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Moving Tip #5:

When closing a box there should be some resistance and packing material should be just above the top. Otherwise boxes can crush. Especially when stacked in a truck or when stored.

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Long Island City is LIC – A name guide for future residents

Long Island City (abbreviated LIC) is in the NYC Borough of Queens. On the East River at LIC’s western edge is the famous gantry sign proclaiming LONG ISLAND. Queens and Brooklyn are part of the island called Long Island. Long Island City is … Continue reading

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some tools of the moving trade

Appliance handtruck also known as refer dolly furniture dolly paper pads for storage and international moving blankets also known as moving pads unprinted newsprint used as protective packing material width=”300″ height=”200″

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Help! My Bed’s Boxspring Mattress won’t fit into the room.

Moving is stressful enough, finding out that your bed supporting boxspring won’t fit makes your move even more stressful. In older Manhattan and Brooklyn walk-up apartments you might think you would have trouble getting a King size mattress up a … Continue reading

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Moving Tip #5: Use “Packing” Tape to Pack Boxes

Use “Packing” Tape for packing boxes. It may seem like common sense, but many people use the wrong types of tape that are not designed for sealing cardboard boxes. The wrong tape can rip or not stick to the box. … Continue reading

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Moving Tip #4: Mark Essential Items Box as “OPEN FIRST LOAD LAST”

Whether you are moving Locally, Long Distance, or Internationally you will want access to some items as soon as you arrive at your new home. Mark the box: “OPEN FIRST LOAD LAST” You can mark this in large letters on … Continue reading

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Moving Tip #3: Fill Moving Boxes Completely

Slightly overfill moving boxes with packing material when sealing shut. A box not completely filled will crush when stacked. Contents may shift if not packed tightly.

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Moving Tip #2: Pack Plates on Edge

If packing your own china and dishes, wrap each plate in unprinted newsprint (or bubblewrap) and stand on edge in a heavy duty box. This is safer than laying them flat.

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New “Tech” Mattress Companies disrupting the sleep industry

As movers know it sometimes is impossible to get a mattress (or more likely boxspring) into a small hallway, stairway, or small elevator. And if you want to move “just” a mattress and boxspring you are looking at a 2 … Continue reading

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Moving Tip #1 Change Your Address

Change your address with your credit card companies BEFORE the move date. If you are moving long distance they may interpret out of state charges associated to your move as fraudulent. Continue reading

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