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Pros and Cons of Self-Packing
People always ask how to save money on their move. The best way is to move less stuff – that is obvious. The second best way to save money is to do the packing yourself. Of course, as with anything, there are pros and cons to this. The one big “pro” is that it will…
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Your Metcalf Moving Consultant
After contacting our office and setting up a visual survey appointment, you will meet your Metcalf moving consultant. This representative will visit with you in your home and will ask you to take them on a complete tour of your residence. As you take them through your home, be sure to include attics, closets, basements,…
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What Do I Need to Pack?
If your mover is packing boxes for you, the answer is…nothing! But, if you are going to pack your own boxes, we have useful tips on what needs to be packed and what can be left for your movers. Packing Tips: What do I need to pack? Boxes need to have tops on them so…
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Moving Suggestions: Items to Not Move
Before you move (not after!) is a good time to sort through your home and decide what you really need to move and what you can do without. There are probably some things that you haven’t used for a long time and other things you just don’t need any more. Remember that whether you use…
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Moving “High Value” Items
In the world of interstate moving (moving state to state), an item worth more than $100 per pound is considered to have extraordinary value, and be a “high value item”. Common items that might have extraordinary value include crystal, china, antiques, paintings, sterling silver, figurines, precious metals, semi-precious stones or gems, oriental rugs, furs, rare…
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Packing Tips from Metcalf Moving and Storage
For your move, you can pack as much or as little as you would like. We can pack everything, nothing, or just certain items. If you decide to pack yourself, here are some tips to make it go smoother. Start packing as soon as you find out you’re moving. It will sneak up on you!…
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Scheduling a Move
Most people don’t move very often and don’t know when they should start planning their move. So, when is the right time? It is never too early to talk to a mover. That being said, it also depends on how far you are moving. Local moves can usually be scheduled with less notice than a…
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Moving with Pets – What You Need to Know
Moving ranks as the third most stressful life event, behind the death of a loved one and divorce. And if you’re a pet owner, you shouldn’t forget that a move can also be stressful for your furry pal. But careful pre-planning can reduce or avoid relocation problems for your pet. Consider the following tips for…
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The Essential Trip Kit For Moving
A pleasant household move involves more than entrusting personal possessions to a reputable, professional mover; it also means planning for personal comfort and safety during the trip to the new home, if you are moving across the country. We recommend putting aside essential articles in a “trip kit”. The kit, usually made of a moving…
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The Ten Most Forgotten Items in a Move
With more than 43 million Americans planning to move this year, odds are even the most organized may not remember every detail of a move — or every item. Remembering the “out of sight, out of mind” objects increases your success in moving all of your belongings. Mayflower suggests adding the following 10 points to…