OK, the time has come and your are ready to move.  Right?  Well perhaps ready to relocate is not exactly correct, because now you must wrap up all of your belongings, many of them in wrapping paper, and bubble wrap and place them in moving boxes. Wow, that is a lot of work. and of course there is also the books you own.  How do you best ship or transfer those items?  Well, your best choice is a book box or a small moving box so that you can keep the weight at a manageable place and the boxes won’t break.

Here’s the good news…we are here to help your move with articles, ideas, and even the moving materials you’ll need for your move.  We can even help you to get organized.

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I can see the signs…Summer time is coming to a close – much to my dislike.  At least the part of summer that is carefree without school in the mix. 

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Remember that I told you that my daughter is off to college soon and that we need to get moving boxes moving supplies and we certainly need to get her organized? Well, even if you don’t remember, she is and we are – in fact we head down today to UC-Irvine for her orientation.  She won’t actually move her boxes for another 6 weeks, but this is the begining.

So, as a quick reminder to you, if you have a friend, daughter, or relative about to move to school and they need a wardrobe box or some packing tape, remind them to plan ahead – and we do hope you’ll point them our direction – for both informative articles and as much bubble wrap and moving supplies that they could ever hope to find.

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Tips for Organizing Furniture in Your Child’s Bedroom

Ahh, the emotional pain of looking into most kid’s bedroom only to find a tremendous mess – their clothes are spread everywhere, toys are stacked on each other, the bed is unmade, and paper  – not just assignments from school, but somehow, they have pieces of paper – literally pieces torn off and laying around, for who knows what reason – as though they have a gerbil sharing their room.  They so desperately need to get organized!  

Have you heard of Feng Shui? It is the Chinese art of positioning various objects. It is founded on the belief that the flow of chi (energy) and the sequence of the yin and yang (balance) create both positive and negative impacts. In fact, the way that you arrange the furniture in your child’s bedroom, will influence how your child uses it. Personally, I don’t buy into the mystical energy aspect (way too new age – without factual basis) but, the outcome often creates a nice layout – and when it comes down to it, whether you use Feng Shui or something else, a get organized plan is always a  useful thing to have.  And. I will allow that colors, and arrangements do make a difference in our “comfort” level as we walk into a room – if they didn’t, we’d all have white rooms and basic furniture lumped together – and the entire home improvement industry wouldn’t exist. 

But for this article, we’ll go with the concept of Feng Shui (without the hocus pocus).  After choosing safe and functional furniture, the next step is to properly position the furniture throughout the room, to maximize its attractiveness and functionality. Here are some tips to guide you in the process.

1. Make a plan. Draw a floor plan for the bedroom. Make sure to include where doors, windows, electrical outlets and vents are located. Measure the largest pieces of furniture, such as a bunk bed, and sketch out on a drawing where you intend to position them.

2. Reason for the room. Think about the purpose of the room. Is it a bedroom or a playroom? Also, consider how many children will be using it.

3. Begin with biggies. First, position the biggest pieces of furniture in the room, such as a safe and fun bunk bed. Usually, these pieces should face the focal point of the room.

4. Avoid furniture wallflowers. Do not push all of the furniture so that the pieces are flush with the walls.

5. Small and tall. Mix up the arrangement of the furniture, based on height and size. Avoid placing two small or two tall items beside each other. Instead, position the pair of furniture pieces across from each other.

6. Linear and angular. Create a balance of furniture with straight and curved lines. For example, use a table with curvy legs, and a chair with straight edges.

7. Seats with reach. Tables should always be within easy reach of every seat in the bedroom. Both pieces should also have a comparable scale.

8. Avoid traffic jams. Consider the flow of human traffic in the room, when arranging the furniture. Usually, this flow is located between doorways in the room. Place furniture to allow for a width of 30-48 inches for traffic routes that are major. Likewise, there should be a width of at least 24 inches for minor traffic routes.

9. All clear. Make sure that there is always enough clearance for furniture. There should be at least two feet between the side of the bed, and a wall. Also, there should be a minimum of three feet between the bed and a door that swings.

10. Formal or casual? If your child is serious, it is advisable to use miniature versions of grownup furniture, and to place them in a balanced manner. However, most furniture and themes in a children’s bedroom will be lighter, which requires a more casual arrangements of the furniture.

Whether or not you use Feng Shui in designing your child’s bedroom, finding the right furniture, and arrangement of it, are important considerations when organizing a room, or setting up the furniture and the bunk beds. 

So there you have it – a way to relieve stress.  What?  Yes, I will hold that regardless of the plan you use to get your kid’s rooms organized, it will relieve stress.  Getting organized is a powerful stress reducer for both the child (whether they are conscious of it or not – they’ll like a cleaner and more organized room) and for you.  Now, if you can just find that gerbil eating all that paper!

About the Author:
Kirby Williams is a webmaster and frequent contributor to the web’s premier discount box and moving supplies site at Packupthehouse.com.   PackUpTheHouse is a portal for all your moving supplies and truck rental needs.  When you are planning a move, be it from your homes or business, you’ll find just the right moving boxes, shipping companies, rental trucks, supplies to get organized, and of course bubble wrap, packing tape and moving supplies. 

