Author: Admin
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10 Simple Ways to Cut Moving Costs
1) Timing is Everything If at all possible, avoid moving during peak times to save extra expense. As a general rule, the end of the month is busier for movers, because of the expiration of leases and preferred closing dates. It’s also recommended that you avoid scheduling your move during the summer months – May…
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Save water this summer with these tips for your lawn and garden
Summer. It’s a time of year most of us look forward to: vacations, no school, pretty scenery. But as the hot days drag on and the rain begins to become elusive, it’s also a dry time of year. During the summer, every drop counts. Experts estimate that up to 50 percent of the water used…
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First Night Checklist
What is a first night box? Your first night box contains everything you will want to easily access the first day and night you spend in your new house – remember, you may not be able to find everything you need quickly in the piles of boxes that enter your home. What is the most…
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Unpacking/Destination Checklist – Be Prepared Before the Moving Truck Arrives
Make sure you allow yourself time before the movers get there to do an assessment of your new home. It’s best to clean, repaint and perform repairs while your space is empty. When the movers arrive, have your payment ready. Most movers won’t start unloading without collecting the final payment. As boxes are unloaded, equip…
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How to Pack Small Appliances
Items such as blenders, radios and clocks should be packed with plenty of padding to keep their electronic components safe from damage. Appliances should be wrapped and packed in a box padded with newsprint. Most people use their small appliances fairly often, so what can you do to prevent damage to them during a move?…
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Rogue Movers
Finding a good long-distance mover can be very hard in this day and age. There are lots of good movers out there, but there are lots of scams and “rogue movers”. The internet makes it difficult to distinguish a legitimate moving company from a scam. This is because it is really easy to run a…
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How NOT to Choose a Moving Company
We’ve posted our tips on finding a reputable mover, but now we’re offering you tips on how NOT to choose a moving company. 1. Get a price over the phone. A ballpark price over the phone is one thing, but to set up your move without ever getting an in-home estimate is flat-out dangerous. You…
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Make the Right Move
There’s a lot to think about when you’re moving, but taking the time to choose a reputable mover is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a successful move. Go with a name you know – Find a moving company that has an office in your area and has been in…
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Answers to Common Questions
Here are some questions we get and some answers: Do you do local moves? Absolutely! We are a local mover. We just happen to do long-distance moves as well. Mayflower, the van line we represent, is well known as being an interstate moving company, so most people associate us that way. However, we are a…
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How to Pack China and Glassware
Use Dish Pack Boxes to Prevent Breakage You will need: Strong, double-wall corrugated cartons designed specifically to protect fragile china and glassware. You can purchase these “dish packs” from your United agent. (Dish packs also work well for fragile collectibles less than 18 inches in size). Unprinted news wrap for packing. General packing strategy: Each…