Need a few tips on packing for a successful move? Well you're in luck! Here are some pointers that are sure to help you avoid typical moving blunders.
First thing is first, you are going to need boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, dish packs, picture boxes, lamp boxes, mattress covers, shrink wrap, and tape. You can get your supplies at any UHAUL Store, Home Depot, Lowes, Orchard Supply Hardware, there are many places you can purchase your supplies, and most offer great online coupons to help you save!
How many boxes do you need for your move? Well JDM Packing Supplies of San Jose has a great website with some suggestions here, based on the size of your move: http://jdmpackingsupplies.com/index.php/im-moving-how-many-boxes-do-i-need/.
Once you get to packing, it's a great time to try and clear out unwanted items that can either be sold on websites such as Craigslist, or EBay. Or you can donate them to your local charity such as Salvation Army, or Goodwill. If something is truly un-sellable, or not fit for donation, Fairprice Movers can drop it off at the dump for you, they can even bring your items to donation! Just ask your representative for more information on how this can be included in your move.
Here are a few other helpful hints to make your move go smooth:
1.Don't pack your boxes too heavy! Not only will it benefit the safety of the items inside the box, but will help the men safely carry your boxes.
2.Don't place valuable heirlooms, and ultra breakable expensive items in unmarked boxes, moving crew will treat all boxes as if they are breakable, but accidents do happen. Consider moving these items on your own.
3.Take everything out of your dresser, china cabinets and filing cabinet drawers, and place in boxes. This will ensure that the tracks inside your dressers and cabinets don't break from the weight place on them as the furniture is tilted while being moved up and down stairs, or while being carried to and from the truck.
4.Leave clothes in the closets hung on hangers, most movers include the free use of wardrobe boxes for the hanging clothes in your closets.
5.Take the tops of breakable lamps and lamp shades in your personal car or pay to have them wrapped, as loose items will not be covered by cargo insurance.
6.Defrost your refrigerator two days before the move to allow for plenty of time to empty it out of food and ice. We can wrap the inside glass shelves for you professionally so they don't break during the move.
7.We can detach and reattach your washer and dryer for you.
8.We can unmounts your TVs from the wall. Ask for a recommendation on a company who can do a professional job re-mounting it for you, as we do not specialize in that.
9.We can move your BBQ but not the propane tank.
10.We can move your piano for you, just let us know before the move that you have one, and what type, there is a fee associated with adding a piano to your move.
11.We can shrink wrap your mattresses for you to keep them clean, you can also get your own mattress covers if you wish, or purchase one from us.
12.We can move tool boxes for you from your garage, just give us a heads up that you have some.
13.We can move motorcycles and quads, as well as ride on lawn mowers for you, please make sure there is no fuel in these vehicles before we move them.
14.Label your boxes which side is up, as well as if it's fragile, and what room it goes into when at your new house.
15.If you want us to stop by your storage unit to pick up or drop off anything during your move process, we can do that! Just be sure to put a bright sticker on the items that we will be bringing to storage so we load them last into the truck for easy access out of the truck and into the storage unit on the way to your new place!
16.The day before the move when pretty much everything is packed up in your house, and you feel like you are camping out in your old place, it's a good idea to have a clear plastic tub (can get them at Target) for each space of your house that you can quickly toss essentials into after you are done using them on the move day. These tubs can either be loaded into the truck, or popped into your own personal vehicle for easy access when you arrive to camp out the first day in your new house as well.=) For example you can keep your toiletries in the bathroom until the minute, and then toss them into the bathroom tub, then you have them for easy access at the new place too.
17.Don't have enough time to pack your own boxes? We can do that for you! Ask your sales associate for more information.
18.Potted plants in ceramic pots can easily crack and break from the vibrations of the truck, we can move them, but our Cargo insurance doesn't cover them. If you want to try and reduce the chance that they may break you can place them into a box with some padding.
19.Loose pillows from the couch, comforters, towels, can be placed in our wardrobe boxes as well if needed last minute.
20.Keep valuables with you at all times, fine jewelry, cash, heirlooms, and other important items should stay with you during the move.
21.TVs that don't have their original box to protect them anymore, china cabinets, glass table tops, big standing mirrors, and any other big breakable items can be crated with additional materials by our crew to keep them safe. Ask your associate for a quote.
I hope these tips help! If you have any questions for Nancy feel free to let her know and she'll address it in her next blog post!
Warmest Regards,
Nancy
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