20 Helpful Tips to Ensure a Smooth Move

Noah's Ark Couple Moving

Moving is stressful and setting up your belongings is stressful as well. Do you ever wish that someone threw a few tips towards your moving endeavors? Well, in our recognized experience as movers, we have a few tips that will be useful for you and clear the way for an easier time getting situated.

 

1. The Fridge

Clean out the refrigerator; even if you think your fridge is clean, it probably could use a scrub and cleanse. If you need to, pack the food items in a cooler if it’s not filled with other things already. The stink of a fridge can be atrocious (rotting food) and may leak a disturbing liquid from its structure. Make sure the fridge is clean. You’ll do everyone a favor.

2. Box Trick

Boxes can get heavy. To save your back from leaning all the way down to the floor to pick up the box, use a box cutter to notch handles on the sides of the box. Whichever handle you choose to cut, make certain that the handle is not too big. This will help you pull boxes around more efficiently when the time comes to move them.

3. Seven Years Bad Luck

Mirrors that you are moving from one place to another need a little extra protection. Although, if they’re not handled with car, this will work only slightly: Make a tape cross over the surface of the mirror. This taped surface will help absorb shock as well as keep the mirror in its frame.

4. Photograph The Cords

Your television, cable box, speakers and gaming console may be connected in a very complex way. In other words, it may be a disaster that you want to remember. Taking a photograph of your wiring artwork can save you a significant amount of time when setting up your devices again.

5. Roll Those Ultra Heavy Items

Books, paper weights, and other heavy items can be put into a suitcase and rolled. It may save you a few boxes and some energy as well. Just remember to unpack the suitcase before you go on your next flight.

6. Screws and Bolts

Purchase some plastic bags if you have to unscrew a number of items in your household. Keep the screws and bolts in these plastic bags so you can put together beds, desks and the like without missing a screw.

7. Box Types

Moving companies should carry many different box types. Make sure to check in on any box types you may need. For instance, there are box types that have a closet rod. With such a rod you’re able to directly hang your clothes items in the box for easy accessibility.

8. Mark Your Boxes

This may seem like common sense, but marking your boxes with irrevocably bright full-stick notes helps you recognize what and where certain boxes go. In this way, all boxes don’t end up in your living room waiting to be opened and moved twice. You can also do this by color. Red boxes go here, blue, here, green there, etc.

9. Soft Items

If you have delicate or fragile materials, use them to pad items which may be more vulnerable to breakage or damage. This way you’ll be packing two things at once, saving space and being more efficient.

10. Nice and Tight

Make certain that the items you’ve fit in the box are filled to capacity (willing the weight you can carry) and that when they are on the truck they are snug so that no space may let them slip around in the cargo area or your trunk.

11. Pack A Box For the First Night

The first night in your new home can be stressful. Think of this first night box as your dopp kit. Pack the essentials. When you get to your new place you will have everything you absolutely need and can stress less knowing you won’t have to search for it.

12. Start The Process Early

Moving requires forethought. Gather your tape, boxes, clean your fridge and your home as best you can before the big day. Don’t be unprepared.

13. Try to Move during the week

Although this isn’t absolutely necessary, moving during the week means that the majority of mechanic and tow services (in case of an accident) are open to help in an emergency.

14. File Your Change of Address

The post office, as well as you, need to know where your mail should be going. Don’t forget to change your address to your new location.

15. Plates between Plates

Purchase Styrofoam plates and put them between each plate you are packing. They are light weight and will perfectly protect your plates when you’re getting ready to ship them.

16. Dont unpack the Television

Unless, it is game seven of the World Series is on, don’t bring that thing out. Relax your mind, body, and soul with a complete moving job, not the Days of Our Lives soap.

17. To-do List

Perhaps another basic way to organize but worth mentioning: a to-do list. Make one, just be certain that all your goals are achieved and you didn’t forget anything along the way.

18. Donations

There are most often items we don’t need. Making a donation pile is the best way to assure yourself that along your move you’re promoting something good. Plenty of people need things spend this time to cleanse a little and give to others.

19. Ask A Pal

After you move in, you may need more than a person or two for help. If you have friends that like giving a helping hand, as for help. In times of need that’s what friends are there for. Just make sure you return the favor when the time comes. If none of your friends are available, your other option is to hire a reliable moving team to help you settle in to your new place. 

20. Bubbly

Have a glass of champagne. You’re done. Congratulations. 

