How to properly unload a moving truck:

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Earlier this week we shared our guide: how to load a moving truck. We would be remiss not to follow up with a guide for unpacking that truck. Yes, there is a method which should contribute to your stress-free move! Lucky for you, it's easier to unpack than pack the truck and you're almost done! So here goes:

• Walk-through your new home, mentally planning where you will put your large items of furniture

• Assess doorways to ensure there is enough room to move in larger pieces of furniture

• Keeping safety top of mind, make sure pathways between the truck and the house, as well as inside the house, are clear of debris and obstructions. Lay down non-skid runners.

• Remove doors where necessary

• Take Wardrobe boxes off first and put family members to work in their own rooms putting their clothes away!

• Transport furniture to applicable room and remove plastic wrapping

• Remove boxes and place in labelled rooms

• Store away equipment such as blanket pads and straps and discard all wrapping

• Reassemble furniture once the truck is unloaded

• Unpack in each room as priority dictates; might I suggest kitchen, bathroom and overnight necessities first?

Happy Moving!

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Your Guide to 6 Kinds of Moving Boxes:

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As moving day draws near, you’re probably dreading the task of packing those moving boxes.

Packing is one of moving’s biggest headaches, and it can’t be avoided. Rooms full of loose knick-knacks, huge pieces of furniture, and personal wardrobes all present their own packing challenges.

Boxing up your goods doesn’t have to be burdensome. By understanding which moving boxes to use for specific items, you can easily and safely help your prized possessions arrive at your new home.

Professional moving boxes and cartons come in a variety of shapes and sizes—specifically suited to fit a variety of household goods.

Check out the following list to learn how make packing a little less painful.

1. Kitchen Box

This is a sturdy corrugated carton of double-wall construction suited for all breakables. Use them to pack your china, dishes, crystal, and glassware. You may also want to use cellular dividers inside the carton as an extra measure of protection.

2. Medium Box

An easy-to-handle carton designed for heavy items such as books or other media. These moving boxes hold 1.75 cubic feet of your belongings.

3. Large Box

These big utility boxes are usually used for pots and pans, toys, non-perishable food (cans and jars) and small appliances. They hold three and a half cubic feet of household items.

4. Extra Large Box

These super-sized boxes are made for bulky items including linens, towels, or lampshades. They hold 4.9 cubic feet of the awkward or cumbersome things that need to be packed.

5. Wardrobe Box

This huge box comes equipped a metal hanger bar to accommodate your clothes. You can transfer items directly from your closet into this box with minimal effort.

6. Picture Box

These telescoping cartons fit almost any framed picture or mirror. These moving boxes are perfect for transporting your artwork, framed family portraits and kids’ posters.

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