Noah's Ark online Moving Tips
Are you getting ready to move?
It is never too early to begin packing for a move.
Make a list, Have plenty of supplies - Sort, Select and Simplify
Designate a specific area for the packing process.
• Get more boxes than you think you will need.
• Get smaller boxes for books. Use bigger boxes for lighter items.
• Pack room-by-room, keeping similar items together.
• Reinforce the bottom of boxes with at least one strip of packing tape.
• Pack boxes firmly to prevent the contents from shifting during your move.
Here's a list a packing supplies that will come in handy:
- Plastic bags and labels for easy identification.
- Foam peanuts, styrofoam pellets or "popcorn."
- Tissue or craft paper for delicate packing jobs.
- Corrugated paper rolls for figurines and fragile items.
- Gummed tape (1 1/2 to 2 inches wide) and/or strong twine for sealing cartons.
- Markers and labels for identifying contents of cartons.
- Notebook and pencil for carton identification log.
- Scissors and/or sharp knife
Ark Team wishing you a smooth and non-stressful moving day!
Here are some ways to protect yourself from these rogue movers:
• If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Most honest professional movers are competitive, and there prices will differ but be within a reasonable range. If a mover comes in with an estimate way below all the others, that should be a red flag to examine the basis of the estimate before accepting it.
• Legitimate movers generally don't require a significant deposit before moving you, and if they do it is a small good faith deposit. However, scam movers frequently require large deposits even for the simplest and least expensive moves.
• DO NOT USE A BROKER Many Internet moving sites are hosted by household goods brokers whose names sound like real movers, which they are not. These brokers turn over your shipment to a mover, many of which are rogue movers instead of professionals. Be sure to ask if your shipment is being brokered.
• The principle governing industry tariff specifies that interstate household goods rates (prices) should be based on the weight of your shipment (and that weight should be determined on a scale that has been certified by an official state agency). If the mover you are considering tells you that he is going to base your charges on the number of cubic feet in your shipment (which means there is no way for you to verify the amount you will be charged), you may want to consider using another mover.
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