If you are not hiring A Friendly Mover to disassemble and reassemble your furniture, these things will have to be taken care of before we arrive. For more moving tips, try our links page.
General Tips
Have all boxes sealed on the top and bottom with tape. This prevents your items from falling out in the truck.
Have all boxes labeled with their room destination.
Wrap pictures and have them boxed and sealed
Stack lamp shades inside each other and box them. This will prevent any punctures or damage.
Books should be packed tightly in small, sealed boxes.
Remove pendulums from clocks or have them secured tightly to the base of the clock.
Grandfather clocks should be secured by a clock man.
Have all fragile articles packed and secured separately in durable boxes.
Have light colored cushions (couch, love seat, etc.) bagged in large trash bags.
You should keep all valuables in your immediate possesion. These items should be moved by the owner: jewelry, watches, money, expensive artwork, legal documents, etc.
Bedrooms
Clothing may be left in dresser drawers. Hanging clothes should be boxed in wardrobe boxes.
Wrap and pack small clothes.
Kitchen
Dispose of any food that may spill or spoil in your new place.
Have refrigerators and freezers empty when movers arrive. (Food, shelves, pans, & trays.)
Have stoves disconnected, If gas, be sure gas lines are shut off tightly and capped. Pack any loose parts separately in a place you will remember.
Have all kitchen utensils, pots, and pans clean and packed in boxes.
Garage
Drain all oil and gas from lawn mowers and any other gas powered tools. We may not move flammables, aerosol cans, paints, thinners, guns, ammunition, or hazardous materials.
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If you are not hiring A Friendly Mover to disassemble and reassemble your furniture, these things will have to be taken care of before we arrive. For more moving tips, try our 
Call today for a rough estimate with hourly rates over the phone, or schedule your free in-home estimate.