Stay Organized and Start Early

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  • 16 Jan, 2015
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The key to preparing for a successful move is easy: start early and stay organized. Moving can be a great experience if done correctly and you can increase your families quality of life by just moving to a new location.… The post Stay Organized and Start Early appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..
The key to preparing for a successful move is easy: start early and stay organized.
Moving can be a great experience if done correctly and you can increase your families quality of life by just moving to a new location. Do your research on everything that can affect you and your family before moving out of your current home or business. It’s important to know the area that you are going to be living or working in.
Inventory your possessions: To stay organized during your move, start by making a complete list of items to be handled by the moving company, items to be moved by yourself, and items to be thrown away or donated. This will save both time and money and help us organize the move more productively. Make sure that you separate fragile items from non fragile items; this ensures that your fragile items are handled with extra care and will make the move without them being damaged.
Order your boxes and moving supplies early: Based on the inventory you’ve taken, order boxes from your moving company. Viking Moving Services, Inc. provides boxes that are specially designed for specific purposes, so make sure that you’re using boxes that are the right size and strength for the job.
Pack slowly and carefully: Take the time to pack your belongings and wrap each fragile item individually with newspaper or bubble wrap. Put the heavier items on the bottom and make sure that the boxes aren’t too heavy to carry. Clearly label every box with its contents and use lots of tape to make sure the boxes stay closed and intact.
Start with what you don’t use: When you begin packing, start with the items you won’t immediately need, such as your DVD collection, books, out-of-season clothes, or your finest china. Make sure that you set aside all the essentials and if they need to packed, keep them for last.
Keep the essentials accessible: Pack a suitcase or bag with the items you’ll need during your move and carry it with you. It’s also a good idea to designate an “open me first” box that will hold the possessions you’ll most immediately need in your new place such as disposable plates, toiletries, and towels.
Make notifications about your change of address: Contact the U.S. Postal Office to change your address and arrange to have all mail forwarded to your new residence. Give yourself plenty of time to also call your utility company, cable and internet provider, credit card company, bank, and newspaper subscription to notify them about your upcoming move and change of address.
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Items Not to Pack or Store

By Paul Webster • 22 May, 2017
So you’re finally getting ready for your move or to put your items into storage. But when you’re going through your home, you’re finding that you aren’t entirely sure what can be packed and what shouldn’t be.  The Viking Moving… The post Items Not to Pack or Store appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Senior Moving Downsizing: Preserve Both Memories and Space

By vikingadmin • 13 Dec, 2015
The difference between a house and a home is the people and memories that occupy the rooms. As family members age and decide to move to smaller residences it can be painful for them to part with the memories of… The post Senior Moving Downsizing: Preserve Both Memories and Space appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Packing Tips – Getting Started

By vikingadmin • 12 Dec, 2015
So you’re moving or  getting ready to put your items into storage, and you are eager to start packing your home.  We don’t blame you! This is an exciting time. However, the proper packing materials, not to mention technique, will… The post Packing Tips – Getting Started appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Move Like a Pro

By vikingadmin • 10 Dec, 2015
Planning your move can be stressful, whether you’re moving your family around the block or your business across the country. But it doesn’t need to be. Move like a pro by following this timetable and relieve all of your moving… The post Move Like a Pro appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Packing Guidelines

By vikingadmin • 01 Dec, 2015
Proper packing is one of the most important aspects of a move. Here are some packing guidelines that the team at Viking uses for successful packing and unpacking. Start early… The more time you give yourself to organize and pack,… The post Packing Guidelines appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Pre-Packing Tips

By vikingadmin • 30 Sep, 2015
A lot of time and effort goes into preparing for a move or for putting your items into storage. But one of the most important parts is ensuring that all of your possessions are properly packed up. How do you… The post Pre-Packing Tips appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Worry-Free Unpacking

By vikingadmin • 16 Jan, 2015
Once the move is complete and the truck is unloaded, our packers are ready to make the unpacking process simple and stress-free for you.  With worry-free unpacking, we’ll do whatever we can to help you make your new house into… The post Worry-Free Unpacking appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..

Use Temporary Storage

By vikingadmin • 16 Jan, 2015
One way to avoid some of the frustrations that come with moving is by utilizing temporary storage to stay organized and on track during the entire process. Our VODS container system simplifies the DIY moving and storage experience. VODS containers… The post Use Temporary Storage appeared first on Viking Moving Services, Inc..
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