Moving A Little Smarter

5 Costly Mistakes People Make When Moving Grandfather Clocks

Thousands of American homeowners now own grandfather clocks. These classic timepieces make a stylish statement in most homes, but they're also rather cumbersome when it comes to moving house, and if you don't move your grandfather clock correctly, you could cause serious damage. Protect your statement timepiece by avoiding the five following mistakes that other owners sometimes make. Move with weights and pendulum attached Grandfather clocks are large, heavy items to move, but even if you're only shipping the item a short distance, you need to remove the weights and pendulum. Read More 

Looking For A Heavy-Duty Storage Cabinet? Here’s What You’ll Want To Know

The key to keeping a clean and well-organized work space involves giving your tools and inventory somewhere to go. A good industrial storage cabinet can provide a happy home for your tools and other items, which helps eliminate clutter and promote a clean shop environment. Here are several considerations you'll want to keep in mind as you choose the best heavy-duty storage cabinet for your shop. Overall Weight Capacity Having a storage cabinet won't do you any good if it lacks the capacity to hold your tools and materials. Read More 

Storing Your Items In Your Moving Truck? Protect Them With These Five Methods

If you are renting a truck for a move, it may make sense to load your truck the day before you move so you can get an early start in the morning. However, if you leave your belongings in the truck overnight, you increase your risk of having your belongings, or the entire truck, stolen. If you absolutely must follow this schedule, here are some things that you can do to protect your belongings. Read More 

Relocating Internationally? 2 Things You Should Ask Your Employer to Pay For

As soon as you hear the words "international relocation," your heart might start racing. Companies spend an average of over $16 million dollars a year relocating their employees, which is why you shouldn't be shy about stating your expenses. Here are two things you should ask your employer to pay for as part of your relocation package so that you don't get stuck with unplanned expenses: 1: Cost of Living Differences Read More