In continuation with the theme of National Moving Month, this week CORT Furniture Rental brings you some valuable tips for moving during the summer. As hot weather is fast-approaching, you’re probably not looking forward to hauling your possessions around and setting up house in the heat. Even if you are utilizing furniture rental in your new home, there is still plenty to do, and tons of things to transport to your new home. But don’t sweat it! Planning ahead is the best thing you can do to make your move a success. Here are some tips to beat the heat this summer on moving day. Set Up Utilities Ahead of Time There is nothing worse than hauling boxes around an air conditioning-less home on a summer afternoon, so plan ahead by ensuring that your utilities will be turned on when you arrive at your new home. Plus, taking care of your utilities before the big move will mean one less thing to worry about when moving day arrives. Ideally, you should contact your future provider ideally at least two weeks before you move regarding turning on your electricity, gas, phone, cable, and internet. While you’re at it, many utility companies …
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In honor of National Moving Month, this week CORT Furniture Rental is focusing on military families on the move. The world of military moving is complex, confusing, and full of a plethora of acronyms—CONUS, PCS, TDY, EFMP, TLE, TLA, HHG, POC… the list goes on and on. What’s more, military families move more frequently than others, so different moving practices often apply. Because the process can be trying, CORT Furniture Rental has put together a quick list of things to consider when moving your family from base to base, or even country to country. Meeting with the Transportation Office Your first step will be setting up a meeting with the transportation office on-base. During this meeting, you will receive forms that will allow you to apply for certain benefits and ensure that all your moving details are in order. Doing this promptly will help you feel more prepared as you approach each move. Requesting a Counselor If you are about undergo a PCS and have questions about your move, consider requesting a counselor. No matter how many times you move, each relocation will be different. From obtaining passports to arriving at your new station in time to find a house, …
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May is National Moving Month in the U.S. As the peak moving season (which occurs from May to August) begins, millions of Americans across the country will move residences and businesses, and in the process, will consider everything from office furniture rental to moving insurance. In honor of National Moving Month, CORT brings you some tips for relocating your business with ease. Beware of Scammers Unfortunately, there are moving companies that will attempt to scam customers out of more money during what is already a complicated and expensive process. (Note that the Better Business Bureau received more than 555,000 moving-related inquiries from individuals in the U.S. and Canada in 2012.) Research your moving company thoroughly and receive a quote in-person before committing. Obtain copies of all documents you sign so that you can hold the moving company accountable for any changes that are made. Time Your Move Well Try to schedule your move mid-month or midweek, when movers will be less busy and prices may be lower. If you are able, wait until moving season slows down, and move between September and April; again, prices will probably be lower, and movers may prove to be more flexible and accommodating to …
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If your backyard is looking a little dull this spring, consider sprucing it up! You can rent furniture for your backyard or patio. What better season to spend some time outside? Take advantage of the weather and entertain guests outdoors, or simply relax outside with a good book. Whether you’re working with an apartment balcony, a small patio, or a spacious backyard, renting a little outdoor furniture can really change the way you look at your outdoor space. Here are CORT’s top tips for choosing the best outdoor furniture. Why Rent Furniture? When you choose to rent furniture for the outdoors, think about where you’ll be placing the furniture. Will it be under a covered canopy? Out in the open? Beside a pool? Consider what kinds of conditions it need to stand up to. Next, think about what you’ll be using the furniture for. Do you entertain guests frequently? Do you have children who like to play outside? Whether that means you choose child-safe furniture, large couches, cocktail tables, or loveseats, make sure that you rent furniture that will fit your needs. Rent Furniture with the Right Materials When you rent furniture for your backyard or patio, keep the materials …
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As warmer weather is fast-approaching, you might start thinking about how to liven up your décor or furniture rental to welcome spring and summer. But how to do it without spending a fortune? Decorating seasonally can be a challenge, but the key is flexibility and creativity. This week at CORT Furniture Rental, we reached out to our followers and to decorating experts to find out how you stay on trend from season to season with your home décor. Erika Woelfel is BEHR Paints’ Director of Color and an international colorist, and had some great tips for the CORT Furniture Rental blog. (For more on color according to Erika, visit the Colorfully, Behr blog.) “Seasonal color changes can be made in every room of the house,” says Erika. “Sometimes it is as easy as changing out a pillow or towel, but you can also change out wall colors and rugs to bring a seasonal theme into your decor.” She says that the bathroom is one of the easiest places to make a change, since retailers often come out with new towel colors each year. For the dining area, Erika says, “I change out the linens, dishes and centerpieces for summer or …
