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You may be moving, and you are trying to decide if the new city and you will get along? Or perhaps you have moved to a new city, and now you are trying to figure out how to get to know it. Whether you are contemplating a move or have already made one, get to know the city and make your transition easier. Here are some tips for investigating cities.

Read about it

One of the simplest ways to get to know a city without visiting is to subscribe to local publications before you move . Many cities have homegrown magazines that highlight local happenings and give a sense of the community. If you are moving to a smaller town, look for a regional publication. Many of these are available online.

You could also subscribe to local newspapers and business journals and learn about the local politics or business. Also sign up for online newsletters. Look for specialty sites, such as blogs about cool restaurants, hip neighborhoods and the social scene.

Find Deals

Another way to discover what residents enjoy is to sign up for a discount service in the city. Groupon, LivingSocial and Scoutmob alert you to local deals that are valuable to residents. And, you can use these deals when you visit!

Visit

The best way to check out a city is to go there. If this is a local move or if you are moving across the country, If you are seriously considering relocating, spend more than a short vacation checking out the place. If possible, take a week and go hang out. Spend half day in each neighborhood that you are thinking about moving to. Walk around, eat at local restaurants and get a feel for the area. If you find a neighborhood you really like, visit it at  various times of day.
 
One you move, get involved

Once you move, get involved in local activities. Join a local club. Find clubs organized around books, wine, running, or whatever intrigues you. Become a member and pay attention to the types of events being hosted.
You might sign up to volunteer with groups who perform projects you are passionate about. Volunteering will help you network and make friends, which could lead to job opportunities or to finding folks to hang out with.
Have fun test-driving your new city! Pretty soon, you’ll be an expert.

Original article – Moving Today

When choosing between moving companies, be selective. These are the people who will be packing, moving, shipping, transporting and possibly providing storage for all of your belongings.

Whether you are about to endeavor on a local move, interstate move or international move, you need to be very confident in who you hire.
 
Many moving companies rent trucks and do minimal interviewing when it comes to the actual movers and drivers.

There are many things you can do to be sure your mover is reliable and reputable. You should certainly talk to several moving companies, and  interview many of them.

Get recommendations – everyone knows someone who has moved.

Go online and do a reference and background check – there are review and referrals for almost anything online, it just takes a minute to look.

Better Business Bureau – The BBB ranks businesses, if the moving company is a member that is a good sign.

Call or e-mail the American Moving and Storage Association, moving.org.

Be sure to check the consumer-advocacy sites like movingscam.com.

You should end up with at least three or four movers to call for an in-home estimate. If it is an interstate move, ask if the moving company to give you a written binding estimate or a binding not-to-exceed estimate. Both types of estimates put a guaranteed cap on what you will pay for your move.

For information or estimate, contact Marathon Moving.

Sometime during a move, you may need a storage facility. Temporary relocation, international moves or perhaps you haven’t found a place to live yet in your new town, whatever the reason you may need a storage facility.

Marathon Moving offers storage solutions to meet almost any storage needs that you or your business might have in a fully-licensed, insured, and bonded warehouse.

For any move occurring between September 15th and December15th 2011, Marathon is offering one month free storage. This is for any size shipment and for any length. So if you have storage needs that are a month or less, it’s free. All you have to do is mention the website-only promotion. This offer excludes labor and handling charges.

For a local or long distance move, contact Marathon Moving.

You have worked hard to make your indoor plants flourish and now it is time to move them. Plants need special attention when you move. If it is a long-distance move, your plants should be moved in a temperature controlled environment if possible. Extreme temperatures and the lack of fresh air in the moving van can kill your houseplants.

Make sure you have the correct supplies to move your plants. Pack them in boxes that are strong enough to hold them. Also, use cushioning like bubble wrap or wet paper towels so the plant doesn’t hit the side of the box when transported. Wet paper towels would allow the plant to stay alive longer. To keep them healthy during your relocation, refer to the tips below on the best way to transport your plants.

1. Put holes in the box or leave the top of the box open. Without some holes the plant most likely will die
2. Water the potted plants about a day or two before the move depending on the climate at your current location. You would want to have the plants containers moist but not soggy.
3. If you are moving during warm weather cover the pots with plastic bag - reducing water evaporation this way
4. For plant with large foliage, consider trimming them about two weeks before the move. Plants loose water through their leaves. Trimming plants back would reduce the chance of accidental tear, reduce water evaporation and will slow the plant metabolism for a short while
5. Load the plants at the back of the truck, so they will be the first to be taken off
6. Do not let the plants stay in the van overnight.
7. Pack garden chemicals very carefully. If you decide not to take them with you, give them to a neighbor who gardens.
8. When you have arrived to your new home unpack your plants first. This will insure that they will survive.

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