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General Moving Tips... |
Moving
into your new home is stressful
at the best of times. In the article
below, we give some general tips
and some common sense advice that
should help your big move run
that little bit smoother. With
an international removal you really
do want to get it right. |
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Courtesy of Bishops Blatchpack:
International Removals experts |
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A quick breakdown of your moving procedure |
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1. Create an inventory of what you will be moving to your new address
2. Sell, give away anything you no longer want.
3. Book your removal
4. Check out any insurance you may require.
5. Arrange Storage if necessary.
6. Pack those boxes.
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Before you can start packing, you may need the following materials: |
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- Strong Boxes. These can either be bought from a specialist company or visit a local supermarket, as they tend to have a great deal of boxes left over after deliveries.
- Wardrobe Boxes with Hanger Bars. This will save you a great deal of ironing after the move.
- Packing Tape. Lots of packing tape, better to have too much than too little.
- Bubble Wrap, Wrapping Paper, Newspaper, Tissue Paper.
- Permanent Markers.
- Notes or self adhesive labels for Wrapping
- Wrap
your breakables and other
fragile items in bubble wrap,
wrapping paper or tissue paper
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- Be careful when wrapping items in newspaper, the ink from the newspaper can leave smears and smudges on your items, be sure the items you are wrapping in newspaper are already covered with something else.
- For
really fragile items, kill
two birds with one stone,
use towels, linen or bed sheets
to wrap them up in.
- Re-sealable
sandwich bags or zip lock
bags are perfect for packing
small items of clutter .
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The best advice we can give is to begin packing well ahead of the move. This will give you more time to organise.
We recommend you use good, strong boxes, and always fully secure the bottoms, there is nothing worse than taking a box out of the van and hearing the fine china hit the pavement below.
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A
systematic approach is always
the best. Pack the contents
of one room at a time, making
sure that everything is clearly
labeled
To make the move go quicker, find an area close to the front door to put the boxes before the move, but remember to leave a walkway clear for easy access.
These hints will help you pack like a professional
Start by packing the items you don't need for your daily living routine. You don't want to be hunting for the kettle the night after the move!
Pack all your one of a kind items (including wills, share certificates, jewellery, photographs, and home videos) separately so that they can be carried with you on moving day. Or you could consider moving these belongings to a safety deposit box until after the move.
Pack your breakables loosely in a box with plenty of wrapping.
Make sure the boxes are clearly
labeled FRAGILE, and stack them
towards the top of your piles.
Make sure no places heavier
boxes on top! On an international
move a well packed case is vital.
Pack your non-breakables tightly in smaller boxes.
There is the temptation to pack
as much as possible into one
box. whilst packing, be sure
to check the weights of the
boxes so that they are comfortable
to carry. You may have your
Catherine Cookson collection
in one box, but you don't want
your back to go while your carrying
it!
If you still have the original boxes for your smaller electrical appliances, be sure to pack those items back into them and tape them securely. |
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When you take your bed apart, secure the frames together with tape or rope. You can use cable ties for this as well, but be sure they do not leave any marks.
Cover your tables with old linen or a blanket. If you can, remove the legs. Wrap the nuts and bolts in a zip lock or sandwich bag and tie them to a leg, this will save alot of time hunting for them later.
For white goods, appliances,
and other electronic
equipment, check
your owner's manual
for any special
instructions for
moving. It is generally
considered a bad
idea to move your
fridge of freezer
in any position
other than upright,
doing so could reduce
its operating life
span. |
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Tape up all drawers, ice containers, and other loose parts in your refrigerator. Pad any exposed coils to protect them during the move.
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Removals - National - International - European - Storage |
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BISHOPS BLATCHPACK - REMOVALS |
Exeter, Devon |
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Tel: 01392 20 20 40 |
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The
handlebars on bikes
can damage other
items whilst in
transit, (on those
international moves
which tend to last
longer real care
should be taken
here) loosen the
handlebars on your
bikes and turn them
sideways. Cover
the chains and pedals
to keep oil and
grease off other
items.
Wrap your small
mirrors and pack
them in boxes. Cover
your wall mirrors,
large paintings
and other artwork
with cardboard.
If they'll fit,
slide them into
wardrobe boxes.
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If your taking outdoor furniture with you, see if it can be dismantled, and like tables and chairs, secure the bag containing the nuts bolts and alum keys to the item they belong to.
Roll up your carpets and rugs and secure with rope or tape.
Make sure all sharp edges on your tools or attachments are wrapped to prevent injury.
Pack your power tools with plenty of cushioning, and tape or tie your tool chests securely.
Make sure to remove any petrol
from any equipment you may have
(for example, lawnmowers and
chainsaws). Packing any flammable
chemicals and materials is a
bad idea, (..again especially
for an international removal).
Be sure to use them up or dispose
of them before the move. |
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Removals - National - International - European - Storage |
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BISHOPS BLATCHPACK - REMOVALS |
Exeter, Devon |
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Tel: 01392 20 20 40 |
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