Moving is the easiest thing you have ever done, right? Probably not many people will say yes to that question. Moving is complicated, involves a lot of coordinating, and is a downright headache for a lot of people. If you are organized, your move is that much easier. There are several resources out there to help you make your move a little less painful.
I cannot tell you how many computers we see sloppily thrown in boxes or left out to be exposed to the elements, which in Arizona are quite harsh. I do not think this is laziness – I think people just do not know how to pack a computer. Here is our step-by-step guide to packing your computer that I think will make your life a little easier. (more…)
Moving in general involves a lot of coordination, changes and new things for children. Many children want to be a part of the big move, even on moving day. However, it is best if you make other arrangements for your children on moving day, since there are safety concerns when children are involved.
Reasons why kids should be elsewhere on moving day:
If you have never moved, your children may have some worries about what is going to happen. There are several things you can do as a parent to make the move more comfortable for them. You can drive them by the new home, and even take them inside to see where they are going. You can have them draw pictures of what they want their new room to look like and how they want it decorated.
One of the best suggestions we receive from our families who move is to set up the child’s room immediately. This gives them a sense of comfort amidst all of the changes. Explain the moving process to them in advance and find out what questions they have as well as what they think will happen. This will help you get everything out in the open and dealt with.
Some other fun things to do include having your children pack some of their own items as well as keeping some special items out that they can keep with them. Have your children label and decorate their boxes with paints or other coloring items. This will also make it easy for the movers to tell which boxes belong to the kids.
There are some lasting impressions you can do with your kids to make them comfortable with the move and see the move as a positive life change.
Moving with kids doesn’t have to be hard or scary for them if you take the appropriate steps to make it seamless and keep them involved.
Did you know that the insurance that most moving companies carry only covers the boxes we pack and move ourselves? Makes sense, right? Since our insurance company has no way of knowing how you are going to pack your items, they do not want to cover those boxes. So, if you want to pack yourself, it is best if you follow our suggestions.
Set up for success
Clear off a large counter or kitchen table. Have your boxes, packing materials such as packing paper, bubble wrap, tape and markers all set. Make sure your items are laid out and ready to go. Try to pack like items together. The more items you have near you, the more efficient you will be.
Line the bottom
You can make paper bumpers by rolling up extra paper like a burrito and lining the bottom. This extra lining will do wonders in protecting your items, no matter how careful your movers in Phoenix, Arizona are. Boxes get banged around and bumped in transit. Bumpy Arizona roads are no exception
Lay a packing layer between items
A lot of people scrimp and save on paper, but that is not the best strategy. At Get Your Move One, we recycle all of our packing materials and you can do the same. What is important is getting your items from point A to point B in one piece. Lay an extra layer in-between items for that added protection.
Pack around the edges first
The middle of the box is the weakest part. Something we do to make our boxes stronger is pack around the edges first. The edges of the box are the strongest and they can hold the most weight. If you start at the edges and work your way in you will have a much sturdier box. This makes mover in Phoenix, Arizona very happy.
Wrap and cover everything
This is Arizona, people! Dust gets in and on everything, no matter how careful we are. It is especially important to pack and wrap linens, pillows and more. The last thing you want is to have dust and debris all over your bedding. This is another reason why we saran wrap all padded furniture. It’s good to have the extra protection.
Pack tightly
Items that are packed away do better if they are packed in snugly so there is not room to move around. This does not mean you should shove everything in one box, but movers in Phoenix Arizona will definitely appreciate boxes that do not have things rattling around in them. That is one of the worst sounds to hear as a mover because there is no way of knowing what the noise is.
Packing yourself can be a real pain, but following these tips can at least make sure your items get to your new location in perfect condition.
We thought it’d be fun to take you through from A to Z from the perspective of this AZ moving company!
A – AZ Moving Company, Born and Bred
B – BBB A+ Rating
C -Commercial Moves – from high-rises to other office moves
D -Derek Greene – owner and founder
E – Emails – we send emails keeping you in the loop every step of the way
F – Friendly – you will feel like you can talk to our AZ moving company movers
G – Guaranteed – 100% or your money back
H – Hustle – we swarm your move and get it done quickly
I – Integrity – one of our missions
J – Jokes – Our movers have a good time and keep a stressful moving situation light
K – Kempt Crew – our movers are clean and well-kempt, ones you can trust with prized possessions
L – Love Moving – so important that we love what we do, and it shows
M – Motivated Movers – we get a huge amount of business from your referrals
N – Nice Trucks – our fleet gives your items a smooth ride
O – Out-of-town moves – we serve more than the Phoenix area
P – Pampered Packing – each item carefully pad-wrapped and protected from transit and dust
Q – Quick on Our Feet – we move with a little giddy-up
R – Roger Greene – comes to your home for a personal in-home estimate
S – Storage– full service and climate controlled
T – Timely – you won’t have to wait for our movers – we are on time!
U – Unloaded – and loaded with care!
V – Very Organized – from our office staff to the movers on-site, we know what is going on
W – Wonderful Crew – on time, clean and personable, we care about you and your stuff
X – Xcellent Xtras – we wrap each item in a special way so boxes stay strong and nothing breaks.
Y – Your Floors and Walls – these stay protected during your move as well
Z – ‘Zonas Best Movers – You won’t find an AZ moving company with a bigger heart and better service!
To be successful as an Arizona moving company, there are a few things you must be made of. It takes more than just big muscles to move a home or an office, although those help too. Arizonans give us movers some unique challenges that we have to get past to be successful.
Here are some of the things that make up the anatomy of an Arizona Moving Company:
Our busiest time for moving is in the summer, which is not surprising because people usually want to leave it to the pros during those awful 110-degree-plus months.
As native Arizonans as many of us are, the heat and elements don’t really bother us. Sand? No big deal. Dangerous wild animals behind your house on the mountain preserve? Doesn’t scare us. This Arizona moving company will brave whatever we need to and do what it takes to complete your move.
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