Organizing a relocation effort, whether it’s a short or long-distance move, can be a challenging process. A significant amount of time goes into performing a successful move. Time, money, and stress are often associated with moving activities. However, below we offer some moving tips to make the process easier on you and your family. These strategies can help you minimize the hassles of moving, keep yourself organized, and make the process as cost-effective as possible.
Boxes, Boxes, Boxes
A key feature of almost any move is the box. It is important to have many of them available when you are relocating. If you are doing the packing work, he may be able to pick up free boxes from grocery stores or other retail outlets. However, you want to make sure the boxes you use are sufficiently durable. Do not settle for boxes that are too thin or flimsy. For the best quality boxes, purchase box materials from professionals. The last thing you need is many valuable items falling through a box and breaking.
Hire Professionals for Your Move
To minimize the amount of time you need to spend on move preparation and on moving day, hire professional movers. A professional team can take the load off your shoulders and complete numerous moving tasks, leaving you with time for other important items to handle related to your work, family, etc. However, you can help your movers by organizing your belongings in advance or even clearly labeling boxes.
Start your move preparations early. Develop an inventory. Obtain insurance. Prepare your furniture. Measure your furniture and the doors for the space available. Create a plan for your children and pets during the move. If necessary, lay down protective materials on the floor to protect the carpet on moving day.
Protect Your Breakables
If you are doing any of the packing on your own, keep your breakables and delicate electronics such as computers and TVs protected by bubble wrap and paper for padding. These are inexpensive materials you can purchase and use to prevent breakage of your delicate and fragile items. You can space by packing bowls and cups inside of one another – this can provide additional protection to these items as well.
To start preparing for your residential or commercial move, call our team today at Berger Allied Moving & Storage at 866.969.5040 or use our contact form to request a moving quote.
