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How To Move A Heavy Bookshelf Or Furniture

09/04/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

If you have a bookshelf to move, then you should take some measures in order to ensure that the relocation will take place safely and will be successful. Be careful and learn the best tips for moving bookshelves, which are usually heavy and inconvenient to move. Even if you have a small home library, the advice we will supply for you today can help you organize more efficiently when you will move your books and their shelves. Woody and Sons provides labor only services if you are interested in a quick and easy move of a large shelf or other piece of furniture. It takes a lot less effort than you may think to move a heavy bookshelf.

Don’t ever leave books or anything else on your bookshelves or in the cabinet if you want to move it. Books are heavy, the furniture itself has weight, too, and if you want to lift them together, it could be too heavy. The bookshelf could get tilted and fall on the ground and break, or get damaged. The books could crumple inside as well. Nobody wants to have their books and furniture ruined. To prevent this, take these cautionary measures. First, remove the books. In case your books are dusty, clean them before putting them in boxes. If you will be moving a bookshelf to a different house or apartment, you will need to pack them. Woody and Sons provides their clients in the Tampa and Orlando areas with residential moving services, which can come in handy when moving a large bookshelf from one house to another. If you want to organize how to move bookshelves to a different room in your home, then you don’t need special packing and special directions. Just take the books off the shelves in twos or threes, depending on their size and weight, and carefully put them in large, sturdy boxes. You can put the boxes away while you move the bookshelves, and then rearrange the books back on the way you want them to be. If you keep your books in a bookcase, you may also have other items in it.

Before moving your bookshelves, cabinet, or bookcase, empty their contents and dust them off. If the shelves are not attached to the bookcase or cabinet, they should be removed. When you begin to move your furniture, they could move inside and cause damages or break. In case your furniture is heavy, check if you can unscrew the shelves so your work can be easier. Pack the shelves separately in cardboard in order to prevent any damages to them. Woody and Sons can pack your shelves correctly, to prevent damages. Even if you are moving across the country, we can provide you will long distance moving services to assure your furniture is moved safely and properly. If you will be moving a bookshelf to a different premise in your home, just take the shelves off, clean them and stack them so they are ready for the move. Put all small pieces like screws in a plastic bag and keep it with the shelves so you can easily put them back on. Next, get furniture sliders. There is no need to try to lift heavy things when you could move your furniture much more easily, safely and quickly by using furniture or other sliders. If the cabinet is large, get someone to help you move it on the sliders and push it to the new location. For smaller bookshelves that you want to move yourself, lift them off the ground by using your legs and arms. Don’t put weight on your back as it is dangerous. Wrap the bookshelves in moving blankets for protection.

Surely using the tips given above can be useful but there is one more thing that we could advice you. If you don’t want to engage yourself into moving bookshelves, you can always contact experts that’s what Woody and Sons moving campany is for. We provide free quotes that you can fill out from home. Try to give precise and punctual information because if you give considerably different measures of your cabinet, when the movers arrive in your home and see the actual size of your furniture, your moving costs could change. It is your responsibility to inform Woody and Sons moving company with the details of the move. Also, if the bookshelf is very large, take measures if it will fit through the doors, hallways, etc. through which you will be moving it. If it won’t fit, you will have to look for other solutions like dismantling the furniture, moving it in pieces and putting it back together in the new location. Woody and Sons has provided many people with moving services for large furniture and bookshelves. We also provide business moving services, which consist of moving much larger furniture than just bookshelves.

How to move a full bookcase that is small, large or heavy is your decision. Whichever options you prefer when moving, make sure you have the knowledge and skills for it, so that the move can take place easily and efficiently.

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Moving During The Week Vs. The Weekend

09/01/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Moving is both an exciting and stressful experience for many reasons, one of the main ones being the long list of things to do from the decision you take to move until the first day in your new home. Should you move during the week or in the weekend? Which is better, cheaper, more convenient and easier? Both moving during the week and in the weekend have their pros and cons, which we will discuss below. When moving, relocating at the time that is most convenient to you is important so let’s take a look at what those two options may offer.

