Empty your refrigerator, eat your left-overs and throw out any perishables before moving. Also be sure to defrost your freezer at least 24 hours before relocating.

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Additional Charges for Long Carries * Long Carry: Charge for carrying items long distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence. You will get charged, movers need to get paid for the extra time it takes to get your goods in and out of the house.

Estimates From Several Movers * Get estimates from at least three movers, and compare costs and services between the movers. Doing so will give you a piece of mind knowing you are not getting overcharged.

Check Your Movers BBB Record * Check the Better Business Bureau about the mover. This can save you a lot of headaches. You can find out lots of information by just logging on to www.bbb.org and researching your mover. Take a little extra time to choose the right company and things should go smoothly.

Supervise Your Movers * Just like moving day, when your furniture is delivered, stick around to direct movers. Again time is money for the movers. Movers don't mind putting furniture in the right area of the house, but if you're not around to direct them they won't know where anything goes. THE LAST THING A MOVER WANTS TO DO IS HANDLE A PIECE OF FURNITURE TWICE. So please stick around.

Moving Terms - Expedited Service * Expedited Service: An agreement with the mover to perform transportation by a set date. There can be delays due to weather in the winter. Most movers are on time and reliable and will do their best to be there on the set date. Time is money to movers.

Use Your Coupons * Moving can get expensive, so make use of your coupons for meals, carpet cleaners, and other useful services.

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Packing Heavy Items - Books, Papers, Canned Goods * Pack heavy items like books, papers, canned goods, small tools and CD's into sturdy, smaller cartons. If you pack them into larger cartons, they will be too heavy and difficult to move, or could break thru the cartons.

Research Nearby Schools * Research nearby schools and recreational opportunities for your children before you move.

Garage Sale 2 Months Prior to Start of Packing * Have a garage sale at least 2 months BEFORE you begin packing - don't pay to move items you don't use.

Pick An Exact Move Date * Pick an exact move date at least 4 weeks before your move. Planning ahead will better the chances of your moving company to be available on that day.


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