YOUR CITY MOVERS LLC
Portland
503-928-7802
Seattle 206-965-8232
ph: 503-928-7802 / 206-965-8232
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MOVING TIPS
| Organizing | |
1 | Reduce clutter at your new home by holding a yard sale or donating to charity. |
2 | Fill out a change of address form at the post office to forward your mail. |
3 | Try not to buy perishable foods. Cook and eat any canned foods leftover in the cupboards to reduce the move load. |
4 | Keep a folder for all moving documents for easy reference. |
5 | Remember to return books on loan from the library. |
6 | Remember to return any borrowed items to neighbors |
| Packing | |
1 | For boxes with delicate contents, clearly mark Fragile or This Side Up to prevent damage. |
2 | Set aside an essentials bag with personal necessities you will need for the first night. |
3 | Used boxes are not always sturdy enough to hold heavy items. |
4 | Set aside an essentials bag with personal necessities you will need for the first night. |
5 | Use bubble wrap and packing paper to wrap items. Beware of black ink rubbing off from newspapers. |
6 | Label boxes with the rooms where the contents will be unpacked. |
7 | Pack heavier items in smaller boxes and lighter items in larger boxes. |
8 | Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap and pack in Styrofoam peanuts. |
9 | Pack dishes on the edge instead of packing flat to prevent breakage. |
ph: 503-928-7802 / 206-965-8232
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