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About Joshua DeVaal

Joshua is an ex-mover that decided to start a career online by sharing what he knows about the whole relocation process with regular readers that are planning a move.
He writes for Moving.Tips from the very beginning in 2014 and is still contributing to the community.
You can contact Joshua at [email protected]

Joshua DeVaal's posts:

What to do 2-3 days after Moving day?

November 4, 2014January 19, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 2-3 days after Moving day?

Continue unpacking Now that your local move or state to state relocation is over, you’re probably in the middle of unpacking your stuff and arranging your new home entirely to your taste. Undoubtedly, the boxes that you opened first must have been the “open first” boxes filled with absolute essentials for surviving the very first

Which are the world’s most ‘livable’ cities?

November 3, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s livability survey rates cities in areas such as healthcare, education, stability, culture and environment and infrastructure. The highest score that a city can receive is 100. The Economist Intelligent Unit publishes their report each year. Here are 5 of the cities which scored best for the year 2014. Melbourne, Australia Melbourne

Why should you move during the off-peak season?

October 31, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
Why should you move during the off-peak season?

It is said that more than 30 million people move within the U.S. yearly and most of the moves happen during the spring and the summer season. Here are some of the reasons why you should postpone your move for the off-peak season (fall and winter) if you can do it. Low moving rates One

How to resolve a dispute with your mover?

October 30, 2014April 19, 2022 Joshua DeVaal
How to resolve a dispute with your mover?

Have a friendly approach If you believe that your movers must compensate you because they fail to perform the moving service as stated in your contract, write a complaint letter to the company. Be brief and accurate in your statement, do not exaggerate. Be polite and professional. Being pushy and even rude won’t help you

7 Renovation Projects to Consider after your Move to a New Home

October 29, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
7 Renovation Projects to Consider after your Move to a New Home

You have just arrived at your new residency, but it doesn’t actually feel like your home. You’re already tired and you just want to clean, unpack, arrange furniture and relax. However, you may use the opportunity of having all your items being packed to consider some easy renovation projects, so you can make the place

Top 5 cities to move to in the U.S.

October 28, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
Top 5 cities to move to in the U.S.

You are looking for affordable housing The National Association of Realtors researches the housing market in the USA and publishes their surveys on a regular basis. According to the latest data (October, 2014), housing affordability is down from a year ago as the median price for a single-family home has increased – $220,600, up 5.2

What to do 3-2 days before Moving Day?

October 24, 2014January 19, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 2 days before moving day

Finish up the essentials box By now you should be ready with the essentials box you started packing 4 weeks before moving day. Make sure that all of the really important stuff is present – items that you’ll need to survive a day or two. Take a black marker pen and write “DO NOT MOVE”

What to do 2 weeks before Moving Day?

October 23, 2014January 19, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 2 weeks before moving day

Reconfirm the professional moving service If you’ve hired the professional services of a reliable moving company, 2 weeks before moving day is about the perfect time to call your movers to check if things are going according to plan. Chances are that they are, but you never know until you make that reassuring phone call

What to do 3 weeks before Moving Day?

October 22, 2014January 19, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 3 weeks before moving day

Keep on packing If you’ve already started packing your household items, then you should continue to do so until the entire packing job is done. But if you still haven’t begun the packing process, then it’s high time you started boxing your possessions. Get the already packed boxes out of your way by placing them

What to do 4 weeks before Moving Day?

October 21, 2014January 19, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 4 weeks before moving day

Begin packing This is the right time to start packing for moving out of your current home. If you’re packing on your own, make sure you have enough packing supplies, such as moving boxes in good condition, packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, filling materials, etc. Running out of packing materials in the middle of

How to avoid the top 5 moving mistakes?

October 17, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
How to avoid the top 5 moving mistakes

Not researching movers and choosing the lowest quote One of the most common mistakes people make when they move is to book the first mover they contact. Ask at least a few licensed and insured relocation companies for an in-home estimate. The more companies you contact, the better choice you can make. Along with the

Should you obtain the Full Value Protection plan or the Released Value one?

October 16, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
Should you obtaion the Full Value Protection plan or the Released Value one?

On moving day, movers will offer you between two valuation options to choose from in order to protect your items. Released Value The Released Value actually provides no real protection to your items. Under this option, movers will assume liability for your household items for no more than 60 cents per pound per item. Now,

Why should you request the mover’s tariff?

October 15, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
Why should you request the mover's tariff

The mover’s tariff contains rates, rules and regulations. Movers are by law required to furnish a tariff, which must contain an accurate description of company’s services, the specific applicable charges and service terms for the services that the mover offer. You should acquaint yourself with those rules in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises on moving

How to Make a Moving Checklist

October 14, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
How to make a moving checklist

You can use your mobile phone, or use a printed checklist, make it as you like the most. Just ensure that you won’t miss arranging any moving related job, such as notifying utilities, government offices, personal service providers, or any magazines that you are currently subscribed for. Include any task that you need to finish

What to do 6 weeks before Moving day?

October 13, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 6 weeks before moving day

Book a rental truck If you’ve decided to move on your own, then you’re going to need to reserve a rental truck as soon as possible (especially if you’re moving in the summer). The following guidelines will enable you to choose the right size of truck for you DIY move: 10’ truck – ideal for

What to do 8 weeks before Moving day?

October 10, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
What to do 8 week before moving day

It’s very important to organize properly the time you have until Moving day. Remember that regardless of how many days you have left until the day of truth comes knocking on your door, you should make sure you don’t waste precious time doing nothing because every single day counts. Here’s what tasks you need to

How to move pets?

October 8, 2014October 31, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
How to move pets

Moving your pets requires careful planning and organized execution. All in all, it is not an easy task because of two major reasons: movers won’t relocate your pets so the responsibility of transporting them safely to their new home rests with you, and unlike a local move where you can take your loved ones with

What items not to pack for moving?

October 7, 2014December 11, 2014 Joshua DeVaal
WHat Items not to pack

Yes, there are specific household items that you should not pack because your movers will not transport them due to a number of safety reasons. Each moving company has such a non-allowable list that you are advised to request before you begin packing your possessions, but generally speaking, all of those prohibited items fall into

How to move cheaply locally or cross-country?

September 26, 2014January 23, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
How to move cheaply locally or cross country

Every move comes with its unique set of worries but the dominant thought in your head will most likely be, “How much will the move cost?” and “Is there anything I can do to lower the moving expenses?” Yes, it turns out that there a number of easy steps you can take to substantially cut

Where can I sell my used furniture?

September 26, 2014January 23, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
Where can I sell my used furniture

While getting ready for your move, you may come to the conclusion that it will be more beneficial to sell some of your old furniture (the pieces that you don’t really use or the ones that you never liked) and use the money from the sale to either purchase new one when you move into

Where can I get free cardboard boxes for moving?

September 26, 2014January 23, 2015 Joshua DeVaal
Where can I get free cardboard boxes for moving

Any move is unthinkable without the convenience and mobility of moving boxes. And depending on the size of your household, you may end up needing a staggering number of boxes to fit all of your household items. If you can afford to purchase brand new moving boxes for you upcoming relocation or if you’re about

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