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Preparing Your House for Vacation
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!
Should I hire movers?
Depending on the size of your home, moving can be affordable. When deciding on a Greenville moving company or family and friends, there are a few things to consider. Although family and friends mean well, they are not experienced movers. Simply put, any nicks, scratches or items broken are your responsibility. Family is also under no obligation to arrive on time or move at the speed you desire. However, with skilled movers you are less likely to experience damage during your move. And if items are damaged you can file a claim with your moving company. You can also expect your movers to arrive at the time decided upon and move at a fast professional pace. All in all, you get what you pay for. Most Greenville movers work either by an hourly rate or a flat rate and it is estimated by the amount rooms and items you have to move. Traditionally two movers can adequately accommodate most one bedroom and two bedroom apartment moves. Most town-homes, condominiums and three bedroom homes require three or more movers. More than three bedrooms require four or more movers and an additional moving truck. All of the above is based upon average furnishings, of course if your home is loaded with furniture the amount of men and equipment may increase.
Greenville Movers – Easy to Choose
I’ve given alot of advice in these blogs… Choosing the right Greenville Mover is the key to having a successful move. Let’s keep this short and sweet. Almost 50% of the local moving companies in Greenville are not licensed. THAT IS A STATE REQUIREMENT! That means you have almost a 50% chance of getting a local Greenville mover that is able to charge you what they want – and overcharge you. You may not even be able to contact them after your move…
Make your move simple – call All My Sons Moving and Storage of Greenville.. You no longer have to worry about your move – that’s our job!
Moving in a month
So you are moving in a month, and you’re a bit overwhelmed with all you must accomplish within the next thirty days. Don’t worry, just keep reading and the next month of your life will suddenly seem much more simple. At this point, you have one month before your moving day. Now is a great time to start depleting your food supply. Your local Greenville mover’s truck is no place for food and perishables. So pig-out. Also, while you’re snacking, take the opportunity to burn off the extra calories and spend the day taking measurements of your home and furniture. Make sure you have a plan for how each piece of furniture will exit the home. Your plan may include dis assembly of some furniture. Now is also a great time to start narrowing down your choice for the Greenville area mover you will hire. Also, take the time now to start packing your boxes. Label each box accordingly so that each box will easily find its proper place in the new home. During your packing process, it is wise to separate valuables for piece of mind.
The month is half over. Much of your packing is complete, and your food supply is dwindling down making for an easy kitchen pack. At this point you have surely hired your Greenville area mover dream team, and have reserved a date for your move. This is an excellent time to arrange to have the day off of work for your move. Also, go ahead and call to confirm that your mover and you are both on the same page regarding the move. Make sure that you understand all charges, and that your date is still reserved. Continue to pack for the move, and accumulate all of your boxes and smaller furniture into one location in the home. This makes for a quick and simple truck loading process.
Your move is one week away. This is crunch time. This week you should pack a suitcase with clothes, hygiene supplies, and any other necessities you will need, enough to last you at least a week. This way you can give yourself some time to relax in the new home before you finish unpacking everything. But for now, Finish all packing! Throw away all trash, and food, and anything else which needs to be disposed of prior to the moving day. Defrost your freezer and empty your fridge. Call to firm up with your Greenville professional movers to make sure everything is still on for the big day. Also, importantly, plan for the payment of your move. Make sure you have a credit card, cash, or a money order.
The month has ended quickly. It is now the day of your move. Congratulations, you have made it this far, its almost over now. When your Greenville mover’s truck arrives, verify that it is the correct Greenville local moving company. Confirm the company’s USDOT number and make sure they are who you hired. During the move, feel free to offer refreshments to your moving crew, they will greatly appreciate it! If you feel like your movers have done an outstanding job, it is customary to tip. Make sure that you take inventory before your move begins so that you can account for everything once you are moved into your new home. Finally, breathe a sigh of relief, and take a load off in your new home. You’ve earned it.
Everything goes Pro
Everything great in the world goes PRO. In golf you have Tiger Woods, in basketball you have Michael Jordan, and in soccer you have David Beckham. In the moving industry you have the ProMovers of All My Sons Moving and Storage. As certified ProMovers by the American Movers and Storage Association, all of our professional men have been through extensive training. In essence this makes all of our men professional movers. There are absolutely no day labors in any of our crews, unlike other copy cat moving companies that are all the men they hire. These small companies out there are not even certified! Bottomline is I’m sending you the right amount of men that are going to get your move done fast, and professionally as possible. This is how All My Sons of Greenville are going to save you money.
