How to Have A Pest Free Move

Keeping your house clean from pests

No one wants pests in their home so, how can we keep our house free from pests? Well, truth is, there are four common insects that can often infest our homes: cockroaches, bedbugs, fleas and gypsy moth. When you begin packing up to move, take some steps to prevent these pests from making the move with you to your new home.

Are There Any Precautions I Should Take When Moving Plants to Avoid Pests?

When moving your plants with ease, it's crucial to take precautions to prevent pests. Inspect your plants for any signs of infestation before the move. Carefully wash and sanitize the pots, removing any dead leaves or debris. Transport them in a sealed container or plastic bag, ensuring soil doesn't spill. Avoid placing them near other plants to minimize cross-contamination.

How do you prevent bugs from moving?

If you see insects during your sorting and packing process, first thing is to find out which insects they are and begin the process of exterminating them before you start wrapping, packing and boxing your belongings. Depending on which species they are, and which area of the home they are infesting, will determine the best action. Common places pests might be infesting include: electronics, clothing, bedding, linens, mattresses, houseplants, and some outdoor items. There is also the possibility that recycled moving boxes could be a hub for pest infestations. So, if your planning for a greener relocation, make sure to thoroughly check any pre used boxes. People sometimes ask, "do roaches hide in mattresses?" this is very uncommon. It is bedbugs that are found on mattresses and in the seams, sometimes inside the mattress. Protecting your mattress in a large plastic covering, specifically designed for mattresses will protect against bedbugs when moving. For any extra help, call in the exterminators.

Safety Tips for Upcoming Move

Sometimes, a long distance move needs to take place prior to your home being rented or sold. If this is the case, it’s a good idea to know how to protect your vacant home.

What Tips Can I Follow to Protect My Empty Home After Moving Out?

When living in a for sale home, there are several tips you can follow to protect your empty residence after moving out. First, ensure all doors, windows, and access points are secure to deter potential break-ins. Installing a security system and placing visible warning signs can also help deter burglars. Additionally, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your property, collect mail, and maintain the exterior to create the illusion of an occupied home. Finally, consider hiring a house-sitter or property management service to periodically check on the house and address any issues that may arise.

What is the difference between vacant and unoccupied?

An unoccupied home means there are no occupants residing in the property, but there is furniture and or furnishings. A vacant property has no occupants or contents.

How do you secure an unoccupied house?

With your property being left empty, having a security system is a wise decision. If you already have a security system set up, continue until the house has been sold, or has occupants. You might even consider additional services with the security system company to provide the option of monitoring the property from your new location, which can be done through a computer or a phone. It’s also a good idea to keep some of your utility services going, such as electricity, to give light and a feeling of home. Turning lights on and off can be done with a timer, remotely. Heating can prevent damages from occurring during colder months, and if there’s a garden that requires regular maintenance, consider keeping the water on. If you have a trusted friend or agent, recruit them to regularly check on your vacant property and collect mail. You’ll also want to understand insurance on your vacant property.

What Questions Should I Ask My Estimator When Determining What Size Moving Truck I Will Need?

When determining what size moving truck you'll need, it's essential to ask your estimator certain questions. Seek guidance from the experienced professional about the estimate process, factors involved in determining truck size, and their suggestions for your specific move. By asking the right questions to ask estimator, you can ensure a smooth and efficient moving experience.

How long does it take to plan a move?

If you’re planning a DIY move, and need to rent a moving truck to transport your belongings, knowing what size truck you’re going to need will help with planning and budgeting. Rental truck companies’ list on their websites the capacity for each truck size. They also break it down into bedroom sizes, for example if a studio/1 bedroom apartment is being moved, U-Haul recommend a 10’ truck. A 2 bedroom house, or 3 bedroom apartment, using a 17’ or 20’ truck is recommended. Use a pick up truck for small loads. These are estimates, and the truck that you end up renting will depend on what is being moved. If you’re asking yourself what size U Haul truck do I need? A general estimate is to allocate 150-200 cubic feet of space in the rental truck for each room in your home that is fully furnished. It’s also a good idea to understand how to efficiently load the moving truck.

Renting a truck

This can be done online as rental truck companies provide detailed diagrams of the most efficient way to load a truck. If you where to hire a professional moving company to transport your belongings, included in your moving costs would be the and unload of the truck. The moving company would also provide a driver. For your DIY move, if you’re wondering can I hire a driver to drive my U-Haul Yes, you can. It common to hire a professional driver to drive your rental truck.

Magnificent Piece of Fine Furniture or Art

 

A piano is not only a great source of sound; it is also a magnificent piece of fine furniture or art. The term furniture can only really be used if there is no pianist. If you will be moving a piano, whether for personal use, or as a piece of fine furniture, consider hiring a professional piano mover. Piano’s can range in weight between 500 lbs – 1300 lbs and are considered one of the most challenging things to move.

Moving your piano

If you’re moving an upright piano, they are not as complicated to move as a baby grand, or grand piano. Many moving companies are fully equipped to move pianos, however, if the piano is valuable in any way, or an antique, it might be better to hire a specialist piano mover. A professional piano mover is skilled and experienced at moving pianos and will therefore know how to take care of it, and in the event that the piano needs to be dismantled, will be able to perform this task. Once your piano has reached its new destination, and been placed in its new home, it will need to be tuned. During transportation, it is not uncommon that the tuning will be affected. Again, having a professional come to tune the piano will get it back to its original sound, ready to be used.

If hiring a professional piano mover, do your research. Check the insurance plans they have, how long they’ve been in business, and if their movers are all trained to work on and move your type of piano.

Homesick After Moving

 

If you’ve recently moved, whether its locally within the same city, or to a new state, you might be experiencing some feelings of nostalgia for your old home, or the state in which you where living. In some cases these feelings of homesickness can take longer to come to the surface. If you are, or have been experiencing nostalgia, it is a natural emotion that will disappear over a period time.

One way to determine if you are homesick is if you’re feeling depressed, anxious or nostalgic. Any one of these symptoms could arise at any time. To help you through this phase, getting out and about in your new community will take your mind off the old and onto the new. Create new routines. Don’t forget about your past, where you moved from, if possible, stay connected. This might be through friends, or family. Staying healthy is also a good way of not letting homesickness take over. Make sure to exercise and eat a healthy diet. If you don’t already have an exercise routine, just going for a walk regularly will lift your spirits.

Stay in touch

If at any stage you feel that your nostalgia for what was, has gone on for too long, don’t hesitate to call upon a friend, a family member, or even a professional to help you process these emotions. Once you have talked about it and taken steps to overcome these feelings, you will be ready to move forward and enjoy where you’re now living.