Check furniture fit doorway lift
FURNITURE ACCESS GUIDE Will Your Furniture Fit Through the Door, Hallway or Lift Before Moving Day? Check furniture dimensions, doorway clearance and the route before moving day to identify possible access problems. Doorway clearance Hallways & corners Lift measurements Measure the furniture. Check the full route. Plan ahead. A sofa may fit perfectly in your […]
Unpacking Plan for Your New Home
How to Make an Unpacking Plan for Your New Home Moving into a new home is exciting, but arriving with boxes in every room can make it difficult to know where to begin. You may need to prepare a meal, find clean clothes, charge your phone or make the beds while the kitchen, bedrooms and […]
Size Moving Boxes Should You Use
Moving & Packing Guide What Size Moving Boxes Should You Use for Different Items? Choosing the right moving box sizes can make packing easier, keep cartons manageable and help protect your belongings during a move. Choosing moving boxes can seem simple until you start packing. Books quickly make a large carton heavy, pillows fill a […]
Keep Moving Boxes Dry
Moving Preparation Guide How to Keep Moving Boxes Dry During a Move Practical advice for protecting cardboard boxes and household belongings from rain, damp surfaces and moisture during loading, transport and unloading. A moving box can look sturdy when it leaves your home but become difficult to handle after its cardboard absorbs moisture. Rain, a […]
Move houseplants safely
How to Move Houseplants Safely During a Move Houseplants can be some of the most easily overlooked belongings when preparing for a move. Furniture needs protection, kitchen items need packing, and boxes need labels, but plants require a different approach. Their leaves can tear, pots can tip over, soil can spill, and sudden changes in […]
Moving Box Inventory System
How to Create a Moving Box Inventory and Numbering System When you pack for a move, it is easy to remember what went into the first few boxes. The problem usually starts when several rooms are packed, cartons are stacked together, and you need one particular item without opening everything. A moving box inventory system […]
How to Pack Shoes for a House Move
How to Pack Shoes for a House Move Packing shoes may seem like a small task compared with preparing furniture, kitchenware and clothing, but footwear can take up more space than expected. A family may have everyday sneakers, formal shoes, work footwear, sandals, boots, children’s shoes and special-occasion pairs to organize before moving. If shoes […]
How to Pack Lamps and Lighting Fixtures Safely
How to Pack Lamps and Lighting Fixtures Safely Lamps can be awkward to pack because they combine several different components in one item. A lamp may have a heavy base, a delicate shade, a removable bulb, an electrical cord and small fittings that are easy to lose. Decorative lighting may also include glass panels, crystals […]
How to Pack Artwork for Moving
How to Pack Artwork and Wall Decorations for Moving Artwork can be difficult to pack because different pieces need different kinds of protection. A framed family photograph, a canvas print, a large painting and a decorative wall ornament may all look similar in size, but their surfaces, frames and construction can make them vulnerable in […]
How to Move Indoor Plants
How to Move Indoor Plants Without Damaging Them Indoor plants can be among the most awkward belongings to prepare for a move. A pot may be heavy, the soil can spill, and a plant with delicate leaves or long stems can be damaged if it is packed too tightly. Even when a plant arrives without […]