Reputation Counts
If you are looking to move soon in Greenville, if you are smart, you’re definitely shopping around for Professional Greenville Movers. In which case, you have surely come into contact with this reputable Greenville mover. If you are looking for reputation, look no further. I urge you to check our references. Read our customer testimonials, read about our professional Greenville area movers through the American Movers and Storage Association. My company is among the best of professional movers nation wide, and has come a long way to get where we are. We have left a wake of satisfied customers who have been spreading the word to even more customers, soon to be satisfied themselves. If you do your research, you will see, our experienced talented movers will do an excellent job of moving you every time. So call us today!
Worst Case Scenerios
In a worst case scenario, you always wish you had been better prepared than you are. But many times, worst case scenarios seem to happen when you are least prepared for unfortunate times. In the moving industry, worst case scenarios happen all too often. Unfortunately; the customer is the victim in many worst case Greenville moving scenarios. As a consumer in the midst of relocating, it is your duty to do as much within your power to avoid worst case scenarios, such as: damaged furniture, scratched floors, broken windows and walls, movers getting injured in your home, and of course slow-paced movers. Just to name a few. Already a pretty ugly list, but it goes on. Local Greenville movers who you can trust, will likely put all these concerns to rest from the get-go, which is great if you are lucky enough to call the right Greenville mover. But ir-reputable Greenville area movers aren’t going to tell you that their employees are unskilled, they’re not going to tell you that they have a bad history of damaging property, they’re not going to tell you that as a result they are un-insurable, they’re not going to tell you that they get little to no business and prolong every job they are lucky enough to get. All you will likely hear is what you’re probably looking for, which is a dirt cheap hourly rate, which will sound like a dirt cheap price. Makes sense when you’re moving in Greenville on a budget. Don’t fall for what many looking to move locally in Greenville fall all too often. Ask the right questions: Are your movers experienced? Are your employees full-time? Are you licensed and insured? Do you outsource inexperienced day laborers or temps? Don’t settle for less than the best Greenville mover . Consumers deserve a good service if they are going to be paying for it. Please take this food for thought, and ensure a well orchestrated local Greenville move for you and your family this year.
Fear Not
Quite a scary day for some today. Especially if you have an Greenville area move to scheduled for today. If your Greenville mover has left you hanging, or has left you in a spooked state of mind for any reason… it is not too late to hire Greenville Best Movers here at All My Sons. Only the best professional movers drive the All My Sons truck, and if you have one outside your door. Your Greenville ProMovers quilt pad wrap your furniture for safety. Your Greenville area ProMovers move at a fast pace. Expect nothing less than professionalism, respect, and protection of your property out of our professional Greenville movers. Fear not, you may be in a frightening situation right now, and considering the circumstances, under quite a bit of unwelcome stress… But our Greenville Professional Movers are waiting just a phone call away to lay the fear and stress to rest. Let’s get your family settled in TODAY.
Big Boy Toys
Even adults play with toys. And not all toys are small. Billiard enthusiasts, pianists, fitness fanatics, and hobbyists of all walks can often relate to one common dilemma: Moving the biggest of our toys when the time comes to get a change of scenery. If you need to move your giant play things at any time, for any reason, we’d love to make it happen for you. Our Greenville professional movers know how important your free time is. Our local movers also know how important it is for the large items which enhance your free time to have a safe and secure trip when you need them moved. Keep in mind, Greenville area movers at All My Sons are experienced, and move: pool tables, pianos, exercise equipment, drafting tables, and many other large toys every day. For us, moving your most prized possessions is easy, and we keep the process just as simple for you. No job is too small, no item is too big or too heavy. If you need your big toys moved, you’re in good hands with Greenville professional movers like us.
Race On
Another year, another cross country move for you. Year after year, as you climb your way up to one day reach the top of the totem pole. Your company obviously takes you very seriously, as they should, because you take your profession very seriously. It is your life. You are such an asset to your company that they need you all over the country to rub off your greatness, taking this company to new levels… A constant race to the top… Well consider this local Greenville mover your personal pit crew for life. And its not like you didn’t already know it. My family has spanned the country so that we can execute any-distance moves more quickly and efficiently than any other professional mover in the business. I promise that as long as you are climbing your way to the top, you can count on a friendly voice just a phone call away, ready to move you tomorrow at all times. You can take us seriously. This Greenville professional mover takes your move seriously, which is what you deserve. Race on.