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Moving a Piano Within Your Own Home

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Pianos are rather large instruments. Due to their size, they are also rather heavy. Extra care must be taken to protect the piano, the house, and especially those helping to move it. Help from a Utah piano mover or someone experienced in moving pianos would be helpful.

The first consideration in placing a piano is to avoid places where temperature and humidity fluctuate. Avoid placing upright pianos against an outside wall, or over heater registers. Changes in temperature and humidity will affect the pitch and tone of the instrument.

Once you have decided where you will be putting the piano, measure to make sure it will fit. You don’t want to have to move your piano more than once. Also measure any doorways, hallways or other paths you will need to move the piano through to make sure you can get the piano to the desired location.
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For moving an upright piano, you need at least two strong men, four is even better. Utah piano movers would recommend using a heavy duty piano dolly.There are handles on the backs of upright pianos, so the handlers can grab the back of the piano and under the keyboard when they need to lift the piano.

If you will be moving a grand piano, you need at least three strong men, positioned so that one is at each leg of the piano. If you have to move a grand piano through a doorway, you have to remove the legs and pedals and will need more direction than this article will give. Utah piano movers will be glad to assist you.

Most pianos have small wheels, so you can move them short distances on their own wheels. Even so, you should lift the piano slightly so not all the weight is on the wheels. Be especially careful of the front spindle legs of the piano, it is disastrous to break them off!

If you will be moving the piano more than just a few feet, lift one end of the piano so you can position the piano dolly underneath the center of the piano. If you have four helpers, you can lift the whole piano and set it down centered on top of the dolly. Steady the piano at both ends while you slowly and carefully roll it to it’s new location.

Roll the piano endways, not sideways. Be mindful of bumps, steps, or uneven places in the floor. When you have your piano in the desired location, carefully remove the dolly and finish positioning your piano.

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Consider Your Neighbors Before You Buy a Condo in Utah

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

When you move to Utah, buying a condo can be a great investment. However, before you commit to any purchase be sure to consider the types of neighbors you have in your complex. Your neighbors can actually have a role in how the homeowner association runs.

It is important to know the type of neighbors you have. How your neighbors treat their property will effect the value of your condo. Here are a few questions to consider before buying your condo.

First, how are issues regarding the complex discussed? Is there an open communication with the use of technology, such as email and online forms. Or is it a little behind the time so it takes a while for complaints to be heard. Knowing the guidelines of the complex can help you handle situations with neighbors better.
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Secondly, do your neighbors pay their homeowner association dues on time? Members of the HOA are obligated to pay fees in order to keep the property maintained. Members who do not pay their dues make it hard on the entire complex because the property will be neglected and not taken care of as nicely as it could be.

You can find out the rate of late payments by requesting a history of dues payments. If there are a high number of individuals that is an indicator that your property isn’t, or soon won’t be, kept up the way it should be. Homeowners who do not make payments are sometimes forced to foreclose, which is not a good sign either.

Lastly, how many units in the complex are rented out? The reason to consider this is because renters are more prone to not take care of their condo. Owners of condos usually invest more time in to their property and making it look nice.

Buildings with high rental occupancy don’t sell easily. The more renters in your complex the less value your property will have. Some lenders stipulate that 30 percent or more of the units be rented because of how difficult it is to maintain the condo’s value.

Utah moving companies can really come in handy during a move to a condo. Utah moving companies save you time and energy during your move to Utah. Once you have found your perfect condo go ahead and give Two Man Movers a call – your favorite Utah moving company.

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What to Do Once You Move To Salt Lake City

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

When your Salt Lake movers move you in in to your new home in the Salt Lake City Valley, there are a few things you need to do soon after. One of those is applying for a new Utah driver’s license. Search for different Salt Lake Drivers License locations and get that taken care of.

Search for new insurance. Look around for insurance companies in your neighborhood online. You can even do this before your move and save yourself time later.

