House stuff!
My offer was accepted for the house I mentioned previously, and we're on schedule for a closing date of August 29th (next Friday). I've never signed so many papers in all of my life, but I'm excited at the prospect of owning my own home. Probably the first week after closing is going to be spent doing some minor repair work, having a dishwasher
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We've used Berger Allied to move us the past 3 times. We've moved 8 times in 14 years.
Don't use Blue Whale. We used them once, and they were bad news. When we gave them directions to the new place, they said, "Oh yeah! That's out by the jail, right?" Then they asked us if we grew weed in the greenhouse that was on the property. classy. We were afraid to complain to management.
Movers' insurance is a very weird deal. From what I've researched, my conclusion has been not to count on it.
Not that you asked, but I recommend these for packing: Super sturdy for papers and books, stackable, standardized size, fits on dollies nicely, no tape required, easy to assemble the boxes, reusable, easy to carry. Available in packs at Costco. We've tried other brands of file boxes and have determined that these are the nicest kind. All of our books are registered in Delicious Library and put in numbered bankers boxes. The boxes are then stacked floor-to-ceiling in my husband's office on the back wall. Not the most aesthetic solution, but it sure is efficient.
Also regarding boxes, the movers usually have some used ones they'll lend you or sell you. This can be a decent option for last minute extras or specialty boxes, like wardrobe boxes (which make packing/unpacking closets supereasy).
Good luck!
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