Are you in need of a moving company to help move your belongings between homes? Did you know that packing your belongings when hiring a professional moving company can help save you money on your move?
As professional movers, we want to share with you the tips and tricks of packing that we use every day. Properly packing your boxes can benefit you during the moving process whether you are doing the moving as well, or you are hiring Men on the Move to move your household items for you.
Our experience in how to pack all of your household items can help eliminate the risk of damaged items during a move, or the overall cost of the move. Allow yourself plenty of time to pack up all of your belongings and ensure that it is done correctly.
Before you begin packing away your items, you should be sorting your items into categories. Go into each room and sort items based on categories like necessities, heavy, and light items. Through sorting, you can make sure that necessities are properly labeled so you can access these items immediately, instead of having to open multiple boxes to find them. In addition, determining if an item is heavy or light will help you put them into the right box. It will also help you distribute the weight of items as well for travel.
It is important to remember that the weight of a box should not exceed 50 pounds. If a box is over 50 pounds, you run the risk of a box breaking or being too heavy to move. Sorting heavy and light objects will help you place them better. Putting heavy objects into smaller boxes will help prevent the box exceed 50 pounds, making it easier to carry. Likewise, bigger boxes are perfect for lighter items because you can put more items inside without exceeding the weight limit.
Fragile items like glassware, mirrors, dishes and antiques have the highest risk of breaking during a move. After all, boxes receive damage from being dropped. Furthermore, outside pressure from other boxes can squish the box itself. As a result, packing these items requires extra care and precautions. You can use dish packing kits, that provide foam and cardboard to separate your dishes properly. However, you can also use other items such as:
Anything that can be used as cushion can protect these delicate household items from being damaged or destroyed during the moving process.
Another aspect that many overlook once all the boxes are ready is to label. Label everything, this will save you time and money. All of your boxes should have a label that marks that indicate what room they belong to. This will help movers place the boxes in the correct room once the truck is unloaded. Furthermore, the labels should include what items are inside and if they are a necessity, light, or heavy. The labels will help movers place the items safely in the moving truck because heavier boxes need to be put in first. Also, it will help them place the lighter boxes on top. This will prevent the boxes from being crushed and destroying the items inside.
Men on the Move provides a variety of moving tips to help our customers through the moving process! To see all of our tips on packing your boxes please check out: Moving Tips: Packing Tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer and The Importance of Packing and Moving Boxes.
Finally, if you need packaging supplies, contact us today. Also, we offer a wide variety of packing necessities to help prepare you for your move! Men on the Move is here for you!
Each month we like to post reviews from Angie’s List or Facebook to show how much our customers appreciate our service. We strive to provide the best professional moving service in Michigan. In addition, we treat each customer with the utmost respect and appreciation. If you would like a moving quote for a residential, commercial or long distance move, contact us today! Read our latest Angie’s List review.
Work Completed Date: April 25, 2014
Hire Again: Yes
Approximate Cost: $550.00
Home Build Year: 1989
Description of Work: Moved furniture and 15 boxes that I had packed myself.
Member Comments:
We had several pieces of furniture that were large and heavy. Brian & Ron were true professionals…made it look easy. They both worked hard and were fast, but with care for our things. I have since unpacked all of my china and stemware and not one piece was broken or chipped. Also, it rained the day we moved and both guys were very careful but not wanting to track in mud. Men on the Move were recommended to me by a friend and once I checked and saw their ratings on Angie’s List I did not hesitate to get a quote. Based on my experience I have already recommended them twice to other people.
| Overall | A |
| Price | A |
| Quality | A |
| Responsiveness | A |
| Punctuality | A |
| Professionalism | A |
Men on The Move offers interstate moving between the Tri-State area. Michigan’s tri-state area consists of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We will also move to other surrounding tri-state areas. A tri-state area is where three states either meet at one point (a tripoint) or are in the proximity of each other. Other close tri-state areas are Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky and Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Moving to another state can be a stressful time. By hiring an insured and qualified mover such as Men on the Move can help reduce the stress. When it comes to filling out the quote form make sure to be as detailed as possible. Also, the more accurate you are on your quote the more accurate we can be for a quote. A long distance move is dependent on the weight of the items and the cost of fuel.
In addition, we consider all these factors in our reasonable quotes. No matter if you are removing to Indiana, Wisconsin, or Illinois we can move you. In addition, we provide a set moving date and can help you every step of the way. If you need storage or moving supplies we have them as well. With extensive experience at moving and long history of satisfied customers, Men on the Move is the best choice when moving out of state.
Work and life sometimes call for an out of state move, make sure to have the right moving company behind you. At Men on the MOve, we have moved families all over this great country. From North Carolina to Texas we have moved many great families.
The distance doesn’t bother us! We are here to move you to any tri-state area around! Finally, contact Men on the Move today for all your interstate moving needs. Call our Livonia office at (734) 744-9547 or contact us now for more information!
Just received notice from Angie’s list, Men on the Move has made the Honor Roll. We achieved this by receiving 2+ A-rating reports over the last 60 days from their members. We are considered to be one of their top rated moving service providers.
I want to take this time to thank the office staff and the Michigan Movers for all their hard work and dedication to our company.
