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		<title>Organize Your Home &#8211; Everything has a place!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our ongoing blog series on how to enjoy your home while you are living in it, we focus on getting and staying organized. Please use these ideas to your advantage! If you plan ahead and are organized it will help when you are planning your next home move. Drawers, cupboards and closets have a [...]]]></description>
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<p>In our ongoing blog series on how to enjoy your home while you are living in it, we focus on getting and staying organized. Please use these ideas to your advantage! If you plan ahead and are organized it will help when you are planning your next home move.<br />
Drawers, cupboards and closets have a tendency to get filled to the max with things your hardly ever use, or things that get in the way. Do you ever find yourself moving the same thing every time you want to get to something behind it? Are you regularly searching for keys, cell phone or other items of daily use? Some things just never seem to find a “home,” causing confusion and lost productivity.<br />
Everything in your house should have a “home” of its own— a designated place it returns to every time it needs to be stored. This practice not only saves space, it saves time and money, too!<br />
<strong>1. Save space:</strong> Have you noticed the multitude of decorating and architectural themes from all around the world that revolve around the idea of clean, uncluttered spaces? Clean lines and clear areas give the illusion of spaciousness, largeness and peace. Even behind a closed cupboard, do you open it to clutter and things falling on your head, or well-spaced items all within easy reach?<br />
Get rid of things you haven’t used in one year, things you really don’t like, or things that are broken. If you do nothing else, you will see space you never realized you had.<br />
<strong>2. Save Time:</strong> Having things well organized and within easy reach saves time. How often do you fumble around looking for your keys, when all it might take to ease this drama is to hang a simple hook on the wall by your door? If it takes you three minutes to find something every time you look in the “junk” drawer, over a year that adds up to hours of frustration and wasted time.<br />
Create designated areas for the different activities in your life. Earmark one drawer or one shelf for wrapping paper. Don’t keep anything else for wrapping that doesn’t comfortably fit on this shelf. The same goes for any hobbies. If you have to buy one more bolt of cloth for your sewing project, make sure that you get rid of something you already have to make space.<br />
Mark it on your calendar to clean out such areas (junk drawers, hobby areas, etc.) at least every three months. Doing it this frequently makes it go faster and not build up into a task you would rather avoid. Also, if you know you are going to be sorting through your things, you might think twice before buying whatever it is you think you “must have.” Is it a must or a want?<br />
<strong>  3. Save money:</strong> Of course, time is money, and in our industry of home moving, weight is money. The more you have the more it will cost you to move. Every moment you waste unproductively searching for something or trying to find a place to put something, you are wasting money. If we have to move something that you could have gotten rid of for free or for a fraction of the expense that costs you money, too.</p>
<p>If you find you can&#8217;t do it yourself you can always hire an organizer to help. Someone like <a href="http://www.kuzakscloset.com/">Kuzak&#8217;s Closet</a> can help get all those unwanted, unused items out of your house and maybe even earn some money for you by selling them on Ebay.</p>
<p>For more tips check out our blogs at: <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog">www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog</a></p>
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		<title>After a Home Move: Check out New Neighborhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’ve moved across the country, across the state or within town chances are good that you will not be familiar with your new neighborhood. Adjusting to a new job or a new situation is stressful enough, not to mention finding new doctors and dentists for the kids and new friends for you! Here are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/02/13/after-a-home-move-check-out-new-neighborhood/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/02/13/after-a-home-move-check-out-new-neighborhood/screen-shot-2012-02-11-at-9-01-16-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-3154"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3154" title="City of San Jose Sign" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-11-at-9.01.16-AM-150x150.png" alt="San Jose Neighborhood" width="150" height="150" /></a>Whether you’ve moved across the country, across the state or within town chances are good that you will not be familiar with your new neighborhood. Adjusting to a new job or a new situation is stressful enough, not to mention finding new doctors and dentists for the kids and new friends for you! Here are some tips on how to become familiar with your new neighborhood that are fun and exciting for the whole family.</p>
