Top Moving Tips From The Experts
Save time and energy with these simple rules
Plan ahead for your arrival.
Know exactly where each of your items are going to be placed,
especially furniture, before you move them. Changing your
mind after you get there will just give you extra work.
Make
a checklist for what you have to do prior to moving before
you start. (change of address, setting up phones, turning
on electricity/gas,etc)
Packing
Boxes
are your friend. Try and put as many things in boxes as possible.
This will make loading, unloading, and transportation much
easier.
Wrap
all breakable items in non colored paper or wrapping. Newspaper
and other print may bleed on to your belongings.
Make
a list of the contents of each box that you pack and attach
them to the box. This will save you vast amounts of time in
the long run.
Use
more smaller boxes than few larger boxes. It is much easier
to make a second trip than try and maneuver a overly heavy
box.
Secure
your boxes with strong tape. The last thing you want to happen
is a box breaking during a move.
Use
garment bags. You can move a entire closet with a few garment
bags and not have to worry about wrinkles or unwanted spots.
Folding them in a box or taking them loose can be a big hastle.
Get
Help
Leave
the difficult to move items to professionals. Why over exert
yourself with the possibility that you might not be able to
finish the task or damage your items.
Make
sure you use a hand truck whenever possible, this will save
lots of time and energy.
Only
trust reputable moving professionals. Saving a few dollars
to have your neighbors kids move your belongings might cost
you a lot more in the long run. Have it done right the first
time.
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