I used a referral for the movers. $200 down, and then scheduled for 6 hours - 3 guys and a truck. Total of 1200. Hopefully it doesn’t take 6 hours.
Moving fragile shit and TV/electronics myself a few days before the movers.
I’m moving (finally)
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Moving fragile shit and TV/electronics myself a few days before the movers.
They are good with the fragile stuff. Don’t kill your self. I just took small boxes and clothes myself to save some time.
You will definitely catch the ghey from the bidet. At first you will be surprised by the sensation but eventually you will be firehouse blasting yourself daily and enjoying it.
Gutter cleaning is around $100.
Your TVs will probably work with the mounting brackets. Just line up the holes, similar to the bidet.
If you are buying a new washer and dryer, the delivery guys will probably take the old set. Otherwise a local used appliance place will probably pick them up.
It is so much easier to paint without furniture
I have a painter coming in to do touch up before I move in.
I have like 5 days from closing to movers to handle a few of those things
I have like 5 days from closing to movers to handle a few of those things
So you had them take the stuff out of your home and move it then you drove your home to the new location and they put it back in?
If you think this is the tank, I'm curious where you're shitting...
They don't call it shitting bricks for no reason.
I have only seen them in sets, but I've never looked specifically for one part. As previously stated, can't guarantee fit between brands. I'd just buy all new. I grabbed an articulating unit a couple of years ago for $50, and got a slim mount for as little as $20.
I would advise selling the washer/dryer cheaply, and being prepared to give it away free, but don't LIST it as free. I have had a much tougher time getting rid of large items than I used to, in terms of people just not showing up. I think there are people that do this as a hustle, and every morning they reach out to every potentially free/super cheap item on CL/Facebook and try to make arrangements to get the item, and then only show up to the best 10 items they manage to set up or whatever. So, so many no shows, even for items I was trying to just give away.
Best bet is to do like $150-200 for the set and catch a college kid or a young family. Sometimes when they show up, and if its a young family that its definitely for their use, I just give it to them for free and make their day.
Also, if you can find a charity that works trying to get homeless people back on their feet, they will often pick them up. I've had less luck getting charities that pick up to resell in their stores to reliably pick up.
Why? That's the point of hiring movers.
We moved 3 years ago, I told my wife to make all the arrangements and I showed up at the new house. It's pretty easy.
Congratulations on your new home! One tip is to change all the locks as soon as you move in to be safe. Another tip is to have a plan for regular maintenance, such as cleaning gutters and changing air filters. Also, keep important documents, like warranties and manuals, organized in a safe place. Choose a reliable moving company, like https://getmanandvan.co.uk/south-london/. I hope y tips help you!
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Moving can be stressful, so I understand the importance of finding a reliable and affordable moving company. From personal experience, I can tell you that doing your homework on movers is key to ensuring a successful move. Don't just go with the first company you find, as there can be a big difference in both price and quality. As for me, I chose to move fragile items and electronics myself a few days before the movers arrived to ensure they were handled with care. But when it came time for the big move, Three Movers were fantastic and made the process a lot less stressful.
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As you're gearing up for the big move, first up, don't forget to change the locks pronto. You never know who might have spare keys floating around, so better safe than sorry. And speaking of safety, it's a good idea to scope out your new neighborhood, get to know the lay of the land and all that.
Also, snap some pics of your place before you start moving in. It might seem like a small thing, but having documentation of the condition of your house can be a lifesaver down the road, especially when it comes to dealing with landlords or insurance claims.
And hey, when it comes to the actual move, having the best moving company, like the one I used last time, can make all the difference.
Also, snap some pics of your place before you start moving in. It might seem like a small thing, but having documentation of the condition of your house can be a lifesaver down the road, especially when it comes to dealing with landlords or insurance claims.
And hey, when it comes to the actual move, having the best moving company, like the one I used last time, can make all the difference.
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Not sure how this got bumped, but I guess some updates
- Sold the washer/dryer for $500 to coworkers.
- Coworkers friend was a handy man, and did the gutters, and mounted all the TV's for me- for around $500.
- Said Handyman was going to replace kitchen sink faucet because I wanted a sprayer. Turns out faucet had a sprayer but I didn't know cause I'm stupid.
- Security system equipment- company came out and showed me how to use the "un monitored" stuff, but said the cameras were older so they didn't want them- no cost.
- Bidet is awesome
- its a lot more yard than I anticipated.
- Auto sprinkler systems are very nice
- Sold the washer/dryer for $500 to coworkers.
