moving tips from
the small move specialists
Tip 1: Declutter
Now is the time to dispose, sell, or donate any furniture or items you don't want to take with you.
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We offer item disposal services for any furniture pieces you would like to recycle.
Tip 2: Boxes? Bags?
Pack your loose, miscellaneous items into medium U-Haul or Home Depot boxes.
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Put clothing, bedding, and soft items into plastic trash bags.
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For books or heavy items, use rolling suitcases for easy transport.
Tip 3: Fragile Items
Clean socks are great for stemmed glassware. Fill empty spaces in cups to protect them.
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Mirrors, paintings, TVs and fragile boxes should be separated from regular items, as they will be loaded into the vehicle last.
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Clearly label all boxes "FRAGILE", and point these out to our crew upon arrival.
Tip 4: Mattresses
Whoever designed mattresses never had to move them!
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To help us transport your mattress, make sure all bedding is stripped. If you buy a mattress cover, we recommend the fabric covers instead of the plastic covers. Reusable AND easy to grip!
Tip 5: Skip the Wardrobe Boxes
Wardrobe boxes are bulky, awkward, and expensive.
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Slide a plastic trash bag over your hanging clothes, poke the hangers through the bag, and tie the bottom closed.
Tip 6: Bulky Furniture
If you have bulky or heavy furniture (couches, bureaus, armoires, etc), make sure these items will fit at the destination (no one likes getting a couch stuck in a stairwell!).
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Send measurements, photos, and the approximate weight to your moving company. They will greatly appreciate your preparedness!
Tip 7: The Night Before
Move all boxes towards the front entrance and make sure all miscellaneous items are put into boxes or bags - no loose items, please!
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Confirm and prepare all loading docks, freight elevators, or parking permits for a smooth move.
Tip 8: Moving Day
When your crew is on the way, you can send your Captain a text with a location pin to where they should park (especially for loading docks!). That way, your crew can quickly find where to park and get your move started promptly.
