Packing Tips
Make New Friends with Neighborly Advice
If you’ve recently moved to a new home, you may need a little help learning about your new neighborhood. This can be a lonely endeavor, especially when you’re the “new kid on the block”. Here are six useful tips to help you meet new neighbors and transition into your new community. 1) Find the “common ground” […]
Continue ReadingMoving Tips for Planning an Urban Move
Metropolitan areas offer many opportunities and amenities that attract youthful movers. The benefits of “downtown” living include access to restaurants, museums and the arts, not to mention its proximity to major urban employers. If city living is in your future, you should prepare yourself for the challenges of relocating in an urban area. Consider these helpful […]
Continue ReadingSave Money while Raising Pre-Move Cash
Every item you move adds to the weight and expense to your shipment As you prepare to move, it a good idea to sort through your belongings to identify things you can do without. If you can successfully trim your moving inventory, you can possibly save some money and even raise some in return. What […]
Continue ReadingPacking Food and Perishables
Be Mindful of Restrictions when Packing Perishables Can I bring perishable items? If you are moving less than 150 miles, you may be able to pack food and perishables. If that applies to you, consult your Mayflower move coordinator for details. Otherwise, make plans to consume or give away your food before moving day. See our […]
Continue ReadingPacking Mirrors for a Move
Prep Your Mirrors to Minimize the Risk of Breakage 1) Use a specially padded box to transport your mirrors safely. 2) Look for a box sized just right for a mirror like yours when you purchase your moving supplies. If you have trouble locating an appropriate box, contact your Mayflower move coordinator. 3) Line the […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack Soft Goods
Sheets and Blankets are susceptible to mold and insects. Soft goods include textiles such as blankets, towels, bedding, linens, drapes, curtains and rugs. Your soft goods are especially vulnerable to threats like moisture, mold and insects. Rugs: Clean and vacuum before moving day. Roll up large rugs and wrap them in plastic for transit. The […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack Lamps and Lampshades
Lamps and Shades Should be Packed Separately Lamp bases Before you pack the lamp base, remove the light bulb and the lamp harp. Wrap each piece individually in news wrap. Place the pieces in a box, packing the empty space well with crushed paper. It is okay to pack more than one lamp per box […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack Books
Moving Advice: Prepare for Lighter Reading Scale back the size of your book collection as much as possible. Carefully evaluate your collection for books that you could live without. More than likely there are some you could bear to part with, especially when you consider the cost of moving them. Books typically cost more to […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack Your Plants and Flowers
Check with State Officials before Moving Moving your household plants could be more difficult than you might expect. Plants are categorized as “perishable” items under federal guidelines. Because they are perishable, federal law does not allow them to be transported by regulated moving vans for distances greater than 150 miles, or on trips greater than […]
Continue ReadingMoving Wine? How to Move Wine Collections Safely
Moving a wine collection just may be the only potential drawback of having one. Fine wines are hypersensitive to movement, humidity, temperature and exposure to light, any of which can threaten their character and chemistry. To protect your investment ─ and avoid ending up with a lifetime supply of vinegar ─ advance preparation is required […]
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