Tips Everyone Needs to Make Their Move Easier
How can you make your next move easier? Whether this is your first or tenth move, you're still in school or you're downsizing to a senior community, you're moving a few blocks away or a few states away, or you're in any other situation, take a look at the top tips almost anyone can use to make this day easier on everyone involved.
Use the Just-Right Number of Labels
A label can make the difference between a box of dishes ending up in your new dining room and getting lost in a sea of for-storage containers. But this doesn't mean you need to plaster each box, bin, or bag with dozens of identifiers. Excessive labeling can make the words harder to read or confuse anyone helping you.
To make the most of your labeling strategy, focus on clarity. Each container should have at least one label that's easy to read. If another container could cover the label, add one to each side or end of the box or bin.
Use your neatest printing and skip fancy cursive or artsy-looking letters. These could throw off a mover, making it almost impossible for the contractor to read anything you took the time to write. Add the room where the box belongs (in your new home), the items inside the box, and other important information - such as the direction to place the box (or arrows) and the word "fragile" for breakables.
Lighten the Load to Move
While there's no magic number of items you should put into a box or weight limit, don't over-stuff boxes, bins, and bags - even if you hired a professional mover for the heavy lifting part of the process. An overloaded box or bin could injure whoever is carrying it or break mid-move. This could result in unnecessary damage.
If you have several heavy items, spread them out over multiple boxes, bins, and bags. This evens the load and makes the move easier for everyone.
Choose Better Boxes and Containers
The old cardboard boxes stacked in your basement are a free, readily available, eco-friendly option. But if the boxes are flimsy, damp, or covered in debris, these containers aren't right for your move. A thin cardboard container can easily break and damage your fragile to-move items. If the boxes you already have seem more like paper than board, you need heavier-weight containers.
Along with the weight of the container's material, its condition is crucial to a safe and easy move. Carefully inspect each box, bin, or bag for signs of wear, debris, dampness, or mold. Any of these potential issues can put your belongings at risk.
Schedule a First Time of the Day Move
It's not always easy to move without help. If your family friends can't pitch in or you don't feel comfortable asking them to lift, carry, and transport everything for you, hire a professional.
You've chosen the right type of containers, evened out the load, labeled everything clearly, and are ready to move. But your mover isn't coming until later in the day. Now what? Instead of an afternoon move, schedule an early morning appointment. Not only does this make it less likely you'll spend the day at home surrounded by packed boxes, it may also make your move easier.
Even though the professionals have the experience and equipment necessary to move your home efficiently, they're human too. This means they may feel achy or tired by the close of the work day. A first-thing move reduces these risks and makes it more likely your move will happen at a faster pace.
Are you ready to hire a professional mover? Contact Azalea City Moving Co.for more information.