6 Essentials to Pack in a Moving Day Survival Kit

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Moving day is a big day. This statement may sound silly at first, but giving it a little thought, it is the defining day in our lives at that point. Because moving into a new home is like moving into a new life. Regardless of whether you are single, or married with kids, changing an address, a city, or even the whole state can be emotional and stressful. In times like those, it's expected that not everything will go smoothly. Maybe hardly anything will go smoothly, when you factor in the moving company, packing all the necessities, and while waiting for your things to arrive.

One might think there is hardly any way to ease the process… but there is. A moving survival kit. It’s a clever way of naming something that is bound to make you feel like it saved your life after a full day of nothing but stress, sweat and hard work. A moving survival kit is a container filled with only the most essential things that will ease the transition into a new home. And what might those items be? Read on to find out.

·         Nourishment

Many times during the move you are bound to get hungry. What is worse, the odds are you won’t even notice hunger until you’re absolutely famished. Sandwiches and snacks are expected, but by popping in a few energy bars, you will hold off hunger until lunch time. Bottled water is also essential, as you can easily get dehydrated. Lastly – coffee or tea – for when you need to take a break and catch your breath. Set aside some time a few days prior to the move and come up with a meal plan, as it will greatly make things easier on you later on.

·         Hygienic products

Perhaps this goes without saying, but it never hurts to remind: toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and other hygienic products are highly important. Chances are that after a hard day’s work, you won’t have the strength to unpack your bathroom box, and you will really want that hot shower. Also recommended are towels, deodorants, and air fresheners.

·         Medicine

If you or someone in your family has a health condition that requires any kind of medication, then you have already done this on your checklist. However, it is never too much to bring other minor medication, just in case. Aside from a first aid kit with bandages, iodine and alcohol, consider bringing pills for nausea, some milder painkillers (in case of joint or muscle pain from the move) and a whole lot of bottled water.

·         Tools

To prevent you from running to your toolbox and packing it whole (or starting to panic because you don’t have one), by ‘tools’ we mean ones for everyday use. There are never enough spare light bulbs or batteries, and a screwdriver and a hammer are more than handy all-purpose tools if the need calls for it. A roll of duct-tape can be a temporary, but immediate fix in certain situations, like insulating exposed wires or plugging up leaks.

·         Clothing

There is never enough spare clothing. Many of us don’t manage to unpack it on the first day of move. Furthermore, in case of ripped or otherwise ruined clothing, with a survivor kit you will quickly be able to change, instead of roaming through piles of boxes. Moving boxes Sydney-wide, you may forget to account for weather. And when your survival kit is in a cloth, or army bag, there is a risk of them getting wet or damaged. With a roomy plastic box to put your survivor’s kit in, you could feel safer knowing your belongings won’t get damaged.

·         Entertainment

It was already mentioned that everyone suffers moving day stress, on one level or another. One of the best ways to relax is to prepare a fun past-time when it’s time for a break. The easiest things to bring are packs of cards, a simple tabletop game, or just a notepad and a few pens. If you are keener on using digital entertainment via phone or a tablet, move your charger to the survival kit from either the moving boxes, or your bag. That way everyone will have access to it if they need one. Toss in your kids’ favorite toys and you’re all set.

Yes, moving is a big step for you and your entire family but it doesn’t have to be a tiring, nightmarish experience. Murphy’s Law says that “If something can go wrong, it probably will”, so why not think ahead and prepare a survival kit? When things don’t go as planned, they will not necessarily spiral down into mayhem, but it makes everyone feel safer and more confident when all the necessary items are within arm’s reach. Knowing that a cut, a bruise, a slip in the mud, or a torn T-shirt can be dealt with almost immediately makes everyone work with a greater peace of mind.

The importance of kitchen tiles

Inside the kitchen, spills and leaks are inevitable. As much as it seems necessary, deciding on whether to install a tiled floor is a hard choice for many people.

With the greatest competitor of tiles aesthetic-wise being wood, any reasonable person would advise you not to go with the latter because for one, it would take a lot of water to damage tile and two, tiles are much easier to clean and are more resilient to scratches and stains.

