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Monthly Archives: February 2011

How To Pack And Prepare for a Move like a Pro

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
As a mover I have encountered superbly prepared homes and disorganized, cluttered houses where nothing was packed or prepared at all. You can imagine which move costs more and is likely to incur damage or loss. The majority of people I work for are pretty prepared. They’ve packed the dishes well, labeled the boxes, and [...]
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Pack and Prep Part 1: Tools and Supplies

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
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

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
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

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
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

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
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

By Andy | Published: February 11, 2011
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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