Despite the recent cold snaps and Siberian weather making us all feel cold spring, is nearly here and its time to start seeding for your grow your own crops. The Royal Horticultural Society have a handy online calendar easily showing what to plant and when: RHS Calendar Going into March you can start […]
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Packing for a house move
Feb
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I’ve recently moved to a new house and helped two pals move almost at the same time, its stressful, hard work and there’s always more than you expect. Here’s a few things about packing for a house move we learnt along the way: Plan ahead and start early We had about three months’ notice […]
Transporter tips: How to write a winning profile
Oct
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How to write your winning profile So you’re set up on Delivery Quote compare and ready to bid on the huge number of jobs listed daily, however you’re new to the site and don’t have feedback yet to give our consumers confidence. A winning profile goes a long way to give customers more information about […]
Moving to University
Aug
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A guide to essentials and advice on moving in to your university pad. So, A levels finished, a bunch of A’s in your pocket and moving to university in the town of your dreams! Believe it or not you’ll need to take more belongings than you’d expect. There actually isn’t a shampoo fairy that constantly refills […]
Furniture Transport – Take it Apart
Jul
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Furniture transport can be difficult. Unwieldy items requiring a team of movers to navigate around tight stair cases up three stories. With this in mind it makes sense to dismantle furniture if possible, this helps: Making the size more manageable – small parts round those stair cases Reducing the cost of transportation – It may fit […]
What to do if your order doesn’t arrive
Dec
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With deliveries of all manner of goods being at a year high during the month of December, it is perhaps unsurprising that a handful will not make their intended destination. It is important that both consumers know their rights and those responsible for the delivery know their obligations. Late delivery Good online retailers should give […]
The World’s Most Efficient Delivery Service
Dec
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With deliveries hotting up in the run up to Christmas, and the level of service expected by customers at an all time high, Delivery Quote Compare takes a look at the busiest delivery company on earth and asks the important question on everyone’s lips; How does Santa Claus deliver presents to every child on the […]
Highways Agency to open up use of hard shoulders
Nov
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In a potentially beneficial move for Road Hauliers and motorists in general, The Highways Agency (HA) has announced they will temporarily be opening up the hard shoulders of certain areas of motorways to road users.One of the areas involved is the stretch between junctions 19 and 20 on the M4 near Bristol. The trial period […]
Removal company employees reveal their strangest stories
Oct
23
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Generally, removal workers are a trustworthy lot – many businesses depend on the integrity and honesty of their staff. Occasionally though, the daily routine of sorting through other people’s possessions turns up a few interesting finds and unusual experiences. Some of those experiences have been shared with us below, and kudos to those who took […]
Tips for moving countries
Oct
21
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As if moving house wasn’t already a stressful experience, those of us who choose to seek a new life abroad can face even more difficulties during their home move. Here are some handy tips to bear in mind when moving to the continent. The use of an insured international removals company is a must – […]