The first thing we will take into account is cost. Is it cheaper to move during the week rather than the weekend? If we are talking only moneywise, there could be a difference between moving during the week and moving in one weekend. Since weekends is the most popular time when most people choose to move, movers are busier and costs for your relocation could be higher. This means that you may find it harder to get to reliable weekend movers or weekend moving truck deals, as they begin to vanish quickly as good deals and offers are taken away fast, especially in summer and during the first and last weekends of a month which is the busiest time for moving companies. The same goes true even stronger if those weekends match a holiday. Woody and Sons helps Tampa and Orlando consumers with professional residential moving services.

If you have to consider another aspect of the move, which is your time, then the picture will be different. If you’re like most people then you have a regular full-day 9 to 5 job, which keeps you busy during the day except for the weekend and holidays. If you are moving a business in the Tampa Bay or Orlando areas, Woody and Sons provides Business Moving services. In case convenience is what matters to you and what you need, then take advantage of your own availability to organize your own move and take the time to do it when you have it. Besides, if you don’t want to hire moving labor and prefer calling on friends, neighbors or colleagues, then you will be needing helpers, who will most likely be available also when you are, which most of the time is during the weekend. If your friends and family are busy during the week, Woody and Sons provides labor only moving services to help anyone pack up a truck, van, or trailer.

Cost is always the main issue with every move. Price is always a large factor in moving and almost anything in life. Fortunately, there is a way to have control over this; by choosing when to move. The time of the week matters greatly because weekends is when most people take some time out of their lives, making homes and elevators busier, staircases have more people on them, traffic jams are more common, just as they are during the beginning and ending hours of a work day. This may seem like a minor detail to you, but trying to plan a move at a high rise, on a weekend for example, will lead to backups and a lot of wasted time. Lots of aspects should be considered in order to establish the best time to move. The time for your move matters not only to you, but also to the movers as well since they could be affected by it. They may sit in traffic jams, which could slow them down, causing them to take more time, and you to spend more money. This is could be a large factor in a long distance move. Luckily, Woody and Sons provides long distance moving services and provides guaranteed low prices. The best thing would be to contact movers and discuss with them the various aspects of moving during the week or during the weekend. Explain to them your availability, your needs and ask them what you could expect as a difference in the price for the move depending on when you plan to have it. With good, careful planning it can assure a smooth moving day in the end, whether that day is on the week or on the weekend.

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Preparing To Move: Creating A Budget

08/28/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Having or wanting to relocate to new home or apartment is always a unique experience. Preferably, it should consist of planning, a budget, and back-up plans in case scenarios do not go the way you planned. A part of this planning of your move is cost. Cost will be one of the most important factors in a move for most people. By planning and setting up a budget, you can organize and begin to make your move more efficient.

First off, a move is not always cheap, and making your budget is a crucial part of a successful relocation. You will first need to decide what you can afford to move. By deciding early on what you can afford to move will help alleviate later stress later of having to decide once the movers are there. Woody and Sons works with your budget and can provide labor only moving services. Also by choosing what you can afford to move, you will give yourself some time to be able to sell, donate, or give away other items that you are not able to. If you can sell your items you can not move, this will help raise funds to purchase new items at your new house or apartment.

Next, another key aspect to setting a budget is the first month after relocation. Depending on your job or income will vary the first month heavily. If you are not receiving pay from your job immediately or at do not currently have a job, you will need to budget your first months rent, security deposit, or house payment into your moving budget. Also, you will need to add in food, utility, and other expenses into your moving budget for the first month.

Having a Plan B is always a safe idea. Almost always people forget something while filling out forms for movers, or being clear about everything when receiving a quote. They may require additional services depending on their new home or apartment. Whether it is something you forgot, or the movers are needing to add in because of work they did, it is always a good idea to budget at least 10 percent more than what you are quoted for a moving job. By doing this, you will not be stressing over extra expenses immediately, and it will allow you to have some extra spending or saving money if these extra expenses do not occur. Woody and Sons does an excellent job in helping with residential moving services.

Something else to think about that may not be considered in a moving budget initially, is if you have children. The best way to keep kids entertained while on the move is giving them their favorite food. If you are driving to a new home, it may be best to stop at their favorite food chains. Before leaving, while packing, leave them with a family member or a friend. Also, nowadays with electronics and televisions or books available wherever you are at, make sure to stop or set them up with something to do or watch in downtime. Long distance moves are never fun, but Woody and Sons provides long distance moving services to help everyone have a better experience.

