We bet that you didn’t know that National Moving Month is in May, did you? Well, all through the month of May we get to celebrate National Moving Month – it runs all month, from the 1st through the 31st. So, what is this month all about?
Things kick off on May 1st and the celebration mainly focuses on the moving industry. It is an excellent way to set off the moving season. Also, most people happen to relocate in the spring and summer months. In fact, almost 44 million people pack everything up and move to a new home or neighborhood each year in the United States alone. (And most of these moves are initiated during the peak season – between May and September.)
So, what else does this National Moving Month entail? Well, during this special period, most moving experts will be focused on not only providing relocation services to residents and businesses but also educating Americans like yourself about how to plan a successful and efficient move, sharing tips on packing, and how to handle your children’s concerns during a move. In addition to being able to learn more about the moving industry and making your next relocation even easier, this month is a great time to find specials from various moving companies and get lots of extra support for relocating. Though it may not be a widely known celebratory month, we sure like it!
For great prizes make sure to check out our monthly giveaways! Also if you are looking to plan the perfect move this month, make sure to read our guide. At Men on the Move, we have over 25 years of experience to put to work for you.
At Men on the Move, we want your next move to go as smoothly as possible. Customer service is our number one priority. Also, you can rest assured your items will be moved quickly and safely. When looking for a professional mover, you want one that is insured and licensed like Mne on the Move. With over three decades of moving families in Metro Detroit, Men on the MOve is the best choice for your move. Finally, call us today at (734) 744-9547 or request a quote today!
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!