http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/ Removals Blog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 en http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/moving-checklist/200807/10/moving-checklist,-moving-plans,-moving-tips.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:42:06 +0100 Moving Checklist http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/moving-checklist/200807/10/moving-checklist,-moving-plans,-moving-tips.html Moving Checklist. Week By Week Move Planning Guide. 6-8 Weeks before your move:• Organisation is vital to enable a smooth running move and this is the key time to start piecing together the details of your move.•This is the best time to decide which items you wish to transport to your new home. If http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/international-moving-companies/200807/9/international-moving-companies.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:03:39 +0100 International Moving Companies http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/international-moving-companies/200807/9/international-moving-companies.html International Moving ServicesThe process of moving can be one of the most stressful things you do in your life. Moving internationally to another country altogether throws in a whole new set of anxieties.Handy Moves is here to help make this relocation process as smooth running and stress-free as po http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/removals-and-storage/200807/8/guide-to-self-storage.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:07 +0100 Removals and Storage http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/removals-and-storage/200807/8/guide-to-self-storage.html Tips for storing your belongings suitablyMoving and finding good storage facilities go hand in hand. Chances are if you are relocating, you will have to put some of your belongings into storage on a temporary or long-term basis. Unless you are paying the moving companies additional fees to use their http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/7/packing-advice.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:54:48 +0100 Packing Tips http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/7/packing-advice.html Our and nbsp;advice is that you allow us to pack professionally for you, and it and nbsp;will cost you a lot less than you thought and actually save you money by cutting down on the risks of damage. Check our packing service prices. Packing Dishware• and nbsp;Select a medium-sized carton (or dish pack provided http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/6/packing-pointers.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:43:42 +0100 Packing Tips http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/6/packing-pointers.html Before actually packing-up your items, you need to have a concise plan. For example:• and nbsp;Pack one room at a time. This will help with organisation and unpacking at the other end.• and nbsp;Pack a couple of cartons a day, starting well in advance of the move with non-essential items.• and nbsp;Mark all box http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/5/packing-supplies.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:01:11 +0100 Packing Tips http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/5/packing-supplies.html Here is a list of packing supplies which will come in handy:• and nbsp;Plastic bags and colourful labels for easy identification.• and nbsp;Foam peanuts, Styrofoam pellets or "popcorn" for added protection during the journey.• and nbsp;Tissue or craft paper for delicate packing jobs.• and nbsp;Corrugated paper roll http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/4/packing-materials.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:30 +0100 Packing Tips http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/packing-tips/200807/4/packing-materials.html Use only strong, corrugated cartons with covers. We can supply you with specialised cartons, designed for removals and can fit everything from mattresses, to clothing and mirrors. The added protection of mover-provided cartons may avoid damage that results from the use of poor-quality packing materi http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/moving-tips/200807/3/helpful-moving-hints.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:12:10 +0100 Moving Tips http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/moving-tips/200807/3/helpful-moving-hints.html Helpful Moving HintsHandy Moves and nbsp;provides you with useful moving tips. Please select from one of our moving tips links below and let us help you make your move less stressful.Our and nbsp;advice is that you allow professional removals to do the move and nbsp;for you - and nbsp;it will cost you a lot less th http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/removals/200807/1/removal-tips-and-house-removal-advice.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:07:17 +0100 Removals http://www.handymoves.co.uk/blog/removals/200807/1/removal-tips-and-house-removal-advice.html Notify your milkman and newspaper shop that you'll be moving and nbsp; home.Notify your telephone, gas, water, electric, bank and credit card Companies.If you're renting you need to notify your landlord of your moving date.Arrange a time to collect the keys from the estate agent.Ask your house removal