Boxes/Packing Info
Truck Rental
RV Storage
Moving Services
Free Move-In Moving Truck

Self Storage Services

America One Mini Storage offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of our customers. See our list and compare to other storage facilities and see why you should choose America One Mini Storage:

• Open 7 days a week
• All major credit cards accepted
• Several payment options available
• Free state-of-the-art security locks
• 24 hour surveillance inside and outside by on site live in managers
• Patrolled by well trained security guards hired from a private security specialty company
• Fully Paved and Clean and well lighted storage areas
• Staff golf cart ride escort to the unit
• Insurance available
• Climate controlled units
• Offer Safes for sale on site
• Free moving truck for move-ins
• Free use of hand carts and moving pads
• Offer Professional Moving Service
• Offer Moving truck rental
• All Moving supplies Available to assist in your move

It is our dedication to customer service that has made us a leader in the industry for over 20 years. We are committed to being the most convenient, secure and professional storage solution in your neighborhood.

• Conveniently located near major thoroughfares
• Variety of unit sizes available
• Climate controlled units available
• Full line of moving and packing supplies
• Recreational vehicle storage available
• Professional on-site managers
• Electronic gates with coded access
• Monitored video surveillance
• Individually alarmed units*
• Extensively trained Store Managers to serve you
• State-of-the-art facilities designed to meet each community's needs
• Unique "Clean and Green" standard keeps our properties as clean as possible
• Storage experts help you with all of your needs

Our promise to you:

• To provide you with a clean, ready-to-rent unit
• To provide helpful advice on selecting the right unit size, as well as moving and packing supplies
• To keep your stored personal belongings safe and secure
• To ensure you are completely satisfied with your experience

Boxes/Packing Info

If you are in need of boxes or moving supplies, our stores can provide you with everything you need. Our stores carry a basic variety of moving and packing supplies, as well as assorted sizes of boxes and box kits. We at American One Mini Storage know that moving things in and out of storage isn't anyone's favorite pastime, so we do everything we can to make it the best possible experience. You will find efficient and friendly professionals who are happy to go the extra mile for you! We Have The Supplies You Need!

WE NOW SELL BOXES ONLINE!
or, GET ALL YOUR PACKING NEEDS AT OUR STORAGE LOCATIONS

Packing

How do you pack specific items?

Plates and Flat China
Begin with the larger items. Smaller items can go toward the top. Wrap each piece individually with several pieces of newsprint. Next, wrap three to five previously wrapped plates together and stand each bundle on its edge. Never lay plates flat. Add 3-4 inches of crumpled paper and a cardboard divider before creating a second level.

Glassware and Crystal
Always individually wrap each glass and never put one piece inside another. Place on the very top level of your carton and pack rim down. Especially fragile items should be packed in a separate carton and then packed in a larger carton surrounded by cushioning.

Bowls
Wrap individually and then nest two to three together and wrap as an entire package. Place on end or flat. Use crumpled paper and a cardboard divider before adding layers.

Lamps
Remove shade, bulb and harp assembly. Double wrap the bulb and harp assembly. Wrap the base and cushion it in a dish pack or similar type box. For lampshades, select the carton size close to the shade measurements. Pack only one shade per container. Don't use crumpled newsprint inside or around the outside of the shade. Glass lampshades and chandeliers should be professionally packed in sturdy crates.

Food
Of course, never pack perishable items, aerosol kitchen products or frozen food. Box dry foods in medium-sized cartons after taping any openings or tops closed. Jars should be also taped shut and wrapped as well as cushioned. Pack cans and jars in smaller cartons.

Clothing
Clothing can be left in sturdy dressers or packed in suitcases, if desired. Other foldable clothing should be packed in medium-sized cartons. Hanging clothing should be packed in wardrobe cartons available from your 1st Choice Moving & Storage representative. If wardrobe cartons are not used, be sure to remove hangers and pack in lined cartons. Hats should be left in their boxes and packed in moving cartons. Small boxes loosely filled with newsprint also help protect hats.

