Moving and packing tips
Moving can be stressful for everyone involved, including our beloved pets.
Whether you’re moving locally across town or moving long-distance across the country, it’s essential to plan ahead and take steps to ensure a smooth transition for your furry companions.
In this blog post, we’ll share expert tips and advice to help you navigate the moving process with your pets, from preparation and travel to settling into your new home.
Are you planning a move and considering a hands-on approach?
Self-moving can be a rewarding experience when done right.
It requires careful planning, organization, and physical effort, but it allows for greater control over the moving timeline and the overall moving experience.
In this guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful DIY relocation.
“Self-moving” refers to the process of handling a relocation or move on your own, without hiring a professional moving company to assist with various aspects of the move.
In a self-move, individuals or families take on the responsibility of packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking their belongings without external assistance.
Moving yourself can save you a lot of money when you have Movers On Duty on your corner.
Start by outlining a comprehensive moving plan. Identify key tasks such as sorting belongings, packing, transportation, and unpacking. Having a clear roadmap will help you stay organized throughout the process.
Feel free to use our free moving planner powered by artificial intelligence!
Before packing, take the opportunity to declutter your belongings. Donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need. A lighter load not only simplifies the moving process but also saves on transportation costs.
This article about home down-sizing and decluttering will definitely help!
By the way, we can also help with junk removal.
Collect sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and other essential packing supplies. Properly packing your items ensures they arrive at your new destination in excellent condition. Label boxes with their contents and destination room for easy unpacking.
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Or remember that when you hire our packing services, we might be able to give you all the packing supplies completely free of charge or at a discounted price!
If you’re handling the transportation yourself, rent a suitable vehicle. Ensure it has enough space for your belongings and that you’re comfortable driving it. Plan your route in advance, considering factors like traffic and road conditions.
Don’t want to drive the truck yourself? No problem! We also offer rented truck drivers for hire.
Even if you’re opting for a self-move, enlisting friends or family to help with packing and loading can make the process more efficient and enjoyable. Offer refreshments and pizza as a token of appreciation for their assistance.
If you don’t have anyone you can count on, please remember that we can provide movers with a truck or movers without a truck if you only need the movers.
Pack strategically to maximize space and minimize the risk of damage. Use blankets or furniture pads to protect delicate items. Secure everything in the vehicle to prevent shifting during transit.
Read how to load your truck or container like the experts.
Learn how Movers On Duty would protect your furniture for moving HERE.
Designate a specific area in your new home for unpacking. Having a central location makes it easier to sort and organize your belongings. Unpack systematically, starting with essentials.
Our unpacking services might come in handy at this point. Our professional organizers are great!
Moving is physically demanding, so remember to take breaks and stay hydrated. Pace yourself to avoid burnout and ensure a positive moving experience.
Remember to breath…
Don’t forget to update your address with relevant institutions, such as the post office, banks, and utilities. Ensure that utilities are set up at your new residence before moving in.
Once you’ve successfully completed your self-move, take a moment to celebrate your accomplishment. You’ve conquered the challenges of moving on your terms!
Embark on your self-moving journey with confidence using these practical tips. Remember, it’s all about careful planning and execution. Safe travels!
At Movers On Duty, we believe every move is unique, and your journey to a new home deserves a plan tailored to your needs.
Introducing our AI-powered moving assistant’s standout feature: Your Personalized Free Moving Plan.
No two moves are alike, and your moving plan shouldn’t be either. Our AI meticulously analyzes your moving details, preferences, and timeline to generate a personalized plan. This isn’t just a template—it’s your virtual moving expert crafting a plan that ensures your move is as smooth as possible.
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Moving and packing tips for self movers, for people renting moving trucks, and for people hiring a professional moving company to handle the move.
We are definitely better movers than writers but we’ll do our best to share some wisdom with you.
After all, 12 plus years in the moving industry have taught us a few lessons.
Moving tips and tricks directly from one of the best moving companies in town.
Before packing, we recommend you have a yard/garage sale to get rid of unused or unwanted items. This is usually the best way to purge items that are no longer needed. Nowadays technology makes this task very easy. Many people use craigslist.org or OLX.com to post their items for sale, as well as Apps like OfferUp and LetGo.
At the end of the day, donate the things that didn’t sell. The less items you have to move, the easier and less expensive the 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:
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If you are using new boxes, you’ll need to put them together first. Make sure you seal the bottom well by doubling the amount of tape. If you’re-using a recycled box, we recommend you always tape the bottom again with packing tape to make sure it will hold. Continue reading “How to pack books”
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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