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6 Things to Do If You Have Rain on Your Moving Day

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:12:19 GMT

If you have rain on your moving day, don't despair. Even with the rain, you can have a smooth and easy move if you hire professional movers and prepare appropriately for the rainy weather.

1. Make Your Pavement Slip-Proof

One of the biggest challenges of moving with rain is making sure that no one slips and falls. Slipping and falling can be dangerous for whoever helps with your move, as well as your belongings.

If you have some slippery pathways that lead from your house to the driveway, pick up some non-slip mats online or at a local store. Tape the non-slip mats along the walkway. The non-slip mats should provide everyone with extra traction while they carry your belongings from the house to the moving truck.

2. Park the Moving Truck Close

If you live in an apartment complex, let the neighbors know about your moving day and ask if they can leave the closest parking spot next to your apartment open.

If you move out of a house, move all of your vehicles out of the driveway and allow the moving truck the space it needs to back into your driveway.

The shorter the distance your personal belongings have to go, the less risk of them getting wet in the move.

3. Protect Your Floors

You don't want a bunch of dirty water tracked into the home that you move out of, or into the house you move into. The best way to protect against dirty water is to secure your entryway.

In the entryway, use painters tape to secure a tarp that covers up the space. Use sheets of plastic or towels to create walkways throughout your home so your movers can access what they need without getting the floors all dirty.

4. Move Items in Teams

If you don't want the movers walking through your home with their shoes on, work together with the movers to move everything in teams.

For example, move the items from the room they are into the entryway, and then use another team to move the items from the entryway to the truck to cut down on foot traffic inside of your home. Repeat this process for each room.

5. Cover Up Items With Plastic

For items not inside of boxes, make sure you have plastic sheets or tarps on hand to throw over them. For example, you'll want to drape a plastic sheet over your bed before the movers carry it outside.

You can easily pick up lots of plastic sheets at your local dollar store. They are a cheap investment that will ensure your furniture doesn't arrive at your new home wet.

Just make sure to remove the plastic covers as soon as you get your furniture and other items inside. This will allow any trapped water around the plastic to quickly dry out.

6. Keep Yourself Dry

Moving is no fun if you are dripping wet. If rain is expected at all in the forecast, make sure that you keep out a thin rain jacket as well as a change of clothes for the moving day.

Use the jacket to keep as dry as possible, and when you get to your new home, change into the pair of clothing you kept out as you start the unpacking process.

If you plan to help the movers, make sure that you have gloves with rubber padding on them. Gloves with rubber padding will prevent boxes from slipping out of your hands.

Make your moving day as easy as possible, regardless of whether the conditions are wet or dry outside, by hiring our team at Helping Hands Moving to help you with your move.

Moving at the Holidays? Tips to Stay Sane

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:04:47 GMT

Moving in late November and throughout December can be tough if you celebrate the holidays. The holidays tend to be a busy time of year anyway because many people plan visits with relatives, give gifts to loved ones and have celebrations at home. If you're planning to move this holiday season, now is the time to prepare yourself for what will no doubt be a very hectic couple of months. These tips can help.

Start Packing and Planning As Early As Possible

Line up your moving company now and start packing as soon as possible. Get as much out of the way as you can before the holidays begin in earnest. Clear your schedule over the weekends and in the evenings to get things done. If you need to take time off work, now is the time to do so.

As the day of the move (and the holidays) draws near, you'll find yourself feeling busier and overwhelmed if you can't get the majority of the work done now.

Hire a Full-Service Moving Company

Hire a moving company that offers packing and unpacking services to take some of the pressure off you during this busy time. You may still choose to do some of your packing on your own, but hiring a moving company to do some packing for you will make the experience of moving a little bit less stressful and will give you time to focus on holiday planning.

Scale Back Holiday Celebrations at Home

You can't do everything. Given that you'll be dealing with movers, boxes, utility services, address updates, and all the other things that go along with moving, you won't have time to do all of your normal holiday celebrations at home. Sit down with your family and pick which celebrations to keep and which ones to forgo until next year.

