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September 5th, 2010 | 
Author: The first place you should looked to find information when relocating to New Hampshire is the real estate offices. You can find a long list of them online to choose from. If you are just information shopping I would recommend just stick to the sites of the big firms at first. Not only can you find out what the type of home you are looking for is going to cost but you can usually find a free relocation brochure to either down load or have sent to you. These agents specialize in relocation and investment properties so they will have plenty of information to help you. You can often sine up to have e-mail sent to you the minute new properties come on the market. These sites can have wonderful maps and directions to the homes for sale, so you will get an idea of where the best neighborhoods for you will likely be.
It would not be wise to make a decision of where exactly to live if you haven’t actually visited nor have someone local to steer you in the right direction. Realtors also tend to know where the safest and most dangerous parts of town are, so if you will not have any time to look around before deciding on where you will begin your life in New Hampshire then they can help you make the best decision. You will want to find housing for safety and easy access to work to make your life easier. Real estate sites can also help you find a place to rent. If you don’t see any rentals on there web sites than you might want to call the number and ask.
Apartments are great places to start if you are unfamiliar with the area so that you can get used to a new city. If you live alone, moving to an apartment community of people like yourself may help you find a new circle of friends. Apartments tend to be less of a long term commitment then a house. Just watch out for apartments that do not have a lease of more than six months because they tend to be in the less desirable parts of town.
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In this challenging economy we are all looking for more affordable ways of doing everything. Using moving pods instead of paying full service movers is going to save you a bundle, but how do you get your stuff into the moving pod?
Will Work for Doughnuts
Most everyone has friends and family that will understand that you need help. If moving cheap is really a necessity for you then, it’s time to swallow your pride and ask. Don’t forget to provide doughnuts or pizza to your helpers.
If you don’t have people in your life that will happily help you then it would still be cheaper to hire some neighborhood kids to do the heavy lifting.
Well you can’t sleep in your moving pods. I know people have tried; it is dangerous and probably illegal. I’m sure no one visiting this moving pods site was even considering it. Just had to put it out there. Do not try to sleep in moving pods.
So were do you sleep while moving? I personally have used both the “timing it just right so you wake up in the old place and go to sleep in the new place”, and the “you sleep while I drive and then switch off” methods. They are both completely exhausting and only work for shorter moves.
What do you do for longer more relaxing moves then? Stay in a hotel of course. I know the economy is week and everyone is trying to save as much money as possible. I found the perfect solution where you can compare hotel prices and save. You should seriously consider staying in a hotel during your move, your health will thank you for it.
The news is so full of doom and gloom lately because of the down economy. Jobs have been and are going to be lost for many. Homes are going into foreclosure and you might be one of the many Americans that need to downsize. There is so much unhelpful drama being spouted by the media out there, you might want to curl up into a helpless ball.
I am not a doomsdayer, but sometime we all just need to look at the facts for a minute before moving onward with what needs to be done.
I have personally been in this place before in 2001. We had job loss that lasted for six months. No one was hiring. The reason I share this is because I have developed a philosophy about these things that I want to share. Sharing this on a moving pod site may or may not be appropriate but here I go just in case it could help someone.
Change happens; sometimes it is out of your control. Some change is going to make your life harder, while other change will make your life easier. When things change that makes your life more difficult it is your job to first; figure out how to survive it, then to work hard to change things so your life will be easier again. Think about this, there are self made multi millionaires out there that were at one time broke, bankrupt, and some were even homeless. Anyone can pick themselves up and start over.
If you find yourself having to make an emergency move then check out these posts on this moving pod site.
Trying to move across town or across the country, but worried about trashing the planet? Now that’s one less thing you have to worry about. There are a number of things that you can do yourself, and there are companies out there that can move your stuff, but not make a mess of the environment. Using innovative ideas and products, these companies are trying to be eco-friendly while moving your belongings.
There are creative ways to save you some money and protect the environment. One great way to lower your impact is by not buying new boxes for your move, but going to local businesses and seeing if you can take or even buy some of their boxes. Most businesses are pretty good about this; you just might have to go to several places because employees usually get first dibs for when they move. You might even be able to find a company that sells used boxes and can have them shipped to you for pretty cheap, especially compared to how much new boxes cost.
For packing material try using old newspapers or even clothes or socks or whatever to pack stuff that needs to be protected. Again you can find companies that make use of recycled materials for packing to replace packing peanuts and other non-biodegradable material that just ends up in a land fill.
Just do a quick search on the internet under using keywords like eco-friendly, or green moving services.
You can even find information on how to make your move as green as possible even if there is not a green moving company in your area. You might also have luck looking on websites that have links for green services, such as sites that deal with low-impact living, green living, or anything other words or phrases you can think of that are related to saving the environment. Just use common sense and you should save money and the earth at the same time.
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The Last Frontier. The Land of the Midnight Sun. Seward’s Folly. Whatever you call it, Alaska is an interesting place to visit. But what if you are planning a move there? It is also a great place to live; there are just a few things you need to know when planning that move. This short list should be helpful for you.
No matter where you are moving from in the US, it is a long way to Alaska. That means your shipping costs are probably going to be pretty high. Most everything is going to be trucked to the Seattle/Tacoma area, and then put on a ship to go up the Inside Passage to Alaska. Prices are obviously going to vary depending on how much you ship and from how far you are shipping it.
You have a pretty large selection of companies that ship up north, and you can save yourself money by shopping around. You also have access to many of the big name shipping companies, but they may be a bit pricey.
