Back To School: College Students Moving In!
August 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Many college kids are now moving back to school, and if they are a sophomore, junior or senior then they already know the ropes about moving in. But the freshman are a whole other story.
The stories abound in the newspapers like the Washington Times about just stupid moving in blunders, like: a student at an unnamed college bring a semi full of possession to put into his dorm room…How in the hell did this kid get accepted to into college!? I hope that Geometry is not his major.
Anyway I thought that I would share on of the news article with you so as to help you move in your college students…and you may always call or email me for any moving advice you may need.
Here is that story:
Overdoing the dorm move-in
This is the week when thousands of college students move into the dorms. Most of them show up with a moderate car full (or two) of stuff. But then there are the epic mover-inners — college students who bring stuff that surprises residence hall directors and staffers who think they have already seen it all.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune had a story this weekend about a frosh who showed up to his Minnesota college (that went unnamed) with a semi. This was the same student whose parents asked if they could send an interior designer to take measurements of the room and do a complete makeover — without asking for the roommate’s opinion.
It’s not the only odd move-in.
At Albright College in Pennsylvania, a student once hauled his dorm stuff in the family Winnebago. (Photo courtesy of Dave Johnson of Albright College.)
At Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, a student tried moving a full-size refrigerator into his 14-foot-by-14-foot dorm room.
“I couldn’t help but ask him what he could possibly need it for, given the fact that the hall had only one small kitchenette with only a microwave and sink,” said Erica Stephenson, associate director of residence life. “I mean, he wasn’t going to be able to bake or anything, so what was he going to fill that refrigerator with? Oh, wait, I think I know.”
At the University of Iowa, massive flat-screen televisions have become the norm, according to the Associated Press.
At Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama, housing staffers have fielded lots of odd requests to alter on-campus apartments: One mother wanted to install sliding shower doors. Some have asked if they can re-upholster the dorm furniture. One parent wanted to remove the carpet and install hardwood floors. Lots of parents have hired maids.
Mansfield University in Pennsylvania has seen lots of students trying to sneak pets (ferrets, tarantulas, boa constrictors, you name it) into the halls. And highway signs are a popular dorm decoration.
At Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, one student asked for permission to bring his own personal compact clothing dryer.
These examples are extreme, but there is a move-in crime that most students are guilty of: Bringing way too much stuff.
What not to pack:
Do not bring childhood mementos, like that first-grade trophy, advises the Oklahoma Daily.
Avoid bringing any more furniture, even an extra chair, because chances are it won’t fit, suggests the Sun Sentinel.
Don’t bring anything that might be forbidden — “pets, firearms, unsanctioned microwaves and hot plates, unsafe loft building materials, explosives, halogen lamps, illegal drugs, proof of extraterrestrial life, etc.,” says Jayce Scott of North Carolina State University.
Leave your book collection at home because you really won’t have much time to read during the semester, and “no one will care that you read Ayn Rand in high school,” advises Andy Boyle of the St. Petersburg Times.
Skip anything that you don’t use all of the time, the Star Tribune suggests. “Most dorms barely have enough storage space for oft-needed items. Skis, golf clubs and the sousaphone are best left at home. … If you have to choose between an ironing board or an Xbox, go with the latter.”
Have you seen anything ridiculous hauled into a dorm? Any tips for what not to bring to campus? Let me know in the comments.
Campus Overload is a daily must-read for all college students. Make sure to bookmark http://washingtonpost.com/campus-overload. You can also follow me on Twitter and fan Campus Overload on Facebook.
By Jenna Johnson | August 16, 2010; 2:48 PM ET
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Stress Free Professional Moving At Its Finest
July 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Looking for a stress move? Then you are in luck. Check out this article which shows you how to take the pressure off your move.
Take Off the Pressure of Moving – Hire Professional Movers
Author: Samuel VardaStress, Complexity and Pressure. These are the things that you will surely experience once you have decided to move home. Take off those things and experience a smooth move through hiring professional movers. However, you might be worrying if you can actually trust strangers to handle your hard-earned and precious valuables. Do not worry, because professional movers see to it that your things are damage-free when they reach your new home. They are experts in packing, loading, unloading, unpacking and storing. Most professional movers also offer insurance to cover any accidental damages the moving process can cause. So you can actually rest your mind and just enjoy your trip.
You just need to find a reliable and trustworthy moving company that will suit your needs – service and budget – and you’re good to go. Friends, families, colleagues, neighbors and the internet are the ones you should ask when finding a moving company. Through these things you can definitely find the best moving company for you. Please visit our website for more information usavemovingandstorage.com
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U-Save Moving And Storage Graded “B+” With BBB.