If possible, plan to attend celebrations at the homes of friends and relatives. Even if you can't have the normal celebrations at your house, you'll still have a celebration somewhere with people you love.

Watch the Weather

One of the complicating factors at this time of year is the weather. Colorado Springs gets around 68 inches of snow annually, and much of Colorado is snowy throughout the winter. Keep your eye on the forecast throughout the season, especially as you draw close to your move date.

Maintain close contact with your moving company to ensure that they see no reason to change your move date due to poor weather.

Prioritize Packing

Packing and moving preparation will have to take priority over wrapping gifts and other holiday activities. This may mean that you'll have to buy more gift bags than normal, or you may have to pay for a gift wrapping service. Many gift wrapping services raise money for charity, so don't feel too bad if you have to pay someone else to wrap your presents. It's all in the spirit of giving.

Keep Decorations and Gifts Easy to Access

Keep holiday decorations in a go bag so that you can unpack them swiftly when you arrive at your new home. If you celebrate Christmas and your move takes place before December 25, put your tree up first thing when you arrive in your new home. This will make your house feel more comfortable and welcoming.

Coordinate with your movers to ensure that they keep your holiday-decorations go bag accessible during the move. Depending on how many decorations you have, you may not be able to put up them all, but you can at least put up your favorites.

If you have more questions about how to have a successful move at this busy time of year, contact Helping Hands Moving Inc. We'll be happy to answer your questions.

Planning a Winter Move? 6 Tips for an Easier Experience

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:53:46 GMT

Winter moves don't need to be disastrous. In fact, moving during the winter months can be advantageous. Most people plan their moves for the warmer months, which means moving companies won't be booked during the winter, and kids are out of school for winter vacation, which means you won't need to worry about mid-semester changes.

If you're making plans for a winter move into your new home, here are six tips that will reduce the occurrence of weather-related problems.

1. Hire a Moving Company

When you plan a winter move, you need to hire a moving company. You don't want to tow a trailer or drive your own moving truck during a winter storm. You also don't want to be moving boxes in the snow. Hire a moving company and have all the hard work done for you.

2. Plan for Weather Delays

Whether your move is across the state or across the country, you need to prepare for weather delays. You don't want to be left without necessities if your moving truck gets stuck in the storm. Go ahead and pack all your big things for the moving truck. However, while you pack your belongings, leave out the items you'll need to survive for a few days should the truck be delayed.

3. Double Check the Utilities

If your move is scheduled during the winter, double check with the utility companies a day or two before the big day. You want to give the utility companies sufficient time to activate your accounts and get service established at your new home.

When you know that your utilities are connected, arrange to have someone you trust go into your new home and turn the heat on for you. You don't want to arrive to a cold house in the middle of winter.

4. Arrange for Snow Removal

If you're expecting snow when you arrive at your new home, arrange for snow removal. You'll want to have clear access to your home, even if snow is falling. Winter moves are particularly hazardous when driveways and sidewalks are covered in ice and snow. Prior to your arrival, hire a snow removal company to clear the snow and apply sand and deicing salt to your concrete surfaces.

5. Prepare Your Car for the Trip

Make sure your car is ready for the trip. If there's a chance that you'll encounter snow or ice during your travels, your trunk should contain everything you'll need for an emergency:

Road salt and shovel to clear the road
Ice scraper and snow brush
Emergency blankets and food
Boots, gloves and jackets for each family member

The items on this list will keep you safe and prepared in the event of any roadside emergencies you face while you're moving to your new home.

6. Know the Parking Restrictions

Many communities restrict street parking during the winter so that snowplows can keep the roads clear. You don't want to have your car towed because you park in front of your home during prohibited hours.

You also want to avoid parking problems for your moving trucks. Before you move, call the city planning office in your new town and ask for a list of their winter parking requirements. If parking is prohibited on your street during the winter months, ask about short-term regulations for loading and unloading of your moving truck.

Don't get stuck in the cold. If you've got a move planned for this winter, contact us at Helping Hands Moving, Inc. We'll take care of all the details and get you moved into your new home quickly and safely.