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20 Helpful Tips to Ensure a Smooth Move

Noah's Ark Couple Moving

Moving is stressful and setting up your belongings is stressful as well. Do you ever wish that someone threw a few tips towards your moving endeavors? Well, in our recognized experience as movers, we have a few tips that will be useful for you and clear the way for an easier time getting situated.

 

1. The Fridge

Clean out the refrigerator; even if you think your fridge is clean, it probably could use a scrub and cleanse. If you need to, pack the food items in a cooler if it’s not filled with other things already. The stink of a fridge can be atrocious (rotting food) and may leak a disturbing liquid from its structure. Make sure the fridge is clean. You’ll do everyone a favor.

2. Box Trick

Boxes can get heavy. To save your back from leaning all the way down to the floor to pick up the box, use a box cutter to notch handles on the sides of the box. Whichever handle you choose to cut, make certain that the handle is not too big. This will help you pull boxes around more efficiently when the time comes to move them.

3. Seven Years Bad Luck

Mirrors that you are moving from one place to another need a little extra protection. Although, if they’re not handled with car, this will work only slightly: Make a tape cross over the surface of the mirror. This taped surface will help absorb shock as well as keep the mirror in its frame.

4. Photograph The Cords

Your television, cable box, speakers and gaming console may be connected in a very complex way. In other words, it may be a disaster that you want to remember. Taking a photograph of your wiring artwork can save you a significant amount of time when setting up your devices again.

5. Roll Those Ultra Heavy Items

Books, paper weights, and other heavy items can be put into a suitcase and rolled. It may save you a few boxes and some energy as well. Just remember to unpack the suitcase before you go on your next flight.

6. Screws and Bolts

Purchase some plastic bags if you have to unscrew a number of items in your household. Keep the screws and bolts in these plastic bags so you can put together beds, desks and the like without missing a screw.

7. Box Types

Moving companies should carry many different box types. Make sure to check in on any box types you may need. For instance, there are box types that have a closet rod. With such a rod you’re able to directly hang your clothes items in the box for easy accessibility.

8. Mark Your Boxes

This may seem like common sense, but marking your boxes with irrevocably bright full-stick notes helps you recognize what and where certain boxes go. In this way, all boxes don’t end up in your living room waiting to be opened and moved twice. You can also do this by color. Red boxes go here, blue, here, green there, etc.

9. Soft Items

If you have delicate or fragile materials, use them to pad items which may be more vulnerable to breakage or damage. This way you’ll be packing two things at once, saving space and being more efficient.

10. Nice and Tight

Make certain that the items you’ve fit in the box are filled to capacity (willing the weight you can carry) and that when they are on the truck they are snug so that no space may let them slip around in the cargo area or your trunk.

11. Pack A Box For the First Night

The first night in your new home can be stressful. Think of this first night box as your dopp kit. Pack the essentials. When you get to your new place you will have everything you absolutely need and can stress less knowing you won’t have to search for it.

12. Start The Process Early

Moving requires forethought. Gather your tape, boxes, clean your fridge and your home as best you can before the big day. Don’t be unprepared.

13. Try to Move during the week

Although this isn’t absolutely necessary, moving during the week means that the majority of mechanic and tow services (in case of an accident) are open to help in an emergency.

14. File Your Change of Address

The post office, as well as you, need to know where your mail should be going. Don’t forget to change your address to your new location.

15. Plates between Plates

Purchase Styrofoam plates and put them between each plate you are packing. They are light weight and will perfectly protect your plates when you’re getting ready to ship them.

16. Dont unpack the Television

Unless, it is game seven of the World Series is on, don’t bring that thing out. Relax your mind, body, and soul with a complete moving job, not the Days of Our Lives soap.

17. To-do List

Perhaps another basic way to organize but worth mentioning: a to-do list. Make one, just be certain that all your goals are achieved and you didn’t forget anything along the way.

18. Donations

There are most often items we don’t need. Making a donation pile is the best way to assure yourself that along your move you’re promoting something good. Plenty of people need things spend this time to cleanse a little and give to others.

19. Ask A Pal

After you move in, you may need more than a person or two for help. If you have friends that like giving a helping hand, as for help. In times of need that’s what friends are there for. Just make sure you return the favor when the time comes. If none of your friends are available, your other option is to hire a reliable moving team to help you settle in to your new place. 

20. Bubbly

Have a glass of champagne. You’re done. Congratulations. 

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"Wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for your efforts and note that Miguel and his team were excellent during the move! Really professional and efficient." - Eric, NY