Mirrors, Glass Table Tops, Pictures, Paintings, etc.
We recommend purchasing special boxes for all but the smallest items in this category. Mirror and picture cartons can handle most items. Only one article should be packed in each carton. You will want to consider professional crating assistance for oversized or heavy items such as table tops.

Glasses and Cups
Wrap individually. Cups with handles should be cushioned with another layer of paper. Pack with rims down. Cushion and layer with crumpled paper.

Books
Pack in smaller boxes with open edges alternating with the bindings. Hardcover books, or those with fragile covers should be wrapped for protection.

Draperies and Curtains
Wardrobe cartons are excellent for hanging curtains and drapes. You can also fold them and pack in boxes that have been lined with clean newsprint.

Bedding
Mattresses must be covered to protect them from soil and damage. Appropriate sized cartons are recommended and available from your 1st Choice representative.

Small Appliances
Clocks, radios and other small appliances should be individually wrapped and packed along with linens and towels or surrounded with crushed paper for protection.

Flowers and Plants
Live plants and potted flowers will likely not survive a long distance move. Check with your 1st Choice representative for specific rules regarding these items. Artificial flower arrangements should be carefully wrapped and packed in individual cartons. If possible, secure the arrangement to the bottom of the box. Cushion and label appropriately.

Electronics and Clocks
Original manufacturers packaging with Styrofoam inserts provides the best protection for moving electronic goods. If these are not available, large or medium cartons should be used and the item well wrapped and cushioned. Larger home electronics such as consoles and large screen TVs should not be packed and will be moved as furniture. Computers and grandfather clocks require special pre-move preparation. Consult with your 1st Choice representative or a local dealer to determine what is required for moving these items.

Washing Machines
Washing machines should have all hoses disconnected and put into containers. If you place hoses in the tub or drum, be sure to wrap the metal couplings with cloth or paper to avoid damage to the tub's surface. Unplug the electric cord and tape to the back. Secure the washer drum with materials available from your 1st Choice representative.

Major Appliances
Many appliances require special servicing, disconnecting and preparation. Upon request, your 1st Choice representative will arrange third party services to prepare these items for your move. For many items, however, you may be able to perform most of the requirements yourself.

Refrigerators
Refrigerators should be emptied of all food. Shelves should be secured in place or detached and wrapped. The electric cord should be unplugged and taped to the back. If there is an icemaker, it should be disconnected from the water line and drained in advance.

Tools Any power tools containing gasoline or oil should be drained before moving. Long handled tools can be bundled. Hand tools should be wrapped and packed.

Packing Boxes

America One Moving & Storage has durable, professional quality moving boxes for sale or rent at affordable prices. Listed below is a guide to help you choose the right box and moving supplies for the job.

Wardrobe Box - (24x21x48) Clothes on hangers can be taken directly from your closets and hung in a wardrobe box. This eliminates the need to iron or clean your clothes after the long move is completed.

Mirror/Picture Box - These boxes are specially designed to protect mirrors, paintings and other small valuable objects.

Dish-Packs - (18x18x28) These are extra strength boxes used to protect fragile items such as dishes, china, glassware, figurines and other small valuables.

Large Box - (24x18x18)These are used for lightweight bulky items such as linens, blankets, towels and lampshades.

Medium Box - (18x18x16)These are best suited for pots and pans, kitchen utensils, stereo equipment, shoes, toys, clothes and small appliances.

Small Box - (16 3/8 x 12.5 x 12.5) These are used to pack heavy items such as books, records or tools.

Mattress/Box Spring Carton - These boxes keep your beds clean and scuff-free. The cartons are available in various sizes to suit your needs.

Heavy Duty Tape - This tape will seal boxes, cartons and other packages.

Packing Paper - This is important to protect delicate and fragile items.

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Truck Rental

16 ft. Truck - $29.95 per day, Plus Mileage:
$.49/per mile - Sunday through Thursday
$.69/per mile - Friday and Saturday

Refrigerator Dolly: $12.00/day
Furniture Pads: $10.00/dozen

Insurance Rates
$500.00 Deductible $45.00
$1,000.00 Deductible $35.00
$1,500.00 Deductible $25.00

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RV Storage

10 x 10	$30.00
10 x 20	$35.00
10 x 30	$40.00

 

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Free Move-In Moving Truck

Our Free Move-In Truck is available at All of our Locations. Please call the location nearest you for availability of our Free Moving Truck.

