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 [...]
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, [...]
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.) -- [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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. -- [...]
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.
