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Quick Moving Tip # 25 -
Maintain Your Vehicle * Be sure to maintain your vehicle at every gas station. It is wise especially on long distance moves to check your car's fluids and clean your mirrors and windshield on every gas fill up.
Quick Moving Tip # 8 -
Quick Picture Packing * For quickie packing of pictures or mirrors that are not high value, just slip then into the open end of a flattened carton slightly bigger than the picture, then tape the ends shut. It's best to use this method for pictures and mirrors with frames.
Quick Moving Tip # 11 -
Using Towels, Linens and Blankets for Packing * Use your towels, linens and blankets to help wrap larger fragile items. Some of these items include, platters, stereo components and lamps. Don't make the mistake of packing your towels and linens by themselves too soon, otherwise you won't have them available to use for packing of the large items.
Pro Movers Tip # 67 -
Having High Value Goods * Having Released Value coverage when your goods are worth at more than 60 cents per pound per article could give you a giant headache. You will certainly have problems if you have damaged goods and you didn't disclose the proper value. Please notify your mover in writing about items of unusually high value.
Moving Tip # 90 -
Moving Terms - Estimate * Estimate: All charges for services the mover will perform. Understand the terms of the estimate so there will be no misunderstanding on the job the movers will perform.
Moving Tip # 32 -
Contact The Post Office * Contact the post office and file for a change of address. And as mail gets forwarded from your old address, be sure to inform senders that are important to you of your new address.
Movers Tip # 65 -
Additional Charges for Flights of Stairs * Flight Charge: A charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs. Time is money to movers, and a flight of stairs adds time to the overall move. So don't be surprised to see the extra charge.
Quick Moving Tip # 22 -
Know When To Move * The busiest times for local moving companies are generally weekends, the end of the month, end of the year, and the summer months. The busiest times for long distance movers are usually from June to September each year. The busiest times for local office movers is usually Saturdays and ends of months. You may want to consider relocating when movers are least busy so you can avail yourself to the best services and best rates.
Moving Tip # 57 -
Directions For Movers * Make sure the movers have good directions to your house. Time is money to the movers. Most line haul drivers probably have a GPS system in their rig, but just in case give them directions over the phone along with major cross roads.
Pro Movers Tip # 33 -
Arrange Elevator Use * When moving into an apartment, schedule to use the elevator the day you are moving.
Movers Tip # 94 -
Moving Company Access Charges * Be sure your moving estimate shows access for both origin and destination. For example, are you moving from a 4th apartment with an elevator and a 300 foot carry to the truck? Access plays an important part in final cost.
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