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TIPS TO LOAD AND UNLOAD A MOVING TRUCK(0)

February 4, 2010

 
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 same condition at the end [...]

TIPS TO LOAD AND UNLOAD A MOVING TRUCK

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; it can damage the compressor, etc.
Don’t move flammables, [...]

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 of furniture like an end table or [...]

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 of stairs, use at least [...]


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