Take a quick tour of your neighborhood and surrounding area. Make it a family affair. Find your way around and locate any close grocery stores, department stores, police stations, hospitals, and schools.
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Moving is never an easy prospect, even when you hire professional Salt Lake movers to help you with the majority of the move. Stay healthy by eating healthy meals and exercising. The transition time from the move can be hard, so it is important to stay healthy during this time and not stress eat.
If you had to make a quick move to Utah with out finding an apartment or home look for extended stay temporary lodging. It allows you stay somewhere a little more permanent then an average hotel room, but not permanent enough where you feel confined. You can find suites or budget studios for daily, weekly, or monthly rates.

Long-term studio suite accommodations are a good choice for people who have decided to relocate to Utah. There are a some great choices of long-term suite accommodations in the Salt Lake City area. There are a lot of benefits for doing this type of stay as opposed to just staying in a hotel every night.

Some of these benefits are that all suites come with a kitchen. Normally this comes with appliances so you don’t have to go through your packed belongings for pots and pans. They also have laundry facilities for you to use, and sometimes even offer exercise rooms and swimming pools.

Remember to find a nice, safe neighborhood when moving to Utah. When you contact your Salt Lake movers for help with the move ask them if they have any recommendations for safe neighborhoods. Another way to find out which neighborhoods are nice or not is to do an online search or go and search out the area in person. Your Realtor should also know which parts of town are safer than others.

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Preparing Your New Home to Be Moved In To

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

A new home holds many fun opportunities. You get to meet new people, make new decoration arrangements, and perhaps even buy a few new housewarming items to make your home feel more lived in. Before moving in to your new home, however, there are a few things you should do to prepare your home to be moved in to.

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  1. Organize your move. Research which moving company will be best to transport your piano. Find someone to take care of your pet so they are not in the way. Plan what day would work best for everyone to move in.
  2. Once you have decided on the professional moving company you would like to use, arrange with them when you would like them to come. Professional movers can be very handy during moving time. Professional moving companies can offer assistance in a variety of ways, including physically moving items, transporting items, packing, and renting out equipment.
  3. Fill out a change of address form from the post office. This is especially important if you will be having people moving in to your old home soon after you move out. Avoid having to deal with security by changing your address a bit before your move. Change the address with your bank and all other companies so they can change it on their roster.
  4. Set up your new homes utilities. Nothing is worse than moving in to your new home and find out that the electricity is out and you have no hot water. Call up the electricity and gas companies and set up an account with them telling them when you would like them to start their services.
  5. You can also set up other utility services ahead of time if you would like. Some of these services include Internet, telephone, and cable or television connections. Depending on how important those things are to you, you could set them up before your move.
  6. Arrange for a professional cleaner to come clean your new home. The movers may have had to clean the home, but having professional cleaners come and clean the carpets and walls can give you peace of mind knowing it was cleaned well. Ask your moving company if they have any recommendations for a qualified cleaning company.
  7. Change the locks in the home. You do not know who has had access to the locks of your new home. Avoid a break in or burglary by changing the locks before moving your possessions in your new home.

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Checklist Ideas Before the Big Moving Day

Monday, April 12th, 2010

It can be very helpful to have a checklist of things that you can do before your big move. While some things are common sense, such as finding moving boxes, other things are sometimes not thought of until last minute. Here are a few things to consider a few months before your move.

Start searching for your moving company early. Do your research and ask for price comparisons so you can find a good price. Ask for references from friends and do not forget to look up moving company reviews online.

Make an inventory of your household items. Having an inventory can help you for insurance purposes. It can also help you know which items you want to get rid of, sell, or donate.

Make travel arrangements. Are you flying? Buy your plane tickets and coordinate how your items will get to your new home. If you are driving, make arrangements for hotels and gas stops. Keep your moving company alerted of any travel arrangements and plans you make.

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Get your health records. Getting them done before the move will save you the headache of having to deal with it long distance. Ask your doctor for any referrals they may have in your new area.

Do you have any items that need to be stored? Make storage arrangements for excess items. This can be for items in your old home that you might need to come back for, or a storage unit for your new home.

A few weeks before your move begin eating your perishable foods. Start eating your stored items so you do not have to pay to transport them to your new home. Canned foods are the best items to transport. Other ones can open easily or break and you risk getting it on other items.

Get in contact with your utility company. Let them know you are moving and want to cancel their service. You can let them know the day you want to end it, and usually they will just end services on that day. You can also contact your new home’s utility companies and let them know when you want to begin services.

