Posts Tagged ‘moving advice’
Computers and other valuable electronic devices need special attention when it comes to storage & moving. Not only are they fragile, dampness and dust can also cause problems and there are other perils that only apply to electrical items. Starting with the most obvious danger first, computers of all kinds need to be protected from [...]
Some things are easy to pack and can safely be left to packers and movers or just placed in a box and sealed away. Others are more difficult, and it pays to give careful attention to packing materials and methods. The best way of dealing with a fragile item depends on its shape, and on [...]
While most of your worldly goods can be safely entrusted to long distance movers, there are some things that are better left in your own keeping while you move, for one reason or another. Top of the list is personal documents- things like passports (even if you’re only moving across town or interstate), marriage and [...]
Keeping an inventory of all your stuff not only helps you be sure everything reaches its destination safely. It’s also important for insurance purposes. Long distance movers often require some kind of proof that an item existed before they’ll admit it got lost or stolen on their watch, and if you’re going to take out [...]
These days most of us have a full collection of MP3 players, laptops and netbooks, smart phones, GPS devices, and other electronics to go along with the more traditional valuables like passports, jewellery, and credit cards. Unfortunately one side effect of the gradual miniaturization of electrical devices is that they’re now easier to steal than [...]
During a move, you know what the NYC moving company will be doing — but will will YOU be doing? The most important thing you should be doing is staying calm. Moving is unavoidably stressful but there are strategies you can use to make it easier on yourself. Allow plenty of time, get the bulk [...]
Moving day is fast approaching. You already found the best moving company in America. and you’ve cleverly got the house organized into piles ready to pack. You’ve gone out and bought your fancy new moving boxes (or if you’re smart you’ve got some free boxes) and you’re about to begin packing. You know all the [...]
