Month: November 2018

Are you planning on moving with pets? Here’s how to keep them safe and as happy as possible during the move.

One of the top stressors in a pet’s life is a move, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize the stress when moving with pets. Your pet is likely a significant part of your world, and the thought of causing it distress can make the process even more worrisome for you and your family.

Signs the move is bothering your pet may include:

• Hiding
• More barking than usual
• Or even lashing out aggressively

It’s time to de-stress the moving process for you and your pet with these tips for your long distance move:

Tip #1: Familiarize the pet to the travel carrier in advance.

Most pets think they know what’s coming when the travel carrier appears. They likely correlate it with stressful vet appointments, which can make them feel fearful. Or, perhaps they’ve never experienced a carrier before and that uncertainty can be even worse. By letting them hop into the carrier with a few treats and toys inside, they can start to feel more comfortable and will associate the carrier with a positive memory instead.

Tip #2: Have a friend or family member help with the pet during the move.

A pet that has to sit in the carrier the entire time the movers are present is going to be very unhappy. Whether barking excessively or acting aggressive, the pet will likely act out in not-so-wonderful ways. Finding a pet sitter, friend or family member who can take the dog on a walk or break-up the time in some way will help to alleviate the pet’s stress—and will likely decrease your guilt too!

For more tips to manage moving with a pet as successfully as possible, connect with our pros at Nilson Van & Storage today. We are here to help you and your family (pets included!) every step of the way.

Are you feeling stressed about an upcoming military relocation? Here are the things you need to consider for a successful move.

Although moving in the military is expected and frequent, that doesn’t make military relocation any easier for families. The best plan for a successful move is to take a proactive approach. Procrastination is no mover’s friend, and by taking the time now to consider the best plan for moving, you’ll make the entire process go as smoothly as possible.

Here are some of the top considerations for you upcoming military relocation:

Know What’s up with Your Family’s Weight Allowances

Do you know the amount of your weight allowance? This specific weight depends on your rank or on the rank of the service person in your family. The allowance is also dependent on the number of people you have in your family. Based on this information, the military will assign a certain weight allowance for your move, and anything the military moves for your family must fall within the weight guidelines. This allowance will impact your entire move, so it’s important to have this information before you begin the packing process.

Don’t Have Official Orders? Wait to Start Planning

It can be risky to plan your military move before you have received the official orders. As anyone in the military knows, things and plans can change quickly. It’s impossible to have enough details to move forward without the orders. However, you can go ahead and perform productive moving tasks like downsizing and researching moving companies.

Once it’s official and you know you are ready to move forward with your military relocation, you need a team of pros to help you get the job done right. Connect with our moving experts at Nilson Van & Storage online now.

Imagine how much easier your move could be with the help of a moving calendar. This is what all new homeowners wish they knew before their move.

Looking back on their moves, most new homeowners either are glad they used a moving calendar or wish they would have used one to keep them on track. If you are new homeowner preparing for an upcoming move, you can save yourself some time and hassle by starting the process the right way. Keep reading to learn how to implement a moving calendar to help you streamline and expedite the moving process.

Decide If You Are Going Pro or Alone

It’s important to keep in mind that a professional moving company can take the guesswork out of implementing a moving calendar. When you hire an expert team to help, they will provide you with a detailed moving calendar that will help you to know exactly what you should be doing when to keep the process running optimally.

If you want to come up with the dates yourself, go for it, but make sure you start about two months out from your move. By doing this, you can spread out the packing and make it feel less hectic. You can schedule everything from the day you plan to pack up the closets and out of season clothes to other non-moving-related activities and commitments you will need to be attending. By laying it all out, it will make it easier for you to know where you need to be and how you will be able to accomplish all the tasks on your to-do list.

How to Minimize the Chaos with a Moving Calendar

Let’s face it, moving can get crazy fast, especially if you are doing it yourself rather than utilizing the help of a moving company. Here are some of the other items and tasks you need to include on your to-do list to minimize the chaos in the process:

• Changing over utilities
• Purchasing packing supplies
• Letting all necessary parties know about your address change
• Purging—take as much as possible to thrift stores, so you aren’t packing unnecessary items
• Scheduling the days you plan to pack up different rooms or areas of your house
• Including downtime—yep, you even need to schedule a break or you will burn out quickly!

Whether you need more tips to create your moving calendar or think it might be a good idea to let the moving pros take it from here, contact our team at Nilson Van & Storage now. Connect with us online or call 800-845-2682.

Ready to rock your upcoming residential move? It’s all about the organization. These tips should help you make your move as efficient and pain-free as possible.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or excited about your upcoming residential move, one thing is certain—ready or not, it’s coming. Time is of the essence, and the most important thing you can do to prepare is getting organized. Not having a moving plan in place will leave you feeling frustrated and you are more likely to forget important steps.

Never fear. These top two organizational tips will help you get your ducks (and boxes) in a row, so you can feel good about your move:

Tip #1: Start Packing Now

Procrastination is the mover’s worst enemy, and it’s a tricky beast. You may think you are putting off the pain by waiting until the last minute to pack, but it really just leaves the concern weighing on your mind and makes the process much more difficult later.

Instead of waiting, start as soon as you can. Start packing up unnecessary items, such as:

• Home decor and display items that you don’t need in daily life
• Out of season clothes and shoes
• Items in storage and things you have stuffed in closets that you are not currently using

The earlier you can start packing, the less you will have to worry about in the final days of the move.

Tip #2: Purge, Purge, Purge

Now is the time to throw out the items you are no longer using. There’s no need to move items that have been sitting in a box since your last move. A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t used an item in two years, it’s time to give it away. Haul items away to a thrift store or charity that can use them. The less unnecessary stuff you have to load in boxes to move, the better.

Need some help with organization before your residential move? Maybe it’s time to call on the moving experts at Nilson Van & Storage. We can help to make the entire moving process as hassle-free as possible for you. Connect with us online now for a moving quote.