Labeling:

• Every item to be moved must have a label on it.
• Place labels on each item of furniture. The labels are color coded.
• If an item must be dismantled to be moved, be sure to label all parts.

Disconnect All Wiring:

• Wiring, telephone or any equipment which is fastened to desks, etc., MUST be disconnected.

Personal Computers - CRT's - Keyboards - Disc Drives - Printers - Fax Machines - Typewriters, Etc.

• Unplug all equipment from the power source and from other peripheral equipment.
• Place all cables, cords, covers, etc. in a moving carton with your other desk contents, etc.
• Make sure each piece of equipment has been properly serviced for moving, if any servicing is required.

Packing Cartons

• Place label on either END of the carton, NOT on top, bottom, or sides
• Please do not over pack cartons. Cartons are stacked when they are moved. "Domed" cartons don't move well.
• Our special auto-bottom cartons do not require packaging tape.

Desks And Credenzas

• Label the desk on the top surface
• If you choose to do some packing, all cartons MUST be SEALED with tape or tied shut.

Save Time

• If you have a concern for time, move the smaller items from the basement or upstairs to the main floor before moving day if possible.
• Carry back yard items to the front so that they can be easily loaded onto the moving van.

Prepare Home For Moving Day

• Tie back gates, screen doors, and remove doors if necessary.
• Helpful hint is to remember back what problems you had moving in so you can advise the movers.

Reserve Elevators

• Reserve elevators with apartment managers
• Check to see if the apartment can pad their elevators for you (we will do it otherwise).

Arrange Parking Space

• Arrange parking space for the van at both the pick-up and delivery addresses.

Plan Layout Of Destination

• Plan and measure where your furniture will be placed in your new home.

Separate Belongings You Want To Keep

• Before the packers / movers arrive, have the items you do not want loaded onto the moving van set aside so that they are not packed in error.

Disconnect All Appliances

• Turn off gas and water.
• Drain all hoses.
• Empty refrigerator and disconnect ice maker.

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