Plan Ahead – Before you move you should have a good idea of when and where you’re moving to. Start to get things in order a few months ahead of time if you can. This will make things much easier when the day comes to move.
Get plenty of boxes – Have stuff to pack and no where to place them is very frustrating. Call around, there are plenty of places that sell boxes cheap. Also, make sure all the moving boxes you intend to use for your belongings are strong enough to withhold the weight of whatever will be packed inside them. Don’t make the boxes too heavy that you can’t lift or will fall apart once picked up.
Watch your back – NEVER bend or arch your back when lifting heavy items on moving day. In fact, this is one of the most important safety tips you should remember. Many times, we forget to bend with our legs when picking up items and the next day we can be in a world of trouble because of it.
Wear comfortable shoes – Believe it of not, this makes a big difference. You’re going to do a lot of walking carry items and your feet are going to take the brunt of it. Make sure your shoes have plenty of padding.
Bring a tape measure – You’re going to have to fit items through doorways and other areas. Many times, the item we have, beds, dressers, entertainment centers will be too large. It’s best to measure items and the area they will be going through to have a fast, safe route to bring them.
Hire professional movers – Hiring professional movers takes a lot of the stress and lifting away from you. You still have to have a plan, have a good amount of your items packed, but the rest they will do. Trying to get through narrow doorways or worrying about being sore the next day will be their concern. They do this for a living day in and day out and more than likely will be much faster and efficient at it than you.
Most people don’t hire professional moves because they think it is expensive, when in fact most movers charge by the hour, while some will give you a flat rate for the whole move. It depends on the moving companies in your area. Call around, check prices and reviews. (reviews are important) Movers will usually ask how many bedrooms you have, are there stairs, how far you’re moving to and time of the month you are moving. This will all help them give you an overall price of the move or how long it will take them to do it.
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