Best Moving Tips & Advice- Low Country Moving Specialists

1 to 2 Months Before

Calculate and budget for supplies and moving expenses. Determine any moving supplies you will need, such as boxes, tape, labels, blankets, etc. Have a yard sale or donate unwanted items to charity. Begin using food and cleaning supplies on hand. Pick up supplies and make your “to-do” list. Reserve storage space, if necessary.

1 to 2 Weeks Before

Pack all valuables to move personally. Pack all nonessentials and label boxes to unload quickly. Drain fluids from your power tools and lawn mower. Clean and empty appliances including your washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Prepare a bag for the road including water, snacks, personal care items.

The Day You Are Moving

Have drinks and snacks available all day. Make sure fragile items are handled safely. Make sure all possessions are packed. Have tools, rope/straps, and spare moving supplies available. If a professional moving service is used, avoid having too many people at your residence who may get in the way of the movers.

Moving Tips

How Residential Movers Can Make Relocation a Cakewalk

How Residential Movers Can Make Relocation a Cakewalk

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6 Ways You Can Make Moving Fun

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Why You Should Hire a Moving Company

By Low Country Moving|2019-08-19T17:26:52-07:00May 28th, 2019|

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Tip Of The Day

Lampshade Tip

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-08-19T10:19:49-07:00August 19th, 2019|

When packing lamps, take off the lampshades and place them upside down in their own box. This will keep them from ripping and/or breaking. To be even more efficient, place the largest lampshade in the box first so that you can place other smaller lampshades inside of it. (Photo by James Orr on Unsplash)

Tips for packing wine glasses

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-08-13T06:06:47-07:00August 13th, 2019|

When packing wine glasses (or any other glass with a stem), wrap each individual glass in paper and then place the glasses upside-down in a box. This will keep the stems from breaking…letting you properly enjoy your wine glasses after a long day of moving 🍷 (Photo by Kym Ellis on Unsplash)

5 signs it is time to move

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-08-02T09:52:13-07:00August 2nd, 2019|

Because moving is so much work, sometimes it is hard to determine if it is time to move. Here are 5 signs, you may be ready to call the moving company: Your house has started to feel like it is too big or too small. You have to go far to go to work, go to the gym, see friends, go to church etc. You find yourself longing for a new decorating project. You have no motivation to tackle any new DYI projects. You are ready to own in your own home in the Charleston/ Mount Pleasant area.

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