The use of subcontractors in the moving industry is a complex issue and to be honest, one could probably write an entire book just on the subject of subcontractors, brokers and agents. For those of you who are seeking a quick answer, read the first paragraph in this blog. If you want to learn more, [...]
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Screening A Moving Company
Screening A Moving Company A few people have responded on my blog asking me how to choose a good moving company. The Slick Move Guide contains a list of 25 questions for movers. To make it easy, I have come up with three important areas of concern that will allow you to quickly screen [...]
Ten Tips That Will Make Moving Day a Breeze!
Organization and preparation are key aspects of moving. Whether you have rented a moving truck or you have hired a moving company, these ten tips can save you time and money if they are done PRIOR TO MOVING DAY. 1) Disassemble: All appliances should be unplugged/unhooked and “ready to go” (empty, dry, defrosted, bound, [...]
Tip for Moving Day
So, you have hired a moving company. Everything went according to plan when your items were loaded onto the truck. Now that you have arrived at your new home, you should be excited when the movers arrive, however, stay focused, since your main priority is to make sure that your items are all there. Once [...]
Hazardous Materials
Prior to moving this summer, schedule some time to look for “hazardous materials”. Your moving company, whether you are renting a truck or hiring a moving company, should provide you with a list of hazardous materials that cannot go on a truck. Airlines have restrictions on transporting hazardous material as well. Unfortunately, you will have [...]
Moving Hazards – Slow Down
Being creatures of habit can be a real curse for humans when we take on a large and new event like moving.If you are moving this spring make sure that you slow down on moving day and remember that you must be time cautious but not to the point where you may jeopardize your safety. [...]
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