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How far in advance should you book movers?  Once you’ve decided which moving company to use for your relocation, book your move! This also applies to booking a rental truck if you have decided to do a DIY move. Scheduling a date to have your belongings picked up is essential, and the sooner it can be done, the better. In addition to the benefits of advanced booking, such as the ability to secure a preferred…

What is a small load? A small load is when the total weight of items being moved is below the minimum weight established by commercial van lines. A move that is below 1000 pounds is considered a small load. If you’re planning to hire a professional moving company to transport your belongings, but fall below the minimum weight, how do you move small loads across country? There are professional moving companies that specialize in moving…

Need to move in a hurry? Knowing that it can be accomplished in a short time frame will give you the power to be ready for the movers on time. How Can I Quickly Prepare Large Appliances for a Move?When preparing large appliances efficiently for moving, there are a few key steps to follow. Firstly, ensure that all appliances are cleaned thoroughly, removing any dust or residue. Next, disconnect and unplug each appliance, properly securing…

If you’re planning on doing a DIY move using a rental truck, its important that prior to moving day you know how to load a moving truck. How long does it take for moving trucks to load? This depends on how many people will be loading, and how much stuff needs to be loaded onto the truck. If you’re hiring professionals, than loading time could be between 1 to 4 hours, maybe longer, depending on…

Did you know that a move within the same state could either be a local or intrastate move? When determining which type of move you’re doing, whether its local or intrastate, knowing what is considered a local move and what is an intrastate move will help you to understand how to plan and how different moving companies work when doing local and intrastate moves. For many moving companies a local move is less than 100…