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How to Stage Your Home to Sell
If you’re excited by the prospect of moving and you want to do everything in your power to make your relocation happen, you may first have to get through step one: selling your existing home. But with today’s real estate market, is there such a thing as putting your home on the fast track to…
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Moving Terminology and Movers Speak
If you haven’t noticed yet, the moving industry is filled with words and acronyms that movers use all the time and often forget that most people don’t understand. And whether you’re moving locally, long distance, or internationally, may have an impact on the vocabulary you’ll you hear. Here are some of the most common ones:…
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Binding Versus Non-Binding Estimates
For interstate (long-distance) moves, there two basic types of estimates that can be provided to a customer: binding and non-binding. With a “binding estimate”, the customer knows in advance what the move will cost, excluding any required destination services, regardless of variances in the actual weight, as long as the inventory of the items actually…
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Moving Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Less is more This statement couldn’t be truer when it comes to moving. So, try to put off major furniture and appliance purchases until after you’ve moved into your new home, thus reducing the amount of heavy items you need to move. If you are moving to another state and plan to use a professional…
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Did You Know? Interesting Facts About Moving
One-sixth of all Americans, an estimated 43 million people or 17 percent of the total U.S. population, move each year – that’s more than four times the number of people who visit the famous mouse at a California amusement park each year. (U.S. Census Bureau) The average size of a Mayflower interstate shipment is 6,900…
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Packing Food and Perishables
Be Mindful of Restrictions when Packing Perishables Can I bring perishable items? If you are moving less than 150 miles, you may be able to pack food and perishables. If that applies to you, consult your Mayflower move coordinator for details. Otherwise, make plans to consume or give away your food before moving day. See our…
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Packing Mirrors for a Move
Prep Your Mirrors to Minimize the Risk of Breakage 1) Use a specially padded box to transport your mirrors safely. 2) Look for a box sized just right for a mirror like yours when you purchase your moving supplies. If you have trouble locating an appropriate box, contact your Mayflower move coordinator. 3) Line the…
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How to Pack Soft Goods
Sheets and Blankets are susceptible to mold and insects. Soft goods include textiles such as blankets, towels, bedding, linens, drapes, curtains and rugs. Your soft goods are especially vulnerable to threats like moisture, mold and insects. Rugs: Clean and vacuum before moving day. Roll up large rugs and wrap them in plastic for transit. The…
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How to Pack Lamps and Lampshades
Lamps and Shades Should be Packed Separately Lamp bases Before you pack the lamp base, remove the light bulb and the lamp harp. Wrap each piece individually in news wrap. Place the pieces in a box, packing the empty space well with crushed paper. It is okay to pack more than one lamp per box…
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How to Pack Books
Moving Advice: Prepare for Lighter Reading Scale back the size of your book collection as much as possible. Carefully evaluate your collection for books that you could live without. More than likely there are some you could bear to part with, especially when you consider the cost of moving them. Books typically cost more to…