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<li>Geocaching: Exploration as a route to discovery. Whether you moved to a big city or a rural area, this fun activity is absolutely everywhere! It’s called <a href="http://www.geocaching.com">geocaching</a> and it is a fabulous way to become familiar with an area and find hidden treasures to boot! All you need to go geocaching successfully is a computer, and a GPS unit (global positioning service device). Sign up for a free account, and download coordinates to locations of hidden treasures. Pile the kids in the car, or put on your walking shoes, and you are ready to explore hidden parts of your neighborhood that you might never even know existed —even if you were locals! The idea is to have your GPS device assist you in leading you to the coordinates where the treasure is hidden, and you then seek for it. Once back home, you log your find. There is a plethora of information at <a href="http://www.geocaching.com">Geocaching.com</a>, including geocaching etiquette, what to expect, what to bring with you, etc. If you come from another state, bring some tokens specific to your origin state to replace in the treasure box for others to find.</li>
<li>Library, newspaper, and co-workers. The most obvious place to find out what’s going on locally is to visit the nearest library, or ask your new neighbors or co-workers. Children’s interests will often dictate the first things you discover, like the hockey rink or playgrounds. Use Google maps to look at satellite images of your area and see what looks interesting.</li>
<li>Meet Ups. There are a huge variety of meetups (meetup.com) available across the country. There are bound to be several that would interest you and your family. The fun thing about meetups is that you will automatically find people who share similar interests, making finding new friends that much easier.</li>
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<p>Let your interests dictate what you do. The most important thing to remember is that a home move often means a fresh start. Let your interests dictate where you focus your energy, and don’t get bogged down in habits you had at home that you want to change. If you’ve always wanted to learn to ballroom dance, start taking lessons!</p>
<p>Don’t let the unpacked boxes be an excuse to procrastinate. Start by doing what you want, and slowly get to the everyday things. If you have followed our advice on how to label your packing boxes (see blog <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/10/14/packing-moving-boxes-time-saving-tips/">Time Saving Tips</a>), you will easily be able to unpack the most important boxes first, and let the rest come later.</p>
<p>And most of all &#8220;Enjoy Your New Neighborhood&#8221;</p>
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		<title>San Francisco Moving &#8211; Problem? Solved!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We wanted to share some of our moving stories and how All Reasons is able to handle different situations and what makes All Reasons Moving special. We customize the move to fit the clients needs and are able to adapt to changes as they come during the move. Like so many homes in San Francisco, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/02/02/san-francisco-moving-problem-solved/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/02/02/san-francisco-moving-problem-solved/screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-10-50-16-am/" rel="attachment wp-att-3130"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3130" title="San Francisco Homes" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-shot-2012-02-02-at-10.50.16-AM-150x150.png" alt="Homes San Francisco" width="150" height="150" /></a>We wanted to share some of our moving stories and how All Reasons is able to handle different situations and what makes All Reasons Moving special. We customize the move to fit the clients needs and are able to adapt to changes as they come during the move.</p>
<p>Like so many homes in San Francisco, the clients house we were moving had a small, narrow staircase with a turn at the top. Her furniture would simply not fit up the stairs. A neighbor came out and shared a similar story; his movers couldn’t find a solution and he wasn’t able to get all his furniture inside the house when he moved in. They had to leave theirs down in the garage, meaning he had to purchase smaller furniture for the home.</p>
<p><strong>Our Solution:</strong><br />
All Reasons’ team leader found a creative way to move the furniture quickly and efficiently. He maneuvered the large moving truck into a small driveway and his team passed the furniture quickly through a second story window.</p>
<p><strong>Result:</strong><br />
Most other moving companies wouldn’t have solved the problem, and the client would have been left with her furniture stuck in the garage or storage. When it came to the most difficult part of the move, the team used a combination of troubleshooting, ingenuity and seasoned experience to get the job done.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong><br />
Our client, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, said it best when describing the All Reasons team: “If they were my soldiers, I would give them all awards and a salute for the successful mission… They reminded me of a high precision military team for which I was responsible.”</p>
<p>Another satisfied customer!</p>
<p>For more information about <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com">All Reasons Moving</a> services visit our web site or contact us at (408) 240-0244</p>
