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How To Move A Hoarder:

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Featured image via  Wikimedia Perhaps you’re a landlord who has a hoarder tenant, or perhaps you have a parent who’s accumulated a lifetime of stuff, and hesitates to get rid of anything. Whatever the situation, if you are dealing with a hoarder, moving can be exceptionally difficult. What Not to do If you are moving a hoarder, the last thing you want to do is make them feel horrible. Hoarding is about much deeper issues than just being a slob. Accusations and confrontation can make the situation worse. Be as patient and understanding as possible. You also don’t want to hire a mover, at least not at first. Movers need room to work, and you while not all hoarders collect trash, you don’t want to put a mover in an unsanitary situation. What to do Get Help Odds are, you’re too emotionally involved to properly handle a hoarding situation. You’ll want to call for help. There are social workers and counselors who specialize in hoarding. You can find a specialist  here ....
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3 Weeks Before Your Move

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21 days until your big move.   Here, you’ll find even more tips on sorting and stacking that “cardboard castle” because, let’s face it, you’re still packing. It’s also time to communicate your schedule with your boss, neighbors, and more. Continue packing.  In this round, you’ll persist in wrangling nonessential items – but with an emphasis on simplifying your list of everyday items. Have tough talks about “toys.”  This strategy applies to children young and old. Obtain an extra-large plastic storage bin for must-have toys that will never make it to the moving van or storage pod. This bin should include comfort as well as activity-based items – such as art supplies or cherished books. Begin to pack everything else. Apply the same logic to “toys” for adults with serious hobbies. Don’t forget outdoor areas.  Grilling tools, string lights, potted plants, side tables, umbrellas – you name it. Dismount porch swings and dismantle decor. All of these items are ready ...
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20 Things To Do Before Moving [The Ultimate Checklist]

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If moving house is an epic adventure, then moving day is the great culmination of your daring exploits – the single moment that defines your entire moving experience. However, it is not the day itself, but all the preparations and hard work done beforehand that spell success or failure – the meticulous planning and endless chores that need to be completed before the Big Day. #  If you have done everything right, you’re guaranteed to have a safe, smooth, and stress-free relocation experience. #  If you have overlooked an essential moving task (or two), you’re likely to face a nightmare relocation scenario where things go from bad to worse. But how can you be sure you’ve done everything necessary? How can you be sure you haven’t missed anything important? Well, it’s easier than you think – just take a closer look at  the   most essential things to do before moving  listed below and complete each and every one of them in due time and with great care. You...
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Expert Bay Area Movers

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Metropolitan Van & Storage has been serving Bay Area communities since the 1940s, developing an exemplary track record that demonstrates our commitment to providing quality service. No matter where you are in the San Francisco Bay area, our movers are ready to assist with the skills necessary to make sure your next transition is handled right. Specializing in local, long-distance, and international moves, as well as storage solutions, our experienced team of  San Francisco movers  can handle all the details so you can focus on what matters most to you. Moving to a New Home? We Can Help A lot goes into a family move, but packing and transporting things is simple when you have assistance from people who have been doing it every day for decades. Hiring expert help can give you peace of mind that everything will arrive safely, plus it frees you up to handle all the other details you’ll need to tend to, such as setting up the new place and arranging services. Most impor...
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How Moving Can Affect Your Children’s Health and Education

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We often talk about how moving can benefit parents and work opportunities. Moving can also have incredible benefits for kids – which, in turn, can make a huge difference to families. It is true that  moving can be stressful for kids , and that parents should do what they can to mitigate those stresses. They should visit new neighborhoods, get kids involved in the moving process in age appropriate ways, and talk to kids about why moves are happening. But there are health and education benefits to kids that can be opened by moving. Allergies and Asthma For many kids, allergies and asthma are a significant problem. But allergy and asthma triggers are often localized; a person is allergic to a specific species of grass, tree, or flower.  Moving to a neighborhood  that is away from those triggers can make allergies better. Asthma that is triggered by allergies may therefore improve. Moving from an area with drier air – or more humid air, depending on triggers – can al...
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