More Moving Tips

When contemplating moving home, usually people instantly picture moving the objects within their house. How will they manage with every single item of clothing, furniture etc., and what can they do to get it into their new building with the minimum of hassle and complications? Clearly, it is not surprising that the majority of people may not consider the items stored in their garage until it is almost moving. This is not advisable, as you may need to sort out what you are going to do with the contents of your garage when moving long before the actual move.

Depending on the dimensions of the garage, you will be faced with potentially a lot of possessions. However, it is a good idea to assume that your garage will be packed with a number of things you have forgotten about, especially in a case where you have lived in the same place for a number of years. As time passes random objects build up in the garage, and it is advisable for you to allocate a good period of time to sort through everything. After that, you will have to sort out what you wish to do with each item.

Some of the more common contents of a garage would be tools, paint etc. If you are moving to a property that also has a garden, you will typically want to transport your lawnmower and other garden tools with you, so it is advisable to work out how you are going to move them prior to the move. Professional movers will move your lawn mower for you, or alternatively, you can hire out a moving vehicle. When packing implements i.e. bladed items, take care that you have cushioned any sharp edges and that they are all packed tightly into the vehicle and cannot move. This also applies when it comes to transporting paint cans.

In a situation where you are the owner of cans of paint which you have not opened or which have only been partially used, it could happen that you want to take them to your new premises. If you do this it is recommended that each can is closed tightly, especially if it happens that you are making use of rented moving vehicles. In a case where you would prefer not to take the paint along, be certain that you get rid of it in the right way, in terms of environmental regulations. This also applies if you have any other toxic materials in your garage. weed killer, fuel etc. are all potentially fatal substances and they require sensible handling. When cleaning out your garage, it is a good idea to locate and take out all potentially dangerous items straight away. You might wish to dispose of them by transporting them to a service for recycling or other trash disposal site.

As soon as you have decided what you would like to do with the contents of your garage when moving, you can organize a garage sale to sell any possessions you don’t want to take with you.

Certain fuel powered items need special consideration before transporting, These include:

• Motor scooters

• Riding lawn mowers

• Leaf blowers

• Snow clearing equipment

• Fuel powered go carts

• Mopeds

• Motorbikes

• Jet skis

• Speedboats

It is recommended that you mention these items to your removals service provider prior to moving day as they may need to take measures in order to transport them safely.

Sounds like a lot of work? Well, the good news is you will have less to worry about on moving day and you will end up with a better-organized garden and garage at your new location.