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Our moving services can be practical for someone moving in Oakland County form Royal Oak to Troy. You might think that such a short distance move could be handled with your friends and family helping you. With our affordable prices, that some people just call “cheap” we pride ourselves on providing a fully insured yet cost-effective moving option.
Moving day is very hectic, navigating Oakland County Detroit Traffic shouldn’t add to your frustration. Also, to make moving day as relaxing as it can be, hire a professional moving company to move your items. We arrive promptly and being loading one of our trucks with your possessions. In addition, we make sure to take the time to pack the truck carefully as not to cause damage to your items.
When packing up your belongings in Royal Oak, you should make sure all your boxes are labeled. Label the box on at least 2 sides. Also, put the times in boxes that make sense if you are going to be rearranging your new house. This way each box can be placed around the new house. Stack the boxes neatly to be prepared for the movers. This simple task can speed moving day up.
Once arriving in Troy the movers will put the boxes in the room they are labeled. This is so you can unpack accordingly. You will see that your items have arrives in the same condition they left your previous home. We take pride as movers that your furniture and items arrive in the same condition they were when you left.
Our professional staff can help you plan your move around metro Detroit and provide you with the cost and options for various moving options. We also sell Moving Boxes in different sizes perfect for moving items as necessary keeping them safely packed and are available even if you don’t use our moving services.
If you’re planning to buy a house, rent a different apartment or relocate your family anytime soon, chances are you didn’t think that moving could make you the victim of identity theft.
But during a move, homeowners and renters alike are particularly susceptible to identity theft — a crime which is especially prevalent during the summer, since half of all moves in the United States take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. So in addition to packing and coordinating with the moving trucks, you also need to safeguard yourself from fraudsters.
“Regardless of what people say, you can’t prevent Identity theft. But you can be a lot more aware and take some strong precautions,” says Steve Schwartz, executive vice president of consumer services for Intersections Inc., an identity protection company.
Schwartz provided a rundown of simple steps that you can take to minimize your risk of identity theft and maximize your safety and security before, during and after a move:
Before you move, make a list of all the personal mail you routinely receive. Tell your banks, financial institutions, creditors and others of the move and redirect all correspondence, statements and sensitive mailings to your new address.
Be sure to notify:
a. Retirement accounts/banking institutions/credit card companies
b. Utility companies (electric, gas, water, cable, etc.)
c. Insurance companies (medical, property, renters, fire and auto)
d. Local government agencies, federal agencies & the IRS
e. Healthcare providers
f. Schools
g. Publications to which you subscribe (magazines, newspapers, etc.)
h. Clubs you have memberships in
Alternatively, consider switching to online statements. According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report from Javelin Strategy & Research, consumers with electronic statements needed less time to detect fraud and paid lower consumer costs ($116 vs. $274) than those monitoring paper statements.
Once your form has been filed, double-check the confirmation from the Postal Service to make sure that they list your new address correctly. Your mail should start being delivered to your new residence within seven to 10 business days after you submit a change-of-address filing.
Don’t leave behind any paperwork, including credit card offers, that con artists can use if they go through your trash. Instead shred them yourself. A good shredder will cost just $50 or so.
Mover fraud is on the rise nationwide. To thwart this crime, properly investigate local moving companies by getting recommendations from trustworthy friends, family members, and real estate agents. Also, check a mover’s rating with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, only pick a mover that is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and that has a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDDOT) number. The most reputable ones will supply you with this information on request.
This may not always be possible, but just being there with the movers could help deter potential identity theft. Plus, you’ll get to oversee any remaining packing or moving activities to make sure things are being handled properly.
6. Transport important physical documents properly
Transfer all sensitive documents – like wills, insurance policies, stock certificates or bonds – to a safe and secure place, such as a locked box, and keep these items with you personally during the move; don’t hand them off to your moving company. You can also transfer sensitive documents to an online secure vault.
Don’t make the mistake of leaving your computers (desktops and laptops included) readily accessible to your movers. Instead, secure those items before the movers even arrive. Take all computers, hard drives and other external storage devices with you during the move.
During his last move, “I packed my computers myself and they went in my car,” says Schwartz, adding, “That’s not a box you want to go with the mover.”
After your move, watch for unexplained charges or suspicious activity on your debit and credit cards. But also be aware that credit-related fraud “accounts for only about one-third of identity theft,” Schwartz says. Non-credit related problems actually make up the bulk of problems, with thieves stealing your personal information in order to open new cell phones or bank accounts, establish utility services, or even get payday loans and fake driver’s licenses in your name.
Use your previously-created checklist to make sure that everyone you notified about your move has, in fact, started sending your mail to your new address. If something is missing, follow up immediately to make sure mail isn’t still being routed to your old address.
After your move, even though there may be loads of boxes and furniture everywhere, carve out a secure zone – preferably one that’s off-limits to movers and others. This is where you’ll store computer items, check your data files or do personal financial record-keeping, like balancing your checkbook or reviewing credit card statements.
Regardless of whether you’re relocating across town or clear across the country, a move can be hectic and stressful. But by taking some or all of the steps above, you’ll help ensure that one important thing – your identity – doesn’t get overlooked during your busy transition.