- Coworkers friend was a handy man, and did the gutters, and mounted all the TV's for me- for around $500.
- Said Handyman was going to replace kitchen sink faucet because I wanted a sprayer. Turns out faucet had a sprayer but I didn't know cause I'm stupid.
- Security system equipment- company came out and showed me how to use the "un monitored" stuff, but said the cameras were older so they didn't want them- no cost.
- Bidet is awesome
- its a lot more yard than I anticipated.
- Auto sprinkler systems are very nice
You mean an irrigation system? Do you mind if I ask how old you are based on your comments and if you are a man or female? Just curious with the faucet and tv hanging comment. Congrats by the way.
Irrigation system, yes.
I’m a man, and generally useless for most ‘masculine’ tasks. Except pounding your mom.
Speaking of sprinkler systems...
Don’t sell yourself short, she says you are worthless at pounding too. Says your wife has to have a bigger peen than you.
Yeah, but have you SEEN his wife's peen? That thing is magnificent!
It's sprinklers that are on timers that pop up, spray the yard, and then turn off and pop back down? It's a sprinkler system. I have one - we're not irrigating crops here - I think calling it an irrigation system is making it sound way more complex than it is.
And I'm the same way. When I moved into this place, the realtor introduced me to a handy man (actually him and his two brothers) that she uses for her rental properties. I've had them coming over to do the painting, replace a door, replace a couple of 2nd floor screens that had come off, etc.
I've never had to do a lot of things around the house, so it's not that I can't learn, it's more that at this point it makes more sense from a time and money perspective that I outsource it to someone who already knows how, so I can spend my time on more important things - like banging OP's mom.
Yes, it’s exactly what you described.It's sprinklers that are on timers that pop up, spray the yard, and then turn off and pop back down? It's a sprinkler system. I have one - we're not irrigating crops here - I think calling it an irrigation system is making it sound way more complex than it is.
And I'm the same way. When I moved into this place, the realtor introduced me to a handy man (actually him and his two brothers) that she uses for her rental properties. I've had them coming over to do the painting, replace a door, replace a couple of 2nd floor screens that had come off, etc.
I've never had to do a lot of things around the house, so it's not that I can't learn, it's more that at this point it makes more sense from a time and money perspective that I outsource it to someone who already knows how, so I can spend my time on more important things - like banging OP's mom.
And same, I could learn, but I’d rather save myself the headache
Argument at the house-
We did some tree trimming ourselves- some of the limbs thick enough to save for burning in the fire pit this fall/winter. 4-6” thick logs. Oaks
I have a firewood holder on the patio.
Safe or unsafe to “season” or store said logs on the patio; ~5 foot of house- yeah or nay?
We did some tree trimming ourselves- some of the limbs thick enough to save for burning in the fire pit this fall/winter. 4-6” thick logs. Oaks
I have a firewood holder on the patio.
Safe or unsafe to “season” or store said logs on the patio; ~5 foot of house- yeah or nay?
Seems pretty safe to me. I've had firewood holders in the past, and they were pretty close to the house - it's cold out there when you go to get firewood to bring in. You don't want to be have to run all the way across the yard - through snow and wind - if you can help it.
Safe as in a fire hazard, or as in a risk of having termites/ants close to your house? I've never heard of wood like oak spontaneously combusting sitting outside. I suppose if it was pine and had a bunch of sap and such, I would think differently.
The contention is that it will attract rot, mold, ants, termites, sneeks as the wood naturally gets rid of the moisture or whatever
I suppose that is possible. Probably depends on where you live. I have some firewood near the back of my house and I've never had a problem.
You can get a firewood rack with a cover to keep the wood dry and reduce rot, mold, and snakes. A friend keeps one on his deck year-round for easy access, and I have never noticed a moldy wood smell or seen any bugs hanging out on it.
Tractor Supply had one that looked nice and was sturdy, and I think it was under 80 dollars.
I mean…it’s the south. After April anything goes from snow to tornados.
The proposed location is close to the house, and will be hit by the irrigation system daily.
I’ve read wood really doesn’t absorb liquid in seasoning form and as long as elevated and has sun it will do its thing.
I’m the worry wart here- I don’t want new house to get termites or bugs
Other half is determined to season said wood.
Entire lot is is either unlevel, or getting hit by irrigation system.
The wood is staying…just depends where haha. Am I overthinking risk?
There's no risk other then bugs. Now it'll look like shit and very redneck But isn't going to hurt anything.