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Spring is here and summer is quickly on its way. In addition to getting your shorts out for the onslaught of sunshine, there’s also no better time to dive back into experimenting with food and hosting dinners. If you’re interested in entertaining this summer, don’t let your dining room dissuade you–here are some simple and quick ways to spruce it up for those afternoon brunches and dinners that go late into the night. Get Rid of the Unnecessary The first step to giving your dining room a new feel is to rid it of clutter, which will detract from any elegance or unity that you’re hoping to achieve. If you have furniture that no longer fits with your new vision, consider investing in a self-storage unit. Also make sure that there is a clear path from your kitchen to the dining room to streamline the process and make entertaining that much easier. Natural Decor Take advantage of spring and the beautiful, natural decor that will start popping up. Flowers are inexpensive and elegant ways to brighten your dining room and give it a welcome feel. Try to use as much natural light as you can–if your dining room …
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Whether you are home staging, painting a new apartment, or giving your house a makeover, color schemes can present a problem when giving your home a spruce. You want your space to have enough variety that it is interesting, but you don’t want it to look like you used every color in the Crayola box. Not only that, but the way you choose color can depend on the type of home you have and your reason for the makeover. This week at CORT we’re covering ways to re-color according your home’s needs. Read on for our best color scheme tips for houses, home staging, and apartments. Color Scheme Basics Ask yourself: How do you want the room to feel? Maybe you want your game room to be energizing, or you want a relaxing bedroom, or perhaps you want your living room to feel sophisticated and modern. What colors do you associate with those feelings? Also think about what colors you already like. Look at the clothes in your closet, for example, or draw inspiration from the colors of your favorite season. If you surround yourself with the colors you like, you’ll want to spend more time in the rooms with …
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By now you’re familiar with all the ways CORT Furniture Rental can help with furniture rental across the U.S. But did you know that CORT is also in the U.K.? Roomservice by CORT is a furniture rental service that handles relocation, property marketing, and furniture rental for tenants. As part of the largest furniture rental business in the world, Roomservice supplies the same great service you expect from CORT. Over the past 12 months, Roomservice by CORT has rented and delivered 1,000 dining tables, 5,550 dining chairs, 1,100 TVs and DVD players, and much more. With more than 300 lines of furniture, dress to sell and rent services, complete home packages, an interior design service, and more, it’s no wonder Roomservice by CORT is known for going the extra mile when it comes to quality furniture rental service. Relocation Because CORT is a global company, we are well-positioned to help you relocate, regardless of whether your move is international or domestic. If you can’t justify spending money on a completely new suite of furniture, rental is a happy alternative that not only allows you to save money, but also simplifies the relocation process immensely. Roomservice by CORT takes care of …
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Interior design inspiration can come from anywhere. Your favorite painting, an animal print, even the foods you eat can spark an idea that changes your entire interior. This week we’re focusing on artwork, and exploring how CORT Furniture Rental artwork can inspire a whole room. The new CORT Signature Collection 2013 provides that kind of inspiration, bringing together all kinds of furniture rental pieces in a host of colors to inspire you and transform your home. Let our visual inspiration to create design ideas of your own, or use our furniture rental pieces to build a room that rejuvenates your style. Green CORT’s Reaching Out Framed Artwork is strong enough to make a statement, but also subtle enough to use as a jumping-off point to plan the rest of a room. The textures and colors suggest an abstract feel, while the lines of the print are much more organic. We chose Ace Accent Chairs as main furnishings, with small accents of color throughout the room that bring out the bright hues in the artwork. The furniture rental artwork’s colors are echoed in an Aqua Swirl Lamp, a Sage Dining Chair, and an Aros Area Rug, while the smooth texture Capiz …
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So you’ve chosen to go for black décor. You’ve decided to paint your walls that shade of Black Cracked Pepper and are ready to look into home furniture rental or remodeling or whatever you please. But now what? When you think of black décor, you might think of the inside of a Halloween haunted house, or perhaps the interior of the Addams family’s abode. But with a little care, like well-chosen accents, the right home furniture rental, and a touch of your own personal design, decorating with black is anything but depressing. Here are 5 ways to work with black décor without looking drab: Add Textures Using diverse textures and materials in a mostly-black room can help avoid monotony. Many paints have a range of finishes, from flat matte to glossy enamel. If you are painting your walls or furniture black, consider varying your finishes. Chalkboard paint can be a fun way to incorporate black into your design! It automatically supplies a matte finish and lets you decorate and redecorate any way you like. Also try varying the textures you choose in your furnishings and home furniture rental pieces. Dark metals, leathers, and thickly woven fabrics all create great contrast. …
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