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How to Find Good Moving Boxes

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Moving boxes are essential if you want a good move. They allow movers to transport your items carefully and safely. They also are an inexpensive moving tool, and are sometimes even free.

Moving boxes that are well taken care of are important. You can find small moving boxes for free at the United States Postal Service. This selection is usually specific for smaller items, which may be what you are looking for.

Ask friends and neighbors if they have any moving boxes you can use. You can also have them join you in your search for moving boxes. The more people you have looking for them the better chances you will have of finding good ones.

Use the popular site Craigslist. A lot of people check out the site and may be able to contact you if they have moving boxes they want to get rid of. Craigslist can also be a handy tool because you can post how far you will travel to get them and the size and amount of boxes that will be needed.

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Ask your professional movers for moving boxes. Two Man Movers has good quality moving boxes for your disposal. Simply give us a call and we will bring our boxes with us when we come to help you with your move.

Find boxes at different stores in town. Grocery stores have produce boxes that may come in handy if you have lighter items you will be placing in it. You can also find a variety of sized boxes from larger store chains or computer and electronic stores.

Leave your information with larger apartment complex managers. The managers can leave your contact information for new tenants that are moving in who want to get rid of their moving boxes. This can benefit you on your search, and also benefit the complex so they don’t have huge piles of cardboard on the premises.

Begin your search for boxes once you know of your move. Moving boxes can be hard to come by, especially nice ones that will hold your items securely. Be sure to take advantage of your professional movers for help.

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Things You Can Use Your Moving Boxes For After Your Move

Monday, April 5th, 2010

You’ve made the move, now what? You will most likely have had to use a lot of moving boxes during the move. Boxes make it much easier for your movers to safely transport your items. Here are a few ideas of things you can do with your moving boxes instead of simply throwing them away.

1.) Dismantle them. Push them together so that they are flat and place them on the floor. You can store them in closets and under beds until you have use of them again.

2.) Plan to use them for various crafts and projects. Craft knifes and box cutters can come in handy when working with cardboard box crafts.

3.) Consider making a trash bin. Cut cardboard panels out of your box and tape or glue them together to make an open container. You can decorate the outside of the container with craft paper or fabric to match your decor.

4.) Make a shoe box. Use a craft knife to cut off the box flaps. Decorate the outside or leave as is and place shoes inside so they are not scattered all over your home.

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5.) Make a picture frame. Cut out pieces of the box to use as the backboard of the picture. You can make art frames out of cardboard as well by gluing strips of cardboard together. Be sure only to attach light art items on the frame so it stays together.

6.) Call Two Man Movers up and we will gladly take any extra cardboard boxes you do not need. Two Man Movers will go directly to your home so you do not even need to make a trip to down. We’ll swing by your home and take the boxes off your hands.

7.) Cut up your box to provide a divider for your dresser drawers. Sometimes it can be hard to keep track of items in one large drawer. Create dividers to keep things organized by gluing cardboard sections to one another that fit inside your dresser drawer.

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Why Sturdy Moving Boxes Are Important During a Move

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Moving boxes play an important role in the moving process. Not only do you store items in the boxes, but you transport items in them as well. The thought of moving with out any moving boxes is almost absurd.

Movers are going to be moving your boxes back and forth, from your home, to the moving truck, to your new home. Movers will be handling them constantly. Having sturdy boxes makes it easier on those involved with their transport.

Having a variety of sizes is important during a move. Some items work splendidly in large and medium sized boxes, such as pillows and blankets. Others, such as books, work best in smaller boxes.

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The size of the box needed depends on the items you will be transferring. Lighter objects can easily work with large boxes. By fitting in all of your lighter items in a big box, you will have less boxes to pack and movers should still be able to handle the load well.

Heavier items, however, should never be added to large boxes, even if the box is sturdy enough. Movers will have a hard enough time. Make it easier on them by packing heavier items in smaller boxes.

Moving companies provide sturdy moving boxes in a variety of sizes. Cardboard is the usual material used for moving. Cardboard boxes are nice because they allow you to have a little lee-way when packing items.

