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Are your Professional Movers Professionals?
If you are paying for a professional moving company to move you, make sure that they are professional movers and not hired day laborers. Many times moving companies hire additional workers per day to fill out the crew.
Professional movers are properly trained for moving. Professionals should take less time then day laborers because they know how to do things right with one try. Make sure you get what you pay for.
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U-Pack Moving Tip: Keeping Your Possessions Safe
Using a rental trailer, as opposed to rental trucks, for your move is a great and economical option. So take a few extra steps to ensure the safe transportation of your possessions.
Be sure your trailer has padded walls or at least runners that will keep large items from banging against the wall during transport.
If the trailer doesn't have pads, make your own using blankets and pillows.
Tie down large, loose items like bed frames and other large furniture items.
Check your trailer's locking system. If the lock provided is not secure to your satisfaction, supplement it with a large padlock during your move.
Double-check that all doors and ramps move freely and smoothly.
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Deduct Your Move From Your Taxes
Since your move is often tax deductible, make sure you get an appropriate receipt. You cannot use a moving quote and a cancelled check as a moving receipt.
Each state has a different bill of lading that is used as a receipt. Check the IRS website and your state's Department of Revenue website for a list of the necessary receipts and forms you'll need for the tax season.
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U-Pack Moving Tip: Choosing Moving Storage
An excellent option for keeping unessential items after your move is to rent space in a moving storage facility. Think of it as an off-site garage or closet space that can house seasonal or archival possessions without taking up space in your new home.
Before you make the move, however, be sure to take into account exactly what will be placed in storage. Rent a space that is only as large as you will need, or smaller. This will help you avoid paying for unused storage space. Get creative with your packing of the unit, as well. Place older, less-needed items like family keepsakes in the back of the unit, and seasonal items like air conditioners and holiday decorations toward the front. That way you'll have easy access to them when you need them.
Bonus Tip: Whenever possible, allow yourself a walkway into the unit. You may achieve this by packing in two hemispheres of the unit, leaving a path down the center.
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Cost Effective Long Distance Movers
When researching moving companies, you will usually find the most cost effective way to move your possessions out of state is to get a large national company to do the move for you.
Larger moving companies may have cheaper prices because they usually combine moves by putting a few loads on the same truck. The more loads on the truck the more people to help absorb the cost of fuel and travel time.
The downside of using a larger moving company to transport your items long distance is that since there are several loads on the same truck, delivery to your new location may take up to a month in travel time, and some items may get mixed up with other loads, so mark your boxes properly.
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U-Pack Moving Tip: Relocating: The Best of Both Worlds
At some point in our lives, we all will have to make a major move from one home to another. Sometimes these moves can take us across state lines, which can cause a lot of concern for homeowners. How can you afford a long move? What moving company can you trust?
Relocation concerns can be alleviated by taking a balanced approach. By hiring a moving company that allows you to pack your own possessions, you cut costs on both packing fees as well as transportation. In addition, by taking charge of your packing, you can keep closer control over your household items, and be sure all of them are included and accounted for.
Getting the best of both worlds when you move is easy when each member of the party does what it does best: You pack your own things, then allow the professional movers to transport them: It's a perfect match.
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Hidden Charges
Find out from your movers if there are any hidden charges, like mileage fees, when getting estimates and quotes. Many times movers charge extra for stairs, wardrobe boxes, moving pads, tape, etc. You will want to use a mover who will not sneak in any additional charges and will be upfront with the price. It is also important to know all the additional charges that you may incur when evaluating potential movers.
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U-Pack Moving Tip: Moving Tips for Parents
Moving day is going to be hectic. Here are some moving tips for parents.
Be sure to pack a special bag of your kids' favorite toys to keep them occupied during the moving activity. If possible, have them play away from the house or apartment and have an older child or adult keep an eye on them. If both parents are needed for the move, consider hiring a babysitter for a few hours.
Pack another bag full of snacks and beverages to keep your kids' energy up and fussiness down. It's not difficult to get your children through moving day peacefully as long as you do a little preparation beforehand.
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Contacting Moving Companies
Once you decide that you are going to use a moving company for your move, it is time to start calling for estimates and quotes. The more moving companies you contact the better, but try and get at least three estimates. You should not only compare price, but also your level of comfort with the moving company and the moving companies experience.
When you find a moving company that has a competitive price and you are comfortable with, make sure you ask if the company will be performing the actual move or if the job will be subcontracted out to another moving company or franchise.
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