Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Getting Rid Of Stuff You Don’t Use

If you’re getting ready to move out of a place or you’ve already moved and you’re in the process of emptying out your moving boxes and settling in, the All My Sons of Nashville movers suggest you get rid of unwanted or unused items. It’s probably a better idea to do before you move out, just to reduce the work of packing and unpacking something and also will reduce the load you’re actually moving maybe saving you some money. Here’s how to do it. The Nashville local movers say you can sell it instead of throwing it away and maybe make a few bucks. You can try secondhand stores depending on what the item is. Maybe an antique auction place or try national chains like Play it Again Sports for sports equipment, Plato’s Closet for clothing and those types of places. You can also sell online, from Craigslist to Ebay to Gazelles.com, to even the classified sections of the online version of newspapers. You can have a yard sale during the weeks leading up to your move and sell things right in your neighborhood. If you can’ sell certain items, there are local charities that will have volunteers come and take things so they can help others. In the end, what you can get rid of, the All My Sons of Nashville movers say, throw out. There’s no point in keeping things that take up space but aren’t in use and aren’t of any significant memory.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Celebrity Moves to Nashville

The All My Sons of Nashville local movers found out that actress Gwyneth Paltrow, is filming an independent film in Nashville, TN, and decided to live in a two-bedroom loft with amazing views of downtown Nashville while she worked, instead of staying in a hotel. The famous actress had designer Annette Joseph help create an inviting and warm place for herself, her husband, Coldplay front man, and two kids. The designer chronicles tidbits about the project on MSN.com. She and her team hit flea markets and shipped around for furniture, tiles, lighting, they even bought day-to-day necessities like small kitchen appliances, sheets, towels, pots and pans and toys for the kids. To compete the entire project in only ten days, workers spent 16-18 hour days to gut the place, then place drywall, paint, tiles and so on. Check out pictures of the renovation project.
If you’re moving into the Nashville area, get online for your free moving quote from the Nashville moving specialists. We’ll take care of your entire residential move and even do the packing if that’s an extra service you’re interested in. The Nashville movers have plenty of years of experience in the moving industry, so you’ll be in good hands.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

When to Communicate with Your Landlord

If you’re not a homeowner and you’re renting an apartment or a home, one of the biggest benefits you have is that you don’t have to personally deal with many of the maintenance issues and repairs that homeowners do. If your heater beaks, if you have a leak, if you have an electrical or plumbing problem, you can and should contact your landlord. They can help you not only because it’s their duty to do so, but also because they are probably more familiar with the place then you are. Most likely, they’ve rented the place before and might have dealt with a similar situation in the past. You should also contact your landlord if you’re looking to make changes in the apartment. Say, you want to change the flooring to get rid of your carpet. Not only should you advise your landlord because it’s his or her home, but you might also get them to pitch in for the cost of removal and installation of new floors. Since they will benefit from it to once you move out, they might help you pay for it and see it as an investment.

If you’re looking to rent a new place and need to move out, call the All My Sons of Nashville for help with your moving serves. We’re a professional team of moving specialists and will take care of every last detail for you. Get your free moving quote online!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Nashville Featured on Lonely Planet

In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, there are ten best places on the planet to experience music. All My Sons of Nashville movers are proud to say that one of them comes straight out of Nashville, Tennessee. This county music phenomenon is allegedly a Saturday night live radio broadcast from Nashville’s WSM station. It’s been around since 1925, making it the US’ longest continuous radio show. The broadcast takes place from the 4,400-seat Grand Ole Opry House, a place that showcases “a mix of country legends and contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.”

This place has been called “home of the American music” and “Country’s most famous stage.” The Nashville movers are delighted to boast about great places and great music throughout the Nashville neighborhoods we serve with our professional moving services. Go onto our All My Sons of Nashville for your free moving quote and moving tips to help you with your residential move.