Different moving companies may charge you different prices for the same work. Some moving companies may quote a low price at the beginning of a move and bill you extra expenses once the process and contract are already in motion. Before committing to any contract, make sure you fully understand everything that goes into it. What are the movers offering, are packing supplies already accounted into the price, what taxes and fees may be added additionally? All of these are key questions to figure out.

Another big decision that everyone may consider for a short time is if you should hire movers or do it yourself. There are pros and cons to both cases. It may seem cheaper at first to plan a do-it-yourself move, but that is leaving out the expenses of time, work, renting a truck, packing and unpacking, finding extra moving labor workers or friends, and gas and food expenses while driving.

Setting a moving budget is not the most challenging thing to do, but when you at in being crunched for time, tight on a budget, and trying to do a lot of the moving process alone, preparing a budget beforehand can be a great help and stress relief in the long run.

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The Top 7 Essentials For Moving Day

08/25/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Moving is an important event in everyone’s life. It is a unique experience that will change everything around you and it will take you to a new start. There are many things to know and learn about relocation, especially if this is going to be your first move ever. Organization up to the last detail is crucial, and should be taken seriously to promote an easy and clear understanding on moving day. We have compiled the Top 7 Essentials for Moving Day to keep you organized, stress-free, and help any moving day run smooth.

The first essential to always keep on hand is documentation. It would be best to collect it all in one file. This file should include employment, rent, bank, credit, contracts, dentist, doctor, and vet records. Prepare all the moving documentation as well, such as an inventory sheet and payment documents. You also will need to think about how you are traveling to your new home. In case you won’t go by your own car, put together all the traveling documents like bus and airplane tickets, and hotel and restaurant reservations.

Next, you will want to focus on packing supplies. If you are in need of residential moving services, and looking for packing supplies, Woody and Sons can help and supply their customers with any of these essentials. The relocation essentials that you should have or that can be supplied are: extra tape, boxes, bags, packing paper, bubble wrap, and packing peanuts. Depending on what type of packing materials you will choose to use will alter the some of the supplies you will need. In almost every move, people tend to underestimate the quantity of things they have. This results in a shortage of boxes and bags. Since all of your things are in drawers, cupboards, shelves, and other places, it is often difficult to estimate precisely exactly how much and what sort of packing supplies would be good for you exactly on moving day. Woody and Sons offers a variety of moving services such as long distance moving that can help you with any of these questions and concerns.

The next essential, and one of the most important ones, is medication. Consider what medicines you currently use and what you may need on moving day like painkillers, something to soothe soar throat and any sign of cold, if necessary, or to relieve allergic reactions if you are prone to them. Prepare a medical kit with everything you or the members of your family may need on moving day. Make sure you do not pack medicines that are expired. Consider toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush, razor and shaving cream, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, antiperspirant, toilet paper, wet wipes, towels and cosmetics that you use. Depending on your location and day of the move you may also need a repellent. It would be good to get an extra set of clothes for each member of your family while on the road. Some moves may be short and not needing all of this preparation, but others are longer and may require backup supplies, regardless Woody and Sons specializes in residential moving services to help your move run smoothly.

Then you will also want to consider your children and pets during the move. Kids will need to have their favorite toys, also snacks and drinks. You could consider taking for them games to play while on the road. Pets will need to have their bowls for food and water. Another option that you have is to leave them temporarily at a pet hotel for a day or two until you relocate and then take them back. Moving with pets is fun but you also need to think about their needs as well. The process of relocation itself may be stressful for them, especially if you are going long distance to a different state. After moving out of your old home with pets, or prior to moving into your new home, it is a good idea to have both professionally cleaned. A great company who provides move-out and move-in cleaning is Just Clean My Mess. You can receive a FREE cleaning quote.

The last thing on this list to think about is food and beverages during the move. Especially if you are relocating out of state with your car, it is certain that you will need to refresh yourself with a drink. Preparing sandwiches, getting some snacks, water and other drinks would be a good idea, plus plastic cups, plates and cutlery. Have some goodies to go on the road while you are moving.

It is not easy to decide what to pack for moving and what are really all the essentials that you may need for your moving day. Most relocations are unique and one of a kind but this list will make things easier for you. You can ask for help from your friends and family, or labor only services from Woody and Sons. Start your moving organization as soon as you know that you will be moving, and you will see that your relocation will go much smoother and easier.

