| Moving can be stressful, but if you plan ahead you will | | | | Most moving companies can not transport hazardous |
| be ready on moving day. Here are some moving tips | | | | materials such as items that are flammable, corrosive |
| that we recommend for a smooth, easy experience. | | | | or explosive. Keep in mind that you might have to |
| SHOPPING LIST | | | | transport these yourself on moving day. |
| Here is a list of helpful things that you might want to | | | | MOVING DAY |
| keep around while getting ready for your move and | | | | To stay energized make sure to get a good nights |
| packing your belongings: | | | | sleep and a good breakfast the morning of the move. |
| Plenty of box tape for your boxes. | | | | Here are some more recommendations to help the |
| A large marker or sticker labels to mark boxes. | | | | rest of the day run smoothly: |
| Tools like a hammer, box knife, phillips and flat head | | | | Be available on loading day. Stay nearby in case the |
| screwdriver and pliers. | | | | movers have any questions and feel free to ask the |
| Packing paper and/or bubble wrap. | | | | movers any questions as they work. |
| Shrink wrap and mattress bags if you need them. | | | | Make sure the movers have a good contact number |
| Bottles of water to stay hydrated and snacks like | | | | to reach you on the day of your move. |
| granola bars or fruit to stay energized. | | | | Keep your children and pets out of the movers path. |
| BEING PREPARED | | | | Provide the movers and helpers with a clean water |
| On the day of your move you should be ready for the | | | | supply and restroom facilities. |
| movers to come and start moving your belongings as | | | | If you have very fragile boxes try to separate them |
| soon as they arrive. Having your items ready to go is | | | | from the others and make sure to tell your movers |
| very important for a smooth moving process. Here are | | | | about them. Let them know about any other special |
| some guidelines: | | | | items you might be concerned with also. |
| Empty all papers and breakables from inside your | | | | The items that will be traveling with you such as |
| furniture and make sure the tops are cleared off. | | | | clothes, papers, etc., should be put in one place or in |
| Some movers do not require the removal of clothes | | | | the vehicle that you will be taking with you. This will |
| from furniture but it is not a bad idea to have | | | | help prevent them from being loaded on the truck and |
| themempty if you have any stairs involved. | | | | having to find them later. |
| Disassemble as many of your items as you can such | | | | Before the movers leave do a final walk through your |
| as beds, dresser mirrors, electronics and your washer | | | | home to check all closets and storage areas to make |
| and dryer. | | | | sure nothing was missed. |