First Choice Moving Inc. will be happy to do the complete job for you. However, if you help get ready for the move, it will save the movers time and you money. To help you get ready use our handy printable CHECK LIST.

The following procedures will help:

Appliances -Drain, empty, disconnect, unplug, tape doors and cords Some require interior packing of movable parts TVs- Disconnect aerials and fold up Tape cords (for all electrical appliances) Stereos - Secure arms and turntables Inform movers of - Delicate, aged and weak pieces, loose legs, broken pieces, loose veneer, etc Mark boxes - Fragile, delicate, glass, this end up. Also mark them for placement in the new home Tape bottoms and tops of boxes Drawers - Empty dressers, desks, and end tables of breakables, pens, paper clips and other items that could jam drawers Clothing, bedding and linen can be left in drawers Organize - Attics, tool sheds, and garages These areas are very time consuming for the mover On Moving Day:

Things You Can Do To Assure A Smooth Move:

Advise movers before starting a job what they will and will not be moving. Before leaving old residence, make a thorough inspection to be sure nothing is forgotten (don't forget your house keys). At your new residence, be sure someone is there to meet the movers. It is very helpful if you direct the movers, with each item, for proper placement as it is brought in. When finished, check the truck yourself to be sure nothing is forgotten. Elevator Moves - Check with building management for use and key on moving day. It is very helpful for you or a friend to help watch your goods in hallways, elevators, and loading areas.

Lampshades

• Line 3 or 4.5 cu. ft carton with tissue paper, leaving enough paper hanging over sides to cover shade. Use a dishpack for smaller shades and glass chimneys.

• Handling shade by wire frames, place in box; cover with tissue paper.

• Pack crumpled tissue paper (not newsprint) around sides. Fold lining over top. Note: Lampshades may be nested if possible. (Do not nest silk shades.) Never place other articles in same carton with shades.                   

Lamp Bases

• Remove light bulb and lamp harp.

• Wrap all components separately in newsprint.

• Place base upright, bottom first, along with harp in appropriate-size carton.

Stemware and other very fragile items

• Wrap individually in tissue paper. Place only in top layer of dishpack.

• Lift double thickness of tissue paper from corner, fold over glass.

• Fold in both sides of paper; loosely roll into package.

• Place in dishpack stem side up.

More Helpful Tips

• Keep utility services like electric, phone and gas, functioning until the day after your household goods are loaded. The quality of our service to you, our customer, depends upon our being able to reach you promptly.

• Make sure that small items of value such as jewelry, stamp collections, photo albums, legal documents, tax information, etc., have been removed from your home prior to packing day. It would be difficult to replace items such as these if they went astray during your move.

• On packing day, take a few moments to discuss with your packer, how the items in each room should be labeled once they have been boxed and wrapped. Will all the "living room" items remain in the same area in your new home? Perhaps you have purchased a larger home and some of those items will be retiring to the new "den".

• Last but not least, when the final item is loaded on to the truck on moving day, take a walk through each room of your home. Open closet doors and cabinets to make sure nothing has been left behind.

          Then relax! You've done a GREAT JOB!!

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