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Common Moving Tips For Loading A Truck, Trailer, Or Van

08/21/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

In every self-move there is a few issues to be tackled and one of them is loading your moving vehicle, whether it is a truck, van or trailer. There are some rules that apply to all of them. Knowing how to perform this task is a great way to minimize the risk for your inventory to be damaged while on route. Besides this valuable information, you will also learn a few valuable tips on optimizing your loading and making it more efficient. So, here’s the valuable advice on moving that you’ve been looking for.

Loading is an easier task when it comes to small loads but not so much if you are moving a large house or apartment. If you are looking for help for a larger move, Woody and Sons provides residential moving services for all types of houses, apartments, and condos.

Loading a moving trailer or other moving vehicle starts with having an organized plan. Everything should be in your bags, boxes and furniture and should be placed in a stable spot. If you have drawers, cupboards, and other shelves with contents inside, it should not rattle or move in any way. Otherwise it could destabilize the item and break, or even cause damages to the furniture it is within. A lot of times, this becomes common during office or business moving. People will decide to leave contents inside cabinets and drawers. Woody and Sons offers expedient business moving services for any type of business. Do not ignore this part of the moving process because it is a crucial one and it needs enough attention. Take some time to pack well, if you need to you could even set a specific area in your home for packing. You can use an emptied room or a corner of your living room. Put all the packing supplies there such as tape, boxes, bubble wrap, etc. for your own convenience.

Another important part of moving is making sure everything is being sealed well and securely before being packed. No doors and drawers should be likely to open while the vehicle is moving on the road. Most of the time in long distance moving, items tend to shift and slide. Woody and Sons can handle any time of long distance moving. They have performed moving services all the way from Tampa, Florida to all the way across the country. Another good tip is to use tape and ropes wherever necessary. Pay special attention to furniture that has removable items like drawers or doors, which can open during the moving process.

Loading a moving van, truck or trailer well consists of distributing the weight properly among the vehicle. When it comes to trailers, 60% of the weight should be more towards the front and 40% towards the back where the doors are. This is due to keeping weight down on the hitch, which has to do with safety for yourself, your vehicle, and others on the road. However, the load distribution within a truck or van could be a bit more complicated than that so when renting your moving transport, consult the company that is providing the vehicle. If you have already rented a vehicle and need some labor only services, Woody and Sons can provide experienced movers that can help carry, pack, and explain how to spread the weight around the vehicle.

Another reminder is to place items in the truck or trailer that you won’t need until last, since they will be very challenging to get to. Last to go in the moving vehicle are things you will need immediately after it arrives; that could be a bed and sheets for it, a few sets of clothes, some kitchen items, and other necessary items depending on your needs and preferences. Heaviest and strongest items are to be loaded in first at the bottom of the vehicle. More gentle and fragile items like china, chandeliers, and crystal is to be loaded on top of all of these things in order to be best protected during the trip.

Whether you’re loading a moving truck, van or trailer, the load within it should be well secured and it should not be able to shift while you are driving the vehicle. Trucks give the opportunity to tie boxes and furniture with ropes to its walls. Check the connections well before you depart. If at any point you feel the weight balance within the vehicle has changed while you’re on the road, pull over as soon as you can to check on it and do some rearrangements if necessary. Heavy vehicles on the road could be dangerous not only for the people within them but also for others on the road so paying extra attention is a must.

Any hesitation on your behalf as to what to do and how to act, especially if you don’t have such experience, the time, or you just don’t want to handle the moving process can easily be fixed. Woody and Sons can take over any move, with years of experience in residential, long distance, and business moving services, hiring movers is a great way to relieve the stresses and impatience of moving. There is no need for you to sweat on this one when there are experts ready to do it for you professionally and in virtually no time.

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How To Pack Your Car For Moving

08/18/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Planning a move to a new home, apartment, or city can become daunting very fast. Sometimes to help make this move easier, using your car becomes extremely important. It has high value in the moving process and we just feel comfortable with our own vehicle and being able to take it anywhere we want. If you want to take your car with you on the move, there are a few things you need to know. For that purpose, we have prepared a simple list with useful tips that will allow you to get the most use out of your vehicle while moving.

