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Tips and Tricks from a Professional Mover

Browse this section for author John Elie's key tips and tricks for a smooth self-move.  

 

HOW TO PREPARE BEDS WHILE PACKING

HOW TO PREPARE BEDS WHILE PACKINGHow to Disassemble Beds – This usually involves taking the mattress and box spring off the frame, and disassembling the frame by removing…

HOW TO PACK LAMPS

HOW TO PACK LAMPSTo pack lamps, remove the shade from the lamp by unscrewing the knob that holds the shade to the lamp. This is shown in Figure…

How to Pack Mirrors using the Mirror Pack Box

How to Pack Mirrors using the Mirror Pack BoxThe Mirror Box is shown below in Figure 2.9 This is the ideal box for protecting large pictures and mirrors.…

How to Pack Your Household

How to Pack Your Household(The following is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of “Try Moving Yourself! The Complete Self-Moving Guide for a Full Household Move using U-Haul Products…

HOW TO MOVE A REFRIGERATOR

HOW TO MOVE A REFRIGERATORLoading a moving truck is a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. You have a whole lot of pieces, but only one piece…

HOW TO LOAD A U-HAUL® MOVING TRUCK

HOW TO LOAD A U-HAUL® MOVING TRUCKLoading a moving truck is a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. You have a whole lot of pieces, but only…

Self Moving Cost Savings Example

Self Moving Cost Savings ExampleMoving an entire household with a full service moving company is expensive. A full household with four bedrooms, living room, kitchen, basement, garage, can…

HOW TO PACK WARDROBE BOXES

HOW TO PACK WARDROBE BOXESTwo useful specialty boxes are “Wardrobe” boxes. As the name implies, you use a wardrobe box for items that hang in closets such as…

Overview of Moving Boxes

Overview of Moving BoxesBefore we can start in on your household inventory estimate, you first need a basic understanding of the various types of moving boxes, including their…

HOW TO PACK A DISBARREL® BOX

HOW TO PACK A DISBARREL® BOXThe Dish Barrel® box, Figure 2.6, is a large, deep box (28 inches high) designed to hold dishes and glassware from the kitchen…

HOW TO MOVE AN UPRIGHT PIANO

HOW TO MOVE AN UPRIGHT PIANOPianos come in three basic types, an ‘Upright’ or ‘Spinet’ piano, a Baby Grand piano, and a Grand piano. Upright Piano Baby Grand…

HOW TO MOVE A DRESSER WITH MIRROR – PACKING and LOADING

HOW TO MOVE A DRESSER WITH MIRROR – PACKING and LOADINGFor dressers with mirrors, use the tools from your command center to remove the mirrors, which are held…

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