If it’s spring – it may be time to move.  Americans move constantly it seems – but the good news is that amidst all the hassles of packing up your house, comes a full and huge industry that makes a living by giving you the vey tools you need to lessen your moving hassles. 

Need moving boxes – like disk paks, or boxes for books, wardrobe boxes?  They are readily available!  Need moving supplies like bubble wrap, box tape, wrapping paper,  – oh, those are ready for your purchase – in fact those and so many more moving supplies.  Do you need to rent a truck to move?  Budget rental truck is a leader in the industry.  What about getting organized before you move or organizing your closet and garage at your new home?  Now, those organizing tools – like garage racks and hooks, closet shelves, containers and more are nearly endless.

So if for whatever reason, you find yourself in the midst of moving…realize that though all the work involves can not be removed, yet with a little research, you CAN ease your move and lessen your hassles with all the moving boxes and moving supplies right at your finger tips. 

Our best to you as you move!

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Is now a good time to get organized?

If you want to get organized, a good new article has been posted here…Excerpt:  Have you ever walked into your garage and screamed (at least to yourself) “ahhhhhhhh, this place is a mess!”  Or perhaps you felt that same emotion when you stepped into your closet, needing to find your shoes, a box of pictures or another favorite item and you couldn’t get to them for all the clutter.  Well, welcome to what most people experience regularly…

Getting organized is a continuous process, it’s the first step; persistence and follow-through will keep you organized.  You may need to schedule several sessions, during which you work on different aspects of a home or business, until you get to the point where you can maintain the systems that you implement.   Designing a meaningful storage space requires a lot more than just putting stuff in a closet, drawer, or cabinet….Read full organize your home, garage and closet article here

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 Another in a series of Quick Moving Guide Tips!!

 Moving Boxes are essential moving tools. 

1. Moving–apple boxes are useful–they have a lid so you don’t have to tape.  Be aware that they may have weaknesses and flaws from leakage – if your items are heavy or delicate, professional moving boxes are a better choice.
    
2. Check with your local pharmacy for boxes. The boxes the vials come in are a useful size for books and most other things.  They often have boxes for small vials divided for glass bottles (you can pack your glasses in there, and smaller knick-knacks).
    
3. We broke down our boxes, stored them flat on the porch (in order of size), out of the way – ran a free ad in the local shopper and sold the whole batch for $50. Keep in mind that they will not stay strong too long – especially in cold or damp areas. 
    
4. While you are bust packing or unpacking, keep the kids occupied by making a “fort” out of one of the bigger size wardrobe or kitchen boxes.  The kids will thank you and you’ll have time to unpack, uninterrupted.
    
5. Boxes at bookstores are a good option.  They are usually small or medium sized boxes and are easy to carry when packed.  Books are heavy and require a heavier and smaller box.  Obviously, bookstores are a decent location to find used ones. 
    
6.  Banana boxes from your grocery store are good options as well.  . They are a good size, the top fits down completely over the bottom and they have handles!

More quick tips are coming…

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About the Author:
Kirby Hamilton is a webmaster and entrepreneur. He enjoys helping people organize their moves, and find just the right rental truck. You can reach him at http://packupthehouse.com where he assists visitors to find the just the right moving boxes, shipping companies, rental trucks, supplies to get organized, and of course bubble wrap, moving tape and moving supplies when they move from your homes or businesses.

Need to organize your closet, garage or home?

 Another in a series of Quick Moving Tips!!

At Packupthehouse.com, we specialize in INFORMATION about Moving.  And we point you to the best possible resources to enable you to move with ease and efficiency. 

Planning your move thoroughly is a stress reducer.  Today’s tips might better be called MOVING IN ideas, for they are geared to the process once you have arrived.  You’ll need to grab and do most of the following upon arriving at your new home: 

• Supplies for Cleaning:  you know the routine, grab some “fantastic, Ajax and the like and get to work.  No matter how clean the previous owner left it, it’s nice to start fresh.  So grab the Rubber gloves for cleaning the bathroom – generally disgusting places.  Rags and paper towels are essential as well.
   
• Vacuum, broom, mop.  Even if you don’t use them, you will need to know where to put your hands on them as soon as the movers have finished unloading the truck.
   
• Basic kitchen utensils:  Remember we talked previously about marking your boxes well, and perhaps setting some boxes aside to carry with you personally.  This may be one of those boxes…that includes a skillet, pot, coffee pot, and maybe even your crock pot. Then a spatula, sharp knife, silverware, dishwashing liquid, dish towels, paper plates, napkins, and glasses.
   
• Simple food: Another one of “those boxes” with peanut butter, cereal, crackers, bread, coffee, sugar, et cetera.  You may have to make a grocery run for some fruit and snacks for the kids.
   
• Clothing: Also in your possession you will need a couple of changes of clothes for each person in the family; everything from underwear to socks, shoes and pajamas.Personal items: Then you will need a basic bathroom bag. Everyone’s toothbrushes, razor, shampoo, soap, tooth paste and of course toilet paper and towels and wash cloths. Don’t forget your make up, hair dryer and contact stuff. You don’t want be tearing open boxes, hunting for these items when you are getting ready to crash in bed or on mattresses on the floor.
   
