IT’S YOUR MOVE
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE MOVING!
You’re getting a brand new start in a brand new place.
That may be a different city or state. It could mean a
new job, a new lifestyle, or a new family. So why are you stressed
out? Because moving is stressful. In addition to the physical
exertion of sorting, packing, and lifting, there are emotional
stressors with every move, even if the reasons for your move are
all positive ones. Don’t discount the effort involved in deciding
what to pack, when to pack, and even how to pack. Exhausted
already? Here are a few tips for you, based on the more than 25
years of experience we have in helping people relocate.
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL MOVING
COMPANY
It’s not surprising that this is our first tip! The emphasis is on
the word professional. There is a world of difference between
an experienced, licensed, and insured professional mover
who will give your possessions the white glove treatment, and
some guy with a van trying to make a little extra money on the
weekend. That being said, there is still a lot of preparation to be
done before the day our movers show up.
LET THE PROS PACK FOR YOU
You may think you’re saving time (and money) by packing
your personal items in advance. But it is always best to have the
pros pack them, for the simple reason that movers can’t insure
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anything that the client packs. When the moving company
does the packing, they insure your belongings for their full
replacement value. At Hilton Movers, we also offer museumquality
crating of artwork and have specialty boxes for your
electronics and other valuables.
PHOTOGRAPH EVERYTHING
Although it is unlikely that your furniture and belongings
will fit into your new home exactly as they do in your current
residence, it is often comforting to have some things remain
the same. For instance, the arrangement of your china cabinet
or a bookcase. Being able to replicate the placement of curios
or your favorite home décor items can provide a sense of
familiarity and stability. Taking a picture of it will not only
help you recreate the vignette but will serve as a photographic
inventory. In fact, we suggest that you make a photographic
inventory of everything to be packed and moved. Take photos
of the back of your electronics, while they are still connected,
to assist you in setting them up again.