Two Men And A Truck Livermore East Bay Moving Company Gives Advice On How To Plan A Move
Online, April 7, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Moving is a big undertaking say Brent Larson at Two Men And A Truck Livermore East Bay, and it often is accompanied by other big ticket events such as starting a new job, changing your marital status or taking on a big debt. Following a logical, orderly series of steps will help keep the move from adding to the pressure.
Decide if you will hire a mover or do it yourself. You'll probably hire movers like Two Men And A Truck to move your heavy items, if you've got a bad back or bad knees, you're traveling a long distance, an employer is picking up the tab or your friends are sick.
Send change-of-address forms to utility companies, magazines, organizations, friends and family as soon as you know your new address. Close out any accounts you won't need after your move such as library cards or gym memberships.
Research the utilities at your new address, including telephone, power, water, television and Internet service. Get a floor plan of the new place to help you decide where to put phones and other plug-ins. Mark all electrical outlets on the plan.
Pare down your possessions--moving is a great opportunity to unload unneeded items.
Empty the refrigerator the day before moving day. Eat up any leftovers, decide what you want to bring with you, and give the rest to neighbors. Unplug the refrigerator and leave the doors open overnight so the moisture can evaporate.
Pack one room at a time, starting with infrequently used rooms such as guest bedrooms. Use smaller boxes for heavy items such as books, tools and kitchen items. If the contents are fragile or must stay upright, mark it on the box. Write three other things on each box: the room, a short description of its contents, and "First Out" or "Regular." "First Out" boxes will be loaded in the truck last, making them available first at your destination. Put the boxes in a garage or family room.
Measure your mountain of boxes and your furniture when you're about three-fourths packed. Use this information to rent a truck for moving day. Reserve a hand truck and a large quantity of moving blankets at the same time. If you're moving appliances-- especially a refrigerator--reserve an appliance dolly.
Close dresser drawers and armoire doors with blue painters' masking tape. It's less likely to damage the finish when it's removed at your destination.
Load the truck carefully. Use as much vertical space as you can: Stand sofas on end, load mattresses and box springs so their long sides are vertical, stand up armoires and tall dressers. Put tall items along the sides; moving trucks have bars or tracks onto which you can tie ropes to keep things vertical. Area rugs should go in after the furniture (so you can roll them out before putting the furniture down in the new place).
Put in your boxes, "Regular" ones first and "First Out" boxes last. Put the boxes of important papers and valuables in the trunk of your car, not in the moving truck. If you'll be stopping for any time along the drive, lock the truck with a round, short-shank padlock and make sure your car trunk is locked.
Reverse the process at the end. Bring in the valuables (and have someone stay with them in the new place while you unload). If it's been a long day and you're exhausted, just unload the valuables and "First Out" boxes, leaving the rest in the locked truck to unpack later.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and more than 1,300 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated, and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves, as well as packing and unpacking services.
For more information, call the Livermore TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® at (925) 456-6683 or visit us on the web at www.twomenandatrucklivermore.com.
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