Moving During Expansion: 6 Tips for Upsizing Your Business

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:48:19 GMT

Has your business outgrown its old offices? Expanding can be an exciting time, but it is also a stressful one. Not only do you need to move your business assets, but you also need to think about new equipment and furniture to fill the extra space. Here are a few tips for a more successful transition.

1. Figure Out What You Want to Keep

Though you may be moving into larger offices, this does not mean you need to bring everything with you. A move is the perfect time to get rid of things such as decommissioned equipment and old files. You can donate things you never use and that are just taking up space to reduce the number of things you will need to move.

Make sure you involve employees in these decisions, as employees may still use some things that appear to be depreciated.

2. Pay Attention to Your New Office Layout

Your new office layout is going to demand different furnishings and equipment. What was once an attractive desk may look too small in a larger space. Larger spaces may also demand cubicle dividers or other layout features in order to break up the area.

Your layout will tell you whether you need to replace certain items and whether you will need to purchase additional assets.

3. Keep Lines of Communication Open

Make sure you update your employees, customers, and vendors regarding your move. Not only should they know when the move will happen, but they should also know where to contact you and who to contact if they have any questions.

Encourage employees to bring up questions or concerns before the move happens. This will reduce the chances for unanticipated risks.

4. Create Teams to Organize the Move

Employees work better if they have specific tasks that they need to complete. Divide employees into teams and put individuals in charge of these teams so they feel empowered to take action. Getting employees to take care of their own areas and departments is often easier because otherwise things disappear or sustain damage.

Though a professional should move your office, have employees complete the packing. Employees will know exactly where everything is, and they will be able to throw out excess items as they go.

5. Consider Your New Equipment and Furniture

Will you ship your new equipment and furniture directly to your new offices? Or do you need to deliver the equipment to your old offices and then move it later on? Often, having your moving company take care of everything is easiest.

Your moving company can pick up and deliver your new equipment and furniture on the same day of your move so you do not need to move everything back and forth. You will be able to get your new furniture and equipment delivered right away, and you will be able to start working again as soon as possible.

6. Consult With Your Movers in Advance

Do not just schedule a move for your moving day. Consult with a moving company first. Your moving company can send over a professional to review your offices. They will then give you a game plan regarding your fragile items, equipment, and large furnishings.

Consulting with movers well in advance will also help with scheduling both for the moving company and for your business hours.

If properly planned and managed, upsizing your business does not have to be a chore. Using a professional moving company can help. We have the personnel, experience, and equipment to help your move be as stress-free as possible. Contact Helping Hands Moving to get a quote today.

Tips for Moving Into Your College Dorm | Helping Hands Moving

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:40:39 GMT

Take the Stress out of Moving Into Your College Dorm

Moving into your college dorm room is exciting, but it can also cause a considerable amount of stress. Going away to college is a big life change, and the work involved with packing your belongings can feel overwhelming. Luckily, you can make this experience less stressful so that you can focus on the more exciting aspects of this milestone, like meeting your roommates and finding the dining hall.

Start Packing Early

If you leave packing until a few days before you move into the dorms, then you'll feel the pressure of having to finish on time. A better strategy is to pack slowly throughout the summer. Designate a spare room or one corner of a room for your college items. As you receive or purchase items you need, add them to the pile. When the week of your move arrives, the only things you'll have left to pack will be clothing and hygiene items.

Don't Bring Too Much

Arriving at your dorm room and realizing that you don't have enough space is sure to be stressful. Remember you can always gather more things from home when you visit on a break. Bring only clothing that is in-season right now, and switch it out for winter clothing later in the year. Some things students often pack but don't need include:

Extra furniture, like chairs and tables
Candles, which are often not permitted in dorms
Excessive decorations and knickknacks
Binders
Extra shoes

Remember that extra clutter will make moving in take longer and that the clutter will make it harder to live in your dorm room.

Hire a Moving Company

You might be tempted to try and squeeze everything you own into a car, but what about carrying it up the stairs? What will you do with items likehampers and area rugs, which may not fit into your car?