First and foremost, inspect your car carefully. Before you get your vehicle ready to move, make sure that you explore it in detail. Try to have any useless items picked up and thrown out. It would help to begin with a clean car so that you will be able to take advantage of all useful spacing. Packing your car for the move will be extremely successful if you know all the faults that your car has. Since it will be some time between giving it the movers to when you will see it again, you will need to be aware of the condition and what you leave inside it. When the movers pack up your car, you will inspect the vehicle with them and note any defects like dents and scratches. This is a very important process because when you get your car back; there will be a second inspection to see if any damages have occurred. If your first inspection was not detailed enough, during the second one you might not be able to mark or claim certain damages.

Next, empty your vehicle. There should be no luggage in your car or in the trunk. Items left inside could get damages, and could cause damages such as rips and tears inside your car. Most movers will never take a vehicle that has free moving items left within the car. If you are planning on leaving items inside the trunk for the move, consult with the moving company first.

If you plan on moving locally, this could easily simplify your plan on moving your automobile. You can then prepare your car and drive it yourself. You can now select luggage that is essential to you and load it into your car. If you are bringing family members along as well, do not over pack the car. Leave room so that everyone can feel comfortable and no too crowded. Using your car to move is convenient for shorter distances, and allows you to stop at any time to eat, go to the restroom, or stay in a hotel. By using this method of moving short distances can save you a large chunk of time.

Now on the other hand, if you plan on moving cross-country, you will either want to have your car shipped or hire a driver. By hiring a moving company to take the car, you will be covered for any damage done to your car. By hiring a driver, your car will be exposed to the elements, such as dirt on the road, weather conditions, and the obvious conditions of the hired driver. If you go with the shipped option, you will have two options presented before you. You can either have an open or closed container. The open container is cheaper, but does not provide any protection.

Lastly, you will want to choose your moving company carefully. You will want a reputable, reliable car moving company. Woody and Sons has many years of experience in moving cars, and all other essentials. Movers can help you organize your move, help with move out, move in cleaning, and ease the entire process. You can click right here if you would like a FREE MOVING QUOTE.

There Are A Few Things To Think About Before Moving

08/05/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Are you thinking about moving to a new city, neighborhood, or state? Many people make moving more complicated on themselves by not going through a quick and easy checklist before deciding on moving to a new place to live. There a few key things to think about before moving.

Are you moving into a big city, a suburb, or an explosive real estate neighborhood? You should also know what the job market is like in the new location so you will be able to sustain living there. Other factors include crime rate, children, hobbies and leisure, and activities going on in your town.

The first thing to be clear about is the type of city or neighborhood you are moving to. How do you personally adapt to living in a big city, suburb, or up and coming neighborhood. Some people love the fast pace, never stopping atmosphere of big cities such as New York City and Chicago. Others enjoy a slower pace of living out in a suburb. There is always the exciting feeling of living in a new neighborhood on the rise with new houses being built every day and new people flowing into your town. Before anything else, you will need to decide which type of living will fit you best.

The next, and most likely the most important factor in moving, is the job market. The number one reason for moving is for employment, a job, possibly a career. Are you being asked to move for your job, and in that sense already locked down employment in your new place of living. If not, researching the job market will be the most crucial thing you do. Are there available positions in your field, does the business bring in enough customers, revenue, or produce enough service? You will also want to check the unemployment rate in your new city, how many people were laid off in your field in the past year, and how many people were hired in your field. All these are factors of how will you fit in to the current job market so that you can continue living in your new home.

The second factor to think about when moving to a new place is the crime rate. Finding the crime rate in your new town is crucial because it will show how safe your town is and how safe you will be in your home. The crime rate also has a large impact on the prices of real estate.

If you have children or plan to have children you will need to look at the school district, available playgrounds and parks in your neighborhood, clubs and sports offered nearby, and activities to do outside of school. Most parents want to send their kids to the best school, so researching into where the best schools in your district are, should be the first task on your list. Is your child in a specific club at their current school? Checking to make sure it is offered at a new school will be vital to keep their interest in this club. Another key topic to check in to is nearby playgrounds and parks. Every child needs to be doing physical activities outside to stay healthy. Are there playgrounds and parks nearby that your children can run around and interact with other kids at? Also, making sure the sports they are interested in are offered close to your new home is another key aspect to take into account. Lastly, checking into what other activities are offered nearby for day trips and summer vacation days. Is there a theme park nearby, a community pool, museums or other activities to keep your children interested in their free time?

