Month: October 2022

Whether you’re looking at local or long-distance moving, there’s lots of prep and planning involved, but there are big differences between the two. Here are the three major things to know about these two types of moves.

Moving Locally

Local moves are usually within a short distance. Technically a local move is generally within a 30-mile radius. However, local moves often go over that, sometimes up to 75 or even 100 miles, if the city or metro area is large or if it’s in the same state. When it comes to pricing a move, local or intrastate moves are usually by the hour, and the moving company determines the cost based on the number of trucks and movers needed to do the job.

Long Distance Moving

Interstate and cross-country moves are generally when moving to another state, usually 100 miles or more. Pricing for long-distance moves bases the estimate on the weight and size of the items going on the truck and additional insurance, gas prices, distance, and the number of trucks and movers needed.

Packing and Loading

In addition to price differences, moving local vs. long-distance also differs when it comes to packing and loading. Local moves tend to take place over one or two days, going short distances with items spending minimal time in transit. Movers still pack and load securely. However, long-distance moving requires greater consideration of how the load will shift and move as it travels across the country over many days.

Whether you’re planning to move a short distance or are facing long-distance moving, having the right team in your corner can make all the difference. Contact Nilson Van and Storage for all the move information you need and to get a free quote on your move.

Moving can be incredibly wasteful and anything but green, but eco-friendly moving is possible. So if you’re looking at ways to reduce your carbon footprint while still having a low-stress move, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three moving tips to make green moving easier.

Tip #1: Get Eco-Friendly Moving Supplies

Cardboard boxes are the biggest waste factor from moving. One way to green it up is by finding used moving boxes. You can ask neighbors and friends for theirs after their move or purchase them used. Regarding packing materials, you can reduce waste and negative land-fill impacts by avoiding plastic and foam peanuts and sticking to paper. Or, better yet, use towels, linens, and clothing, when possible, as packing material. And recycle both packing paper and moving boxes after your move.

Tip #2: Be Careful When Decluttering

It’s tempting to toss everything you don’t want to move in the trash, but there are better ways to ensure a green move. For example, have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle items before automatically sending them to the dump. Many items are easily repurposed and appreciated.

Tip #3: Avoid Multiple Trips

Instead of making more than one trip from your old house to your new one, have a professional moving company assess your belongings and give you an accurate quote. Evaluating your home before moving ensures the right number of trucks and movers to complete it in one trip.

Taking care of the planet is critical, even during a move. If eco-friendly moving is at the top of your priority list, make sure you work with a moving company that feels the same. Contact Nilson Van and Storage for a moving company you can count on.

When is the best time to move when dealing with an office relocation? Any time you move your business, it’s tricky. There are several critical considerations. Here’s a quick guide to help you create a plan.

Will You Interrupt Business Operations?

It’s almost impossible to prevent at least some interruption to your business operations when moving and office. The key is to plan for the least disruption possible. Consider your slowest times, when you have the least staff on-site, when the fewest clients and customers rely on your availability, and pick a move date and time based on that.

Is the Infrastructure Ready?

Another consideration for an office move is the infrastructure at your new location. If the new facility isn’t complete, even the final details, it can make moving an office significantly more challenging. You don’t want your employees to navigate through ongoing construction, electrical, and furniture set-up. Plan your move around the readiness of the new location infrastructure.

When Will Your Budget Allow for the Cost of Moving?

If your company is large and has the financial means to move at any time, that’s a huge bonus. But if your business is small, your budget may dictate when you can move your business. The beginning and end of the year is often the most cost-effective time to move with more discounts available than at other times of the year. Availability of your moving company can also drive the cost, and choosing a time when they are not as busy may allow for reduced expenses.

Whether your company is sizing up or sizing down, an office move is a big undertaking, and knowing the best time to move is critical. Contact the team at Nilson Van and Storage today for more guidance that can help you plan well and make your move go smoothly.

Do you know how to pack a kitchen for moving? Knowing how to pack knives, how to pack large appliances, and how to pack utensils can make your move significantly less stressful. Here’s a quick guide you can use to prep your kitchen for the moving truck.

Having the Right Boxes

The kitchen is full of so much stuff, and so much of it has an irregular shape, which is why having the right boxes on hand can help smooth the process. Make sure you use heavy-duty boxes that can hold up the weight of dishes and cookware, as well as a variety of sizes to fit everything from the small stuff, like salt and pepper shakers, to the big stuff, like your stand mixer and your giant stock pot.

The Packing Order

Our advice is to start with the big stuff. Nest pots and pans together to fit as many in a pile in a big box as possible. You’ll have small spaces around the cookware to add things like spatulas, wooden spoons, and small cutting boards.

Next, move on to things like dishes and bowls. Be sure to cushion them with at least one sheet of packing paper in between each item and plenty of padding around the inside walls of the box. Use small and medium boxes for dishware to make sure the boxes aren’t to heavy to lift.

Extra dish towels can come in handy when you get to utensils and knives. Start by wrapping packing paper around them and then wrap a dish towel over the paper. This will protect the items and prevent any sharp items from cutting through the box.

Dealing With Appliances

Large appliances don’t need packing – they just need securing and loading onto the truck. Your moving company will do this for you. For your small appliances like blenders, microwaves, mixers, and crock pots, pack them in the smallest boxes they fit into. Secure them with plenty of packing paper to keep them from moving around in the box, and add towels or other soft items around them.

These packing tips can help get you through the kitchen packing process, but if it all sounds a bit overwhelming, consider packing services from your moving company. Reach out to the experienced team at Nilson Van and Storage today for a free quote on all your residential moving needs.