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Moving From Melbourne to Sydney

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One of the most exciting and challenging parts of the Sam Movers N Packers lifestyle is the unpredictability of the job. This particular task we had this week was a small local move from Melbourne to Sydney that turned out to be larger than expected! We started the day off with one truck, up and ready to go, until we arrived and saw a lot more we needed to pack and move. On top of that, a removalist’s harshest enemy – stairs! Luckily, we already had one job done and dusted for the day, so we were able to call our other team out for backup. After our second truck arrived, it was only a matter of sorting, packing the items into the truck safely. When it comes to a two-truck job, we like to keep it as organized as possible, the same with any one-truck job. To maneuver this challenge, we sorted the heaviest items into one truck, and smaller boxed/loose items into the other, even though we pack and tie things securely, you can’t risk heavy items falling on top of breakables. We were able t...

Moving to a New Home? Getting Out in the Right Way

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Set Up Your Home for Relocation Congratulations on your new place! In a new home, there are so many exciting things you can do, like move to a new neighbourhood or redecorate. There could be an extra bedroom or a bigger kitchen as well. It's important to plan ahead of time for the move out of your existing residence. As soon as you've moved out of your home, you need to make sure that it's in a good condition for the new owners to move in to. No one wants to come home to dirty floors, filthy window sills, clogged gutters, and overgrown lawns. What would your first impression be if you arrived at your new house to discover it unkempt and chaotic? There are a few things you should do before allowing Movers Northcote to come inside your property. Here's what you need to do to ensure that your home is in the best possible condition before you leave. 1. Wipe off all surfaces. This comprises storage units, cupboards, and wardrobes, as well as window sills, shelves, and light...