Looking Forward to Your New Community

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Last week we talked about taking this quiet less busy time before a Greensboro move that may be 2-3 months out, to dream your space using a floor plan to plan furniture placement.  It saves having to rearrange heavy things later after the movers leave. Steele & Vaughn has been sharing the Greensboro move experience with our customers for over 80 years. We have been there alongside them helping them with everything “moving”. One thing we have learned about the Greensboro move process for families is sometimes it can be fraught with the unknown about where you are heading and how to make that new destination feel like you are coming home.

These days, the internet makes it so easy to research all about where you are going.  While you are anticipating all you will be busy with in the few weeks and days right before your Greensboro move, why not look ahead and learn about your new community.  What helps you feel at home in a new community? Here are some suggestions to research ahead of time and help you and your family look forward to your Greensboro move and new home community:

  • Your favorite chain stores and restaurants-many of us like our routine places. You might enjoy finding out that the stores you enjoy shopping at can also be found where you are moving.
  • Parks-Perhaps you love the outdoors and enjoy walking, running, biking, kayaking. Check out what parks are near your new home and what facilities they have.
  • Fun places for kids-If you have children, they can look forward to what is available in your new community for them.
  • Local contractors-Perhaps over the years, you have become attached to your short list of home maintenance contractors such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, landscapers etc. The internet makes it very easy to research reputable trusted contractors who are ready to serve you in your new community.  You can enter your new home with a new short list for anything you may need right away.
  • Place of Worship-A fine way to connect with your new community is through your faith. Find your denomination and make the call to introduce yourself and family.
  • Community Centers-Check on-line to see if your new community has a community center where you can make connections or learn more about your community.
  • Local businesses-Sure, we all like our comfort chain stores and/or restaurants but it is fun to explore what is unique about where you are going. Check out business directories or city/town websites to read about privately owned stores, boutiques, and restaurants. You may find that you cannot wait to visit some of these locally owned businesses.

This should give you much to read and learn about where you are headed. Take advantage of all the ways the internet can help you warm up to your future community through photos, videos, reviews and guides all to do with your future home.

If you have kids, get them involved and give them some things on the list to research and see what they can find out too. They will most likely enjoy sharing their excitement over what they find. They might think it is fun and feel a sense of involvement. Check back in the next few weeks for more ideas and resources that help you feel more at home wherever your Greensboro move takes you. Steele & Vaughn likes to help you feel at home no matter where you are. Have fun!

Planning Ahead With Your Greensboro Moving Company

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So you know you are moving in the next few months. The decision has been made. You have done the sorting and purging and have packed up what you will not be using between now and then in secure labeled boxes. Surely it will get very busy in the last few weeks before your move. But what to do now?

2-3 months out is a great time to wrap your mind around the arrangement of your things in your new space. If possible, obtain a floor plan of your new home and begin taking measurements of your furniture and begin to dream you space. This can also save time on moving day and help your Greensboro moving company get you moved in more quickly.  A floor plan is a great tool for seeing how it will all fit ahead of time.

This can also be a fun activity for children. If you are moving with a family, they can be part of the planning. This may help everyone feel involved in dreaming the new home space. You can show them their rooms and how their things can be arranged in them. They may want to use colored pencils or crayons and draw their room alongside of you while you work with the floor plan. This can be a fun time to talk about room colors and curtains etc. Giving kids a chance to begin to emotionally connect to their future home through art and dreaming can make the home feel less foreign to them when they do get there because they have invested their vision into the space and have in a way taken ownership of it.

Of course, if you do not have access to a floor plan, then perhaps you can get some basic room measurements from your realtor or future landlord. Taking photos of the space when you are choosing it is a great idea as well.  Note where windows and doors are in the home and how to make the best use of natural light in your arrangement.  Avoid needing to move heavy furniture later by planning ahead. Let your Greensboro moving company handle the heavy weight and place it in the perfect spot.

Also, Steele & Vaughn is the Greensboro moving company able to provide you with everything you need to plan for your move.  Check out our Greensboro moving resources page for countless tips on planning your move and preparing for the big day.

Have fun dreaming your new space and do not forget to contact Steele & Vaughn with any questions you have regarding your Greensboro move.

 

Greensboro Moving Company Ready to Work for You

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The winter months are a great time to turn inward and organize; thoughts, ideas, rooms, spaces etc.  Our lives change and evolve and sometimes the right moment comes up urging us to make changes in our homes as well to reflect a new chapter. Perhaps your kids have gone off to college.  Perhaps you are taking on a home business and want to set up an office space. Another possibility is to prepare space for a new hobby. There are many reasons that we would want to rearrange the interior space of our homes. What have you been dreaming about? Are there areas of your home ready for a change?

Sometimes these changes require muscles, equipment and hours you just don’t have. Steele & Vaughn would like you to know that we are a Greensboro Moving Company ready to assist you with your home rearranging projects. We can ensure your safety by handling your heavy objects for you, including safely and carefully moving your furniture to a new location.  Let us do all the work.

Sometimes people choose to store furniture and boxed up items they are not using in the garage, basement, attic etc.  We not only can move it for you, but we can offer specialized wrapping of your pieces to protect your upholstery and wood from the harsher environments and possible pests often found in the storage areas of a home. Of course as a trusted Greensboro Moving Company, we can also help you unclutter your space by providing off-site storage for your things, short or long term, in our clean, dry and secure storage facility.

Let Steele & Vaughn assist you in realizing a dream for a new space in your current home. Whether you need heavy things moved, stored or hauled away all together, we are ready to help.  We are your Greensboro Moving Company and we move things! That is our job. We leave the fun part of dreaming up to you.

