A Guy And His Dolly

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07/26/2018

WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE
Get rid of everything you don’t want to be moved.
Book elevators and make arrangements to have a truck parked in front of both locations for up to 4 hours.
Make a list of people and businesses to notify about your new address.
Get packing supplies: BOXES, TAPE, PAPER/BUBBLE WRAP for delicate items.
Have your items insured? High-value items will need verified values in advance of a move.
Label items as you pack. Our boxes have rooms designated on them so you can check them off as you go and put notes in the speech bubble.
Check all furniture and note any scratches or dents.
Drain all fluids from hoses, lawn mowers, propane tanks, etc.
DAYS BEFORE THE MOVE
Take down and pack all pictures and hanging items.
Make sure all loose items and electronics are packed.
Remove all fragile items from dressers and desks.
Clean out and pack the bathrooms—you’ll need these items right away at the new place.
Remove blankets and linens from beds and pack them up.
Pack a bag with a change of clothes and toiletries to keep with you for the first night.
MORE PACKING & MOVING TIPS
Packing seems complicated, but we’re here to make it simple:

Set a goal: 1 room per day per person should give you enough time. Budget more for rooms with fragile.
Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.
One room in a box. It makes organizing the new place much easier.
Boxes that aren’t full aren’t stackable. If you can’t fill a box, stuff the remaining space with paper.
Don’t pack boxes on moving day. You’ll end up losing track of things.
MOVERS PREP:
Be well packed and clearly labeled.
Have everything cleared out that is not coming.
Movers load boxes first, so staging them in the most accessible room is best.
Take the beds apart before the move.
During load up, close doors on rooms that are complete—movers will know to focus on other areas.
Direct traffic at the front of the house during the unload, informing the movers where each piece goes.
ACCESS FOR MOVERS:
Secure designated parking as close to the house or apartment as possible.
If there is a difficult area to move things through, having items empty and disassembled helps.
Any dressers that have more than 3 rows should be emptied. Drawers can be left in because they take less space as one piece.
Once you’ve completed all these steps for move prep, you should be all set for a smooth moving experience!

06/25/2018

Nobody likes the process of moving, and yet we all have to do it at some point in our lives. We found 36 memes that show why we all hate moving (or helping someone else move).

05/30/2018

Now you can download a moving checklist app!

05/09/2018

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Here's a roundup of a few of the places you can spend your sunny summer weekends until "fall" (er, winter) hits.

04/22/2018

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04/01/2018

Thinking about selling your home this Spring? Just need some ideas to freshen up your home? Here are some things that will help prepare you for both.

03/31/2018

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03/29/2018

So you found a new place! It's all wonderful and exciting until you start to think about how much crap you have.

03/28/2018