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Moving Tips

MAKING YOUR MOVE A LITTLE EASIER

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Throughout the years, we have helped countless families make a smooth transition from one home to another. Along the way, we’ve learned a thing or two. As a courtesy to you, we’ve compiled some do’s and some don’ts that should prove useful during your next move. The list is not all inclusive, so if you have a question that is not addressed, please feel free to contact us and we will get you the answer.

PACKING TIPS

  • Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbors and stores.
  • Collect cushioning material such as bubble wrap, Styrofoam pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, plastic bags, tissue paper, newspapers, and small towels to use as padding inside boxes.
  • Create a “portable packing kit” with marking pens, a tape measure, packing tape, twine, and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up items around your home.
  • Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.
  • Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where it should be placed.
  • List the contents of the box on the side of it.
  • Number the boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room in your new home.
  • Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering.
  • Place china in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their sides, not flat.
  • Pack your TV, stereo, and computer in their original boxes whenever possible.
  • Keep boxes to 50 pounds or less.
  • Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter items together into larger boxes. (Don’t pack all your books into one box!)
  • Smaller boxes should be packed with heavy items like books and video tapes.
  • Larger boxes should be packed with lighter items such as towels, linens and bedspreads.
  • Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive, or explosive items such as paint, gasoline, and ammunition.
  • Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks.) Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.
  • Decide what items you no longer need.
  • Try to donate them to a charity, give them to relatives or friends…if all else fails trash them.
  • Items such as pictures, mirrors, artwork, lamps and lampshades should be packed.Keep in mind that any items not professionally packed, cannot be additionally insured against damage. A suggestion here would be to move some of those loose fragile items on your own if possible.Be sure to show the salesperson or estimator all items involved in the move.
  • Do not forget crawl spaces, attics, tool sheds, garages, etc.
  • All estimates are based on the items we are packing and/or moving. On local moves, you are charged for our time and materials used. On all interstate moves, your charges are based on a combination of weight, mileage, packing materials, origin services (packing) and destination services (unpacking, etc.)
  • Prior to your packing date, it is highly suggested, and in fact, usually required, that you do the following:Oil and gas must be drained from lawnmowers, snow/leaf blowers or any other gas powered tool before packers arrive. These items are considered “Hazardous Materials” and must be disposed of properly by Shipper (the customer.) Your Yellow Pages or neighborhood gas station should be able to direct you to a company that can help you.Clothes dryers, if gas, must be disconnected professionally by either a qualified service person or your local gas company.The propane fuel tank from your barbecue grill “cannot” be transported. There is no safe and/or proper way to completely empty and purge these tanks. (They make great going away gifts for your friend or neighbors.)
  • There are many safety issues that you should be aware of prior to your move date. For instance, did you know that you should never pack items such as oil-based paints, bleach, cleaning products, or hair spray?We often don’t think twice about packing products that may be prove harmful. Again, if you have any questions that have not been addressed,please contact us and we will respond to your inquiry immediately.

GENERAL MOVING TIPS

  • Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components. Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.
  • Plan and measure where your furniture will be placed in your new home. It’s helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in the major furniture pieces.
  • To save time on moving day, move your boxes from the basement, upstairs, or attic to the main floor prior to the move date. Consider carrying items from the back yard to the front yard or garage ahead of time.
  • Keep your phone connected through moving day to stay in touch with friends, family, and the moving company.