Tips for a Smooth Move

Please take advantage of our moving tips and moving advice. Print this page and carry it with you before and several days after the move. Moving tips that may seem obvious can be easily over looked. Take our moving advice and utilize this checklist before and after you have moved.

Packing Tips

Don’t forget about these packing tips before your moving day!

• Pack Heavy – Pack Light
  Pack heavy items in small boxes and lighter items in larger boxes.
• Know how to Pack Plates and Records
  Plates and record albums should be packed on end vertically, rather than placed flat and stacked.
• Protect Your Memories
  If it’s irreplaceable, take it with you in the car (you don’t want regrets later). But if you do decide to pack framed photos or art, place sheets or blankets between them for added protection.
• Unscrew Bulbs
  Remove bulbs before packing your lamps.
• Don’t forget about the Fridge
  After you’ve thoroughly cleaned and dried the inside of your refrigerator, put a handful of fresh coffee, baking soda or charcoal in a sock or nylon stocking and place it inside to keep the interior smelling fresh.
• Be Nice to Your Plants
  When moving plants to your new residence via your car, try not to let foliage rest against the windows, as the leaves will scorch.

Keep track of your move

• Take Notes
  Make a note of your shipment registration number and keep it with you in case you need to call your mover with questions about your shipment.
• Keep the Phone Book
  Take your current phone book with you. You may need to make calls to residents or businesses back in your former hometown.

Prepare your family for the move

• Give the Kids an Exercise
  Have children write their names and new address on the cartons from their rooms so they can become familiar with their new street and town.
• Help your Pet Relax
  Keep your pet calm and away from all the activity on moving day by arranging for a friend to watch him at their house.

Moving day tips

Be sure to check off these essentials on moving day so that you can have the best moving day possible.

• Get the Bed Ready
  Designate one drawer of a dresser for sheets and towels so that you won’t have to rummage through boxes for these essentials the first night in your new home.
• Give out your Number
  Before the van foreman leaves for your destination residence, give him a phone number where you can be reached. It is also a good idea to provide him with an alternate contact in case you can’t be reached.
• Remember the Bare Necessities
  Toilet paper, telephone, toiletries, snacks, coffee (and pot), soap, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, can opener, paper plates, cups, utensils, a couple of pans, paper towels, and cleaning supplies are some of the essentials you may need upon arrival at your new home. Pack a box with these types of items and ask your van foreman to load it last so that it will be unloaded first.
• Take a Break from the Computer
  Upon arrival at your new home, let your computer “acclimate” itself to room temperature before plugging it in.
• Enjoy the Help
  Leave the rest to the professionals, sit back and relax, and look forward to the new opportunities, friends and experiences that are part of any move. Be sure to get a good night’s rest before the pickup and delivery days!