!  You’re done!

Now that your cabinetry has a new colorful look, you’ll likely spend even more time cooking up meals and congregating in the kitchen!  With a newly acquired appreciation for all the hardships your cabinets go through, more frequent cleanings of your cabinet drawers and doors may also come into play!  Your professional movers here in Greenville can’t wait to see your work!

Vacations are what many of us look forward to all throughout the year.  Now that we are full swing with the holiday season, vacation time is so close you can feel it!  But before you pack your bags and board your plane, be sure that you’ve created a pre-vacation checklist so that your property is safe while you’re out of town.

• If your home will be unoccupied while you are away, you should deplete your supply of perishable foods well in advance of your vacation.  So move your refrigerator and freezer foods either to your stomach or to the garbage so that you’re not faced with an unpleasant mess when you return from paradise.  Or leave a fridge full of snacks for your most trusted neighbor who will be keeping an eye on your home while you’re gone.  Also, be sure to empty all trash receptacles and move your garbage out to your neighborhoods designated collection site.
• While on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is the safety of your home and property.  Keeping your vacation worry free is easy though.  First, you’ll want to have a trustworthy friend or neighbor who will regularly check in to make sure everything is safe and sound.  While completely unoccupied though, there are ways to keep your home looking lively so as not to advertise to passers-by that your house is empty.  Nothing says, “Burglars Welcome!” like a house that stays dark for days.  Investing in a few programmable timers for your interior lights is the best way to avoid a crook-inviting home.  You can purchase such timers anywhere where fish aquarium supplies are sold.  With these timers, you can program on and off times for various lights in your home so that your home appears to be occupied during the time you are away.  Any electronics which plug into an electric outlet can be programmed by these timers, such as: televisions, floor and table lamps, or garden lights… Just be creative.  It is also a good idea to turn the ringer off on any land line telephones you have in your home.  If you are unable to put a hold on mail delivery, make sure that your mail and packages are collected by your designated house-sitter and safely kept for you.  You may also have your sitter move your car in and out of your garage.
• To avoid unnecessary electricity usage while you are away, make sure and program your thermostat before you leave on vacation.  If the weather will be cold while you are gone, setting your thermostat to 65 degrees or so will cut down on power while you’re away.  Setting your thermostat to about 75 degrees is ideal for warmer weather areas.   If you live in a cold climate, you should also turn your water faucets on but limited to a slow trickle.  This is to prevent freezing pipes while you’re away.

You should be about ready to say ‘au revoir’ at this point.  Just make sure that you’ve checked everything off of your pre-vacation to-do list and you’ll be worry-free on your holiday getaway.  Your Greenville professional movers wish you a fantastic vacation!  And if you love your getaway so much that you decide to move there, your Greenville area movers do long distance too!

Most consumers use the internet now to search for everything from a car to finding a service industry professional to fix something at their home.  When it comes to locating a reliable mover in Greenville, the internet can be a tricky place. There are a number of rogue movers who surface and will make your moving experience a horrible one.  I recommend the American Moving and Storage Association as  a good place to start.  This leading moving industry organization has a program that identifies reputable movers, dubbed Pro Movers.  This designation requires each moving company to meet certain criteria.  This is the best way to locate a great mover to complete your relocation.  Of course if you know the name of a good mover, you can search for information about them online.  Check their moving reviews on sites like yelp, the local BBB and consumer reports.