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Pack and Prep Part 1: Tools and Supplies
The number one mistake in packing is assuming you don’t need to buy good moving boxes and supplies. When it comes to hobbies like mountain biking, art, music, 4-wheeling, snowboarding, etc., think of the money, time, and energy that can be spent acquiring just the right gear. Why then skimp on the gear you need [...]
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Pack and Prep Part 2: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Packing: Purge! Get rid of the things you don’t use, want, or need well in-advance of move day. As soon as the thought of moving enters your mind, mentally set aside some days to sort and organize everything you own. The longer you’ve lived in one place the more junk you will [...]
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Pack and Prep Part 3: Getting Started and Getting it Done
This is a moment that can be very overwhelming no matter how well you have planned. Attacking the packing in an organized manner and completing one whole area of your home at a time can reduce anxiety and bolster your confidence as you see you accomplishments stack up, literally. Decide where to start, lay out [...]
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Pack and Prep Part 4: The Day Before
Ideally at this point you’ve completed packing all but the last-minute items, and staged the boxes in the garage or an empty room. You have cleaned all the yard stuff, signed the papers, gotten the keys, and are ready to move. Now would be an excellent time to check on a few things and break [...]
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Pack and Prep Part 5: Day of the Move
Wake up early, and have a good meal with your family at the table. This will be the last calm moment for awhile so make the most of it. If you have friends coming to help you make sure they have some coffee and juice and something to eat like bagels or doughnuts. Professional movers [...]
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A Year in Review from the Moving Crew
One year ago we founded the Moving Crew. We were determined to succeed with quality and simplicity. We resolved to steer clear of the shady practices entrenched in the moving industry, and to be be totally honest and open with our clients. We knew that if we did great work for people they would help [...]
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A Clean Truck is a Happy Truck.
Recently a customer told me she heard that movers are responsible for the bed bug epidemic in California and she wanted to know what I was doing to mitigate this problem. She asked if I washed every moving pad after every move to which I explained that if I did that I would work 20 [...]
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An Excellent Review
I believe that in business you will succeed if you do what is right. Success means many things to many different people and I’m not referring to purely financial gain. At various times in my life I’ve been asked to define success and though I know we all want to make a comfortable living, I [...]
Good Mover and A Good Guy.
Sometimes taking a few minutes out of your day to help someone out can be incredibly rewarding. A big thanks to Damon for quickly changing our customers tire and getting move day back on track!
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How To Pack And Prepare for a Move like a Pro