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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 [...]

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 [...]

Loading a truck is like a puzzle, heavier items on bottom, lighter on top.

TIPS FOR LOADING A MOVING TRUCK

Tips for “loading your own truck” is more “rules of thumb” than exact directions due to the fact that every household is different with different amounts and types of items.  However, there are definitely some procedures that if followed will make the process smoother and keep your items in the [...]

Things not to do when loading your own rental truck on moving day, use caution.

THE DONTS OF LOADING YOUR OWN MOVING TRUCK

  Although some of these topics seem obvious, you would be surprised by how many people do make these common mistakes, when they decide not to use movers and want to move themselves. Don’t Move your refrigerator or freezer full of items. Don’t tip your fridge or freezer on its side; [...]

Remove the shade before moving your lamp

LAMP PACKING AND MOVING TIPS

Lamps, meaning free standing non hardwired light fixtures aren’t usually that difficult to move, but a few tips can make packing lamps easier whether a home mover is hired or a self move is performed. TABLE LAMPS: Table lamps are usually 8” to 30” tall and sit on top of a piece [...]

The right way to move a baby grand piano

MOVING A BABY GRAND PIANO

Whether using piano movers or doing it yourself, these are the steps to  move a horizontal or baby grand style piano. Use 3 men for a petite or baby grand, at least 4 men for a parlor, ballroom, or concert grand.  If the piano is going up or down flights [...]

Know what  information to give your moving company when it comes to your piano.

PIANO MOVING

Piano moving can be difficult so it’s important to use reliable movers with experience in the field rather than light movers who do apartments and less complicated transfers.   Even nationwide movers don’t always have a lot of expertise in pianos, so it’s important to check on who can move your [...]

wine

MOVING WITH WINE

                                                         When it comes to moving your wine collection, there are many considerations and tips to consider to ensure a safe transport for your valuable collection.                                                                                                       The first thing you should consider is getting your wine collection appraised before you move. A wine appraiser will be able to evaluate the [...]