July 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving Tips and Advice
Many of you know from reading this website that I have a “love/hate” relationship with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can read my articles as to why that is for yourself. This about U-Save Moving and Storage’s “B+” grade with the BBB.
That’s right folks…we have a B+ grade with the BBB. Not too shabby.
How come we don’t have an “A” you ask? Hahaha…very good question. And the answer is very simple.
We don’t have an “A” simply because we are not card carrying members of the BBB. Yep, that’s right. The only reason U-Save Moving and Storage doesn’t have an “A” grade with the BBB is only because we have not paid hundreds of dollars to be an “accredited member” of the BBB.
If and when we decide to pay for membership in the BBB our grade will raise to an “A”. But until then you’ll just have to settle with our ABOVE average “B+” grade.
So now you know that even the BBB thinks that U-Save Moving and Storage is a great moving company.
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Movers Arrested For Assualt
July 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
You have to be very careful who you hire to move you. Rogue movers especially will hire the dregs of society. There are many instances where rogue movers have been found to have hired sex offenders, thieves, murders etc. And you have to remember these people will know where you live and what kind of possessions you have. Do really want to have that kind of person move you? I know I wouldn’t.
Well here is a recent news article you may find interesting. It is a story of how two moving laborers attacked their foreman after they broke a customers furniture.
Well here it is:
Movers charged after beating
Broken furniture leads to jail trip for movers
Date published: 7/1/2010
BY KEITH EPPS
An incident that started with a dropped dresser ended with two movers in jail, Stafford authorities said.
Sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy said Deputy Brian Miller went to the Hampton Oaks subdivision Monday in response to a reported assault in progress.
He found a man sitting on a lawn on Brittany Lane holding a white towel to his bleeding head. Rescue workers were tending to him.
Kennedy said the victim was the foreman of a moving company crew. A co-worker told police that the attack began about 5 p.m. after two workers dropped a dresser, causing one of its legs to break off.
The foreman was aggravated and got more upset when the two workers began laughing, according to the police report. The foreman then called his manager and told him what had happened.
Kennedy said this infuriated the workers, who called the foreman a “snitch” and began pummeling him with their fists.
The victim picked up a hammer to defend himself but dropped the hammer and was beaten with a chain. The suspects then broke the victim’s phone before leaving the area.
The deputy found the suspects in the area of Mine Road and Northampton Boulevard. After talking with them, he took them into custody, Kennedy said.
Esteban Heredia, 50, of Brooklyn was charged with malicious wounding and vandalism.
Jesse Rasary, 44, of the Bronx was charged with assault. Both men were placed in the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
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The Top What-If Questions Asked by People Moving
June 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving Tips and Advice
“What if…my movers are not as good as they say?”
“What if…my movers don’t show up on the moving day?”
“what if…?” Is the common question. And it is okay to question your moving company.
There are really good movers and then there are the really bad movers. Sometimes is is very difficult to really know the differences between the two. That is why I have so much information available for free for you about moving companies.
This article was found because my friends at Moishe’s Moving posted it on their Facebook page. It is a fabulous article and I really thought that I should share it with all of you. It answer most of your “What if…?” questions. I hope you like it:
The Top What-If Questions Asked by People Moving
How to Fight the Fears About MovingBy Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide
Just before a move I always doubt our decision; usually, it’s too late to back out (although, I’m a firm believer it’s never too late). These doubts come from my own fears of the move not working out. Find out what the common “What if?” questions are then face the fear to see that if even the worst happens, you’ll be okay.
* What if the movers don’t show up on moving day?
This is the most common fear when you’ve hired movers to move you. I’ve never actually had it happen, but friends did and they were moving an entire house across the country on a very tight time line. If this does happen, first try to get in touch with the driver of the truck to see if he or she’s been delayed. If the movers simply refuse to move you, get out your list of the moving companies you had previously interviewed and call each one to see if other arrangements can be made. If you’re moving during the off-season, movers might be able to move you on short notice, but if you’re moving across the country, this will be almost impossible.
If movers are unable to accommodate your move for that day, book it for the next day or as soon as possible. To avoid potential time issues, that is having to move out on a specific day because others are moving in, make sure when you’re scheduling your move that you allow time for these kinds of delays. If possible, arrange your move-out day two days in advance of the drop-dead date. This will ensure that you have time to deal with these kinds of issues should they arise.
* What if the truck I reserved from the rental agency loses my reservation?
