BlAcKsMoKe Posted November 15, 2014 Member ID: 5459 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 13 Topic Count: 36 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 494 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 441 Achievement Points: 3501 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 18, 2022 Birthday: 10/03/1994 Posted November 15, 2014 Hey guys As the title of the post says I'm moving in 7 days but I suck at it.. Got any tips on things that make it easier? Or what I shouldnt forget to do?Your help is greatly appreciated!
Sammy Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted November 16, 2014 Dont sweat trying to cram too much into boxes unless transportation is a problem. Makes them easier to move since they arent as heavy. Dont load up a large box full of pots and pans so you dont have to move a 100 lbs box. Label all boxes clearly including whats inside. Or at least label the box with a good and unique title with all the items on a master list. Making it all easier to unpack is just as important as packing. Think about how you want to stack things based on how you are transporting them first so you arent spending as much effort that day doing it since you are pressed for time. Make sure all breakables are wrapped up in paper and not squished in the box. Make sure they are always stacked on top. Label boxes accordingly. If its a big move in a big truck get a dolly to move boxes. Make sure you have straps to secure everything. Dont load up boxes too high so you can still see out of the rear view mirror or you might get pulled over by a cop. If any box has really expensive or irreplaceable items know where it is at all times so it doesnt get lost. Oh and dont wait until the last day. Get stuff all packed now so the day before you move you will have a good nights rest for moving day. Xalandra, BigPapaDean, BlAcKsMoKe and 2 others 5 Awards
BlAcKsMoKe Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 5459 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 13 Topic Count: 36 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 494 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 441 Achievement Points: 3501 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 18, 2022 Birthday: 10/03/1994 Author Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you Sammy! Thats some great info!
NITRO Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 1095 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 34 Topic Count: 101 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3639 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 2460 Achievement Points: 24702 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 02/06/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 03/23/1979 Device: iPhone Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) After Sammy's post there is no more to say lol. I will add a safety tip though. If you load up your car/SUV with alot of weight it will change the handling and stopping characteristics so take you time on the drive. Stopping distances dependant on weight will be longer and cornering will be more unsettled if the load is weighty and tall. Good luck! Edited November 16, 2014 by NITRO Damage_inc- 1 Awards
BlAcKsMoKe Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 5459 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 13 Topic Count: 36 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 494 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 441 Achievement Points: 3501 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/04/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 18, 2022 Birthday: 10/03/1994 Author Posted November 16, 2014 After Sammy's post there is no more to say lol. I will add a safety tip though. If you load up your car/SUV with alot of weight it will change the handling and stopping characteristics so take you time on the drive. Stopping distances dependant on weight will be longer and cornering will be more unsettled if the load is weighty and tall. Good luck! I'm glad I dont drive Way too much to think of and thank you!
BigPapaDean Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted November 16, 2014 Dont sweat trying to cram too much into boxes unless transportation is a problem. Makes them easier to move since they arent as heavy. Dont load up a large box full of pots and pans so you dont have to move a 100 lbs box. Label all boxes clearly including whats inside. Or at least label the box with a good and unique title with all the items on a master list. Making it all easier to unpack is just as important as packing. Think about how you want to stack things based on how you are transporting them first so you arent spending as much effort that day doing it since you are pressed for time. Make sure all breakables are wrapped up in paper and not squished in the box. Make sure they are always stacked on top. Label boxes accordingly. If its a big move in a big truck get a dolly to move boxes. Make sure you have straps to secure everything. Dont load up boxes too high so you can still see out of the rear view mirror or you might get pulled over by a cop. If any box has really expensive or irreplaceable items know where it is at all times so it doesnt get lost. Oh and dont wait until the last day. Get stuff all packed now so the day before you move you will have a good nights rest for moving day. The dolly is the most important as you can stack multiple boxes on it at once and speed your time up. Specially if you move very often or not. Awards
BigPapaDean Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 1128 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1210 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6553 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4430 Achievement Points: 63653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18 Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Posted November 16, 2014 I'm glad I dont drive Way too much to think of and thank you! also here in Washington state they have a law that you must have a netting over your load if it's not in a van. They can cost about 20-30 bucks or so! They are worth it tho as nothing can fall out! Awards
Sammy Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted November 16, 2014 If you do have a lot of boxes to move and many of them do weigh a fair amount maybe get one of those lifting support belts to go around your waist. I dont know what they are called. Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Posted November 16, 2014 Be careful not to throw out your back! Never push yourself too far when it comes to lifting things.
JohnnyDos Posted November 16, 2014 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Posted November 16, 2014 Hey get a few good strong friends that aren't lazy and then some beer but that only comes out after the move.I rented a big U-Haul it had the fridge cart and a ramp that is the way to go no hopping into and out of the truck.Then follow Sammy's directions.Good Luck Damage_inc- 1
Merlin007 Posted January 14, 2015 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 71 Topic Count: 1127 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 8583 Content Per Day: 1.64 Reputation: 7548 Achievement Points: 76573 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 67 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Posted January 14, 2015 I just moved a couple of months ago and found packing to be key. Start early and we labeled boxes by which room it was going to as we had movers do all the hauling and this helped so not to have the boxes all piled up in one corner. This helped how things were packed and even better, helped even more to settle in the new place. Good luck. Awards
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