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.

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Tip Of The Day

Don’t waste your pillows and cushions!

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-09-30T07:31:08-07:00September 30th, 2019|

When packing certain items, such as lampstands, that leave a lot of empty room in a box, use your pillows and cushions to fill the extra space. This will keep the items from being shaken around in the box during your move while also giving you a convenient and useful place to pack your extra pillows and cushions! (Photo by Agata Create on Unsplash)

Preparing a Dresser for the Move

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-09-23T06:29:19-07:00September 23rd, 2019|

First, take anything that is breakable (e.g. glass) out of the dresser drawers. Next, check the heaviness of the dresser to see if it will be able to be carried with its current contents. If it is too heavy, take out some or all of the contents until it is at a manageable weight. Once the desired weight is achieved, wrap the dresser in shrink wrap to keep the drawers from falling out. (If you are worried about the dresser getting scratched, put a blanket over the dresser before you wrap it.) After the dresser is wrapped, it will officially be ready to be moved into your new place!

Packing Books

By Robinson dos Santos|2019-09-16T08:32:07-07:00September 16th, 2019|

Always pack books inside of a small box. Yes, you can fit more books into a bigger box…but it will very quickly become too heavy to pick up. When the time comes to actually move your boxes of books, you will be incredibly grateful that you went with the small boxes over the larger ones. (Photo by Ed Robertson on Unsplash)

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