Hiring a moving company will greatly simplify your move-in day. The movers will transport everything up the stairs and into your dorm room, soyou don't exhaust or injure yourself. This way, you won't have to leave behind essentials because they don't fit in your car.

Talk to Your Roommate First

Whether you use Skype or just text each other a few times, make sure you communicate with your roommate before move-in day. Decide whowill bring shared items like rugs and televisions so you don't waste time and money on duplicates.

Coordinate your times of arrival, too. You may want to make plans for one of you to arrive an hour or so before the other so you're not both trying to carry boxes into the small room at the same time.

Arrive Early

If your college does not assign students move-in times, try to get there as early in the day as possible so that there will be less traffic. This way,you'll have an easier time finding a close parking spot and you won't have to carry your items as far. This will also leave you more time later in the day to meet the other students and explore the campus.

Don't Invite Too Many Family Members

Having your parents accompany you is important, but try to limit the other family members who accompany you on move-in day. Sometimes,having too many family members trying to snap pictures or offer opinions on your closet organization can feel overwhelming. Offer to have these people visit you later in the semester instead.

Moving into your college dorm should be exciting, not stressful. Follow the tips above, and you'll have a much better time. If you're looking for amoving company in Colorado, then contact Helping Hands Moving. We offer no-stress moving services including packing, loading and unloading, and more.

5 Tips for Moving an Elderly Parent Into Your Home

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:28:04 GMT

If your parent has reached an age where they can no longer live independently, you may be planning to move them into your own home. This allows you to spend more time with your parent than if you were to move them into an assisted living facility, and it's often an easier transition for your parent, too.

Still, moving your parent into your home comes with some challenges — both logistically and emotionally. Here are five tips to help you navigate this somewhat stressful endeavor.

1. Sort Through Items in Advance

As soon as you are certain your parent will be moving in, you can begin the process of sorting through items and getting rid of anything unneeded. Your parent probably won't need to keep all of their kitchen items, decorations, and yard care supplies since you have these things in your own home. Donate or sell such items so you don't have to waste time and money moving them.

Getting rid of things may be emotionally challenging for your parent. To help ease their mind, consider whether there are a few of their things you can keep in place of your own. For instance, if they have a nicer yard rake than you do, then you can donate your own rake and keep theirs. Your goal is to whittle down both your possessions and your parent’s possessions until what you have left can fit in a single home.

2. Consider Renting a Storage Unit

If your parent is really struggling to get rid of things, consider renting a storage unit. Pack anything that your parent does not urgently need into boxes, and put the boxes in storage. Even if the items are not actually needed, you can store them for a few months and then get rid of them once your parent is settled into your home and better able to deal with the stress of parting with their things.

3. Make Sure Your Parent's Furniture Will Fit

Keeping a few pieces of your parent's furniture — like their bed and their dresser, for example — is a good way to make them feel more at home in your house. Just be careful to measure all of your doorways and all of the furniture beforehand to ensure it fits. You do not want to pay to have a bed moved only to find out it won't fit through your front door. Not only is this a waste of money, but it may be stressful for your parent who must then suddenly part with their bed.

4. Hire Professional Movers

Once you have your parent's items parred down to the essentials, hire a moving service to transport everything to your home. By hiring movers, you free up more of your own time so you can deal with the emotional aspects of moving your parent. Leaving the move to someone else should leave you feeling less stressed, too, which makes it easier for you to adapt to having your parent in your home full-time.

5. Prepare Your Home in Advance

To ensure move-in day goes as smoothly as possible, take some time to prepare your home before the movers arrive. Decide where all of the big items will go so you can direct the movers where to place them. If the weather is bad, put cardboard down to protect your floors. Secure any pets, and also make sure the driveway is clear so the movers have a place to park.

These simple preparatory tasks help the movers get in and out faster so you can begin the settling-in process with your parent.

It may take the whole family some time to adapt, but having your elderly parent living with you is a great way to show them the love and respect they deserve. Follow the tips above for success, and contact Helping Hands Moving, Inc. if you are looking for a moving company in Colorado.