This just happened to a friend of mine who’d reserved a moving truck months in advance. She managed to find another agency with a truck available the morning she needed it, but that was pure luck (and a lot of phone calls).
Again, have a back-up plan. Know which agencies have trucks available for that day by calling a few days before your move. Keep a list with telephone numbers and prices. Also, find out where you’ll be picking up the truck since some agencies may require you to drive a long way first, cutting into your move time.
* What if the people (friends and family) I asked to help me move, cancel?
This is always difficult, in particular if you’re counting on friends and family rather than paid help. I always keep a list of movers handy, local people who do local moves. If they aren’t busy on a move, often they’ll help you for a fee, just make sure you let them know that you don’t need their truck. The other option is to call up your friends two days before the move to confirm that they are definitely helping out. Always offer dinner or drinks or both afterward just as extra incentive.
* What if our new home isn’t ready to move into on the day we move out of our old home?
This happened to us once. We ended up having to pay the movers to load and unload our stuff into storage for a few days until the new place was ready. We insisted that our landlord pay for the storage fees, simply because it was her error. She agreed.
It’s always a good idea to build this kind of contingency plan into your budget as well. Adding extra money to the budget allows for such errors to occur and for you to have the funds to amend them. While storage isn’t cheap and paying movers to move it twice adds up, at least your things will be safe and secure while your new home awaits.
* What if the movers don’t arrive with our things on the day they’re supposed to?
This can happen if you move a long distance. Movers have to give you a move in window of time in which they’ll arrive, so make sure that’s written into your contract. Ultimately, if the movers are late, there’s not a lot you can do except continue to call the moving company on a regular (daily at least) basis then wait. If you feel the company is not being straight up with you, then you should contact the BBB and report the problem. Let the movers know that you’ll be reporting them if your things don’t arrive soon.
* What if after the move I find some stuff missing?
It’s important when you move in, that you play an active role in checking off your items as they come through the door. Using the household inventory sheet, check each item to make sure it’s there. If you’re missing a box or an item, don’t sign the waybill or make sure the item is clearly marked so the company can try to trace the item. If the move truck is sharing moves between a few households, your item may have ended up at another home. It’s up to the company to trace the item and to pay for replacing it. Just make sure you have adequate insurance and that you report missing items as soon as possible; at least three days within the move.
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Jesse James Moving To Texas
June 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
So all of the celeb gossip is about Jesse James moving to Texas where his ex-wife (and mega hottie) Sandra Bullock has a home.
I truthfully careless but for the fact that he is moving. So I want to officially announce that I would love to give Jesse a FREE moving quote.
If anyone knows him or has a connection to Jesse James let me know so I can give him his free moving quote.
Article is below:
Lawyer: Jesse James Is Moving to Texas
By Ken Lee
Jesse James is gettin’ out of Dodge.
Sandra Bullock’s ex is packing up and moving to Austin, Texas by the end of the month, his attorney said Friday.
“He intends to move at the end of the month, he’s got a need to be there,” his lawyer John Schilling told PEOPLE after an Orange County, Calif. court hearing in the custody dispute between James and ex-wife Janine Lindemulder over their daughter Sunny.
Asked if James is moving specifically to be near Bullock, who owns a home in Austin and often spends time there, Schilling replied, “I can’t comment on that.”
Schilling added that James – who put his Los Angeles area home up for sale last month – has legitimate business concerns in Austin. The motorcycle mogul owns a custom car business called Austin Speed Shop in the Texas town.
Lindemulder has protested that the move would take their daughter Sunny away from her. Asked how visitation could feasibly work with Lindemulder residing in Costa Mesa, Calif., Schilling said, “We’re trying to work something out. There are some options, including having her move down as well.”
Informed of Schilling’s comments, Lindemulder told PEOPLE, “I’m willing to relocate anywhere to be with my daughter no matter what it takes,” she said, despite her earlier protest. “Sunny’s my heart, I’m not just going to let her go. I want Sunny to be around the people she loves, which includes Jesse, Sandra, her baby brother Louis and her other siblings.”
Schilling came to court Friday seeking to halt Lindemulder’s unmonitored visitation with Sunny, alleging that Lindemulder, a recovering addict, has been abusing prescription medication. However, a court appointed attorney representing Sunny told a judge that she made an unannounced visit to Lindemulder’s home Thursday and found nothing suspicious.
Lindemulder has denied using drugs again, telling PEOPLE, “I’ll take a urine test 20 times a day if I have to. Jesse has no right to withhold my daughter from me.”
The judge denied the request to halt Lindemulder’s unmonitored visits. The next hearing in the ongoing case is set for July 12.
