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Dealing with Last-Minute Moving Problems

A man sits on a box in a disordered room filled with unpacked items and scattered debris, visibly dealing with moving problems. He looks pensive as movers carry boxes outside through an open door. An alarm clock lies on the floor amid various scattered objects around him. Dealing with Last-Minute Moving Problems
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
23 Sep 2024
4 Min. To Read

You’ve created the moving checklist, started packing early and have your house removals company booked—so everything should go smoothly, right? Unfortunately, no matter how prepared you are, there’s also the possibility that last-minute moving problems will crop up. Here’s how you deal with them. Assess Your Situation Quickly First of all, don’t panic. Assess your situation and figure out exactly what the nature of your moving day issues are. Is it that you can’t get a large piece of furniture out of your old home, or into your new one? Has a friend or family member that promised to help…

Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes

A moving truck is parked in front of a two-story house with gable roofs, its side boldly displaying "Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes." Scattered around the truck are numerous cardboard boxes and packing materials, as families bustle about, eager to avoid moving mistakes and start their new chapter right. Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
23 Sep 2024
5 Min. To Read

Moving house is exciting, stressful and hard work—but it’s also something most people only do a handful of times in their lives. This means it’s hard to become an expert at moving house and, as a result, there are some common moving errors that people make. Read on to discover these five moving mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1: Failing to Plan Your Move Early You might think moving home is ‘simple’. Afterall, it’s just putting everything you own into boxes, right? If you’ve ever moved before, you’ll know it’s not that easy. A successful house move requires some planning, and…

Sustainability Tips for Commercial Moves

An eco-friendly logistics center with green vehicles and staff moving boxes highlights Commercial Moves. Trucks labeled "Eco" are parked, and workers are loading boxes. The building, surrounded by greenery and a recycling symbol, promotes sustainable practices amidst an urban backdrop with Sustainability Tips. Sustainability Tips for Commercial Moves
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
08 Sep 2024
3 Min. To Read

More and more businesses across the UK are embracing sustainability, looking at ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. There are both practical and ethical reasons behind this, and the companies that are most effective at doing so consider sustainability in everything they do. You might think commercial office moves are difficult to include in that. After all, they require large trucks and lots of packaging, but it can be achieved if you work with the right company and do the right things. Why Sustainability Matters in Commercial Moves Sustainability matters because…

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sold cabinet inside a shop How to Protect your Furniture when Moving or in Storage

How to Protect your Furniture when Moving or in Storage

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
18 Feb 2024
7 Min. To Read

Protecting your furniture when moving is not just about avoiding financial loss; it's about ensuring the continuity and preservation of your project's aesthetic and functional value. Luckily, with the right knowledge and precautions, safeguarding your furniture—and by extension, your investment—is entirely achievable. In the world of renovations and property development, the old age "It's better to be safe than sorry" holds more truth than ever, especially when it comes to moving. Whether you're relocating a single piece of furniture or an entire property's worth, the risk of damage is significantly higher during the move. A seemingly minor mishap can lead…

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Best Moving & Storage Solutions for Renovations & Property Developers

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
13 Feb 2024
8 Min. To Read

Starting a home renovation or engaging in property development necessitates an abundance of planning and organisation, especially in managing one's possessions in construction. For those struggling to revamp spaces in London, the quest for the best removals and storage options becomes a matter of convenience and an essential element of the refurbishment process. Indeed, modern homes rarely boast surplus storage areas, thus prompting property owners and developers to explore storage solutions. Whether clearing out a room for a new bathroom suite or ensuring your furniture items are not subsumed by the dust and debris of a remodelling project, securing a…

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Why should you avoid cheap packing materials?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
24 May 2022
4 Min. To Read

Moving house or transporting valuable or fragile goods is a major undertaking. It’s natural to want to try and find savings wherever and whenever you can. But while you can shop around and find a great packing and removals company that can help you at an affordable price, one area you should always steer clear of is using cheap packing supplies, In this guide, we’ll explain why using packing materials that are cheap can do more harm than good highlight the top-quality boxes and supplies that we use at Happy2Move. Why should you avoid them? Because packing materials generally look…

boxes for packing glasses What Boxes Do I Need for Packing Glasses?

What Boxes Do I Need for Packing Glasses?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
01 Apr 2020
2 Min. To Read

Often, it isn’t until you begin the process of packing your home up, that you realise just how many things you own that are breakable or fragile. When it comes to moving house, it’s always better to be too careful rather than too optimistic. One of the biggest tips we give people when they move house and take on the mammoth task of packing up their belongings is that each room needs to be packed in different ways, and often, different items need different kinds of packing equipment and boxes. For example, packing a lifetime’s collection of books is going…

Boxes for packing clothes The Best Boxes for Packing Clothes (Plus Handy Packing Tips)

The Best Boxes for Packing Clothes (Plus Handy Packing Tips)

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
20 Feb 2020
4 Min. To Read

When it comes to moving clothes, it helps to be organised. Most families like to start their packing weeks in advance so that everything gets boxed up bit by bit. For most households, this is usually the only practical way to prepare for a move as many people are working or busy taking care of the kids. But before you start, make sure you do the necessary planning and source the right packing materials. Cardboard boxes are a popular choice for most personal items, including clothing and accessories. But what are the best boxes for packing clothes? Here we look…

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What are the Best Boxes for Packing Books?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
20 Feb 2020
3 Min. To Read

When you are moving to a new home, it’s important to pack and store your items properly in order to prevent them from being damaged or lost. For small, heavy items, this can be even more important. This is because when packing lots of small heavy items together, the overall weight can be tricky for lifting. And if not boxed up securely, things can end up falling out of the bottom of the box. Books, although not usually expensive, are often important possessions. For avid readers, they add soul to the home, and they usually hold deep sentimental value. If…

Happy mover Buying Packing Boxes and Wrapping your Possessions

Buying Packing Boxes and Wrapping your Possessions

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
21 Aug 2013
2 Min. To Read

When you are moving home, packing up to go abroad temporarily or even moving offices; the one thing that you will need is boxes, and plenty of them! It isn’t a good idea to put your valuables in old supermarket boxes, for a start they have been used before and probably kicked about, so they won’t be strong and durable. The best boxes to use can be bought from a specialised removal and packing company like Happy 2 Move. Their boxes are brand new, durable and designed for transportation. Tips for Packing Boxes for Removal Make a list of the…

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