Boston Moving Company Gives Tips on How to Pack for a Summer Move

June 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Packing for a move can be one of the most stressful parts of the moving process. Humboldt Storage and Moving, greater Boston’s oldest moving company, agent of United Van Lines and experts in stress-free moving is gearing up for a busy season of helping people move those boxes and has created a number of consumer tips to help.

Proper packing can mean the difference between a smooth moving experience and one complicated by broken household goods and shattered memories. As with any part of a move, the need to plan ahead is essential including getting all the necessary packing materials. Many tips are below with even more tips in this video:
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Choose the proper packing materials: Most if not all of your materials can be obtained from your moving company. Make sure you have various sizes of cartons, and use unprinted paper for packing. While you can use newspaper, be aware that the ink will rub off on certain items such as china.

Give yourself plenty of time: Packing for a move always seems to take longer than expected. Be sure to leave yourself ample time to pack as a rushed packing job can lead to significant damage and lots of stress on the other end.

Know what not to pack: There are a number of items that should not or cannot be placed onto a moving van including, gasoline, aerosol cans, ammunition and cleaning fluids. Other items that should be kept with you and not on a moving van include high-value items such as cash, deeds and wills, stamp or coin collections or other family memories.

Packing China: It is important to use cartons specifically made for dishes, glassware and silverware. Pack flat china at the bottom of the carton, wrapping each piece individually and standing them on their sides- they are actually strongest this way. Pack bowls and other odd-shaped items at the bottomed or in the middle layer and pack items such as cups upside-down. Make sure not to make the boxes too heavy. Ask your moving company for a brochure on how to pack other items.

Moving Day Box: As with any situation, there can be bumps in the road. Prepare a box of necessary items for you and your family in the event of delays. Those items can include soap, toiletries, towels, first aid kit, snacks and other important items in case you get stranded or redirected.

As always, check with the moving company that was selected to handle your move and seek out professional advice. And consider having a professional packing service help if the task is going to be overwhelming.

About Humboldt Storage and Moving:
Humboldt Storage and Moving is Greater Boston’s oldest moving company and a long-standing United Van Lines agent. The Boston moving company, founded in1905 is an original stockholding member of United Van Lines and remains within the top 5 percent of all United Van Lines agents in the country for sales volume.

The company’s philosophy is “Relax. And get moving.” Moving is cited as one of the more stressful occasions in people’s lives and the entire Humboldt team goes to great lengths to ensure all customers feel at ease through the entire moving process. The team at Humboldt Storage and Moving are specialists in assisting seniors with sensitive down-sizing relocations, coordinating highly technical biotech/lab and hospital moves, fine art moving and storage, time-sensitive office relocations, as well as traditional residential relocations both local and international and packing services.
   
Boston-area moving company Humboldt Storage and Moving is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. The Canton location also serves as a 90,000 S/F state of the art, climate-controlled storage facility, serving the needs of clients with more long term needs. For more information about Humboldt’s expertise and moving services please contact them at (781) 821-8777. For additional information visit http://www.humboldt.com/

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Boston moving company Humboldt Storage and Moving is greater Boston’s oldest moving company, largest United Van Lines agent and experts in stress-free moving. Contact them at (781) 821-8777. For additional information visit http://www.humboldt.com/