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packing tips for moving

3-7 Days Prior

Items Fit: Make sure all large items will fit through doorways, hallways, stairs, and elevators at your new location.


Hoisting: Advise your team if any hoisting will need to be performed day of move.


Plan:  Have a plan where things go at the second location.


Plants: Stop watering large plants 3 days’ prior your moving day.

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2-4 Days Prior

Same Brand: for your boxes. (ex: The Home Depot , Uhual …etc.) makes it easier for the movers to stack the truck.


Box everything: even the miscellaneous items (lamps, printers, computers, candles, toys...etc.)


Label Boxes: where you would like them at the final destination and make sure to indicate valuable or fragile boxes. (ex: glass set, kitchen, master bedroom, garage…etc.


Fill up Boxes: Boxes must be full to prevent any boxes from crushing.

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1-2 Days Prior

Disconnect: all appliances. (Washer, dryer, and fridge)


Defrost: clean and dry refrigerator, and freezer.


Organize: your boxes and rest of belongings.


Parking: Make sure you have a parking place for your movers


Appliances: Leave TV's plugged in for the movers to check them before and after the move. 

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Moving Day

Wake up early: make sure all your items are in order prior to movers arrival


Review: Do a walk through with your movers and indicate any pieces of extraordinary value. 


Trust: Let your movers handle the work.


Tip your movers: at the end of the day (optional)


Relax!!.

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Moving With Pets

  Moving with pets can be difficult. Here are some helpful ideas:


Crates: for pets who are crate trained, its a good idea to have your pet spend the night in a crate. This will make your pet more comfortable moving day. Make sure to reward with lots of treats!


Day cares: the day care you normally bring your pet, or a friend can take care of your animal, its a good idea to keep your pets out of the home moving day. 


New home: make sure to properly introduce your pet to their new home. Do not be alarmed if appetite has decrease, it is temporarily, and will get better with a little time.

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Other moving tips

Licensed & Insured: to avoid any conflicts, do some homework on your moving company before hiring. Check your local California moving company out on the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) look up the transportation carrier. 


Broken Belongings: make sure to properly pack your items (please see guide above). If your unsure about packing, let your moving company do the packing for you!


Items Unable to Transport: make plans for any hazardous chemicals, nail polish and scuba tanks. Other non-allowable items  include fertilizer, loaded guns, paint, paint thinner, gasoline, propane tanks, and perishable food


Keep Personal Items Close: The list of items that moving companies are not held accountable for: · Money (cash, checks, foreign currency), Firearms, Stamp/Coin Collections, Medications (optional), Jewelry, Stock/Bonds, Deeds/Titles

Before thinking about moving, consider these packing tips for moving:


  1. Declutter: Before you start packing, go through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need or want. This will save you time and effort when packing and unpacking, and also reduce the amount of stuff you need to move.
  2. Get organized: Make a list of all the items you need to pack, and plan ahead by packing items you don't use regularly first.
  3. Use the right supplies: Make sure you have plenty of boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and packing paper. You can also use blankets or towels to wrap fragile items.
  4. Label everything: Label each box with the contents and the room it belongs to. This will make it easier to unpack and put everything in its proper place in your new home.
  5. Pack strategically: Pack heavy items in smaller boxes, and lighter items in larger boxes. This will make it easier to lift and move the boxes. Also, pack fragile items carefully and use bubble wrap or packing paper to cushion them.
  6. Use space efficiently: Fill empty spaces in boxes with packing paper or towels to prevent items from shifting during the move.
  7. Pack a box of essentials: Pack a box of items you'll need right away, such as toiletries, a change of clothes, and important documents.
  8. Take photos: Take photos of how electronics are connected or how furniture is arranged so you can easily put everything back together in your new home.


I hope these tips help you with your move!


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Moving can be a stressful and daunting event, but it doesn't have to be. You can streamline and improve the efficiency of your move with the proper planning and preparation. There are various actions you can take to simplify the process, whether you're relocating across town or across the country. We'll provide you some useful advice in this blog article to help you get ready for your move, pack your stuff, and settle into your new house.


To make your relocation as stress-free as possible, we'll go over everything you need to know, from organizing and decluttering to packing and labeling. So let's get going!

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