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The Right Way to Move Your Clothing

April 3rd, 2013

Some people try to save some time during the moving process by leaving their clothing “as is” inside the drawers of their bureaus. This is a perfectly acceptable solution if the move is done carefully – since a full bureau is significantly heavier than an empty one. Additionally, clothing can be damaged or soiled if left exposed in a drawer that is removed during transit. What about the clothes hanging in a closet? While millions will jam costly garments into suitcases and bags, there are far better options that include wardrobe moving boxes.

What are they? Most modern wardrobe moving boxes are available in an array of sizes and styles with some ideally suited for coats, jackets, and tops while others can keep dresses, suits, and longer garments too. They usually have a metal bar that slides into position at the top of the box, and they may even have some sort of structural support along the bottom of the box as well. The garments can hang from the top rod and remain free of wrinkles and damage during the moving process. This usually means that an entire closet can be moved in one step!

In fact, most wardrobe moving boxes are so sturdy and well-made that people keep them long after a move is complete. For example, some people will put the boxes in an attic or spare room where they hold seasonal garments and free up closet space.

If you are about to move or relocate and you are wondering about the best way to pack your business suits, costly winter coats, or even gowns and dresses, you should investigate boxes designed as portable wardrobes. They will be a bit more expensive than a standard cardboard moving box, and some moving companies will even allow their customers to rent them for the move instead of buying them outright, » Read more: The Right Way to Move Your Clothing

A Guide to the Steiner Ranch Community in Austin, Texas

April 3rd, 2013

Located just south of Lake Travis in a bend of the Colorado River, Steiner Ranch is just 10 miles west of the capital city of Austin. Despite its close proximity to the capital city, residents of the community enjoy the peace and solitude that only the natural surroundings of the area can provide.

Wilderness abounds throughout and around Steiner Ranch. In addition to being located near to Lake Travis, other natural play lands are also located nearby. These include Commons Ford Ranch Park, Lake Austin and Emma Long Metropolitan Park. Despite the emphasis that is placed on the natural surroundings of the community, the homes in Steiner offer a mixture of contemporary design and architecture that is quite pleasing to the eye. While some have more traditional designs featuring lead-paned glass, French windows and brick exteriors, others are more contemporary and feature characteristics such as stone exteriors and floor to ceiling windows.

With homes ranging in size from 2,500 to more than 5,000 square feet, residents enjoy plenty of living space. With the community covering more than 4,600 acres, there is also plenty of space to explore. Within the borders of the community, residents also enjoy access to tennis courts, swimming pools, volleyball courts, basketball courts, playground facilities, six neighborhood parks and three community centers. There are also miles of hiking and biking trails available throughout the community for residents to enjoy.

In 2004, 2005 and 2006, Steiner Ranch was named the “Best Master-Planned Community” by Austin Business Journal. Yet, with homes ranging in price from less than $300,000 to over $1,000,000, there is certain to be a home in Steiner Ranch to suit just about anybody’s budget.

Thanks to the community’s proximity to the city of Austin, Steiner residents also enjoy all of that the city has to offer. The city of Austin is known for its numerous employment opportunities, particularly within the tech sector. As such, many professionals who plan to work in Austin decide to purchase a home in the community. Not only does Steiner Ranch provide a relatively short commute for its residents, it also provides its residents with a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. » Read more: A Guide to the Steiner Ranch Community in Austin, Texas