Moving homes can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Whether you’re relocating across town or to an entirely different city, the process of moving household goods can be a logistical challenge. However, with careful planning and the right strategies, you can turn this endeavor into a smooth and organized transition. In this article, we’ll explore some valuable tips and tricks to make your household goods moving experience as stress-free as possible.
1. Create a Comprehensive Moving Checklist
One of the first steps in ensuring a hassle-free move is to create a detailed checklist. Start planning well in advance of your moving date, ideally several months ahead. Your checklist should include tasks such as decluttering, packing, hiring movers, notifying service providers and updating your address with relevant institutions. Breaking down the process into smaller, manageable steps will help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress.
2. Declutter and Downsize
Before you begin packing, take the time to declutter your belongings. Go through each room and determine what items you want to keep, donate or discard. Reducing the number of possessions you need to move will not only save you money on moving expenses but also make your new home feel less cluttered. It’s a fresh start, so be selective about what you take with you.
3. Gather Packing Supplies
Collect an ample supply of packing materials like boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper and markers. You can often find free boxes at local grocery stores or online marketplaces. Ensure you have various box sizes to accommodate different items, from small fragile objects to larger household goods.
4. Pack Methodically
When it comes to packing, a systematic approach is essential. Begin by packing items you rarely use, such as seasonal decorations and out-of-season clothing. Use proper packing materials to protect fragile items, and label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This will make unpacking a breeze and help you find essentials quickly after your move.
5. Hire Professional Movers
While you can certainly opt for a DIY move, hiring professional movers can save you a great deal of time and effort. Look for reputable moving companies with a track record of reliability. Get quotes from multiple companies to compare prices and services. Professional movers have the expertise and equipment to handle your household goods with care, reducing the risk of damage during transit.
6. Notify Service Providers and Update Your Address
Don’t forget to update your address with various service providers and institutions. This includes notifying your bank, utility companies, healthcare providers and the post office. Forwarding your mail ensures you don’t miss important documents or bills during the transition.
7. Keep Essentials Handy
Pack a “moving day essentials” box with items you’ll need immediately upon arrival at your new home. This may include toiletries, medications, a change of clothes, important documents and basic kitchen supplies. Having these essentials readily available will help you settle in comfortably on the first day.
Moving household goods doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By following these tips and tricks, you can streamline the process and make your move as smooth as possible. Remember that careful planning, organization and the right resources are your keys to a successful household goods move. Embrace the adventure of starting anew, and soon enough you’ll be comfortably settled in your new home.
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It is recommended to get a roof inspection at least once a year, especially before and after severe weather seasons. Regular inspections can help detect potential problems early and prevent costly repairs in the future. If you have an older roof, it is recommended to get an inspection more frequently.
What Does a Roof Inspection Cover?
The roofing professional performing the roof inspection will look for and document the following:
Missing, damaged or lifted shingles, and will document the extent of the damage
Leaks: signs of water damage and identifying the source(s) of the leak
Debris and clogged gutters, which can cause clogging and water damage
Structural damage: Examine the rafters, decking and ridge line to check for any signs of damage or weakness.
Ventilation issues: Assess the roof’s ventilation system to ensure it is functioning properly. This can help prevent moisture damage and prolong the lifespan of your roof.
Wear and tear: Look for cracks or worn shingles to determine if the roof needs to be repaired or replaced.
Overall, a roof inspection can help identify any potential problems with the roof and provide recommendations for repair or replacement.
How Much Is a Roof Inspection?
The cost of a roof inspection is typically a small investment compared to the cost of a full roof replacement.
Roof inspection costs vary depending on roof size, complexity and access, along with the location of the property. On average, they can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000+.
However, if you sign up for a low-cost preventative maintenance program, a complete annual roof inspection is included at zero cost.
Most commercial roofing companies offer maintenance programs that address most of the items above and ensure your building’s roof will weather future storms.
Preventative roof maintenance programs include making minor repairs to protect building owners from interior damages caused by water intrusion, help prevent costly repairs down the road and extend the life of the roof system.
The frequency is either quarterly, semiannual or annual depending on the size of the business and circumstances such as trees with a higher debris potential that require more frequent maintenance visits.
Does a New Roof Need to Be Inspected?
Yes, even a new roof should be inspected and an annual inspection is usually required to preserve the warranty.
David Grandey is the sales and marketing manager for Highland Roofing Company, where he maximizes the company’s sales efforts by leading Highland’s account management team. He also oversees all marketing and community relations efforts.
David is very active in the growth of the eastern North Carolina commercial real estate community through a variety of leadership roles with two chapters of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and IFMA and memberships in NAIOP, ULI, BOMA, CMAA, NCHEA and NCEDA.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Paris is always a good idea—especially when using the Chase Aeroplan® Card.
By Chase Aeroplan®
From world-famous cuisine and historical landmarks to luxury shopping and picturesque parks, Paris is a city of dreamers with something for everyone. It’s your next stop on an international tour of Michelin-star restaurants and where you can cross some of the world’s premier design and historical wonders off your sightseeing list. Even if you just want to get lost among the City of Light’s countless cozy cafés and mysterious cobblestone alleys, making your Parisian dream vacation a reality is easier than you think.
