Unpacking

Putting as much thought and planning into unpacking as you did for your move will help you get settled and relaxed in your new home.

• The Unpacking Order: What Should You Unpack First?

    Posted by Kelly Martini on December 6, 2018

  The best way to successfully unpack all of your belongings at your new home is to have a plan well in advance. If you didn't have a plan for your packing process, then you know how crazy things can be without having an order. By prioritizing, you can more easily unpack your goods...

• How to Host an Unpacking Party

    Posted by Nicole La Capria on December 6, 2018

  After the exhausting and stressful experience of moving, the last thing you feel like doing is unpacking an endless stacks of containers and sorting through your wrapped belongings. However, living out of boxes is no fun either. After you move, you want to get unpacked and...

• How to Get Motivated to Start Unpacking

    Posted by Jenna Farmer on December 6, 2018

  While you may be breathing a deep sigh of relief once you successfully make it to your new home with all your belongings intact, there's still unpacking to do. Though you've conquered the physical move, it can be difficult to muster up the energy to immediately start tackling...

• How to Stay Organized While Unpacking

    Posted by Nicole La Capria on December 6, 2018

  Your move has reached its successful conclusion, and there's only one thing left to do -- unpack. If you have remained organized and completed your relocation without mishap so far, make sure you continue to stay organized while you unpack! It will make the process both easier...

• Moving A Rug Under Heavy Bed

    Posted by Staff Writer on August 9, 2021

  Placing a rug in your bedroom can work great for the décor. It creates a focal point and adds a sense of warmth to the space. Many people prefer placing a runner rug or an area rug at the edge of the bed so their feet rest on the rug when they get up from the bed. However,...

• How to File a Claim for Damages and Lost Items After a Move

    Posted by Adam Mandelbaum on December 17, 2018

  Because you move  all of your belongings during the relocation process, it is a real possibility that something can get damaged or lost. No matter what precautions and measures you and your mover take, accidents still happen. That's why it's important to look over your...

• Best Strategies For Unpacking With A Baby

    Posted by Staff Writer on May 17, 2022

  A cranky baby would be the last thing you might want to deal with while unpacking your items after your move. There are multiple things that you need to do for a newborn baby which will make it even more difficult for you to unpack your belongings properly. However, moving is an...

• Before You Sign the Bill of Lading

    Posted by Adam Mandelbaum on August 27, 2009

  The bill of lading is essentially a contract between you and your moving company. The movers lay out the terms and specifics of the move, and if everything goes according to plan, you sign it. However, before you sign the bill of lading, you'll want to study it carefully and make...