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		<title>Proper Packing Materials for Shipping</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having the right tools, boxes and packing supplies can make moving a breeze. Whether you are moving across town or overseas, moving an entire home or office, or just packing up things to mail, do your research when it comes to the proper wrapping and protecting of precious cargo, before placing them inside a box [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/01/24/proper-packing-materials-shipping/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/packing-materials/boxes-k/" rel="attachment wp-att-964"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-964" title="Moving Boxes" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Boxes-K-150x150.jpg" alt="Packing Boxes" width="150" height="150" /></a>Having the right tools, <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/packing-materials/">boxes and packing supplies</a> can make moving a breeze. Whether you are moving across town or overseas, moving an entire home or office, or just packing up things to mail, do your research when it comes to the proper wrapping and protecting of precious cargo, before placing them inside a box or crate. Most moving companies sell packing materials and there are also local packaging stores in your area that sell both new and used materials. Stores such as <a href="http://jdmpackingsupplies.com/">JDM Packing Supplies</a> have a wide range of boxes and packing materials. All Reasons Moving is located in San Jose and stocks a wide range of packing supplies and boxes. All Reasons is open to the public Monday thru Friday.</p>
<p><strong>Computers and Electronics.</strong> Many of today’s sensitive electronic devices need protective anti-static wrap as part of their immobilization inside a crate. Static can build up easily, and even slight static contact can damage sensitive circuit boards and delicate electronics. Be sure to order anti-static bubble wrap, and wrap your items with bubbles facing outwards.<br />
<strong>Perishables.</strong> If you are shipping perishables, personal medications or any organic material requiring refrigeration, we recommend using cold packs. Cold packs ensure freshness (flavor, color, preservation from bacteria) for about 24 hours, and are leak proof. They come in a variety of widths, thicknesses and shapes. Their effectiveness is increased when combined with insulated box liners.</p>
<p>- Insulated box liners are designed to insulate any container very affordably. They preserve the low temperatures of cold pack materials while being of relatively low weight, keeping shipping costs down. Unused liners store flat until ready for use.<br />
An “Ice Blanket” is a reusable, liquid filled, flexible cover that wraps easily around varying sizes and shapes of products. It can also be cut to accommodate smaller pieces. Ice blankets are FDA compliant, so that they are safe to use near food-grade materials.</p>
<p>- Short-Term Cold Preservation. For short-term moves, a “Cool Shield” bubble wrap, also FDA compliant in case of use with food, is appropriate. At almost ¼ inch thick, its foil-laminated cells cool and protect delicate items, like pharmaceuticals, personal medications, plants, chocolates, etc. The Cool Shield protects from water condensation and “sweating” in extreme temperatures, and acts as a general water barrier.<br />
<strong>Note:</strong> When moving locally computers can be wrapped in moving pads and you are fine putting food and medications in an ice chest.  When moving cross country you should not transport food or other perishable items with the moving company.<br />
Call <strong>All Reasons Moving</strong> at <strong>408-240-0244</strong> for a no-cost, no-obligation estimate for all your moving needs.</p>
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		<title>10 Tips to Keep in Mind When Moving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We hope you have been reading our many blogs to help you on and before moving day, taking all the valuable advice that you need. From our Moving Checklist, Packing Your Kitchen, to ensuring a smooth flow of boxes getting packed up and loaded on the truck, to arriving and settling in comfortably and quickly, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/01/20/10-tips-to-keep-in-mind-when-moving/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/10/07/home-moving-company-talks-about-to-do-lists/screen-shot-2011-10-05-at-3-50-42-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-2922"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2922" title="To Do Lists " src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-05-at-3.50.42-PM-150x150.png" alt="List" width="150" height="150" /></a>We hope you have been reading our many blogs to help you on and before moving day, taking all the valuable advice that you need. From our <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/04/04/san-jose-moving-checklist/">Moving Checklist</a>, <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/03/30/packing-your-kitchen-for-moving/">Packing Your Kitchen</a>, to ensuring a smooth flow of boxes getting packed up and loaded on the truck, to arriving and settling in comfortably and quickly, we are always finding more great ideas to make your home, apartment or office move be the best ever! Here are ten tips on what to do during a move to help ensure a safe move.</p>
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<li>Focus on SAFETY. During a move, one main focus is on safety. There are lots of people moving about often carrying or moving heavy loads that can inhibit vision and maneuverability. Keep your eyes open and your head up! Keep long hair pulled back and trim long fingernails to avoid painful nail breaks. Keep small children and pets offsite so you’re not distracted and they are not underfoot.</li>
<li>Keep Traffic Areas Clear. Ensure that boxes are pushed to the outer edges of rooms, or all pushed to the center of the room as they are packed. Keep doorways and main walkways unobstructed.</li>
