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Moving 101: Glossary of Moving Terms - M

Moving Company
A moving company is the business entity that specializes in moving household or business goods. Moving companies often offer different services for local or long distance moving.

A moving company will usually provide a door to door service, transporting your belongings from your origin to your destination.

Moving Kit
A moving kit is an assortment of essential supplies needed to pack an entire house or apartment. Moving kits are available in different sizes, to accommodate different property sizes.

A moving kit will contain boxes of varying sizes and for different purposes. For example wardrobe box for cloths, dish packs for your breakable kitchen ware, etc. shrink wrap, bubble wrap, markers and sealing tape.

Moving Truck
A moving truck is a vehicle designated to accommodate relocation and moving needs. A moving company will usually have different trucks in different sizes for different jobs. For example: to move a small studio apartment, the moving company will probably provide a smaller van. However, for a large 5 bedroom house, a larger truck will be provided.

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