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On the day of your move you should consider hiring
a baby sitter to look after your kid(s) and pet(s),
or have a neighbor watch them. |
| 2. |
Remember
when packing, the heavier the item the smaller the
box. This will increase the safety & efficiency
of your items. |
| 3. |
Pre-assign
each room with its own name & label your boxes
appropriately. This way the crew can work independently
& increases the overall efficiency! |
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If you
are moving appliances, disconnect all hoses &
drain the water out the day before your move. |
| 5. |
You should
book your movers 3-4 weeks in advance. This will
allow you to receive the cheapest rate & guarantee
your move date! |
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When disassembling
furniture, place all pieces in a ziplock bag and
tape them to the base of the furniture. |
| 7. |
Wardrobe
boxes are a good alternative for packing up your
closets fast! Check out our services page for Free
Box Delivery! |
| 8. |
It is
best to pack electronic equipment in their original
boxes or we can provide custom boxes for your move.
Check out our services page for a Free Home Estimate! |
| 9. |
When packing,
keep each room's items separate. This will allow
an easier transition when you begin unpacking your
boxes |
| 10. |
Pack an
"Emergency Box" of anything that you may
need during your move. It will be the last thing
on the truck & the first thing off! |
| 11. |
All boxes
should be taped, so make sure you buy enough tape
for packing. Check out our services tab for additional
products like Tape! |
| 12. |
You can
log on to ww.usps.com to change your forwarding
address. This way you won't loose important information
in the mail! |
| 13. |
Have all
of your services disconnected or transferred to
your new home 1 week prior to moving. This way you
will avoid unnecessary charges. |
| 14. |
Doing
the move yourself or with some friends? Make sure
you have a back-up plan in case the pizza &
beer wasn't a strong enough motivator. |
| 15. |
"When
in doubt, ask somebody…with knowledge!"
Our Student Move Advisors are here to answer ALL
of your questions regarding your upcoming move. |
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| Where do I get started? |
Whether you are moving down the street or to another state, there is a lot to consider before you will be ready for the movers to arrive. On this page you will be able to learn useful tips that will help you prepare for your move.
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| Preparing my move: |
| How to make your move EASIER & CHEAPER |
| PACKING |
| When packing your boxes, make sure you have filled them to the rim of the box. Otherwise, you will have boxes that are flimzy and will most likely not hold. This will damage the property in those particular boxes and the ones around or on top of them. Do NOT pack items such as paints, turpentine, pressurized cans, corrosive items like bleach or any flammable liquid. The law prohibits movers from carrying flammable items. Properly dispose of items which could cause fire or damage. |
| FURNITURE |
| If you can take your furniture apart in any way to make it easier to move, make sure you put all nuts, bolts and screws in a small zip-lock bag and tape the bag to the furniture. Tape drawers shut where necessary. Wrap exposed legs (on tables and chairs) in bubble wrap or newspaper. Wrap in furniture padding and tie securely. ALL wood pieces should have a blanket to accompany them. (Long dressers, armoirs, and LG. entertainment centers should have 2 blankets). |
| MIRRORS AND FRAMED ART |
| Tape an X of masking tape across mirrors and paintings framed with glass. Wrap each item in bubble wrap. Cut a box to fit each item exactly. Make sure you label everything fragile. We cannot be held responsible for fragile items that are not packed properly. |
| ART AND COLLECTIBLES |
| Wrap each piece in bubble wrap. Pad the bottom of a large box with crumpled newspaper or Styrofoam peanuts. Give the items plenty of space, and make sure you add lots of packing material on the sides, between items and on top. Remember to label the box "fragile." |
| KITCHENWARE |
| Wrap breakable items in bubble wrap or uprinted newspaper. Put layers of bubble wrap between each plates or bowl. Fill the top bowl with crumpled newspaper or Styrofoam peanuts. Place the items in a box filled with crumpled newspaper or Styrofoam peanuts. Make sure you put the heavier items on the bottom of the box. Wrap nonbreakable items in unprinted newspaper and pack in a box filled with Styrofoam peanuts or crumpled newspaper. Make sure you pack all the items you'll need for your first few days in you new home in one box, and label it "Load Last". This will allow it to be removed first, once you arrive in your new home. |
| APPLIANCES |
| Wrap small appliances in newspaper or your kitchen towels or linens. Tape the bottom of a medium box securely and put down a layer newspaper for padding. You can pack several small appliances to a box. For large appliances, make sure you check your owner's manual for any special instructions before you start to pack. Make sure the inside and outside of all appliances are clean. You can stuff the inside of some appliances, such as washing machines and dryers, with towels or linens. Tape down any parts that could come loose -- the burners on your stove, the electrical cords, etc. SCSI moving crews are NOT allowed to disconnect ANY appliances from the wall, etc. for safety restrictions. Please make sure that you have disconnected and drained the water from all of your appliances prior to moving. |
| BOOKS |
| Use only small boxes for books -- they get very heavy, very fast. You can use small paperbacks to fill the sides of the box if there is extra space. |
| CLOTHING |
| This is where wardrobe boxes come in handy. You can move clothing on hangers straight from your closet to the wardrobe boxes. Clothing in drawers should be packed in suitcases or boxes. |
| COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT |
| Ideally, you should pack electronic equipment such as stereos, TVs and computers in their original boxes with their original packing material. If this is unavailable, wrap the equipment in plastic bags. Put each piece of equipment in a box filled with Styrofoam peanuts, and put this box in a larger box, also filled with Styrofoam peanuts. Double-boxing will help prevent sharp objects from penetrating all the way through to your fragile equipment. |
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