<li>Close cabinet and closet doors. When a cabinet is completely packed, close the doors. Their sharp edges and width create striking hazards and take up space. It will also help you to know that cabinet has been done.</li>
<li>Watch for Hazards. When the dining table is removed, the chandelier becomes a head-bonking hazard. Hitch it up out of the way. When rug edges are exposed upon removing sofas, tables and chairs, you have a tripping hazard. Roll them up and move them to the truck or side of the room. If floors become muddy or wet from in-and-out foot traffic, make sure to keep towels handy to keep them dry.</li>
<li>Move Things Carefully. Never over pack boxes, and test them periodically during packing to make sure you can lift them comfortably. Never strain your back or arms to lift something. Lift using your legs, not your back. When in doubt about moving something, get help, or let a professional mover handle it.</li>
<li>Note Broken Items. If something in your home is already broken and has been patched together, notify the movers. If something becomes broken during the move, make a note of it to handle later. Again, by choosing a reputable moving company with whom you can have clear and honest communication, even if something near and dear to you becomes damaged, you will be able to handle the situation in time. Don’t hold up the move over small things.</li>
<li>Walk Through. At the end before the trucks takes off do a complete walk through the house check all closets and cupboards for items you may have left behind. Remember to check attic and basement. You may just find small items left behind on a shelf or even an entire cupboard you forgot to pack.</li>
<li>Cleaning Out Your Empty Home. By law, you are required to sweep out the home you are leaving. Depending upon your situation and any closing agreements you made, you definitely want to go through the empty house with a broom and dustpan. We also recommend going over shelves with a damp cloth, not only to leave the home clean, but also to make sure no precious items got overlooked.</li>
<li>Lastly: Turn out all the lights, make sure all appliances that are staying are turned off. Your refrigerator should not be turned completely off as that may cause mold simply set it to the lowest setting and close the door. Make sure heater or air conditioner has been turned off and close all shutters, doors and drapes. Walk the outside perimeter of your home to make sure no outdoor items are left behind, and no windows are open.</li>
<li>Lock the front door, side door and remember to leave the garage door opener where it can easily be found by the new owners.</li>
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<p>and now you are off to your new home!</p>
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		<title>History of Moving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friend recently expressed out loud the thought that everyone hates moving.  Moving is not convenient but often has to be done. It is sometimes welcome and exciting, but moving is never convenient. I got to thinking further, and really moving is great these days! Compared to 200, 100 or even 50 years ago it’s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2012/01/06/history-of-moving/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/aug14.html"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3108" title="Covered Wagon" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Screen-shot-2012-01-05-at-6.11.41-PM-150x150.png" alt="History of Moving" width="150" height="150" /></a>A friend recently expressed out loud the thought that everyone hates moving.  Moving is not convenient but often has to be done. It is sometimes welcome and exciting, but moving is never convenient.<br />
I got to thinking further, and really moving is great these days! Compared to 200, 100 or even 50 years ago it’s so much easier now.</p>
<p>There has been many technological advancements; cartons, containers and packing materials have improved thousand-fold over the years! There is lots of information out there on how to approach it and many services you can hire for help with sorting, packing and transporting.</p>
<p>As I allowed my thinking thread to wander further back, I wondered how people transported things throughout time. As it turns out historically, people really didn’t move around much. What they had to move, they basically carried on their backs in skins, rough cloth pouches or bags. In cultures where there were no pack animals, women typically did most of the heavy carrying, to leave the men free to protect them as they went along. Dogs might have been harnessed to carry or drag things, and even as cultures became exposed to horses, they often continued to move things by dragging.</p>
<p>It is said that the Chinese invented the wheelbarrow, and this method of moving things was extremely useful, as even someone small could move heavy loads. Chaises were also designed on a wheelbarrow model, allowing people on foot holding only two long poles to pull others.</p>
<p>In the Middle Ages, Kings and Queens of England would often go on long treks called “progresses” throughout the kingdom, visiting lords and noblemen often for the purpose of ensuring their loyalty.. The royals’ entourage would include basically the contents of their entire castle, staff, animals and accoutrements, including bed linens, clothing, etc., all transported by cart and coach. The host nobles were expected not only to house, but also feed every person on the crew, and their animals. The royal guests themselves were privy to the highest treatment of all. It was not uncommon for the noblemen to be bankrupt after one of these extended visits, which were regarded as a burdensome “privilege.”<br />
