Moving to a new home is an exciting time, but can be stressful as well. Packing up all of your belongings and hoping they make it safely to the new destination can be worrisome. Valuables, essentials and all of the things with sentimental value need to be packed with care and expertise to ensure a safe move. Here are some moving tips to keep in mind as you prepare for your big day.

You’ll need plenty of supplies and one spot where you will keep them, so you always know where to find them. Buy packing tape to seal your boxes, plain newsprint paper to wrap items as you pack them, bubble wrap to cushion your breakables, scissors, markers and stickers. Of course, you’ll need plenty of boxes as well. Set aside some boxes to use on moving day for things like your bedding, towels, cleaning supplies and clothing you haven’t packed.

It’s helpful to pack as much as possible before moving day. You don’t need everything in your kitchen or all of your electronics to be available to live for the last week or so – keep out a few essentials to get by. The same goes with bathroom items, linens, and clothing. You can pack most of it and just keep out a suitcase’s worth of things to get you through until moving day.

As you begin to pack, set up a system for labeling your boxes and be sure to account for every box. Keep a notebook or pad in that special location with your moving supplies and record each box as you pack it. You can number boxes, designate the room where the box will be moved to, and get detailed with what’s in the box. Don’t fall back on descriptions like “kitchen misc.” It will be much more helpful to know if the box contains your everyday dishes, pots and pans, glassware or seldom used kitchen gadgets. You will want to keep important papers with you on moving day, so keep them in a special spot.

If you are having movers pack your belongings, you’ll want to be sure they are experts at carefully packing your possessions. Get Your Move On LLC, in Arizona has a “pampered packing” system that includes shaping large sheets of packing paper into soft, puffy cylinders to line the bottom of each box, then alternating layers of dishware or glasses with this padding, with a final layer of padding on top. Each dish is also individually wrapped in a sheet of packing paper (two sheets for more fragile items). Your movers should also take special care with small, easily-lost items by wrapping and marking them with special tape so they can’t be accidentally thrown out during unpacking.

Your movers should also take special care with your furniture on moving day. The experienced movers at Get Your Move On wrap each piece completely in padded blankets to protect furniture during moving. They secure the blankets so they stay in place, protecting against dings and scratches, rainfall during loading, and dust during storage. Once your furniture is safely in place in your new home, the blankets are removed.

Hiring experienced and professional movers is the best thing you can do to ensure that your belongings are packed correctly and arrive at your new home in perfect condition. The best moving companies will help you through the process and make your move as stress-free as possible for you.

This is what she said about her moving experience:

“Outstanding! Roger Greene and his crew were wonderful. Communication was precise from the get go. Roger was patient with me, corresponding via email and telephone frequently during the quotation process, as my moving plans were chaotic and changed daily. He was able to provide service within 7-day’s notice. The day of the move, they were on time meeting me at the Penske location to drive the trucks to my home and unlatch the car transports for them to load the two trucks. I got my money’s worth. They worked 6 hours straight, with hardly any breaks and no lunch. His crew was polite, clean and wore matching polo shirts. Quote was exact… 3 men, plus Roger, total 6 hours. I provided $150 in gratuity. Wish it could have given more but moving expenses were piling up. When the movers at our final destination opened the trucks, we found our items neatly packed and in one piece. The only snag, and this is very minor, was I would have preferred to have two pieces wrapped… the weight machine and decorative Birchwood branches. The weight machine was rubbing up against the wheel of our bed frame making a black mark on the steel. A couple of the Birchwood branches broke at the tip; therefore I would have preferred them wrapped to keep them sturdy. These two items are miniscule compared to the amount of work preformed. It is just a note to the customer to have items wrapped that you may take for granted. Finally, Roger was very good with providing advice on a rental truck provider, how to drive the trucks (considering this was our first time), what to look for and having his guys latch the auto transport when done. I am happy to say my husband (driver #1) and I, a friend (driver #2), two cats and one dog drove 23 hours (one stop for the night) with 2,400 sq. feet of stuff, and made it in one piece!

Thank You!

Derek

Spinet, upright, baby grand or grand piano – the heavier the piano, the better quality it is, so it makes sense to have your piano moved by professionals. A piano is more than just a piece of furniture – for many music lovers it is an investment, family heirloom, and a source of great enjoyment. When it’s time to move, homeowners need to put their piano in good hands, whether you are moving across the street or across the country.

Pianos aren’t easy to move! They typically weigh anywhere from 300 to 1,200 lbs., thanks to the iron harp that holds the strings. Pianos are large and awkward in shape and weight distribution. Whenever something this large and valuable needs to be moved, there is the potential for damage – to the piano and to the movers! Replacing a dropped piano or facing potential injuries from trying to move it yourself could cost you thousands of dollars. Having your piano professionally moved will save time, money and give you peace of mind that your investment is handled with precision and care.

Packing is the first priority when having your piano professionally moved. The piano needs to be wrapped carefully with pads and blankets, and the internal moving parts so vital to the piano’s quality may need to be stabilized as well. Safely encasing your piano will prevent costly scrapes and damage to the finish. The professionals at Get Your Move On wrap every piece of furniture with care and their own unique “Pampered Moving Process”. They take the time to skillfully secure the padded blankets so they won’t slip off and result in dings or scratches to your piano.

A professional mover will know that the casters on a piano should not be relied on for moving. They have often gotten “stuck” or have started to deteriorate, and may gouge floors and finishes. Trying to push a piano on a stuck caster can also result in a broken leg on the piano. Once your piano is carefully wrapped and padded, the next step is getting it in motion. A dolly is crucial to moving a piano. It can be used on a ramp, or to get the piano up over curbs or a step. Professional movers will know how to position the piano properly and how to maneuver it over uneven ground, up steps and around corners – not an easy feat! It’s amazing how the knowledge and experience of professionals can make moving a huge, 800 lb piano seem almost effortless, while you breathe a sigh of relief.

The professional movers at Get Your Move On in Arizona are committed to every client’s complete satisfaction, and will make sure that any questions or concerns you have about moving your piano are addressed completely. Even if you’ve got to get your piano into a high-rise condominium, Get Your Move On can assess the situation, communicate with the concierge or property manager and make sure you have a stress-free experience. You’ll be playing beautiful music in your new location before you know it.

Roger Greene

Vice President of Get Your Move On, LLC

37 Year Veteran

Office Moving Specialist

Phoenix Office Movers

Thank you Steve.

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She wrote this to owner Derek Greene:

“Hi Derek, I just wanted to thank you and all your guys for doing such a great job with our move. They did such a good job, I am very impressed!!

Thanks again!!”