The last thing you should check into when planning a move is the activities and nightlife offered in your new town. If you enjoy working out, you will want to check what gyms are nearby. Are there concerts, events, and other activities offered weekly or monthly? If you enjoy going out or even if you don’t, checking into seeing what type of nightlife is going on around you is an important part to keeping you enjoying your time living in your new home. If you enjoy going out, try visiting first to see what nightlife you enjoy near you. If you don’t, checking with store owners or other locals about the night life will give you insight on any disturbances, safety, and other factors that could be affected by night time activities in the area.

Next time, before taking the big step to making a move, use this short checklist on choosing your new neighborhood, researching the job market, finding out about children’s activities, and your own personal hobbies will help make the move and settling into your new home a bit easier.

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How To Save Time When Moving

07/01/2015 By South Florida Moving Expert Leave a Comment

Moving is always affiliated with a lot of time being spent on organization, preparation, and not to mention the move itself. Most of the time, planning a move by you or with someone inexperienced, can make things difficult and string out the process. There are a few essential things you can do to save time, and in return make your move more efficient.

From the start of planning a move, all the way to the finish, it can take months to plan a steady, smooth move. Time is an essential asset for everyone: someone making a move to a new city, new job, etc. or for someone trying to make a career in the moving business. That is why knowing how to save time for a move is the most important asset of the business.

First and foremost, you should sit down and organize your move with a professional moving company, such as Woody and Sons. The key to making the most efficient move is organization. This means taking the time to sit down and plan out the move with the company of your choosing. Before sitting down and taking the time to discuss your move, you can obtain a FREE Moving Quote to give you an idea of what a move would cost, and what does the move include.

If you do not want to use the services of a moving company, you will need to find people to help you. This means that you will need to speak with neighbors, relatives, friends, and colleagues for who is available on the day of your move. The sooner you ask family and friends, the more likely they will be able to pencil you into their schedules and help you out. Also, a good way to have people help you and show your appreciation is to order pizza for everyone to snack on or eat for lunch so that they will feel appreciated and rewarded from helping.

The next essential step in saving time in the moving process is to write everything down. Write down what you want to move, deadlines for changing utilities, things to do like cancel subscriptions, documents to take out from schools, doctor offices, and vets.

You can then make a list with the tasks you need to accomplish. You can make daily list, weekly list, etc. Prioritize what is most important to you and keep that at the top. You can also mark how long your estimated time to completion is, and depending on the time of day, when it can be accomplished. Some tasks may only be able to be accomplished during normal work hours of 9 to 5. Distribute the things to do for every week, and when the week comes, distribute the tasks for the day. A simple break of five minutes in the morning will be enough to help you optimize your work for the day.

After completing your planning and notes, you can decide on what you will want to move. Most of the time, it is best not to take everything with you. This presents a good time to have a garage sale, donate to an organization, such as a church or center, and to give items away to family and friends. To help estimate how much moving supplies you will need, ask the moving company so then you are not short, rushing to the store at the last minute, or have too much excess, wasting valuable dollars on unused materials.

You should always get the packing supplies in advance, unless the moving company offers supplies through them at a used-only rate. By doing that, they will take back any unused materials, saving you money. Otherwise you will want to purchase everything in advance so you are not rushing to the store at the last minute. You will save an enormous amount of time by going and doing one-stop shopping.

You should always pack well, pack smart. Label the boxes with a list of the contents inside them, and which room they belong to. By doing this, when unpacking, you will know exactly which room to take the boxes too, and exactly what you are unpacking in a specific order.

You will also want to gather all sensitive and important files and documentation. Make a file with important paperwork such as: doctor records, school records, insurance paperwork, employment contracts, bank documents, etc.

Lastly you should make a floor plan. When you or the movers unload the boxes and bags from the truck or van, you will save countless hours by already knowing where you would like to place everything. A good idea is to place labels on the doors in your new place to make it easier for movers and helpers to know which each room is considered.

This simple list with tips on what to do to save time before relocating will help you optimize your move for sure. Our advice is simple but efficient. Do you know more tips on saving time when moving? Let us know, and you can also read our other articles for moving tips and advice.

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