It wasn’t only hard on the noblemen. The cortege of maids, footmen, coachmen, and lesser attendants were responsible for making their majesties comfortable in any venue, for packing, cleaning, airing and repacking every item at each moving stage. Moving boxes were heavy, cumbersome wooden crates or trunks, bound around with metal, requiring heavy keys (which also needed to be managed). No one enjoyed these month-long sojourns except the royalty.</p>
<p>As time moved along and the wheel had been invented and there we covered wagons it began to get easier. Still you did not have packing boxes but were lugging around wooden crates and heavy trucks. There weren&#8217;t moving vans or even roads so I wonder how many china pieces were broken during a long trip. The decision to move was not made lightly that is for sure.</p>
<p>So the next time you have to move think about how much easier we have it than our ancestors did. It&#8217;s not going to make it any less inconvenient but does help to put things in perspective. Aren’t you happy you don’t have to suffer with outdated methods of transporting your belongings?</p>
<p>We at <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/">All Reasons Moving</a> pride ourselves on keeping the latest equipment, a fleet of well-maintained trucks, and knowledgeable staff. The only similarity you will see is that you will be treated like royalty, and your move will occur seamlessly.</p>
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		<title>Only Hire Legal Moving Company &#8211; Don&#8217;t get Ripped off!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you hire an unlicensed contractor to build your dream house? Would you let an unlicensed dentist work on your mouth? Would you invite someone into your home you don’t know, that doesn’t have a license, no insurance. Someone that is going to remove everything you own and drive away? How often do you invite [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/12/19/only-hire-legal-moving-company-dont-get-ripped-off/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/promover/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2769" title="ProMover" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ca_promover_final211-150x150.jpg" alt="California ProMover" width="150" height="150" /></a>Would you hire an unlicensed contractor to build your dream house? Would you let an unlicensed dentist work on your mouth? Would you invite someone into your home you don’t know, that doesn’t have a license, no insurance. Someone that is going to remove everything you own and drive away?</p>
<p>How often do you invite people you don’t know into your home? How many years have you worked to buy everything you own? What would it cost you if you had to replace it ALL? If you are not careful you could loose everything you own in one day! How much did you pay for your couch? I tell people all the time “do not cheap out when choosing a mover”.</p>
<p>I spend a lot of time talking about “how to choose a mover” and why not to hire an unlicensed moving company. We hear stories every day about consumers getting ripped off. Companies demanding more money at destination than the original agreed upon amount. Damage to belongings, items missing and worse case scenario the unlicensed mover that loads everything up and takes off never to be seen again.</p>
<p>The way they lure you in is by quoting cheap prices. If the price seems unrealistic this should be your first warning. Legitimate companies have overhead and if the prices seem to low you can be guaranteed that company is not paying workers comp, general liability or cargo insurance.</p>
<p>Don’t fall victim to one of these Rogue Movers. We have to stop these ruthless heartless thieves. The best way to stop them is to <strong>STOP USING THEM</strong> and report companies to the <a href="http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/transportation/movers.htm">PUC</a> that you discover are operating without a license.</p>
<p>Now to make things even worse it isn’t just unlicensed movers that are the problem. The <a href="http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/transportation/movers.htm">PUC</a> shuts down moving companies for violations every day. Their license gets revoked but they either keep working anyway OR re-open under a different name. While you are on the PUC web site checking license numbers look to see how long they’ve been in business. You should pick a company that has been around for a while.</p>
<p><strong>What does it mean to hire an unlicensed moving company? Aren’t all moving companies the same?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All Moving Companies are NOT the same.</li>
<li>If you hire an unlicensed mover and your items get damaged you will not be able to recover anything for your loss</li>
<li>Items could be stolen and again you cannot recover</li>
<li>They lure you in with a cheap rate then charge for “extra’s”. In the end the move costs more than if you’d have gone with the higher hourly rate mover.</li>
<li>These companies are typically only around for a few months then they shut down, change their name and re-open. Usually in the few months they were open they accumulated bad reviews on-line but they don’t care they change name and consumers have no idea.</li>
<li>These companies hire day labor. Inexperienced people off the street to work with them. No background check means ex-cons and criminals in a lot of cases.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tips on how not to get ripped off:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Research companies well in advance of your moving date. Schedule a time to have a representative from the moving company come out to your home. A legitimate company will provide you with a written not to exceed price. If they aren’t willing to give you a written estimate don’t use them (time permitting of course).</li>
