But is it the right thing for you?
The economy has forced us to think outside the box. Downsizing for some may seem to be the best way out. But not for all…
If you are planning on moving in the near future, consider decluttering before moving day. This will definitely save you money!
Yes, moving companies are considered an essential moving services business by both state and local governments during the Covid19 pandemic due to the critical service they provide to the community and families who are in transition.
Moving can be a stressful and demanding process, especially when it comes to delicate and valuable items such as your dining room set.
Proper protection and handling are essential to ensure that your furniture arrives at your new location unscathed.
Allowing you to preserve your dining room set’s beauty and functionality.
Remove the leaf (if applicable) before attempting to move the ding table. Pro movers like ours would then proceed to protect the table by wrapping it with blankets. Run tape and/or shrink-wrap around the tabletop to secure them in place.
Moving tips and tricks directly from one of the best moving companies in town.
Packing tips are free. So, here you go:
Before packing, we recommend hosting a yard or garage sale to clear out unused or unwanted items. This is one of the most effective ways to downsize before a move. Technology makes it even easier—many people sell their belongings on platforms like Craigslist.org, OLX.com, or apps like OfferUp and LetGo.
After your sale, consider donating any remaining items. The fewer things you need to move, the simpler and more cost-effective your move will be!
Packing isn’t as easy as you may think; it takes patience and time.
Our packing services specialists wanted to add their 2 cents:
Follow these simple packing and loading tips and you’ll notice that you’ll not only pack more efficiently but your move will go much smoother than you might have imagined:
Some experts believe that the largest items should be loaded in first to ensure you have the room necessary for them. Others believe that you should load the boxes in first, building a wall of Continue reading “How to load a moving truck”
It actually isn’t as hard as it may seem as long as you know how to protect furniture before moving it.
That’s why we train our movers on proper wrapping and protection techniques to safely protect furniture and other household items when moving.
Tip:
Especially when it comes to delicate wooden furniture, there is no such thing as “too much” protection. It’s always better to be safe than sorry–when you’re wrapping up wooden furniture, do it as thoroughly as possible and cover every square inch of exposed wood. Feel free to wrap it multiple times if you have to.
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One of the best packing tips we can give you is to always get all of your household items packed into sturdy cardboard boxes. (Plastic bags won’t really work)
A wardrobe box is the largest standard-sized box that most movers use for packing. Our wardrobe boxes measure 24’’ x 21’’ x 49’’ and come with a 24’’ metal hanging bar.
It is specially designed to safely transport hanging clothes during the course of the move (Hanging closet clothes, such as coats, boutique items, suit jackets, dresses, and any other hanging shirts or pants).
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If you’re packing monitors, moving TVs, photos, large pieces of artwork or other framed prints, you need to know how to prepare them for moving so you don’t end up with broken screens/glass or chipped frames. We will now show you how we do it.
When moving large pieces of artwork, it is best to pack each piece in a separate specialty box that is slightly larger than the frame you’re packing. If you can’t find specialty boxes, take apart a used box and flatten it.
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