Topic: Moving Specialty Items

Do you plan to bring along some or all of your appliances to your new location when you move? Schedule some time to prepare your appliances before moving day. Follow these four tips to get ready for the road and successfully move your appliances. Prepare to Make Smart Decisions Holding on to a reliable, upscale oven…

When you live with disabilities, you learn to develop workarounds for everyday situations that most people don’t have to think about. However, when you encounter an unfamiliar situation, you may not immediately know what you need to do to ensure that it’s accessible to you. And what’s more unfamiliar than moving into a new home,…

When the moving crew shows up at your door to pack your household belongings into the van, your large appliances need to be clean and ready to load onto the ramp. There are services available to thoroughly clean and prepare your appliances for a move, or you can do the job yourself. When you properly…

Many of the items that you prioritize during a move are easy to remember due to their size, weight, or special significance. For example, you probably won’t forget to account for the challenges of moving your large pieces of artwork, bed frame, or family heirlooms. However, some of the most important items to care for…

Home theater systems, stereos, gaming consoles and DVDs represent a significant investment in your entertainment pursuits. After your moving company relocates your media equipment to your new home, you can have your movies, music and games up and running in no time when you follow the tips listed below. Take Plenty of Pictures Before you…

Perhaps you’re an individual who’s downsizing or a business manager transferring an entire office. If you’re on your own trying to handle the move, you may not have the time or ability to manage all of the duties involved in relocating. Relocation or move coordinators take on the numerous tasks and communications involved in getting…

Moving an overly large instrument require planning for the safety of the item and those helping to move it. We’ve discussed several ways to move different large instruments in a previous blog, but there’s more to discuss when it comes to pianos. Pianos are one of the most commonly moved large instruments. Although many people…

When you’re preparing for a move, you’ll sort through your possessions and-more likely than not-find a few things that you’d rather throw away than move to your new home. These items are old or broken, out-of-date, or not worth the time it would take to load into a truck and unpack. The trouble is that…

Although electronics seem much more durable than artwork or furniture, they have their own vulnerabilities. Despite hard plastic casings, electronics need special care and preparation just like any other item. Use the five steps below to prepare and pack large electronics before your next move. 1. Back Up Important Data If you pack your computer…

You know that your couch, your dining room set, your clothes, and your books will all arrive safely at your new home. These items will stay solidly in place in the moving van, and they’ll show up at your front door intact. You don’t have to worry about them. However, you probably don’t feel the…