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Lansing Long Distance Movers
April 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
10% Off of your move when you book with us on the day of your quote!
Professional Moving Labor Help
Local Lansing Moving Company
330-887-2834
U-Save Moving and Storage is here to make your move stress-free! We specialize in commercial and residential long distance moves. No move is too big or too small for U-Save Moving and Storage.
If You want caring professionals who will handle your belongings with the utmost care possible. We are your moving company!
We do local and long distance moves. Anything to make our costumers get the best of the best when they decide it is time to move.
The stress-free help that moves you forward. Qualified professionals here to make your moving day perfect!
Overall as Lansing’s long distance movers we are proud to say that we have a pretty good reputation and we would like to see all our fellow moving companies try to achieve the same success. U-Save Moving and Storage strives to make sure each and every customer is completely satisfied when we leave their home.
- Local Lansing Moving Company
- Rates starting at $55/hr.
- State Wide Moves
- Long Distance Moves
- FREE Moving Estimates.
- FREE furniture assembly/dissembly.
- NO Mileage Fees.
- NO HIDDEN FEES.
- NO EXTRA CHARGES.
- Affordable hourly rates
- Flat rate fees available.
- Senior, Military and Student discounts.
- No job too large or too small.
- Residential or commercial.
- Cleaning and Landscaping available.
As you probably noticed by our ad, we are not amateurs and this is not a part time job for us to make some extra money.
It is common knowledge in the moving business that it is very easy for amateurs and/or scammers to become injured and/or cause damage while moving large objects such as couches, appliances, china cabinets, entertainment centers, projection tv’s, etc. U-Save Moving and Storage helpers handles these items daily and that is why we strongly feel that moving furniture/major appliances etc. should be left to skilled, highly trained professionals who work in the field everyday. We are not perfect, but we promise to handle your furniture/personal items as if they were our own.
Give us a call now and get an estimate right over the phone! Office 330-887-2834.
- Local Residential Lansing Moving
- Long Haul Relocation Service
- Free In-House Estimate With No Obligation
- Low Cost Rates, Best Value for Your Money
- Experienced Team of Professional Movers
- Clean, Professional Trucks and Equipment
- Quilt-Pad Wrapped Furniture Protection
- Professional Packing and Unpacking Services
- Anti-Stain Stretch Wrap for Upholstered Furniture
- Services for Loading and Unloading Rental Trucks
- We Offer Senior & Veteran & Student Discounts
- Local Lansing Movers
U-Save Moving and Storage is a professional full service long distance moving labor company. Why spend $500, $700, $1000 or more to move your possessions when it can be done for a fraction of the cost with the same or BETTER quality?
We’ve got strong backs, but our mental faculties are our most powerful attribute: We think before we move.
Being completely prepared is one of the characteristics that sets us apart from other moving companies. We protect your possessions, but we also guard against damage to door frames, stairways, banisters and railings. We take the proper precautions to avert any problems that might occur.
10% Off of your move when you book with us on the day of your quote!
Professional Moving Services
Local Lansing Long Distance Moving Company
330-887-2834
You Call. We Move. You Save!
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5 Tips for Executing an Easy Long-Distance Move
April 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
Published By : Jana Schreiber on Tuesday, Apr 6th, 2010, 5:00 am
Moving far away is a big step, and it can be quite stressful. The key is to be organized. Here are some tips to make your long-distance move easier.
1. Plan ahead – When you are moving far away, it takes preparation and planning — from what you will move your stuff in (the car, a moving van, have movers move it for you) to where your destination will be. Write down everything that you need to get done, and then start ticking things off the list. Remember to give yourself extra time in case something unforeseen comes up.
2. Create a moving budget – It goes without saying that moving is going to cost you — so you need to sit down and figure out what you can spend and where you need to scrimp. Need help creating a moving budget? Check out our helpful hints
3. Know where you are going – Sometimes the most important thing is just getting o your destination. Even if you won’t have an apartment right away, it’s really important that you know where you will be staying (options: a friend or family member’s house, a short term rental, an extended stay hotel).
4. Take what you need, leave what you don’t- It’s important that before you move, you whittle down your stuff so that you are only moving the necessities. How do you determine what to move?
5. Stick to a schedule- Moving a long distance means that you need to dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s before you leave point A and get to point B. Along with your moving budget, you should have a time budget for when things need to be done (such as canceling services at your old home and activating them at your new one) and when you need to get on the road if you are driving. Remember, you can’t control traffic — so plan to arrive at least two days before you need to.
