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Moving Tips and Checklist

Courtesy of North American Van Lines, here is a checklist of things to do to prepare to move:

Two-Three Weeks

* Fill and transfer prescriptions for family and pets. Pack them to travel with you.
* Arrange for shipment of plants and pets. Get immunization records for pets.
* Dispose of or give away all flammables.

One Week

* Defrost refrigerator and freezer, plus allow thorough air-drying to prevent mildew. Dispose of perishables.
* Transfer checking and savings accounts.
* Drain fuel and oil from lawnmowers and other power equipment. Drain water hoses.
* Pack items to be carried in the car, and label "Do Not Move."
* Gather valuables from safe deposit box, drawers, jewelry cases as well as personal records. Pack them safely to take with you.
* Send clothing, draperies, curtains, rugs out for cleaning and leave in wrapping. Take down curtain rods, shelves, and TV antenna.
* Have the car serviced for the trip and have proof of insurance in car.

Moving Day

* Remember to pack a box of basics you'll need on move-in day (tools, paper products, all-purpose household cleaners, etc.) Be sure to have it loaded last so that it will be first off at your new home.
* Pack suitcases for trip. Remove all bed linens.
* Be available to check items on inventory sheet. .
* Conduct a last minute walk through with your van operator. Make sure windows are closed, closets empty, lights out and doors locked.

Dos and Don'ts

* Do keep your copy of inventory, Bill of Lading, Order for Service, Estimate, household booklet, numbers to call, etc. with you at all times when moving begins. Don't pack these items with the shipment.
* Do carefully wrap liquids, cleansers, and shampoos in plastic wrap or liners.
* Don't pack paint, bottles of bleach, gas cans, or other inflammables. It is against federal law for movers to transport flammables and combustibles.
* Do back up your PC with copies of all your files. Put in a scratch diskette to park your hard drive. Try to pack the PC in its original carton. Remove CD's from your player before packing and put the discs back in their cases. Wrap multi-play cartridges separately.
* Do moisten plants before placing them in cartons. Know that professional movers are prohibited from moving plants unless delivery is scheduled within 24 hours or is less than 150 miles away.
* Do have your appliance motors bolted to ensure safe arrival.


North American Van Lines - With over 70 years experience, North American - a world leader in relocation - has what it takes to make your household or corporate move go smoothly.
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Moving Companies In 50 States
  • Allied Van Lines - Established in 1928, Allied Van Lines is a mover of corporate families and has locations throughout North America.
     
  • American Red Ball International - Provides corporate moving services worldwide. Free estimate and relocation guide available.
     
  • Budd Van Lines - Independent moving company provides moving services to corporate executives and corporate clients. Moving tips and testimonials included. Offers Team Pack & Haul and single point of contact for all moves.
     
  • The Clark & Reid Companies - Provide end-to-end transportation and storage services to corporations and families in the USA and internationally.
     
  • Hollander Storage and Moving Company - Provides both individual, corporate and other moving services. Established in 1888. Independent agent for United Van Lines.
     
  • Massachusetts Movers Association (MMA) - Non-profit trade organization in New England provides advice, tips, and help in identifying movers.
     
  • New World Van Lines - Company provides a single crew moving service for long distance moves. The same people that pick up the household goods will deliver them. Single customer service point of contact is also provided.
     
  • North American Van Lines - With over 70 years experience, North American - a world leader in relocation - has what it takes to make your household or corporate move go smoothly.
     
  • Stevens Worldwide Van Lines - Firm is composed of a network of agents offering corporate and international household moving services. Services are provided for local, intrastate, interstate and international moves. Moving tips and storage solutions also provided.
     
  • United Van Lines - Offers corporate and residential moving services nationwide.
     
  • Vip Transport, Inc. - Offers local and international specialty moving, shipping, logistics, distribution and packaging services.
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    Des Moines Resources
    - Des Moines Movers and Moving Companies -

    A Move on Up Movers
    3210 Amherst St
    Des_Moines, IA 50313
    515-283-8648

    A-1 Movers
    242 E 30th St
    Des Moines, IA 50317
    515-288-4433

    Ace Moving Storage
    1800 Industrial Cir
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    515-225-6464

    American Moving
    10400 Hickman Rd
    Clive, IA 50325
    515-278-9191

    Capitol City Moving
    1921 Center St
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    515-283-0684

    Global Van Lines
    101 3rd St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    515-243-1234

    Graebel Iowa Movers
    10440 Hickman Rd
    Clive, IA 50325
    515-252-6200

    Griffin Movers
    1901 E University Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50316
    515-299-8988

    Harris Finnemore Moving
    1140 Indigo Ln
    Waukee, IA 50263
    515-276-2126

    Lint Van Lines
    4549 Delaware Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50313
    515-265-8161

    Mayflower Transit
    523 S 18th St
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    515-223-8329

    Red Line Moving
    622 Palmer Pl
    Des Moines, IA 50315
    515-288-8725

    Select Van Movers
    523 S 18th St
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    515-223-8329

    Shaver Relocation
    225 SE Oralabor Rd
    Ankeny, IA 50021
    515-964-1776

    Siddall Moving
    8810 Urbandale Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50322
    515-276-3697

    Smoldt Moving
    4069 121st St
    Urbandale, IA 50323
    515-270-8474

    Stonehocker Moving
    4453 121st St
    Urbandale, IA 50323
    515-727-9116

    Wheaton World Wide Moving
    4069 121st St
    Urbandale, IA 50323
    515-280-9917

     

     


     
     
     
     
     

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