Month: December 2018

The holidays are crazy enough, so add to them a residential move, and you may be feeling just a little stressed. Never fear! The moving pros at Nilson Van & Storage are here to offer our best tips for packing your holiday decorations for a move. Keep reading for the advice you need.

Have the Right Boxes and Materials on Hand

Being organized from the start of the packing process is essential for moving quickly and efficiently. Make sure you have plenty of boxes and packing supplies, so you don’t have to run out to the store in the middle of the process.

Understand that many of your holiday decorations will require special protection to stay intact and in proper shape and condition. Other than boxes of all shapes and sizes, you will want to include everything from tape and packing paper to bubble wrap and plastic baggies on your packing shopping list.

Avoid a Clark Griswold Situation

In case you aren’t a Christmas Vacation film fan, Griswold had a highly-entertaining, comical time untangling his 250 strands of Christmas lights. The best way to avoid this stressful, seemingly impossible task is to pack them up in an organized fashion. It can help to wrap the strands around a cardboard tube or square or even a book to keep them in place. Remember to store them in a waterproof tub or box to keep them safe.

Planning a residential move in the middle of the holidays may seem like something that could turn you into a Grinch, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Call on our team of moving pros at Nilson Van and Storage to keep the good cheer going. We can help you to manage your upcoming move, so you can start 2019 with organization and positivity.

require significant planning to run smoothly and successfully. Ask any business owner or manager who has been through the process—it’s not something you can just throw together quickly or on the fly.

However, when you delegate tasks well and have a timeline for the relocation in place, you can get through the process with your sanity—and all of your employees and office furniture—still intact.

Not sure where to begin with a timeline for your office move? This quick timeline checklist should get you started:

8-10 weeks prior to move or earlier: finalize your office’s new lease agreement; this step involves tasks including:

• Finding new office space
• Identifying and negotiating the requirements and legal obligations of your new lease

8-10 weeks before the move: research professional moving companies and hire the best one for the job; assess qualifications, customers reviews and ask for quotes; it’s also a good idea to make sure they have experience in office relocations.

4-8 weeks before move: furnish the new office space and plan out the design and any necessary build-out; this timeframe can vary significantly depending on the office size
2-12 weeks before move: planning and enacting the relocation; this phase involves:

• Delegating tasks for packing up offices and moving
• Physically beginning the moving process—or allowing the moving company you hired to get started

Simplify Your Upcoming Office Move with the Trusted Moving Experts

As you begin the process for the big move, one thing is certain—have a dependable, professional moving company on your side that has experience in relocating offices is of the utmost importance. You will save time, money, and innumerable headaches by letting the experts handle the move.

Get a quote for your upcoming office relocation by getting in touch with our team of moving pros at Nilson Van & Storage. Connect with us online now or call 803.786.1090 to get started.

If you have plans for an international move in the New Year, it’s time to get ready now. A move overseas is not something you want to put off until the last minute. There are many details and steps in the process to consider. Perhaps you are putting it off because you feel overwhelmed and aren’t even sure where to begin in the process.

Keep reading for the Beginner’s Guide you need to get on track for a successful move to a new country.

Count the Cost

Relocating is expensive when you are heading across state, so it’s easy to understand how it will be very costly to move overseas. The best plan for managing costs is knowing what to expect and setting aside money where you can in advance.

Obtaining a quote from a professional moving company as early as you can will at least help you to plan for that significant cost upfront. There may be a few other minor unexpected costs involved, but the quote will give you a good idea regarding how much you should plan to spend on moving expenses.

Know What You Can and Cannot Bring with You

Get the details for what the customs in your new country will and will not allow into the country. It is much better to know in advance than to be dealing with the issue at the airport or border.

Make Sure You Have Insurance on Your Belongings

Moving your belongings overseas can be risky. It’s a good idea to insure anything valuable, because it may become damaged during the trip, or you could even experience a loss. If you aren’t sure what kind of insurance to get, contact moving pros you can explore your best options.

Whether you have questions that need answers or you are looking for a company that can help you with your international move in 2019, our team at Nilson Van & Storage is here to help. Connect with us online now for a free quote or for more tips to help your move go as smoothly as possible.

If you are planning a residential move, you likely will pack your car to the max. Even if you are using a moving truck, you may have items you want to put in your car to keep near to you on the trip.

Whether you are just moving to the other side of town or across the U.S., here are the car packing tips you need to make your move as safe and efficient as possible:

Tip #1: Have a Plan

The best plan for moving is always having a plan. If you wait until the last minute and just start throwing items and boxes into vehicles, you will have a genuine mess on your hands. Moving is hectic enough as it is, so make sure you have established a moving plan of action in advance that includes all of the vehicles you will use during the moving process as well as what will go where.

Tip #2: Identify and Protect the Fragile Items

While you may not have a china cabinet (or maybe you do!), certain more fragile items require extra packing materials and care. If you prefer to keep valuables with you in your car during the move, rather than in a separate moving truck or trailer, make a note of these items and plan to put them in the car last so they don’t get smashed or crushed by other heavier items.

Tip #3: Leave the Windows and Mirrors Clear

Being able to see out of your windows and into your side car mirrors and rear-view mirror is essential to safe driving. Even if you are just driving a short distance, it’s important to have a clear view of the road and other drivers on the road or those entering traffic. Plus, it’s illegal to obstruct your view of the road! Resist the urge to pack your car so full that you can’t see to drive safely and legally. If you have more than what you can fit in your car, consider renting a moving truck or hiring the moving pros to handle the move for you.

Whether you are looking for more tips for your residential move or want to make the entire process as easy as possible with professional movers, our team at Nilson Van is here to help. Connect with us online now to get the help you need.