International Relocation Support for Greensboro Movers

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What? You are moving where? Your friends and family may be surprised by your announcement to move to an international destination. You on the other hand, may be overwhelmed. What an exciting time! A new chapter and adventure begin. Steele & Vaughn understands first-hand the challenges and considerations surrounding an international move. We have been helping Greensboro movers relocate internationally for years and years.

What about settling in once you get there? You might be unfamiliar with the culture, community, language etc. There are numerous resources on line to help you connect with others in an expat community. Here are just a few that we found useful:

Organizations such as these can help you connect with your international community. You will feel more at home when supported by others who understand what it means to live as an expat in your new foreign country.

Good luck Greensboro movers! Your new adventure awaits. Steele & Vaughn is standing by to assist you every step of the way to your foreign destination.

 

Happy New Year Greensboro Movers!

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Steele & Vaughn would like to wish our Greensboro Movers a Happy New Year. 2013 proved to be a great year for our moving company and we have our Greensboro movers to thank. We look forward to more opportunities to serve you 2014.

Enjoy a safe and prosperous New Year!

Steele & Vaughn, your trusted Greensboro movers.

Happy Holiday Greensboro Movers!

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Steele & Vaughn would like to wish our Greensboro movers and their families a peaceful and joyous holiday season. We appreciate your business over these many years and the trust you put in us to handle your Greensboro moves.  Here’s wishing you and yours safe, warm and happy holidays!

Steele & Vaughn-On the move with Greensboro movers.  Santa’s not the only jolly good fellow who can deliver your goods on time!

Winter Movers

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It is still officially autumn, but tell that to Mother Nature. She seems to have a different schedule for us this year. With over 63% of the country currently covered by snow, it seems that winter has indeed arrived despite the calendar.

Traveling has been treacherous across much of the nation with yet another large storm predicted for this weekend to affect a huge area.  How does this affect the moving industry? Well luckily it is not our busiest time of year, however, we still have Greensboro movers on the go who need to get their household contents to their new destination.

Steele & Vaughn is a long distance moving company serving Greensboro movers and the greater North Carolina area. Steele & Vaughn is prepared and experienced when it comes to harsh weather and long distance moves, and has the nationwide resources to move you in any weather conditions. No matter what the weather, and how many states we need to cross, we will bring your goods home.

Just a reminder to our Greensboro movers- please be safe along your own move journey. Whether you are flying to your new destination or driving, be prepared if you are moving to or from a winter weather affected area. Be sure to pack the essentials in case of a weather emergency. Keep an eye on the weather reports and airport closings/cancellations etc. You could be stuck at an airport or on an interstate.  Airports aren’t the best place to be stuck but they are warm and have pretty much what you would need for a longer than planned stay. Stuck in a storm on the road is another story.

We highly recommend that our Greensboro movers planning a winter move, read the Winterize Your Vehicle Checklist on FEMA’s ready.gov website for preparing your vehicle for long distance winter travel and what to have on hand in your vehicle in case of a winter emergency. Also check out the Winter Driving segment at disastercenter.com. You will want to know these life saving tips in an emergency.

Steele & Vaughn wish our Greensboro movers a safe journey home this winter. Always check ahead and plan to avoid weather affected areas along your travel route. Stop ahead of a storm and wait it out in a hotel. Arrive safe and sound at your new destination.

Moving Fraud-It is real. Protect yourself

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You have heard the stories about rogue movers – and well, it has happened again. The Department of Transportation has shut down 5 more moving companies for fraud. Three of the companies are in Southern Florida, one in South Carolina and one in Maryland. Read more about this story here in the Miami Herald.

Steele & Vaughn would like to remind Greensboro movers to protect yourselves when choosing a Greensboro moving company.  A great place to start is this Moving Fraud Protection Checklist put out by the US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Their website Protectyourmove.gov has a wealth of information on how to ensure that you are choosing a reputable and honest Greensboro moving company.  On their site you can also run a search on a Greensboro moving company and see if they have a complaint history.  In addition, you can visit the American Moving and Storage Association and look for an AMSA certified Promover.  These movers meet AMSA quality and service standards.

Moving can be stressful enough. Do not be taken advantage of by a rogue mover. Protect yourself and your belongings and do your research. Steele & Vaughn is proud of our reputation and history. We have the credentials to prove it with customer testimonials right on our site, a Better Business Bureau Accreditation, plus an AMSA ProMover certification. We are the trusted Greensboro moving company who will see your belongings safely home.

Don’t be a Greensboro mover victim of fraud. Do your homework and let us know if we can assist you in any way. Your research will go a long way in ensuring your belongings go all the way home. Happy and Safe Moving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Steele & Vaughn would like to wish all Greensboro movers and all our North Carolina move customers a Happy Thanksgiving. We are very grateful to you for your business and your positive reviews of our Greensboro moving services.  We appreciate our repeat customers who have placed their faith in us time and time again to handle their North Carolina moves. We also appreciate the many referrals we have received from satisfied customers. It is a high complement and one we are proud of. Thank you for making us your choice for your North Carolina move service!

We at Steele & Vaughn wish you and yours a bountiful, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Donate Food Before You Move

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Steele & Vaughn would like to remind our Greensboro Movers that as they are preparing for their upcoming move, food storage items can weigh a lot and increase the cost of your move. Why not lighten your move load and donate your excess food items to your local food bank?

This time of year it is easy for Greensboro movers to find places to donate food. There are donation drop-offs in many area stores, churches, school etc. Also you can check out Feeding America to find a local food bank that may accept your food donation or direct you on where you can drop it off.

So why not pack up your food and drop it where it is most needed instead of loading it onto the move truck? Lighten your move load to save moving costs and help feed those in need. It’s a perfect match. We here at Steele & Vaughn wish all of our Greensboro movers a warm and bountiful Thanksgiving.