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Moving Yourself Mistakes – By Carmack Moving and Storage
Many people try to move without help. At least, without professional help. The knowledge of professional movers like Carmack Moving and Storage can be an indispensable asset long before your actual moving day arrives.
If you plan on moving without the help of professionals like Carmack Moving and Storage, make sure you do the reconnaissance. Moving takes planning, patience, and time. Robert Carmack offers free advice for just such moving preparation.
First of all, index your boxes. A lot of people think that this is too much trouble. But think of it this way: You are going to unpack very much like you packed, one box at a time. You are not going to unpack in one day, either.
With an index of the contents of your boxes, you can simply read the index according to what you need that day and open the right box, rather than opening six different boxes because you need to find a frying pan to prepare eggs before hurrying off to your new job.
“Keep stress levels down,” cautions Robert Carmack of Carmack Moving and Storage. “Take thirty minutes in the beginning of your move and address the simple issues.” A month before your move, begin collecting the boxes you will be using. Carmack Moving knows that too many people do not even remember to gather empty boxes until the last few days before they are due to vacate their occupancy. Consequently, they find themselves running around hopelessly trying to pack four messy rooms into garbage bags and pillow cases at the last minute.
Carmack Moving and Storage is owned by Robert Carmack. With thirty years of moving experience, Mr. Carmack is intent on making moving less trouble through the simple virtue of planning ahead.
About Carmack Moving and Storage
Robert Carmack has been moving for thirty straight years, literally. As the owner of Carmack Moving and Storage he has overseen literally thousands of moves. Carmack Moving and Storage is located in Centraville Virginia, Carmack Moving oversees operations for light hauling, local moving, regional moving and national long haul moving services. Having assisted hundreds of families, there are lessons learned that Carmack Moving and storage shares with his clients.
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Carmack Moving and Storage
14790 Flint Lee Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
888-385-MOVE
703-378-1616
Add comment August 15, 2009
HELPING YOUR CHILDREN COPE WITH A MOVE
School is out and families across America are preparing to pack up and move. Whether you are moving across the street or across the country moving can be stressful for everyone, but especially for children. Younger kids often become confused when their daily routine is disrupted, while teenagers fear the loss of old friends and dread the thought of having to make new ones in a strange school or neighborhood. There are steps you can take to help alleviate their fears and get them involved at the same time.
Demystify
It’s important for parents to provide children with as much information as possible and allow them to participate in discussions. This will give them a sense of control and help relieve anxiety. Talk about all of the positive aspects of their new home, school and neighborhood. Try to present the idea that the new home, if given a fair chance, can be even better than the old one.
Exciting Adventure
For younger children, the move can be made into an exciting adventure. Suggest that your child to pack his or her own things, make sure to leave favorite toys out until the very end. You might even practice moving day ahead of time. A conversation could go something like this: “On Friday when we wake up, there will be a big truck in the driveway. We will have breakfast, then go into your room and show the movers which things to put on the truck. Then, after the truck is filled we will get in our car and go to our new home. Then we will tell the movers exactly where to put your things in your new room….” If your children are really young, consider hiring a baby-sitter while you pack, and also on moving day. But otherwise resist the temptation to send children away during the move. Participating will help them understand what’s happening and adjust more easily to their new surroundings.
Make it Fun
For older children, a move that involves leaving friends, sports teams and favorite hangouts behind can be hard. Help them say good-bye to friends by having a good-bye party. Emphasize how easy it is to keep in touch through e-mail, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, video chats and the telephone. Technology has made the world a smaller place and those moving can really benefit from these new tools.
Get Back to “Normal”
Once you are unpacked and settled in your new home, get back to familiar routines as soon as possible. If it is a tradition in your family to eat pizza on Friday nights or watch cartoons on Saturday mornings, you should continue the practice as soon as possible in your new home. Normal looks like different things to different people. What is important is that your family embraces all of the good from their new surroundings while keeping up with the things that make your family unique.
After the Move
Finally, don’t take it personally if your kids blame you for the difficulty of a move. No matter how well you prepare them for after the move, expect them to be a little upset and allow them some time to grieve. They will almost certainly grow to love their new home just as much as the old one.
Robert Carmack is the owner of Carmack Moving and Storage located in Chantilly, Virginia. With more then thirty years of experience in light hauling, local moving, regional moving and long haul national moving operations Mr. Carmack shares his insights from years of experience and overseeing thousands of moves. He may be reached at 703-378-1616.
Add comment June 5, 2009
TIPS FOR REDUCING THE STRESS OF A MAJOR MOVE
by Robert Carmack, Carmack Moving & Storage
Some of life’s simplest problems can end up being the biggest bother to solve. When it comes to moving, think simple. While professional movers such as Carmack Moving and Storage offer direction on how to plan for a move, it is still best to also think things through yourself. Once everything is packed up and ready to load, make sure the things you will need least are loaded on to the truck first. Simple common sense is needed when loading the truck. Place the box containing things like your best dishes on top of the box of books and not vice versa.
Think about the things you’ll need the first night in your new home. Pack items that serve your basic needs in a separate bag and carry it with you. Think about eating. Will your appliances be hooked up right away? Will there be a place to store food when you get there? You may even want to prepare a simple meal that you can heat and serve on your first night.
Remember to set aside items for each night you are in transition like clothes, a towel, prescription drugs, a toothbrush, and other personal items. Pack these in your car or somewhere that you can access them easily. And don’t forget plastic utensils, paper plates, paper towels, plastic cups, toilet paper, toiletries, trash bags, hand tools, a flashlight, first aid kit including pain relievers, pencil and paper, snacks, beverages, and re-closeable plastic bags.
Keep the stress level down. Take thirty minutes in the beginning of your move and address the simple issues. Thinking the basics through can avoid all of the oops! moments that can occur.
Robert Carmack is the owner of Carmack Moving and Storage located in Chantilly, Virginia. With more then thirty years of experience in light hauling, local moving, regional moving and long haul national moving operations Mr. Carmack shares his insights from years of experience and overseeing thousands of moves. He may be reached at 703-378-1616.
Add comment May 30, 2009
