Issue of the Chicago RedEye Featuring Bill Cherne
Recently, the Chicago Redeye, a local Chicago newspaper interviewed Bill Cherne, the owner and one of the lead designers at Design Inside for an article about the stresses of moving. Bill was interviewed along with 3 other professionals in the Chicago area and a local woman who has moved 15 times in the past 10 years. Click here to download the PDF copy of the article.
Low-Stress Moving Guide
Haul Stars - Chicago RedEye article featuring Bill Cherne
What’s the most stressful part of moving?
It’s the fact that you life is up-rooted. You’re looking for that new apartment. You’re hoping your lease ends up on the right day. And you’ve still got normal, everyday life going on.
Are there more stressful times to move? Or more stressful types of moves?
One of the most stressful times to move is winter, because you’ve got snow. I know whenever we’re doing furniture deliveries, winter sucks. You can’t park on the street. Everything’s slushy. You can’t wear gloves.
Is there anything in moving that’s a waste of moneY, or money well spent?
I think movers are money well spent if you can afford it. [Your stuff] just magically appears. If you’ve got a lower budget (consider renting) a 15-seat van. Just take it for 24 hours and do a bunch of trips. Also, if you are moving yourself, invest in a furniture dolly and moving blankets. Spending ~$100 will save you a lot of effort and will minimize damage to your furniture.
What’s the biggest moving mistake that people make?
[People who want to] start from scratch [design-wide, throwing away their old stuff]. They don’t realize they’re going to be three months without new furniture in their new place. You do have to bring over a dresser, a bed frame and a couch.
What one thing should everyone do to improve their moving experience?
Budget for expenditures. You’re not going to have a kitchen, so you’re going to spend a few days eating out. It’s five bucks here and ten bucks there, the next thing you know, your run to Home Depot is $300.