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Moving can be stressful. To make it easier, here are some things to think about as you prepare for a move:

Keep in mind that the summer is the busiest moving season. If you can be flexible about when you move, do not wait until the summer. Also, keep in mind that the first and last weeks of the month are extra-busy for all movers, but before you start, check the following tips, you will find them interesting and important to know:


1. Start collecting suitable containers and packing materials. Make sure to complete all packing by moving day. Use small boxes for heavier items (books, files, disks, video cassettes and records), larger boxes for lightweight (bulky items), wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, medium size boxes for other clothes and linen.

If you desire to pack your belonging, check our "Do it yourself" section. Consider having A-ONE MOVING do the packing for you.

For long distance move, check what is in our "Long distance" department.

2. Tour your house with an inventory list. Check from attic to basement, and

3. Make sure to execute as follow:

3.1 Disconnect all appliances

3.2 Turn off gas and water

3.3 Empty refrigerator and disconnect icemaker

3.4 Unplug all electronic equipment such as television sets, home computers, stereos, etc., at least 5 hours before the movers arrive, so they will be at room temperature on moving day (moving a TV set and other electronic equipment in which heat is retain, could cause internal damage)

3.5 Dispose of all flammable such as cleaning fluids, aerosol cans, paints, drain the fuel from your power mower and other machinery

3.6 Empty all dressers, closets and file cabinets drawers

3.7 Perishable items such as frozen food produce and plants.

4. Before the movers arrive, have the items you do not want to be load onto the moving van set aside, so that they wont packed in error.

5. Don't pack money, securities, valuable papers or jewelry. Keep them with you.

6. Reserve elevators with apartment managers. Check to see if the apartment management can pad their elevators for you.

7. Arrange parking space for the van at both the pick-up and delivery address.

8. On moving day: moving out, arrange to be on hand for last minute details, leave the whole day for your move. Have payment for movers on hand. Before leaving and check each room and closet.

On moving day: moving in, supervise placement of boxes and furniture. Check for damages, inform the moving supervisor, and review the claims procedure with him. Check the truck and make sure nothing has left behind.

9. While your move being prepare, there are a few places you will need to notify,

Let the Post office know when you will be moving and what your new address will be; a temporary forwarding address may be necessary, if you do not have a permanent one before you move. As an alternative, the post office will hold your mail and forward it upon written instructions from you. Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business firms and others that you should notified of your move.

The following checklist will be helpful:

9.1 Utilities services: electric, gas, water, telephone, cable.

9.2 Professional services: doctor, dentist, etc.

9.3 Insurance agencies and publications.

9.4 Business accounts and public offices: banks, finance companies, credit card companies, DMV, Social Security Administration, tax bureaus, tax assessor, etc.

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One important decision facing anyone preparing to move is whether to do all the packing personally. For families looking for ways to lower moving costs, substantial savings can be realized by taking charge of the packing themselves.

These instructions were gather to save you worry, and to make your move as trouble-free as possible:

• Start collecting suitable containers and packing materials. Make sure to complete all packing by moving day. Use small boxes for heavier items (books, files, discs, video cassettes, record), larger boxes for lightweight (bulky items), wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, medium size boxes for other clothes and linen).
  
  For your convenience, here are some tips on how to calculate the required amount of boxed needed:
  
  
  • One book box contains 25-30 books
  • One china box contains two set of dishes
  • One linen box contains three drawers of a regular dresser
  • One wardrobe box contains 20-25 hangers.
  
  
  
• Tape the bottom of every box. Tape the top closed tightly when full. Run two strips of tape along the side and one strip down the center.
  
  
• Wrap small and/or fragile items, as dishware and glasses, individually. Stuff top, bottom and sides of boxes with paper. This helps prevent shifting, rubbing and possible breakage.
  
  
• Use pictures boxes for pictures and mirrors. Place a picture in a box, then stuff in front and back, along top with paper.
  
  
• Remove light bulbs from lamps. Put lampshade in separate box. Mark "Fragile".
  
  
• Pack electronics in original cartons, if possible. If not, pack each item in ample amounts of bubble wrap or white paper. Code wiring with tape for easy installation.
  
  
• Label the contents of every box and the room where it belongs.
  

If you feel that you would like us to pack and upnpack your belongings, see the table below for a list of costs:



Consider having Flat Rate Moving and Storage do the packing for you.

For long distance moves, check our "Long distance" department.






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