DIY moving may seem like the least expensive option, but it all depends on the distance of your move and the amount of your belongings that need to be moved. The main expenses that affect a DIY moving budget are the price of the truck rental and the purchase of boxes and packing materials. However, there are other costs of which to be aware.
‘Tis the season of gratitude, giving and of course: decorating, parties, feasts, shopping and more. But before you go down your merry merry to do list, think about the needs of your community and all the stuff and clutter you don’t need around your home. Perhaps, you have clothing, furniture, kitchen items, or even food you have been meaning to clear out? The jolly news is charitable organizations open their doors this time of year and make it even easier for you to donate your household items to assist those in need. You can make a difference, so everyone can have a joyful holiday. And, you get to rediscover the holiday joy you experienced as a child.
Local moving companies, Divine Moving & Storage (New York), Gentle Giant Moving Company (New York & San Francisco), White Glove Moving (New York), Alexander’s Mobility Services (San Francisco), NorthStar Moving (Los Angeles), and Crown Relocations (Miami), have generously volunteered to donate supplies and transportation for these food drives, and will bring all of the donations to the local food bank.
When it comes to packing up your home for a move, the garage is often the last room packed. Let’s face it, we put it off due to the sheer number of things piled up and the items in the garage are the most awkward things to pack. Garages are full of tools, landscaping equipment and things you don’t want to look at. Often, our garages have become the dumping ground of junk we don’t want in the house. But…there are so many advantages to making the garage the first room packed. With a little planning, packing up your garage will ease your mind and possibly fill your wallet! So, how do you tackle packing a garage?
“As an L.A.-based company, we deal with a lot of unique celeb requests. Take, for example, an urgent request NorthStar Moving received from an unnamed A-lister. We got a phone call around 3 in the morning asking that we send movers right away to move a chair from a dining room to the living room. It wasn’t a big, bulky chair or an ottoman—it was easily lifted. But we did it, and we’re happy to do it.”–Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles.
First and foremost, you have to change your mindset; it is not “your home” anymore. Treat the house as if it were a five-star hotel; you need to maintain the staged look and keep everything spotless. You do not want it to appear that anyone is living in the home; there should be no dishes, family pictures, or piles of personal stuff visible. You want your potential buyers to easily envision themselves living in the home. The good news is that keeping your house like a five-star hotel will also enable you to treat yourself and your family to a mini-vacation – no cooking and lots of fun outings!
As anyone who’s ever worked in the relocation industry will tell you, summer is the busiest time of year. The increased workload hasn’t stopped our partners from making time to give back to their communities. Since May, our moving partners have delivered over 473,000 pounds of food – that’s over 394,000 meals – to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada. Here’s a closer look at just a few of the events they’ve been involved in this summer:NorthStar Moving collected over 7,000 pounds of food during their Let’s Send Hunger Packing drive.
First and foremost, you have to change your mindset; it is not “your home” anymore. Treat the house as if it were a five-star hotel; you need to maintain the staged look and keep everything spotless. You do not want it to appear that anyone is living in the home; there should be no dishes, family pictures or piles of personal stuff visible. You want your potential buyers to easily envision themselves living in the home. The good news is that keeping your house like a five-star hotel will also enable you to treat yourself and your family to a mini-vacation – no cooking and lots of fun outings!
“We’ve moved angels … that is, angel sculptures that were all over Los Angeles. They were for a charity. Artists created them, and then they were displayed all over the city. I believe they are then auctioned off to support local charities. Problem is, they’re so big, each needed to be wrapped, and they created custom crates for each.” — Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles.
Have you heard of the tiny house craze? It is the latest trend, people are living in small spaces, but “living big!” Living big means they are living more with less. Enjoying life with fewer things. So, why can’t we apply these trendy tips and tricks to dorm living? There is no reason at all!
Moving from the U.S. to another country? Fantastique! Magnífico! You are beginning a great adventure. But of course, first you need to get there with all of your belongings. Whether you are single, or moving a family and pets here are key factors and to-dos to manage when moving abroad.
California’s premier eco-luxury moving company awarded for workplace excellence by the Los Angeles Business JournalLOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving®, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, today announced that it was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in greater Los Angeles for the seventh consecutive year. This annual program was created by the Los Angeles Business Journal and Best Companies Group.The survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Los Angeles, benefiting the county’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 100 companies. NorthStar Moving ranked an impressive #27 in the best medium sized company category.Companies from across the county entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, … Continued
Have you heard of the tiny house craze? The trend is to live big in a small space. This means enjoying life with fewer things. On college campuses, living in a tiny space isn’t a revolutionary idea, but new organization tricks from the micro-living movement can help you make the most of your dorm room.
I called in the pros: the veterinarians at VetPronto and Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to learn some simple tips to help find a qualified vet in your new hood. From office structure to qualifications and interaction, their advice covers the hunt from whiskers to tail.
When it comes to packing up your home for a move, the garage is often the last room packed. Let’s face it, we put it off due to the sheer number of things piled up and the items in the garage are the most awkward things to pack. Garages are full of tools, landscaping equipment and things you don’t want to look at. Often, our garages have become the dumping ground of junk we don’t want in the house. But…there are so many advantages to making the garage the first room packed. With a little planning, packing up your garage will ease your mind and possibly fill your wallet! So, how do you tackle packing a garage?
Laura McHolm co-founded NorthStar Moving 20 years ago when she was working as an attorney and felt the desire to do something unexpected. She believes that if people have a happy move, they will have a happy home. Thus, the theme of NorthStar Moving is “Moving Happiness Home.” Her philosophy also applies to her organization, which has been named among the “best places to work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. McHolm is deeply committed to helping others in many ways.
Is googling “moving company” really the best way to find a mover for your productionmove? Sure, you will find a mover, but will you find a mover that is experienced in theintricacies, timeline and budget restraints of a production? Instead, here are some tips onwhat to look for when hiring a mover. They will save you time, money and headaches. Finda mover that knows how to assist you behind the scenes, making you look like the star.
From May 2 through June 17, NorthStar Moving held their fourth Annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive with the help of 30 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage locations throughout Southern California. This year, they were able to collect 7,132 pounds of food, which equates to about 5,900 meals! NorthStar Moving also volunteered to deliver the donations to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today that their fourth annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” summer food drive competition in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage raised 7,132 pounds of food to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce that their fourth annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” summer food drive competition in partnership with NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, raised 7,132 pounds of food to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange County.
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