MOVING TIPS

As soon as you know your moving date call The Joy of Moving for information and check for availability.
If you are moving from an apartment or condo, make sure you book your elevator for more time than you need.
If you are moving from a townhouse without a driveway, make sure your neighbors know your moving date so there’s room for the truck.
Unless being packed by us you will need to purchase proper Packing material ie: small, medium or large boxes, paper, tape, and a felt marker.
Start packing your homer early as possible with the items you Won’t use until after you are moved.
A few days before your move finish packing the rest of your belongings.

As soon as you know your moving date call The Joy of Moving for information and check for availability.
Once you have chosen your moving company call and request confirmation for your move by email.
If you are moving from an apartment or condo, make sure you book your elevator for more time than you need.
If you are moving from a townhouse without a driveway, make sure your neighbors know your moving date so there’s room for the truck.
Unless being packed by us you will need to purchase proper Packing material ie: small, medium or large boxes, paper, tape, and a felt marker.
Start packing your homer early as possible with the items you Won’t use until after you are moved.
A few days before your move finish packing the rest of your belongings.

All of your boxes should be filled to the top and sealed shut with tape, no open top boxes.
Use smaller boxes when packing heavy items so they are easily managed.
When packing china use plenty of paper and stand plates vertically.
When packing larger fragile items such as lamps or vases you can use towels or linens for cushioning.
Label and identify boxes with a felt marker for easy identification and organization.
You should transport your jewelry, items of extraordinary value and important documents and papers.
Pack an “open me first” box or two with things you will need for Your first night in your new home.

You can leave your light clothing in your dresser drawers, remove anything valuable or fragile and pack them away.
Do your own disassembly of beds or anything else that needs to be disassembled ahead of time. Put hardware in ziplock bags and tape it to the piece or put in a set up box.
Have boxes easily accessible stacked in a common area.
Make sure hallways and rooms are clear of clutter so that the furniture is easy to access.
Gas powered lawn and gardening tools including snowblower should be drained ahead of time.
If moving a freezer, place frozen food in shopping bags and put the bags back in the freezer.
Pack fridge the morning of your move in coolers or boxes that can go on last and come off first.

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