<li>Never book a company based on an on-line quote. The web can be a great resource and good place to start but just because a company looks legitimate and has a pretty web site does not mean they are a company at all.</li>
<li>You want to deal directly with the moving company you are booking.</li>
<li>Do not book through a Broker which is what most of these on-line companies are, they sell the job to anyone willing to pay them.</li>
<li>Check the license number on the <a href="http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/transportation/movers.htm">PUC</a> web site. Make sure the license is valid and the name matches what they gave you. If the name on the license s not the same as their web site or estimate paperwork contact the PUC immediately. The license number must match the name they are using. If the name doesn’t match it could be a Rogue Company using someone else’s number.</li>
<li>Make sure they have insurance on file with the <a href="http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/transportation/movers.htm">PUC</a>. As a consumer you can also ask for a copy of their certificates the name of the company is at the top. It’s also okay to call the company and verify the certificate is indeed authentic.</li>
<li>What year were they established if it was within a few months or even a year it could very well be one of these companies that got shut down changed their name and is back to rip people off again. In this economy there aren’t a lot of moving companies opening up and you want experience anyway. There are plenty of legal licensed experienced companies out there.</li>
<li>Go on-line and enter the moving company name check reviews on <a href="http://sanjose.bbb.org/business-reviews/Movers/All-Reasons-Moving-Inc-in-San-Jose-CA-199962">BBB</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/all-reasons-moving-and-storage-san-jose-2">yelp</a> and other review sites it may surprise you what you find. Do they have a web site? Do they have a physical address?</li>
<li>Ask friends who they’ve used and if they were happy. BUT always check license numbers and reviews even if you got a referral. Just because your friend used someone doesn’t mean they checked.  I hear of people referring unlicensed movers all the time.</li>
<li>Choose a moving company that is a <a href="http://www.thecmsa.org/html/promover/promover-consumer.htm">California ProMover</a>. This could save you lots of time. These companies are certified and have been pre screened for consumer protection. These companies that are <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/promover/">Certified ProMovers</a> are all licensed, insured and have excellent reputations in the industry.</li>
<li>Sites such as <a href="http://www.movers.com">movers.com</a> do not have trucks of their own. They are brokers that take your name and information and sell them to companies willing to pay. Always book directly with the moving company not through a broker.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bottom Line: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do your research.</li>
<li>NEVER book solely on Price!</li>
<li>Do not book a mover just from the web</li>
<li>Only use a company that is well established legal and licensed.</li>
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		<title>Packing your Computer for Moving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are worried about safely packing &#38; moving your computer, laptop or tower to your new home, relax. Your fragile computer equipment will arrive intact without you having to bring it in your car. This is great news, especially if you are not able to take them on your person. Original packing material is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/12/09/packing-your-computer-for-moving/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/imac/select"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3089" title="Apple Computer" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Screen-shot-2011-12-09-at-12.28.51-PM-150x150.png" alt="Computer" width="150" height="150" /></a>If you are worried about safely packing &amp; moving your computer, laptop or tower to your new home, relax. Your fragile computer equipment will arrive intact without you having to bring it in your car. This is great news, especially if you are not able to take them on your person. Original packing material is the best way to move them. However, most of us don’t keep that, so follow these tips on safely packing your computers, laptops and towers.</p>
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<li>Backup all data on every device. If you are already enrolled in an online service like <a href="http://www.mozy.com">Mozy Online Backup</a> or <a href="http://www.carbonite.com">Carbonite</a> that provides continuous backup via the Internet, only do this if you want to double-ensure data. Store a backup drive or disks with other valuables and papers.</li>
<li>Remove any CDs from drive. Insert a blank or unimportant CD into the drive to stabilize it.</li>
<li>Shut down computers, disconnect cables. Properly eject peripheral devices, and power down all computers, laptops, towers, modems, routers, etc. Be sure you’re done with all computing needs: this is it! As you unplug cables, label each one with masking tape, or indelible marker write on the cable itself to indicate which computer it’s paired to, and which socket it plugs into upon your arrival. Gently coil cables and secure with tape or zip ties, twisty ties work well also, this helps to prevent unraveling.</li>