Never pack boxes too full that they cannot close. On the other hand, you never want to pack a half-full box. If you do not have enough items in the box use extra padding in the box. You do not want your items moving around during a move.

Whether you are moving a short distance or far away, moving boxes are essential. Look for good quality moving boxes. The more sturdy the box, the safer your items will be.

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You Have Just Unpacked All Your Moving Boxes In Your New Home. Now What?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

After you have unpacked everything from your boxes your home may feel like it is being taken over by empty boxes. They can take up a lot of space in your home, but may seem like a waste to simply throw away or recycle. So what should be done with all the extra boxes? Here are a few ideas.

Keep them. This option is really only useful for those that know they will be moving in the next couple months. College students and those living in this type of situation can store boxes under their bed or in storage units waiting for their next moving day to arrive.

Sell them. If you have professional quality moving boxes that you bought through a moving company, you do not want to throw them away. It is hard to find sturdy, well quality boxes unless they themselves go to a moving company to get them. If the boxes have only been used once you may be able to sell them and get enough money to take the family out for ice cream.

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Use them as storage. Some boxes work perfectly to store seasonal items. When summertime comes in the next few weeks, you can use your boxes to store all your winter items.

Moving boxes can also serve as a storage box for other items around your home. I took the time to cut out some contact paper and tape it around a box that was the perfect size to fit underneath my baby’s changing table. I put diapers in the box and it matches the nursery decor.

Use boxes for play. My son loves playing in boxes. He actually seems to like it more than our blow up playhouse we bought him for his birthday. There is something exciting about being able to climb inside big boxes that little kids love.

Insulate your attic or garage. Moving boxes, especially cardboard ones, can help moderate the climate in your basement or attic. Flatten the moving boxes, and stick them to the walls for makeshift insulation.
Moving boxes can be very useful. Moving boxes bought through moving companies are very sturdy and can be used in a variety of ways. Moving companies sell moving boxes in a variety of sizes and shapes, so these boxes can come in handy in a variety of ways in your home.

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Wardrobe Boxes Come in Handy During Moves

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I remember in college not spending too much time or effort in preparing for my move from California to Idaho. I packed the night before, and grabbed all my clothes out of my closet and just laid them on top of my other items because I didn’t want to have to take them all off their hangers and have to pack them. This sloppy moving technique worked for college, but when I tried to pull it off again recently during my family’s move across town it did not go over so well.

There are a few things that are universally true when moving. Moving homes will be a lot more consuming then filling up the backseat of a van with a few suitcases and random kitchen supplies. Secondly, the better packed your items are the easier your move will go.

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What, then, is the best course of action to take for clothes that are hanging up in your closet? No one wants to spend time removing hanging garments. That would mean you would have to fold and pack the clothes, turn around and unpack them at your new home, re-iron them to get the wrinkles out, and hang them up again. Not an ideal situation.

However, throwing clothes on top of boxes in the moving truck is not an ideal situation either. We even tried to tie the hangers together with our move, but they clothes kept sliding down the boxes they were on top of. Movers helping load and unload the boxes ended up stepping all over our clothes and I ended up having to do three loads of laundry the next day.

If you want to avoid all the hassle mentioned above, consider using a garment wardrobe box. Wardrobe boxes are easy for movers to move, and they transport well in moving vans. They also come in different sizes, depending on the garments that you would like to place inside.

Wardrobe boxes have a pole located inside them that serves the same purpose that your closet pole does. Clothes are hung up on the pole and the movers keep the box standing up in the moving truck. When you get to your new destination movers simply carry it inside your new home, you can take your clothes right out of the box and they will still be hanging neatly on their hangers.

Wardrobe boxes are good choices for favorite clothing items. They are great for transporting jackets, dry-clean-only suits, expensive dresses, or any other favorite clothing items. They also come in handy when transporting items that should not be ironed and you do not want to get wrinkled..

Ask your professional moving company for more information about wardrobe boxes that they have available. Using a wardrobe box during your move will also keep you from having to do an unnecessary load of laundry when you get there like I had to do. If you transported clean clothes to a wardrobe box they will arrive in the same fashion, unlike other methods of transportation.

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