One of the first tasks on the home relocation to-do list should be the short-listing of packing and moving companies. In-spite of the general proliferation of the storage industry and the availability of quality services at reasonable prices, people still are averse to them. Some even misinterpret the hiring to be a slur on their DIY spirit. But these people fail to realize the advantages of doing just that.
The DIY spirit is great and must be encouraged for short term tasks that would not require a lot of technical expertise in multiple domains. However, for something as technically challenging as a home move, seeking the help of qualified relocation companies is desirable. Some, after reading the earlier line may go off thinking, what’s so technical about a home move? All one needs is some muscle power, a few dozen boxes and little else.
Unfortunately though, there’s much more to a home move than what most people think it to be. Inventory lists are to be drawn, the existing belongings sorted into those that must be taken to the new location and those that would be superfluous. Those in the latter category must then be disposed off suitably. One way to achieve this would be through a garage sale. The cash thereby generated may then be used to contribute to the moving fund. Else, the excess belongings can be used to bring smiles to the beneficiaries of your favourite charity. Whatever solution is chosen, the excess stuff has to go. If there is still some stuff left-over from the latter lot, consider sending it to the recyclers.
Next off begins the actual packing phase and it is when one is somewhere smack bang in the middle of all that high-energy activity that one realizes the importance of having the extra help around. Moving services personnel that know the difference between packing that delicate chinaware and skilfully handling the chest of drawers are a great asset to have at hand. It is here that all the experience, training and quality equipment starts to make its presence felt.
So, the next time word comes round that someone is planning to move homes, do remember to inform them about the advantages of having a great ally by their side. It may well lead to them having a memorable moving experience, and for all the right reasons at that.