Travel from Raleigh to Paris this fall and earn rewards while you do it with the Chase Aeroplan® Card. And whether you’re there for the food, history, culture or just something different, you can get a head-start on earning more Aeroplan points to help make your next travel dream come true.
If you’re the dreaming type but haven’t started making them come true with Aeroplan points, it’s not too late! New Chase Aeroplan® cardmembers can earn a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 points. Earn 75,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn 25,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months.
The Foodie’s Dream
In Paris, delectable dishes lie in wait on nearly every street corner. Try fresh-made macarons at a neighborhood bakery or dine at an internationally renowned restaurant. And don’t miss the world-famous staples of French cuisine like soupe à l’oignon, beef bourguignon or steak frites.
Whether you’re a foodie or not, treating yourself to culinary delights at home with your Chase Aeroplan® Card can help you earn points to get to your (beef tartare) tour around Paris’s finest restaurants. Cardmembers earn 3X points for every dollar spent dining at restaurants including eligible delivery services, and even at grocery stores.
With the ability to earn one point on everyday purchases, rewards earned on the Chase Aeroplan® Card can get you closer to the vacation of your dreams when you redeem them for flights to over 1,300 destinations on more than 45 partner airlines. So why stop at Paris? You’ve already crossed the ocean… What’s on the menu next?
The Romantic’s Dream
Beyond eating bucket list-level meals and enjoying the finest French wine, Paris is full of the kinds of adventures you might see on the silver screen, if you take the time to stop and look. Take in the murals of its bustling street art scene or visit the Luxembourg Gardens to marvel at expertly carved statues, meticulously groomed lawns and colorful patches of flowers. You can also take a day trip to Versailles, World War II battlegrounds or Disneyland Paris, or enjoy leisurely strolls through old neighborhoods full of charming antique shops.
With flights from Raleigh to Paris starting at just 40,000 points, you’ll be lighting up the City of Light in no time. Whether you’re traveling for leisure or business, you can share points with those closest to you with Aeroplan Family Sharing. By combining points, you and your loved ones can travel together sooner.
But don’t stop dreaming—cardmembers can fly from Raleigh to Toronto starting at 10,000 points. From Toronto, Air Canada connects to eight destinations across the Atlantic, including Paris, Casablanca, Brussels, Delhi, Dubai, London, Dublin and Frankfurt.
Long-distance love in London? Bestie on the West Coast? What’s a few miles between Aeroplan members, especially when you can earn every day?
The Historian’s Dream
It’s hard to beat Raleigh’s reputation as the “Smithsonian of the South,” especially when the city’s more than 40 historic attractions and museums are free to visit. But for avid historians and museumgoers, Paris is a must.
For starters, and certainly needing no introduction, is the Eiffel Tower. Built to showcase France’s prowess and independence at the 1889 World’s Fair, this world-famous landmark offers groundbreaking historical design, great picnic spots and shimmering nightly views. The Eiffel Tower isn’t the only landmark to see in Paris, though. The Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Grand Palais or cathedrals like Notre Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica should also make it onto any visitor’s shortlist.
All those day trips to museums across North Carolina, from gas to parking, snacks (and, of course, the gift shop) will only better prepare you to experience historical Paris to the fullest, especially if you’re earning with Aeroplan. Every dollar spent on the Chase Aeroplan® Card gets you one point closer to the vacation of your dreams. Beyond flights to hundreds of destinations worldwide on 45 partner airlines, cardmembers can use their points to make any trip a little extra special or more comfortable with perks like upgrading their seat or relaxing in an Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge.
The Shopper’s Dream
Lafayette Village shoppers, this one’s for you! Paris’ Galeries Lafayette is a grand, century-old department store with an art nouveau design and charming shops filled with some of the city’s most covetable fashions. From vendors along the Seine to exclusive boutiques and expansive malls, Paris is a true hub for style and haute couture. One of the most well-known streets to shop along is the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which features over a mile of luxury cafés, shops and theaters.
In addition to earning 3X points on dining at restaurants, takeout and eligible delivery services, grocery stores, and Air Canada purchases, cardmembers will earn one point for every dollar spent on all other purchases. Enjoy all the shops in Paris and receive 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month, up to 1,500 points per month.
Don’t forget toPay Yourself Back® and use your points to cover travel purchases. Cardmembers can redeem Aeroplan points for a statement credit to cover travel purchases made with the card, ranging from airfare to hotels, taxis, trains and other related purchases. Each point is worth 1.25 cents.
It’s easier to make your dreams come true! The Chase Aeroplan® Card helps you make travel easier and more comfortable, by earning on everyday expenses to apply toward booking the vacation of your dreams.
Tips For Raleigh Travelers Visiting Paris
When traveling to Paris from RDU, travelers should keep several things in mind:
Plan to visit during the off-peak season if you can swing it. Peak season, which is usually summertime, promises a crowded experience in Paris. Between October and April, the prices may be lower and crowds reduced.
Unlike sunny Raleigh, Paris can be rainy—especially in the off season. Consider bringing an umbrella or mapping out covered passageways to avoid a soaking!
