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Moving Tip # 7 -
Mark Your Boxes on the Sides, Not the Top * When marking your boxes be sure to do so on the side, not the top. When boxes are stacked on top of eachother, you can read writing on the side, but not on the top. Also, you might consider marking them on 2 sides. That way when whichever way they are stacked you can likely read the markings.
Quick Moving Tip # 83 -
Moving Terms - Bill of Lading * Bill of Lading: A contract between you and the mover and a receipt of your belongings. Go over this carefully with your moving representative, know the terms of the contract.
Movers Tip # 56 -
Moving Terms - Advanced Charges * Advanced Charges: Charges for services performed by someone other than the mover. Usually a third party service is paid by the mover. Most line haul drivers are equipped with tools to handle many situations with your move.
Moving Tip # 79 -
Possible Additional Services and Charges * Additional Services that may require extra charges: Packing, unpacking, appliance servicing, stairs, long carries. Most movers will charge you for extras. So if you have a long carry with a flight of stairs, expect you are going to get charged extra. To avoid expensive surprises, be sure to disclose these possible extras in advance of service.
Movers Tip # 29 -
Packing Antiques * Items such as grandfather clocks and other valuable antiques should be packed and secured by a relocation expert.
Moving Tip # 21 -
Create a Moving File for Your Move * When moving your home or business, create a "moving file" to keep track of moving company estimates, receipts and other important documents, such as home sale papers or escrow paperwork. Don't use an pendaflex or open manila folder. Things can fall out and get lost. Instead, use a large manila type envelope or something larger like an accordian style file folder.
Movers Tip # 38 -
Use Your Coupons * The entire moving process can get expensive, so make use of your coupons for meals, carpet cleaners, and other useful services.
Quick Moving Tip # 9 -
Custom Picture, Mirror and Glass Top Packing * Pictures and mirrors often require customized packing due to their varying sizes and shapes. Tools and materials needed to facilitate this custom packing include paper pads, or your linens and / or blankets (for wrapping the pictures), picture sections (pieces of cardboard for packing), and box cutter for custom cutting of the picture sections. When using box cutters to cut picture sections to size, don't do it directly on carpet or other flooring, as you might cut through the cardboard then cut the carpet or flooring.
Moving Tip # 44 -
Read Your Moving Paperwork * Read the information carefully on your inventory, estimate, order for service, and bill of lading. Very important you understand this information clearly.
Movers Tip # 19 -
If You Need To Transport Your Vehicle * If you need to transport your vehicle, you most likely will need to hire a separate auto transport company. Some moving companies transport cars, but many do not. Normally large nationwide movers such as Bekins, Atlas, Allied, Mayflower or United can transport your vehicles. Often time smaller movers sub out the work to auto haulers.
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