Architecture Blog

At some point in your life, you are going to have to move, at least once, and surely you will complain like everyone else, it’s normal.  This process is usually a hard, long, tedious one.  Many factors play in the added stress of moving, like weather, heat, humidity, deadline, and kids. But if you follow the right advice, then moving doesn’t have to be such a drag.

If you happen to be moving to the Miami area, then heat is definitely going to be a scorcher. One way to beat the heat is at a truck rental miami location. Take advantage of the air conditioning while inside shopping for the right sized truck. One of the best things to do while you are there  is to get enough packing boxes. If you think you have enough, buy a dozen more.

Once you have an adequate supply of boxes, it is critical (to your sanity!) to pack them correctly. To make the moving process go more smoothly, remember these simple tips:

1. Don’t over-stuff the packing boxes

• Make sure to use the smaller cardboard boxes for the heavier items.
• You want to keep the weight of your moving boxes under 40 lbs, no matter the size.
• Save your back and have a dolly around for moving large loads.

The easier it is for you to lift and carry your moving boxes, the faster you will be able to load them up and unload then from your vehicle when moving.

2. Color-coordinate your packing boxes

It doesn’t matter what kind of labeling utensil you use, whether it be sharpies, duct tape, or other types. Be sure to mark your packing boxes in a logical way. Here’s how:

• Pack all of your kitchen supplies in boxes.
• Mark those boxes with your red sharpie.
• Mark your new kitchen with some sort of red indicator.

3.The importance of keeping a few personal boxes easily accessible

Moving your life from one place to the next can take a long time, and so keeping your toiletries, some towels, and a few pairs of clothes readily available will save you a lot of time while searching through your hundreds of other boxes for a new pair of underware and something to brush your teeth with! This is especially important if you are going to put a majority of your stuff in a place with affordable storage. There are many storage units out there, make sure you are not paying too much!

Keeping in mind these simple tips should make the moving process much easier on you and your family. Have a happy move!

Everyone loves War Horse! People from all over the world have been standing in line to see this unique play. Even the critics are raving. The 35 members that make up this cast are busy bringing the countryside and battlefields of France to life.

Joey, a horse, is the star of the show. The play takes place during World War I with gunfights and real life battles. A little boy has his horse Joey taken away from him and sold. The play takes you through the story of the horse’s survival in the middle of a war. The young boy is now a young man, and embarks on a journey to find his horse.

The stage performance was tricky, trying to make mechanical horse come alive and seem real. There was much thought put into the mechanics of the horse to give the appearance of natural movements and real sounds which include tail flips, breathing, and snorting. The horse’s movements are controlled by gears and joints and pulleys.

The battle scenes in this play are extremely realistic and believable. The cast use old theater methods to create sound effects like explosions and light flashes.

War Horse tickets have been selling steadily as Broadway lovers have lined up since the play arrived in April.

There are plenty of discount theater tickets still available online or at the box office.