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Truck rental tips

RENTAL TRUCK TIPS

  Here are some points to cover and questions to ask when renting a truck for your move.  There are different price points and different characteristics that you should factor in before you choose a rental truck facility.  Decide what size rental truck you need before you call for quotes.  [...]

Follow these steps for help moving your computer.

COMPUTER MOVING TIPS

Written By:  Amit Mehta, Fast On Site Computer Repairs, Glen Ellyn, IL Whether you are moving your computer as part of an office move, or just for personal reasons, there are some computer moving tips to follow to keep your computer safe.  Always follow manufacturers’ directions if you still have the [...]

Plastic office crates are environmentally friendly.

OFFICE MOVING CARTONS

  PLASTIC OFFICE CRATES VS. CORRUGATED OFFICE MOVING BOXES (TOTES):  The Characteristics of Each When you do an office move, the type of cartons you use to transfer your goods is a big decision.  Which type of cartons should you use or should you use a combination?  Here are 2 [...]

Setting up a pool table step by step guide.

MOVING A POOL TABLE: STEP BY STEP

Written By:  Jason Bacues, Bacues Billiards Moving a pool table can be difficult, follow these steps if you plan on doing it yourself, and not hiring a pool table mover. Unfasten the pockets.  This varies per model table (i.e. leather pockets, vinyl drop pockets, or a ball return).  On a [...]

Happy employees mean happy bosses.

OFFICE MOVING TIPS

  This article isn’t about the nuts and bolts of moving desks and files, your commercial mover is well versed in that. What it is about is planning, flexibility, teamwork, and vision.  PLANNING AND FLEXIBILITY The first thing you want to do when you approach an office move is to plan [...]

Find out if your cubicle will be set up as the same floor plan as your old building.

OFFICE MOVING TIPS FOR EMPLOYEES

  Whether you are using  commercial mover or doing it yourself, most companies require you to pack up your own space.  Planning and organization are both key in making a smooth transition. HOW TO PACK YOUR OFFICE OR CUBICLE: PRIOR TO PACKING: Find out if your cubicle or office will [...]

Going Green can save the earth and money.

THE GREEN OFFICE MOVE

  Keeping A Building Green Goes Beyond LEED Certification:  The Green Office Move is an article written by David L. King, AIA, CFM.  President, LEED AP, ICB, LLC, Parent Company of Samson Carts & CrateXpress.  David explains in the introduction how companies strive to get LEED certification.  LEED certification is the [...]

Moving Checklists before you move

OFFICE MOVING CHECKLIST

  Whether you are using office movers or relocating your business yourself, here are some general guidelines to follow to make your office relocation go smoother. 3-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE MOVE: Choose your new location. Decide if there are any build outs or modifications you’ll need to contract for the [...]

Swingsets require careful planning to move properly

HOW TO MOVE A WOODEN SWING SET

If you purchased the set from a dealer sometimes discounts or incentives apply if you use them for relocation.  Check that out first.  If that doesn’t work and you don’t want to use a household mover, then follow these tips to help take down and move the swing set.  Generally [...]

Safes come in many different styles, and can vary in weight and sizes.

HOW TO MOVE A SAFE OR GUN SAFE

Moving a safe or gun safe can be a tricky and potentially dangerous proposition so unless you have 4 strong people and the proper equipment it’s probably better to defer to the expertise of heavy moving specialists, machinery movers, or commercial movers with a background in handling heavier items.  If [...]