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Nor-Cal Moving Services Blog: Furniture Movers Don’t Chance Your Furniture!

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Imagine this. You’ve organized, planned, and packed all your belongings, ready to move from your home in San Francisco north to Seattle. You’ve slaved over the details, and have your schedules aligned perfectly to make sure you arrive in time to pick up the key to your new home and unpack at your leisure. As your movers arrive, they begin piling your boxes into the truck quickly and efficiently but for all your scheduling and arrangements, there’s one thing you didn’t plan for: the inadequate skills of your movers. Now your end table has a ding in the wood, your sofa is covered in dirt, and your new floor in Seattle has scuff marks. Don’t risk these glaring and unsightly errors—work with the professional  San Francisco furniture movers  at Nor-Cal Moving Services. We understand that moving furniture requires extra precautions to secure their safe transport and that each piece is as unique as you. From bulky couches to antique bookcases, you’ll get a comprehensive plan s...

5 Problems With Moving Your Business To A New Location:

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To maximize your business’s potential, you may sometimes need to move from one location to another. Changing locations can cause a few different problems for your company. By planning ahead to mitigate problems, you may be able to minimize or eliminate the struggles that some businesses face when moving to a new location. 1. Communicate With Customers If you’re planning to take your business to a new space, you need to tell your customers about your move well before the actual relocation. Just like you need time to  plan for your move  and make sure that you have all the details in order, your customers need time to make sure that they’re ready to find you at your new location. For corporate partners, it’s important to allow plenty of time to schedule around any service disruptions or delays. In general, you should communicate with your customers regularly leading up to any big change. Use multiple methods to reach them; while an email may not be opened, a personal ph...

LONG DISTANCE MOVING TIMELINE;:

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Nothing about moving long distance is easy. The tasks can pile up and overwhelm just about anyone going through the time-consuming task of planning a cross country moving job. Even taking time to plan out each part of the move weeks in advance, the process still creates stress and trepidation for even the most prepared of moving families. Use this timeline to plan your long distance move for the days ahead. 2 MONTHS BEFORE MOVING DAY Take inventory of all the stuff in your house. Create 3 categories: Keep, Donate, Sell. Tip:  Get rid of everything you can. The less stuff you have to move, the easier it is to move, especially across long distances. Map out where your furniture will fit with the floor plan for your new residence. The excitement will help you stay energized as the dregs of moving continues. Collect important family documents, including passports, birth certificates, insurance cards, financial records, legal documents, including for your pets and school...

What questions to ask neighbors when moving house?

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When moving house, you have the unique chance to create the home of your dreams – find the perfect place to live, set up your living space in a way that matches your practical needs and aesthetic preferences, decorate it to reflect your personal style, and turn it into a happy haven. Before you can make your new place feel like home, however, you have to find that ideal place where you’ll be able to live happily and comfortably for years to come. And that’s not a simple task – not only do you need to get the right type and size of dwelling for you and your family, but you also need it to be located in the right neighborhood (a safe and prosperous area of the town, close to your workplace, with plenty of local amenities and entertainment options, etc.). So, even when you find an affordable property that seems to suit your requirements, you still can’t make your final decision – not until you have learnt a bit more about the surroundings. The best way to do so is to walk through the ne...

5 Best Neighborhoods for Families in Atlanta:

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Choosing the right neighborhood is unarguably one of the most important decisions you will face while moving long distance, especially if you are moving with children. Great schools, parks and recreation facilities, safe streets and friendly vibes are a must, and short commutes to work are equally essential. But how do you find the best neighborhoods in Atlanta before actually moving there? Here is our guide to 5 best neighborhoods for families in Atlanta- read before booking your  long distance movers . Garden Hills, Buckhead District 24.2% are family households 48.5% are family households with children Garden Hills is one of the smallest neighborhoods on this list and has a warm, tight-knit community vibe one seldom finds in large metro areas. Many of its residents are active in numerous civic associations: Garden Hills Civic Association, Garden Hills Neighborhood Foundation, and Garden Hills Pool & Park Association, to name just a few. If your family leads an active ...

Choosing the Right Kitchen Counter Tops:

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When it comes to buying a home to start anew, there may be some big obstacles that get in the way. Most people tend to buy a fixer-upper house, and start from scratch. However, when it comes to renovating the kitchen, and you’re looking to get the right feel for the counter-tops, I have you covered. Many counter-tops come in various styles that may be pleasing to the eye. However, they can require severe maintenance when it comes to cooking and cleaning on them. Getting the Right Look When it comes to finding the right counter-tops for that new, pleasing look, you have a wide variety of options. For example, if you’re looking for a modern feel, keep it simple. By that, I mean with a solid color and a solid surface. Solid surface is usually built with Corian material and considered the go-to for affordability, and appeal. They’re also easily repaired when it comes to the wear and tear over time, making it inexpensive to the average income family. If you’re looking for a step up fro...

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN MOVING TO A NEW OFFICE:

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If your business has started to grow and expand, you may be ready to start thinking about moving into a new office building. With services from a company that offers office moving services, you can seamlessly transition into your new workplace. In order to determine whether a prospective commercial building will meet the needs of your company, you will need to carefully inspect the office space before you make the decision to move. Here is a look at three factors to consider when you are moving into a new office. Energy Efficiency When you move into a new office, you will need to make sure that your upgraded space is equipped with energy efficient windows, lighting, and HVAC technology. An energy efficient office will help you reduce your monthly utilities, while also improving the environmental impact of your business. Workspace Capacity One of the main reasons why companies choose to move into new office buildings is that they are in need of expanded workspace for their em...