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Make Moving Home Stressless

Moving house is not something that most of us look forward to, no matter where you are.  That stress is magnified several times over if you’re looking at London removals.   Unless you have very few possessions, call in the professionals to help you move house. It will relieve some of the stress of the big move. You can arrange for it all to be done for you or you can do the packing yourself but leave the heavy stuff to the experts.   Amber Moves are just such an expert, having been involved in the London removals business for more than 15 years.Here are some useful tips from them on handling the big day:
Moving house is a great opportunity to sort out all your possessions. Throw away or recycle your rubbish and separate items that can be given to friends or sold to charity shops.   That doesn’t just cover small items.  If you have bits of furniture or beds that you don’t need any more, organisations like the FRN (Furniture Re-use Network)   would welcome them and even collect.  The FRN supports charitable re-use organisations and helps very poor households get furniture, white goods and other household items at affordable prices. 
Hire your removal company at least two weeks before you move and remember that you may also have to apply for parking dispensations from your local authority for the removal van itself.Do get at least three quotes from companies before deciding and try to select a removal company that is a member of the respected British Association of Removers (BAR).That way, you’ll know that they are a professional company and have adequate insurance cover.   Traditionally the last Friday of every month is the busiest moving date in the removals calendar, but it’s still worthwhile checking if the company offers a discount on a weekday. 
Get packing boxes well in advance from local shops or supermarkets, and save newspapers for wrapping breakables. Book your removal company at least two weeks in advance of the proposed moving date, and remember that specific timings are important.  If you are completing your move and awaiting keys for the new house, you don’t want to start too early and pay for waiting time at the other end, but you should be out of your old property in time for the new owners arriving to move their furniture in.
If packing yourself, remember that books and records are deceptively heavy, so don’t overfill boxes or crates.Drawers in chests can be left filled with linen and clothes but it’s a good idea to at least hire wardrobe boxes for the enormous contents of wardrobes.   Fridges and freezers should be emptied and defrosted and cookers should be cleaned thoroughly to avoid accidents with loose glass etc.
It will also help if you let your chosen removal company know the amount of furniture you’re moving, so it can choose an adequately sized truck and plan the exact number of journeys needed between your old and new home.   Give them a rough guess of how many boxes you’ll need to pack and tell the mover the exact time you want the team to arrive.  Provide clear instructions and directions to your new property and always tell the removal firm well in advance of pieces of furniture which won’t go through the door – making  a plan of where the furniture needs to go in your new home or agreeing a colour coding systems with stickers etc is always helpful.

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Classic Tea 2011 Kitchen Towel


Classic Tea 2011 Kitchen Towel


$22.96



Mas d'Ousvan French Design Grape Floral French Kitchen Dish or Tea towel, One Yellow


Mas d’Ousvan French Design Grape Floral French Kitchen Dish or Tea towel, One Yellow


$13.99


This beautiful line from Couleur Nature is imported from France. 100% cotton,beautiful batik- like designs in vibrant colors and motifs. Offered singly or as a 2 pack. Each towel is about 27 by 20 inches….

Beverly Turner Calendar Design - 2012 Calendar Elegant Vine, Blue - Aprons


Beverly Turner Calendar Design – 2012 Calendar Elegant Vine, Blue – Aprons



2012 Calendar Elegant Vine, Blue Apron is commercial quality product. Whether it’s put to use in a restaurant or home, this apron will always help keep you clean. 100% cotton with Teflon finish for added protection. 1″ wide neck and waist ties, adjustable neck strap for full and medium length aprons….


Pill Dispenser - One Month


Pill Dispenser – One Month


$7.45


Pill Dispenser organizes a monthly supply in easy to access ABS plastic case. Now do the job once instead of every week! 31 days plus an extra slot 1 1/ 4 x 3 1/ 2 x 11 1/ 4′….

Dockem: Damage-Free Wall Mount for any Tablet or Smartphone (iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Droid Razr, Samsung Galaxy phones, HTC, Motorola Xoom, Galaxy Tab, Playbook, HP Touchpad)


Dockem: Damage-Free Wall Mount for any Tablet or Smartphone (iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Droid Razr, Samsung Galaxy phones, HTC, Motorola Xoom, Galaxy Tab, Playbook, HP Touchpad)


$14.49


Why the Dockem? The only truly damage-free mount. Super easy setup. No attachments stuck onto your device. You can likely use your current protective case, or no case at all – the choice is yours. When you upgrade your device, the Dockem will likely work with the new one too. Use without removing your Smart Cover. It’s simple, clean, effective, and affordable.Package includes: 1 black Dockem, 2 l…

Sony Compact AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Large LED Display, Extendable Snooze, & Built-in Battery Back-Up - Black


Sony Compact AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with Large LED Display, Extendable Snooze, & Built-in Battery Back-Up – Black


$12.95


Alarm will wake you with the sounds of your favorite Radio station or the original BUZZER.Extendable Snooze Easily choose your own snooze time. Each press of the snooze button adds an additional 10 minutes to your total snooze time for up to a full hour.Alarm Indicator Confirms that the alarm has been activated to turn on at the pre-set time. AM/FM Radio Tuner Choose from the wide variety of radi…

DURAGADGET Purple Pen Clip On LED Reading Light For eReaders Including Amazon Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 & Kindle Touch


DURAGADGET Purple Pen Clip On LED Reading Light For eReaders Including Amazon Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 & Kindle Touch


$6.37


Introducing DURAGADGET’s new handy portable clip on LED book light. This is the perfect accessory for the avid reader, allowing you to comfortably indulge in late-night reading whilst on the go or at home. So simple to use, just clip the pen light to your the pages of your book or onto your DURAGADGET Amazon Kindle case and press the switch at the bottom of the pen to turn on the bright, illuminat…

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Responsibility Chart.


Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Responsibility Chart.


$11.65


Help kids understand the concept of behavior and rewards. This entertaining, magnetic activities board feature the innovative combination of magnets and wood. Includes a dry-erase board and 90 magnets depicting behaviors and rewards. Measures 16″ x 12″ when closed; 16″ x 24″ when open….

Kenson Kids - I Can Do It Reward and Responsibility Chart Made in the USA. 11 X 15.5


Kenson Kids – I Can Do It Reward and Responsibility Chart Made in the USA. 11 X 15.5


$19.95


Motivating instead of trying to control your child’s behaviors will help mold him or her to be the best they can be. The ‘I Can Do It!’ reward chart brings some of these valuable lessons to life. Unlike other chore charts, the “I Can Do It!” Reward Chart is easy to use and has fun colorful pictures to go along with the tasks to help the child associate words with the task. The Kenson Kids reward c…

KARMA Coaching Cards for Cat Lovers. 25 numbered cards, each suggesting a small activity inspiried by the love of cats. Use them (or pass them along to another Cat Lover) to create positive feelings of grounding and connection. Well done is better than well said!


KARMA Coaching Cards for Cat Lovers. 25 numbered cards, each suggesting a small activity inspiried by the love of cats. Use them (or pass them along to another Cat Lover) to create positive feelings of grounding and connection. Well done is better than well said!



KARMA Coaching Cards for Cat Lovers. 25 numbered cards, each suggesting a small activity inspiried by the love of cats. Use them (or pass them along to another Cat Lover) to create positive feelings of grounding and connection. Well done is better than well said!…


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