Sarah W. Caron, Contributing Writer
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Movers Charged In Statewide Rogue Movers Sting
April 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News
It seems that the illegal movers (rogue movers) are getting their just deserts in Florida.
A lot of new reports are coming out of Florida about their statewide sting of rogue movers. And if you notice many of these seem like they are good and upstanding movers, but if you notice these people are just out and out criminals.
Now you need to understand, many of these companies were targeted by the police because they had numerous complaints about their illegal services.
So yes, there are many companies out there that are not licensed and insured but get few complaints and these companies are left alone. So do you your research. If you use a rogue mover make sure you check them out and view their complaint history with the BBB or with the state you are in.
Here is the article:
Moving company owner charged in statewide sweep
April 03, 2010 5:18 AM
Jeff Barker
Daily NewsTALLAHASSEE – The owner of Good Moves Moving Company was among those charged in a statewide sweep targeting unregistered movers.
Randy Stokes, 54, the owner of the Fort Walton Beach-based business, has been charged with operating an unregistered moving company, according to a Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services press release. Stokes had previously been issued a written notice from the Division of Consumer Services telling him his company needed to be registered.
Nine other moving company owners across the state were also charged in the sweep, which ended Thursday night. The businesses were identified by consumer and industry complaints.
The department set up operations where officers portrayed citizens who needed to move, according to the release. After deals were completed, the owners were charged.
Florida law requires moving companies to register with the department before they conduct business. Owners must show proof of liability insurance.
Failure to register is a misdemeanor violation, with a maximum penalty of one year in prison and up to a $1,000 fine.
A list of the other owners charged in the sweep
Denzel Lockley, 27, the owner of Red Truck Moving in Tallahassee.
Modestus Germain Fevrier, 33, the owner of Express Moving Solutions out of Jacksonville.
Azad Basar Sahbudak, 31, owner of Atlantis Moving & Storage in Jacksonville Beach. The department is pursuing other legal action against this moving company because they were notified on two previous occasions that they needed to register with the Department. They were also previously fined $1000.00 and $5000.00, which they have failed to pay.
Derrick Maurice Wilhite, 41, who worked with Sahbudak was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on a local warrant charging him with felony criminal mischief. He was taken to the Duval County Pre-Trial Detention Facility in lieu of a total bond of $5,003.00.
Jordan Seth Speisman, 28, owner of UF Mover Guys in Gainesville.
Fredrick Williams Pohl, 33, owner of GatorSaver Movers also in Gainesville.
Geary S Adams, 55, co owner of Furniture World Moving Service in Okeechobee.
David Dawson, 33, owner of Urban Movers in Sarasota.
Kevin B. Pierre, 38, owner of Pierre Byers Moving in Pembroke Pines.
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Van Liners: Van Line Moving Companies
March 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
Recently It has come to my attention that I may have given the false impression that I am anti-van line. So let disspell that myth right here and now…I am not anti-van line.
I am anti-moving
scam.
How this came about was I invited by a local moving company, that also happens to be a Wheaton Van Line agent out of Kalamazoo, to meet with the owner of that moving company and tour his installation.
He was very polite and professional and he explained to me how many van liners work. He showed me his facilities and his trucks etc. I was very impressed to say the least. But more importantly he showed me where I had erred in my judgement of van liners.
So from this I just wanted to express three points about Van liners, no matter whom they may be:
1) Van Liners are Local Moving Companies:
Many van liners have agents do their selling and transporting for them. Similar to a franchise these agents go out and bid on moves, do advertising in their perspective regions etc. But those agents usually are moving company owners in their own right.
These agents operate their own local full service moving company like any other full service mover. They just also happen to be van line agents.
2) Van Liners can be cheaper for small long distance moves:
I had this one completely wrong. I said that for smaller moves that van liners were not not competitive in pricing. In fact, for small long distance moves they can actually far cheaper than a full service mover.
Of course you will give up some control and time using the Van Liners but you make it up in cost.
Now, what I say does hold up if you are moving long distance. But then you take in account point 1 above.
3) You still need to verify a Van Liner like any other mover:
No matter if you are looking at Full Service Movers, Van Liners or Craigslist movers you still need to do your research on the company.
Just because it is well established name in the moving business does not mean they are good moving company to use.
If you read the articles that I have on this website then you know I did a review of moving scams. Over 80% of those moving scams were committed by “licensed and insured” established moving companies; and 60% of those were committed by Van Line agents.
So while reported that Van Liners committed most of the moving scams I have to amend that and say most were committed by Van Line agents.
The moral of the story is: Do your research any mover you plan to use.
I hope this helps to clarify my views on Van Liners.
