2017

How to Move Your Terrarium to Your New House in 6 Simple Steps

Are you a reptile keeper moving house? While moving your snake or lizard can be a challenge, moving your terrarium can be even more stressful. If you're unsure how to keep your terrarium safe during transit, follow these 6 simple steps. Empty and Clean the Terrarium The first thing you need to do is empty the terrarium of all contents. Decorative items and bowls can knock against the inside of the terrarium while it's in transit, causing potentially irreparable damage. Read More 

6 Handy Tips for Ensuring Your Move with Cardboard Boxes Doesn’t Crush Your Spirits

One of the most daunting aspects of moving is the need to pack everything you own and ship it all--without losing or breaking it--to your new home. It's a long and arduous process with many potential pitfalls. However, as long as you plan ahead, taking into account each step of the move, from sourcing your packing materials, to packing, to arranging transport and removalists, you can save yourself a ton of stress. Read More 

Moving to Queensland: 4 Things You Might Not Have Considered

There's a lot of planning to do when you've made the decision to move you and your family (and all your possessions) to the sunshine state. Whether you're moving from Vic to Queensland, or from just across the border in NSW, there are a few things about your new state that might come in handy before your possessions are loaded in the back of the interstate removalists' truck. Did you know these things about moving to Queensland? Read More 

Techniques For Painting Preservation While In A Storage Unit

A house only has a limited number of walls available for displaying paintings. When you have run out of space, but don't want to give up buying more pictures, finding a place to store them is on your to-do list. A storage unit is an ideal spot to put art as it is readily accessible without taking up any room at your home. You haven't hired a storage unit before, so you aren't sure how best to go about storing your paintings. Read More 

Keeping Your Collectables Safe during a Move

One of the common complaints people have after a move is damage to their collectables. You may have purchased insurance for your belongings, but family heirlooms and other memorabilia have a sentimental value that is priceless. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that these items are packed appropriately to minimise the risk of damage as much as you can. Start by scheduling a specific day that you will dedicate to packing these unique items so that you can have adequate time to keep them protected. Read More