<li>Packing into the box. Bottom line: pack to prevent jarring. Assuming you no longer have the original box and stiff Styrofoam protectors, pack the computer into a very sturdy moving box larger than the computer. It should be large enough to accommodate plenty of packing paper but not so large that the computer swims around in it.</li>
<li>Crumble up several sheets of paper and put on the bottom of the box. Crumbling the paper makes it fluffy.  You can use popcorn but unless you’ve got a resource for this it can get expensive. Place the tower or monitor in the box. Crumble up more paper filling in the space between the computer and the box so the computer does not shift. Remember to put paper on the top of the computer as well for padding between the computer and the lid.</li>
<li>Small items. Pack associated cables or small peripherals with their corresponding computer. If you do this, be sure to accurately label the contents of each box so that nothing gets thrown out in the packing paper.</li>
<li>Box Weight Capacity and Taping. Choose a box that has a weight capacity higher than the weight of the electronics you are putting into them. Tape the boxes very securely, and label them all clearly.  Keep in mind places like Home Depot sell boxes at a cheap price but they are very flimsy and cannot hold a lot of weight. Check out the weight and capacity of the box before purchasing.</li>
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<p>At <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/">All Reasons Moving</a>, we understand how vital your computer is to daily functioning. Following these guidelines, you will be up and running at your new home in no time.</p>
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		<title>Common Mistakes When Planning a Home Move</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our blog archive hold lots of articles on how to plan and execute a seamless, low stress home move. All moving is somewhat stressful, but our advice affords the most pleasant and seamless home move possible. Moving your home can actually be a great experience! We still find, however, that people continue to make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/11/30/common-mistakes-when-planning-a-home-move/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/?attachment_id=1888"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1888" title="Home Moving" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ResizeJosh-150x150.jpg" alt="Moving" width="150" height="150" /></a>In our blog archive hold lots of articles on how to plan and execute a seamless, low stress home move. All moving is somewhat stressful, but our advice affords the most pleasant and seamless home move possible. Moving your home can actually be a great experience! We still find, however, that people continue to make these top three mistakes when moving. Your home move can go smoothly if you plan ahead whether you are using a Professional Moving Company or not.</p>
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<li><strong>Hire the Wrong Moving Company.</strong> We cannot stress enough the importance of hiring a professional, vetted, reputable moving company. Whether you’re rushed, or it’s occurring during an emotionally difficult time, or you have plenty of time to plan none of that matters if you hire the wrong company your move can quickly become a nightmare. Hiring the right professional moving company will enable you to handle your move with grace and efficiency. They will be with you every step of the way, ensuring proper care and packing of your precious belongings, making your experience as pleasant as possible and giving you one less thing to worry about.  <strong>Solution:</strong> Get referrals from trusted friends, check out the <a href="http://sanjose.bbb.org/business-reviews/Movers/All-Reasons-Moving-Inc-in-San-Jose-CA-199962">BBB</a> for recommendations. Hire the best, NOT the cheapest. Remember even if you get a referral from a friend to check the <a href="http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/transportation/">PUC (Public Utilities Commission)</a> to make sure they are licensed. Just because it’s a referral doesn’t mean your friend ever checked. AND just because they had a good experience with an unlicensed moving company doesn’t mean you will be as lucky. One sure fire way is to check with the <a href="http://www.thecmsa.org/default.htm">CMSA</a> and pick a company that is a <a href="http://www.thecmsa.org/html/promover/promover-consumer.htm">Certified California ProMover</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Do Not Allow Enough Time to Clear Clutter Prior to Moving.</strong> The second most important thing you can do prior to a home move is go through your house, room by room, closet by closet, drawer by drawer, and get rid of useless clutter. People generally have no idea the vast amounts of “stuff” that accumulates during the course of even one year, let alone twenty or thirty. We are not making a judgment call here—of course you want to hold on to certain keepsakes. However, you will undoubtedly find items that have fulfilled their duty, and are due for the trash or Goodwill.  <strong>SOLUTION:</strong> Allow three to five full hours per room, to go through all spaces. A kitchen full of bottles and cans, or an office with files and boxes of pictures will take longer (mostly because we tend to get sucked into memoryville and pause over every piece of paper!). You may think the guest bedroom will take no time at all, as it’s rarely used, right? Don’t be fooled. Plan for at least a full three hours to go through closets, under beds, in dressers. Armed with a large trash bag and several sturdy boxes, separate trash from donation. If you’re done sooner, celebrate! Or start on the next room. Don’t want to do it yourself considering hiring an organizer someone like <a href="http://www.kuzakscloset.com/">Amanda Kuzak, Kuzak’s Closet</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t Have Enough Supplies.</strong> You’ll be surprised how many boxes it takes to pack a closet, desk or kitchen. The tendency is to vastly underestimate, because you are looking at things that are put away nicely. Three to five wardrobe boxes are average for a closet, plus five large blanket boxes, and three medium boxes just for shoes. A standard dining room hutch will need five to 10 dish packs. You also need to have plenty of packing tape, and tape gun(s). Properly sealing boxes requires three passes of tape on the bottom of the box, plus one pass on the top to seal the top of the box. (Never weave flaps; always seal them with tape.)  <strong>SOLUTION:</strong> Overestimate your box and tape count; if you purchase boxes from a professional moving company they will buy back unused supplies.</li>
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<p>Check out our previous blog: <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/10/14/packing-moving-boxes-time-saving-tips/">“Packing Moving Boxes: Time Saving Tips”</a> to help you be organized.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/">All Reasons Moving</a> has been helping people have happy home moves for over 20 years. Please call us for a no-cost, no-obligation <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/moving-quote/">estimate</a> for your upcoming home move. Hiring a Professional Company to handle your move will mean you have one less thing to worry about when planning your next move.</p>
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		<title>Home Safety Tips for the Holidays</title>
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		<dc:creator>KimTucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When decorating for the Holiday&#8217;s of course everyone wants their home to be festive and beautiful but remember to keep safety in mind. There are many house fires every year during the Holiday Season due to faulty lighting, trees too close to the fire place and candles placed too close to other decorations. A little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: right; margin-left: 10px; padding:0 0 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/11/23/home-safety-tips-for-the-holidays/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.winter-pictures.net/christmas_pictures.html"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3044" title="Holiday Decorations" src="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-23-at-10.44.05-AM-150x150.png" alt="Decorations for Holiday's" width="150" height="150" /></a>When decorating for the Holiday&#8217;s of course everyone wants their home to be festive and beautiful but remember to keep safety in mind. There are many house fires every year during the Holiday Season due to faulty lighting, trees too close to the fire place and candles placed too close to other decorations. A little planning and your holiday season can be festive and safe. A lot of our tips I&#8217;m sure you have already heard &#8211; but it has been a year since you&#8217;ve decorated for the Holiday&#8217;s review the list for a refresher to help keep your home and family safe.</p>
<p><strong>Trees:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>When purchasing a live tree for your home, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from the branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The truck butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not loose any needles.</li>
<li>When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.</li>
<li>Cut a few inches off the truck of your free to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard</li>
<li>Be sure to keep the stand filled with water, heated rooms can dry the tree out</li>
<li>Remove your tree right after the holiday&#8217;s are over. Keeping the tree up means it will begin to dry out and become a fire hazard</li>
<li>Only have the lights on in your tree when you are home</li>
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<p><strong>Lights:</strong></p>
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<li>Check all tree lights-even if you’ve just purchased them- before hanging on your tree. Make sure all bulbs work and there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections</li>
<li>Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use.</li>
<li>It’s a good idea to plug lights and outdoor decorations into timers that will turn on and off automatically. Lights don’t need to be on all night.</li>
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<p><strong>Decorations:</strong></p>
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<li>Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree.</li>
<li>Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens.</li>
<li>Keep trimmings that have small removable parts out of reach of children to prevent them from swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.</li>
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<p>Have a happy and safe Holiday Season from All Reasons Moving!</p>
<p>For tips on packing up after the holidays see our blog: <a href="http://www.allreasonsmoving.com/blog/2011/11/16/packing-storing-holiday-decorations/">Packing &amp; Storing Holiday Decorations</a></p>
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