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The Importance of Moving Blankets For Labor Only Services
When using labor services to load your POD or truck, it is important to have proper moving blankets for your furniture. Generally, using a bed sheet, household blankets or another thin piece of cloth will not protect the piece. In using these sorts of cloths, there is a high risk that the piece will be […]
Preparing Your Space for a Move
The residential relocation process is comprised of a series of logistical decisions. The efficiency of a relocation is dependent upon planning, preparation and organization. One aspect of ensuring an efficient move is to keep any areas that movers will be in neat and clean. When there are multiple people in a space moving heavy items, […]
Box up Your TV
If not packed and moved properly, televisions have a high chance of breaking during a move. To significantly decrease the chances of this, put your television inside an official TV box. (If you do not have the original box your TV came in, you can purchase one from a local seller of moving supplies.) — […]
Don’t Mix Rooms During Packing
When packing up your belongings, it is best to keep items from different rooms in different boxes; you do not want to have boxes containing things from multiple rooms. This will make your packing experience more organized and efficient while also making the unpacking process a much less chaotic affair. — Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels
Set Aside the Essentials
It is always a good idea to have a bag or box set aside for anything you might need access to during the moving process. For example, things like a toothbrush, contact solution, medication, a change of clothes, etc., are things that you will not want to have buried in the bottom of some unknown […]
Disconnecting the Washing Machine
If you are taking your washing machine with you to your new home, you will need to disconnect it before you are able to move it. However, it is crucial that you turn off the water before you disconnect it! Where the washer is connected to the wall, there should be a couple of valves […]
Research Moving Companies
When you make the decision to use a company for your move, do your research before you officially book with anyone! Check their prices, check their reviews, check their website, check their social media, and give them a call so that you can talk to an owner/manager to get a better idea of how the […]
Book Well in Advance
If you decide to go the route of using a company for your packing and/or moving needs, book your move as early as possible! This will ensure that you have the dates that work best for you while also alleviating the stress of figuring out what your moving day will look like. — Photo Credit: […]
Don’t Take What You Don’t Need
The months and weeks leading up to your move can be a great time to get rid of any clutter or unused belongings. Figure out what you will want/need in your new home and get rid of everything else. This will make the packing and moving experience much easier for you and your family. — […]
Inform Mr. Claus
When you move during the holiday season, it is incredibly important to let Santa Claus know what your new address will be before Christmas! The last thing you want is for all of your gifts (or coal) to go to the people who just moved into your old home.
Take Breaks
Moving is exhausting. To keep yourself from becoming unhealthily fatigued, it is incredibly important to give yourself plenty of breaks throughout your moving day. This will allow you to maintain your stamina and strength for the necessary amount of time needed for your move. — Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash
FRAGILE!!!
Any boxes you have that contain any delicate or breakable items (e.g., dishes, glassware, leg lamps, etc.) should be marked with a clearly visible “FRAGILE.” This will ensure that, once your moving day comes, all your fragile belongings will be handled with greater care and will make it safely to your new home. — Photo […]
Packing Liquids
When you are packing items that could leak (e.g. soap, lotion, detergent, etc.) it is highly recommended that you place these items into a sealable bag before you pack them. This will keep the substance from getting all over your other belongings. — Photo by Sharon Pittaway on Unsplash
Be Thankful
In the midst of a move, it can be easy to get caught up in stress and bitterness. To counter this, take a moment during your moving day and give thanks for the fact that you have a place to call home and that you have belongings to fill that home…….and then finish your move […]
Loose Items
Box up all of your loose items! On moving day, transporting a few boxes will be much easier than moving hundreds of loose objects. — Photo by Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash
Spread Out Your Packing
Packing up your belongings can be a time-consuming ordeal. In order to alleviate the stress of the whole moving process, plan on packing over the course of multiple days or weeks (depending on the size of your move). If you wait until the last minute to do all of your packing, you are likely to […]
Dust Your Furniture Before the Move
Getting dust into your eyes, nose, or lungs can be an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience, and household furniture can often accumulate a large amount of dust. To avoid any dust-related inconveniences during your move, take some time prior to moving day to go around and dust off all your pieces of furniture. It might seem […]
How to Pack Your Hanging Clothes
Here is a cheap and easy way to pack your hanging clothes for a move: 1) Get a trash bag, 2) Cut a hole in the center of the bottom of the trash bag, 3) With the clothing still on the hangers, grab a handful of hangers and put the top of the hangers through […]
Close the Back of the Truck!
Never forget to close the back of the moving truck, especially when it is loaded with your belongings! Nobody wants to get to their new home and realize that half of their furniture is sprawled along the highway. — Photo Credit: Low Country Images, LLC
Use Sunscreen
Don’t add a sunburn to the list of potential stressors on your moving day. When moving on a sunny day, make sure to wear sunscreen! — Photo Credit: Low Country Images, LLC