• For the first sleep in the new house: Also pack some sheets and blankets for each person’s bed and an alarm clock. This should be just enough to help with camping out, while you are working on getting the new house put together.And: a phone and your packing supply bag, with garbage bags, and your inventory and special labels that you have made for each door way so the movers will know where to put the boxes, without you standing at the front door directing traffic. Let the workmen do the work, so you can start cleaning and unpacking your kitchen as it comes in the door. Especially the food that you may have moved. Of course, if you’re moving frozen food, you will need ice chests to pack it in — I recommend using it all up all your frozen and refrigerated food before the move or giving it to your old neighbors before you leave. I would start over with fresh stuff for your refrigerator. Toss it all out, except the mustard – which doesn’t need to be refrigerated.

More quick tips are coming…

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Kirby Hamilton is a webmaster and entrepreneur. He enjoys helping people organize their moves, and find just the right rental truck. You can reach him at http://packupthehouse.com where he assists visitors to find the just the right moving boxes, shipping companies, rental trucks, supplies to get organized, and of course bubble wrap, moving tape and moving supplies when they move from your homes or businesses.

 The following is the first set of a series of quick moving tips gleaned from professionals and practitioners (like you) from around the USA. 

Quick tip #1  

• Convenience is important in case of unexpected obstacles, so, Move on a weekday if you can, when banks, utilities and government offices are open.
• Prepare in advance for your arrival at the new home — Order preprinted address labels with your new address as soon as you know it. It makes the change-of-address process much easier.
• Too much information is better than too little:  Keep a utility log to check service-transfer dates. If you’re moving locally, leave the power and water on at your old address a few extra days so you can go back and clean up after your move.
• Piece by piece, a step at at time:  Choose a “packing room” ahead of time and box up a few things each day.

Compiled by:
Kirby Hamilton is a webmaster and entrepreneur. He enjoys helping people organize their moves, and find just the right rental truck. You can reach him at http://packupthehouse.com where he assists visitors to find the just the right moving boxes, shipping companies, rental trucks, supplies to get organized, and of course bubble wrap, moving tape and moving supplies when they move from your homes or businesses.

 Make your garage “all it can be!”  – Just like the Marine Corps!

This is the first in a series of articles on organizing and making creative use of your garage.

 Organizing your garage can be a tiresome task for many homeowners.  Like any organizing task, it takes planning to make it efficient – but is well worth the final product.  It seems that the garage is that one place on earth where we all seem to love to be disorganized, however the sooner you get organized, the sooner that that space will become amazingly useful.  When you think about organizing your garage you should keep in mind that this activity is intended  to find a designated place for everything while keeping your goods available for everyday use. The following five steps compromise a simple system for garage organization.

Garage items should be sorted
First of all sort and categorize all the items in your garage, for this you should empty your garage and start sorting everything into categories. Separate the tools from sporting equipment, electric tools, etc. You will realize how much stuff you have and only then you will be able to determine the best ways to organize and store everything. Misplaced items in your garage should be returned to their proper place. Also you should sort the things that should be in the garage from the things that should actually be in the basement, attic or better, sold at a garage sale.  Where possible attempt to recycle everything that you decide to throw away.

Separate seasonal items and equipment
A special rack should be installed to hang bicycles and lawn maintenance tools and to keep them accessible yet out of the way. If it is near winter place snow related tools like snow blowers, ice scrapers, snow shovels and also skis, snowboards and sleds grouped together. Also the items for warm seasons should be stored in a special cabinet. Near the beginning of every season you should plan this activity and rotate the cold and warm items places in the cabinet. For the other sporting equipment, shelves and drawers should be designed.

Additional garage storage space
While organizing you should consider adding additional garage storage space to help you maintain the organization. Shelves and cabinets should be mounted on the walls. The basic principle is to store the items that you use on a regular basis in a way that makes them accessible every time you need them.

Create efficient working area
Installing a bench or a table would be a good choice if you use your garage as a workshop. A sturdy tool chest and a pegboard are great in storing your tools and keeping them easily accessible.  There are multiple opportunities for creativity in this area. 

Reposition trash and recycling containers near the garage
To easily dispose unwanted items from your garage a good idea is to relocate the trash and recycling bins near to your garage entrance. This way you won’t be tempted to keep certain items because the trash bins are too far away – if you’re not going to use it, toss it, or keep another container as the “salvation army” pile. 

Now would be the time to hire a handyman to have cabinets, closets and shelves built right into your garage. Invest in some good storage units as described before and start organizing, sorting and storing.

We all have different styles, but the tips above are a good beginning to a “better garage”. 

About the Author:
Paul Hamilton loves his garage. He’s also the operations manager for Packupthehouse.com, a moving and relocation website where he helps visitors to find the just the right supplies to get organized, be it garages, closets or a whole house. He also assists those who are preparing to move from their homes or businesses with moving boxes and supplies, and rental trucks. 

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