Parisians eat later than Americans. For the first few days of your trip, consider snacking throughout the day to tide yourself over until the 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. dinner seatings at restaurants.
Chase Aeroplan® cardmembers get free checked bags on Air Canada. So, as always, plan to arrive early and take advantage of this perk!
Ready to plan your trip from Raleigh to Paris with the Chase Aeroplan® Card? New cardmembers can earn up to 100,000 bonus points. Earn 75,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn 25,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months your account is open. To learn more, visit Chase’s website and apply for the card today.
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Even the proudest Raleighite can admit it’s nice to swap the southern sunshine and sweet tea of Oak City for something different every now and again. Who could say no to a lush, fall escape after the heat of summer? Now, you can get a flight out of the city as fast as your imagination can carry you, with Aeroplan points earned enjoying dinner with old friends, stocking your fridge at the grocery store, and all the purchases in between.
Living your best life has never been more rewarding, literally. After all, that’s what adulthood should be, right? And with the Chase Aeroplan® Card, it is. Here’s how to make your travel plans come true this fall.
Take the Pullen Park Picnic to Paris
Paying those entry and parking fees from a Saturday in Pullen Park with a Chase Aeroplan® Card gets you closer to your choice of between at least 450 parcs and jardins across Europe’s most romantic city. Which sounds, well… très bien, to us.
And here’s a rare situation where it’s great to have been missing out (until now): If you’re not an existing Chase Aeroplan® cardmember, apply now to earn up to 100,000 bonus points. Earn 75,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn 25,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months. With Air Canada flights connecting you from Raleigh to Paris starting from just 40,000 points, you’ll find your new favorite Parisian park in no time!
Live that Jet-Set Lifestyle on a Staycation Budget
The Chase Aeroplan® Card earns you 3X Aeroplan points on dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services, as well as grocery stores and Air Canada purchases. Earn 1X point on all other purchases. It can also help make traveling easier and more comfortable, with perks like free checked bags and priority check-in and boarding that come with the automatic 25K Elite Status new cardmembers receive through the end of the year.
Pay Yourself Back® lets cardmembers redeem Aeroplan points for a statement credit to cover travel purchases made using the card, ranging from airfare to hotels, taxis, trains and more. Each point is worth 1.25 cents.
Take offfrom Raleigh to Just About Anywhere
Aeroplan connects you to over 1,300 destinations and lets you earn or redeem points on more than 45 partner airlines. So, whether you want to treat yourself to premium comfort in Business Class or backpack thriftily around the world, the Chase Aeroplan® Card makes it easier to earn points for your next trip, whatever your travel style.
Here’s three places to go from Raleigh with 100,000 points or less:
Croissant and café au lait? Mais oui. Take off to Paris starting at 40,000 points.
Teatime calling! Fly Economy Class to London starting at 50,000 points.
Taste test all the tapas with flights to Lisbon starting at 35,000 points.
Learn more about Chase Aeroplan® at ChaseAeroplanCard.com.
Offers may vary depending on where you apply, for example online or in a branch, and can change over time. To take advantage of this particular offer now, apply through the method provided in this advertisement. Review offer details before you apply.
Chase Aeroplan credit cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Offer subject to change.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Get cozy with the reality star-turned-lifestyle expert at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 15 & 16 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Craig Conover—a fan favorite on the hit Bravo series Southern Charm—certainly isn’t taking the path well-trodden by so many of his reality TV predecessors. While many go the way of cameos and club appearances, Conover is stitching his own path one pillow at a time, turning his passion for textile arts into a thriving company—and he’s aiming high as he aspires to be the next Martha Stewart.
On Sept. 15 and 16, Southern Charm fans can grab a seat and get cozy as Conover spills the tea to fans at the upcoming Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show at the NC State Fairgrounds. He’ll be sharing and answering questions about the show; his home; his lifestyle brand, Sewing Down South; and beyond. Heappears at the show on Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 1pm.
A Fenwick Island, Delaware native, Conover’s domestic skills (oft mocked by his Southern Charm castmates) were further honed after a thyroid cancer diagnosis for his mother drew him home to help care for her. His mother’s health scare inspired him to create a collection of all iodine-free meals to aid her recovery.
His sewing success led to the founding of Charleston-based home and lifestyle brand Sewing Down South, online purveyors of pillows, blankets, aprons and many additional soft textile items, with a brick-and-mortar flagship showroom on King Street in the heart of historic downtown Charleston.
In addition to being a reality TV staple (Conover also appears on Bravo’s seasonal sister shows Summer House and Winter House alongside his New York City-based girlfriend Paige DeSorbo), and pillow magnate, he’s an avid DIYer who recently completed a massive overhaul of his own outdoor space with chic TV space, conversation pit, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, grill area and more.
A board-certified attorney, Conover is a graduate of College of Charleston and Charleston Law School. He also hosts the popular podcast Pillows & Beer and is the author of a top-rated memoir Pillow Talk: What’s Wrong With My Sewing?
Come chat with Conover at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show. Other show features include Chef Vivian Howard, The Design Studio with Home Revision, and plant workshops, to name but a few.