Not everything is perfect about tiles, though. For example, some people argue that they are colder to feet than wood and most of the other floor types. Although this could be enough reason to discourage you from installing tiles in your kitchen, the advantages of having them installed are actually more. Let us now have a deeper look at the importance of kitchen tiles.

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• Tiles allow more room for customization

Tiles come in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns that can be used singly or combined anyhow you want to create your own definition of beauty and to suit your level of sophistication. That’s why all intelligent home décor experts who want to deliver modern results always choose to work with tiles.

Tiles are also much easier to replace (if need be). The cost is much lower compared to that of replacing wood.

• There’s greater value in a tiled kitchen

Caption this: one home whose kitchen’s walls and floor are alluringly done with great color combinations of tiles, and another home whose kitchen is just painted plainly with a single color. Which one would you go for? Don’t know about you but most people would go for the tiled one. So, if you want to invest in real estate, tiles are the best way to add value to kitchens.

• More resilience

All tile designers try as much as possible to create tile products that can withstand high levels of stress; How? The tile making process involves subjecting materials to high temperatures to make them dense. So, with any kind of budget, you can be sure that tiles will last a lifetime and with minimal maintenance. You will be glad that you chose tile, especially if you have children who keep on spilling food and drinks on the kitchen floor.

• Better hygiene

It is absolutely necessary to maintain hygiene in your kitchen more than in any other part of your home. A floor and wall surface that makes it easier to see and clean dirt immediately helps prevent the buildup of germs.

•  Always trendy

No matter what kind of tile design you choose to go with, you can be sure that you won’t be required to change it even in the coming 10 years or so. This is because their glare remains good as new. 

• Affordable

Tiles are available for all kinds of budgets. Even the most refined ones carry a very friendly budget. With tiles, you can also cut from the budget by doing the installation yourself; Installation is quite easy.  

Bathtub Enhancements

Bathtub Enhancements

Bathtub liners and wall surrounds are outstanding answers if you have an extremely worn, damaged, rusted, or otherwise abused bathtub. The bathtub will have a whole new life without having to be demolished and replaced, and the work can normally be completed in less than a day's time and perhaps even in a few hours!

Replacing a bathtub is very expensive, time consuming, and messy. A liner system saves you thousands of dollars as well as time and many headaches. The workmen are bonded and specialized technicians and are not just ordinary handymen; they are well-experienced bathroom remodelers. 

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Bathtub Liners

The liner can redeem even the most severely damaged tub. Manufactured from quarter-inch solid-core vinyl, it fits over the existing tub, is practically invincible to physical damage, provides a high-gloss finish, is easy to maintain, is HUD tested and approved, and can last 20 years or longer.

The liner does not crack, peel, chip, or stain, and no paint or offensive and dangerous chemicals are used.  Each installation includes a new overflow and drain fixture and silicone caulking. The tub is ready for use the very next day!

Wall Surrounds

They are an excellent alternative to messy grout and tile. The material used is similar to the bathtub liners and has the same durability. Available are simulated-tile and flat-panel models, with the former retaining the classic tile look while eliminating the hassles of maintaining grout, which means no more flakes, chips, or mildew. 

A surround can fit over the walls, cover all the way from the floor to the top of the tile, or to the ceiling, or be on both walls and ceiling.  Any existing water damage or leaks are repaired free of charge by the technicians before installation. Again, no harsh chemicals are used, and the bathroom is ready to be used the next day.

Porcelite Enterprises is proud to be the only North America company that manufactures and also does not outsource but installs its own custom-made liners and surrounds. Every make and model of bathtub is included in their inventory of more than 100 molds. Their facility in Beltsville, Maryland, has served the Washington DC//Baltimore area since 1961.

The entire design and manufacturing process from your first phone call or consultation to the measurements and initial estimate to the actual installation occurs within one week and not the four to six weeks of their competitors. The timing depends on the configuration of the bathroom since no two are alike. Money is saved because there is no extra cost by middlemen and that double markup, and downtime is kept to a minimum.