But, we have to revisit the question and consider the opposite: what makes a good neighbor?
Zillow's blog post shares seven techniques to make you a better neighbor, whether you are moving or have been living in your current place for a while.
Nov 2, 2018
Are you a good neighbor?
But, we have to revisit the question and consider the opposite: what makes a good neighbor?
Zillow's blog post shares seven techniques to make you a better neighbor, whether you are moving or have been living in your current place for a while.
Oct 26, 2018
What if something goes wrong during your move?
by Fatima Calderon
We recently asked:
True or False: Things go wrong with any move, and there's nothing you can do about it.
The answer is: both true and false.
"To err is human..." And it's true. No moving company can 100% guarantee that *nothing* will go wrong ever.
Some moves go very smoothly, some others not so much.
True or False: Things go wrong with any move, and there's nothing you can do about it.
The answer is: both true and false.
"To err is human..." And it's true. No moving company can 100% guarantee that *nothing* will go wrong ever.
Some moves go very smoothly, some others not so much.
Jun 7, 2018
Quick guide to self-packing: moving boxes
Moving
Boxes
Thank you for
joining us these past weeks as we guide you through some simple and most common
ways to self-pack your goods for an international move.
We hope you
find these tips valuable and useful. Below are the links to all the entries in
this series.
May 30, 2018
Quick Guide to self-packing: packing materials needed
Must-have materials for self-packing and moving:
·
Tape: The most common tape used for carton sealing is a plastic
tape called "PVC".
·
"Newsprint" paper: NEVER USE NEWSPAPERS as wrapping
material.
May 23, 2018
Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture
Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture
by Fatima Calderon
·
Make
sure to clear the area of children and
pets to prevent injuries from falling furniture. Also spread out cartons, a
blanket, or a cheap carpet on the floor to prevent it from scratching while
moving the furniture around.
May 16, 2018
Guide to Self-Packing shoes and clothes
Quick guide to Self-Packing: Shoes and clothes
·
Shoes
– To keep your shoes safe during a move, put
them back in the box they came in and then in a medium sized packing box.
If you didn’t keep your shoeboxes, you want to get your packing paper and wrap
your shoes together.
May 9, 2018
Guide to Self-Packing: dishes and glassware
Quick guide to packing dishes and glassware
·
Dishes should be wrapped individually,
one by one, in enough
newsprint to fully envelop the item.
May 2, 2018
Guide to Self-Packing: Electronics
Quick guide to packing electronics:
by Fatima Calderon
·
Confusion
can be avoided by packing electronics one
at a time. Each corresponding wire or cable should be wrapped and placed
with the device in the same box.
Apr 25, 2018
Guide to Self-Packing
We are going to be publishing a series of tips to help you do the
best and safest packing you can by yourself.
Why self-pack?
Not everyone can afford the
full service provided by moving customers. Sometimes, depending on the
size of the move and where you are moving to/from, costs can add up to a hefty
amount.
While we recommend to always go with the full packing service from
us – as the safest way to get your belongings transported door to door – we understand
that this is not always an option.
The
key to everything is planning and organization.
In this first entry to the series, we are posting general
guidelines for self-packing, to make your work a bit easier.
Feb 21, 2018
Feb 14, 2018
Where to Wednesday Feb 14
Introducing our new weekly feature - hope these pictures inspire you to travel and move!
Where do you want to go today?
Feb 9, 2018
5 Things to ask a moving company before you move
by Fatima Calderon
Your moving date is coming up in a few months, and you are asking for prices and quotes. You may get "bombarded" by moving companies and individuals trying to win your business.
One way to create a shortlist of potential movers, and to spot potential red flags, is to ask these movers these questions, designed to show their credentials.
If a mover doesn't comply, doesn't know, or says the issue is not really important, simply ditch them, even if their price seems very competitive, especially if the price is much, much cheaper than the others, just move on - you have plenty of others to pick from.
You can download or print the infographic below, to help you remember what to ask a potential mover.
Your moving date is coming up in a few months, and you are asking for prices and quotes. You may get "bombarded" by moving companies and individuals trying to win your business.
One way to create a shortlist of potential movers, and to spot potential red flags, is to ask these movers these questions, designed to show their credentials.
If a mover doesn't comply, doesn't know, or says the issue is not really important, simply ditch them, even if their price seems very competitive, especially if the price is much, much cheaper than the others, just move on - you have plenty of others to pick from.
Questions to ask:
- Are you licensed? This is the first question, to make sure they are qualified. Make sure they prove it by providing their DOT # and FMC # - and oh, check them both online to make sure their permits are clean.
- Is Customs Clearance included in your price? Both export and import clearances should be included.
- Are port charges included? At least the origin port charges should be included. Destination port charges cannot always be included in the price, for various reasons (for another discussion), but if the destination charges are not included, they should *at least* give you an estimate of how much to expect, so that you can budget your out-of-pocket expenses.
- What about insurance? Minimum liability should be included, and if that's not enough protection for your valuables (it often isn't enough), they should offer full risk insurance too and explain the additional cost.
- Can you give me a written quote? Make sure the quote lists all the inclusions and exclusions (see the other questions above), and that you understand the total price, terms, and conditions.
You can download or print the infographic below, to help you remember what to ask a potential mover.