One other thing to keep in mind is that in Anchorage, and even the smaller towns, you can get most anything you can get in the lower 48, and even if buying it in Alaska is more than buying it elsewhere, you may still end up paying less when you factor in the shipping costs.
You might even use that same philosophy when purchasing a car. In Anchorage especially you can get just about any car you want, and it might just be cheaper than shipping the one you own now. Even if you go on the ferry, you still could add around $1000 to your shipping cost.
As always, use common sense, shop around, do the math, and have fun moving to a great state. Bon voyage.
I tend to be the frugal type even when I am moving from one home to another. I just hate to spend extra money when it seems that so much money has to go the new place. Unfortunately moving itself tents to be expensive weather you are going to use a moving pod, one of those you pack it rental trucks or the full service movers.
The only tool I would tell anyone that they will need to have for any move is the old trusty hand truck. This is a great tool if you are moving your stuff all by yourself or have a crew coming to help. Even if you are planning to hire people to do the heavy lifting I would suggest still have one for the before move shift your stuff around that most of us end up doing.
We finally purchased a sturdy hand truck for our last move. It made a world of difference, I am thinking of treating myself to a second one when the time comes for us to move again. We have used this handy tool numerous times since our last move as well. Hand trucks are great for moving stacks of boxes, furniture, sacks of dirt, and giving each other a ride (try this last one at your own risk).
Luckily you can find several to choose from at your local hardware store and sometimes even the big box stores carry them. Be sure to get a good sturdy one. You will probably be lifting heavier things than you think and you want the frame to stay strong and the tires to hold up. I at first wanted to just get the cheapest one that I could find, but ended spending a bit more for a stronger one. It was absolutely worth the extra cost.
If you would prefer to just order one then Amazon.com has a few nice ones to choose from.
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When moving you are trying to get so much accomplished it is hard to think of every last thing that needs to be done before you’re done with your old home. If you’re moving from a rental home then getting that deposit back is a priority. Even if you can’t get the deposit back then you can bet that you will be responsible for the cleaning that had to take place after you are gone. If you are selling your home then making sure it is clean to appeal to anyone being shown your home only makes sense. Over our many moves I have discovered a few really great tricks to make your home seem cleaner to others. If you only have a few hours for your move out cleaning then be sure to include these tricks.
Tricks to make the home seem cleaner
Clean the edges
Cleaning the edges of a room makes it look sharper and less dingy. Start at one edge, hopefully by a door. Sit on the floor with a dry scrubbing brush and a bucket of water and sponge. First use the brush on the edge of the carpet to push the fuzz and dirt that gets trapped there. Using a vacuum that cleans edges can help, but the results just aren’t as crisp. Next use the wet sponge to wipe down the floor boards or the bottom of the wall. Make sure that the paint is cleanable by testing a small section first. If you are working with walls that will be damaged by the water then just use a dusting cloth. When the area that you can reach is done then move over to a new section. Work all the way around the house until you are back at the place that you started. When you are done use your vacuum to pick up the gunk that was cleaned away from the walls. I have gotten my entire deposit back using this trick along with the most basic cleaning. Once even got a thank you note with it. This will take a few hours to do, but is worth it.
Bleach the sink
Smells are a powerful thing. When it smells cleaner then everything looks cleaner as well. This trick will not require a lot of work, so definitely do it. Just pour a capful of bleach onto all sinks, bathtubs, and even toilets with at least a gallon of water. Leave a few hours or overnight and then just before you are done with your cleaning just opens the drains. If bleach is just too strong for you to use then pick another cleaner with a fresh scent. If you do use a different cleaner then plan more soaking time. Your whole house should smell clean for a long time if no one starts stinking it up again.
Shine your sink
Making your sinks and other porcelain and metal fixtures should be among the last things that you do. Shiny tends to make people think clean. Use a soft cloth to rub baby oil into a nice shine. Luckily this is really easy to do after you have scrubbed off all of the grime that it should only take a few minutes to a half an hour to do an entire house.
Fill the holes in your walls
If you have been renting your home and the lease stated that hanging objects that make holes in the walls is not OK, then try this trick. Rub white hard soap on white walls to visually fill in the holes. Do this carefully and sparingly so it won’t be too obvious.
Get rid of all trash
Not leaving anything behind would be a no brainier, but you would be surprised how often people just leave trash and other unwanted items behind. If at all possible take everything with you. Leaving anything behind is a sure way of annoying anyone that has to enter the home after you have left, like landlords or interested buyers. The home will also retain a fresh, clean smell longer if it is completely empty.
Take the time to do these extras and your home will be inviting and really feel clean to others.
It seems that moving pods are all the rage for your move this year. I don’t know if I have moving pods and containers on the mind, because I have seen them in even the most unexpected places. I actually saw one parked behind an independent gas station recently. Of course they have been parked on my street lately in front of my neighbor’s houses. It is sad to see so many of the families move from my block, but fun to know that they are moving the easy way.
Are you in a big hurry to move? There can be many reasons you find yourself in this predicament. Or maybe you would rather pay someone else to do the heavy lifting, and walking back and forth for you.
If you are using a moving pod or a rental truck or simply have a lot of stuff to move then looking into hiring other people to do the lifting and carrying for you could save a lot of time and strain.
I found movers that will move your stuff info your pod or truck for you. This is a large company that can send people to you no matter where you are. They will even pack for you if you supply the packing materials. You can schedule them for loading or unloading or both if you are only moving within 50 miles. I would think that you could schedule a loading and then an unloading separately if you are moving a long distance. They can also help you with your overseas movie. My favorite part about this moving company is that they have pre-priced packages right there on the order service page. If you are looking for this type of service then check them out.