time-saving moving tips

Relocating from one place to another require time to prepare all the essential details for your move such as packing and selling your home. Most clients would ask how they can manage and save time when moving. In this blog, we listed some valuable time-saving tips for moving.

• Place boxes and small items in one place in the ground level of your house. Ideally, you can have them stacked in the living room or the garage, but if these areas are not available, you can put them anywhere near the entrance of each room for easy access by the moving crews.
• You will save time if you take care of items such as furniture and pictures before the day of the move. Try to disassemble your furniture before the day of your move because it will save you a lot of time. Also, do the following tips for a more efficient move:
  • Put away mirrors from dressers
  • Take away all vases from tables
  • Put away glass shelves out of cabinets
  • Dissemble bed
  • Take wall mirrors and frames off the walls. Place them against the walls in one area, so they can be easily accessed by you or the moving company you choose to hire.

 

• Unplug and disconnect electronic items. Avoiding hassle on the day of the move is essential. Don't forget to wrap the cords and label them correctly so you would know where to connect them in your new place. For labeling, we highly recommend using paper masking tape so you can quickly write the label on it.
• Remove all light bulbs and lamp shades. These items are fragile and need extra care when being handled. You should put these items inside a moving box to ensure they don't break or get damaged during the move. You can also load them in your car to make sure they don't get destroyed when packed with other items in the truck.
• Plan where every box or item is going. One of the best ways to save time during a move is by organizing where each box should be placed in the house.
• Use color-coding to label your items. It is a much better way to mark your boxes because there are times when a person's handwriting can be difficult to understand. You can put a green sticker or post-it for boxes that should go to the living room. You should also post the green sticker on the door of the living room so that the movers will know the proper designation.
• Ask the mover to unload the boxes in one area only such as the living room or garage. This way, you don't have to go around every room looking for your items.
• Help if you must. The moving company will be fully responsible for loading and unloading your items on the day of your move. However, you are free to move small boxes and other things that you can handle to the side of the truck. You should let the moving crew move the fragile and large items for safety reasons.

Call Davenport Moving for local and long distance moving services.  We offer over-the-telephone estimates for you never have to guess how much it will cost to move.