Information on Free Truck:

• Mileage is Free to Customer for 50 miles.
• America One Provides Free use of Moving Pads and Appliance Dolly.
• Customer is required to have Current Diver's Licence and Insurance Card.
• Customer is required to rent A 10x10 Unit or Larger and Must use truck for move-in Only.
• Customer is required to return truck with full tank of gas, dolly, furniture pads and clean.

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Moving Services

Start Planning Early
Corporate Moves
Glossary of Moving Terms
Local Move
Long Distance Move
Moving Checklist
Moving Resources

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Start Planning Early

Start planning early, and you'll be happy to see how smoothly things can go. The following checklist is designed to help you plan.

Do-It-Yourself- Packing Tips from the Professionals:

• Beginning well before your load date, pack one room at a time
• Mark all boxes with room and box number and make a list showing the number of boxes packed per room, as well as the total number packed
• Do not seal boxes in which you have packed items of high value, since the contents must be verified by your driver at time of loading
• Keep the weight of each box under 50 pounds. This will help you in packing and unpacking if boxes need to be moved around. It will also facilitate quicker loading and unloading of your moving van.

Packing can be a tedious, time-consuming chore that takes skill and the right materials to prepare household articles for your move.

1st Choice Moving & Storage recommends that you have our professionals pack for you. We're trained in proper procedures, have the right materials, and can do it in about a quarter of the time.

We strongly recommend that we crate or pack and prepare these items for shipment:
Marble and glass table tops, heavy wall ornaments and mirrors 40" x 60" or longer, pool table slates, bulky fragile items like large trophies, statuary, chandeliers, antiques and other items that require crating.

Some things should stay with you as you move, such as:
Cash, securities, jewelry and furs, firearms (consult local laws), personal papers and documents (like birth certificates, insurance policies and deeds), prescriptions, coin and stamp collections, special family photographs and videos, moving-related documents.

Trade Secrets

If you decide to do the packing yourself, we want to help. Here are some trade secrets we'd like to share with you:

Trade Secret #1
Purchase the cartons and packing materials (unprinted newspaper, wrap and tape) you'll need from your sales agent. We can help you choose the right sizes for your move. You'll save valuable time, compared to trying to track down suitable cartons at supermarkets. More importantly, our cartons are specifically designed for packing household goods.

Trade Secret #2
Wrap fragile articles the way professionals do Use two layers of unprinted newspaper per glass, dish, figurine, etc. Wrap firmly, but leave a little bit of space, to provide a cushioning effect.

Trade Secret #3
Don't overcrowd boxes; the top of the box should close with slight pressure.

Trade Secret #4
Don't leave empty spaces on the top of the boxes. Pack boxes fully, and fill any empty space with wadded packing paper or other padding.

Trade Secret #5
Pack glasses standing on end, upside down, and not on their sides. Stack dishes on edge, and fill empty spaces with wadded unprinted newspaper. Before packing the dish pack box, layer the bottom of the carton with crumpled unprinted newspaper.

Trade Secret #6
Pack lampshades, mirrors, pictures, etc., in special cartons designed for them.

Trade Secret #7
Tape boxes across tops and edges. Seal every opening tightly. (See Types of Boxes, Tools & Materials You'll Need below.)

Trade Secret #8
Pack your belongings room by room to make unpacking easier. Label each box with your name, the room the box goes to, and a brief description of the contents. Mark items you'll need right away once you move with "Unpack First," and mark only truly fragile items with "Fragile."

Trade Secret #9
Professionals pack boxes so that articles cushion each other.. Don't combine incompatible items (like books with glasses). Pack clothing in special wardrobe containers, so that your clothes will hang straight and stay clean and virtually wrinkle-free.

Trade Secret #10
Don't pack paints, turpentine, pressurized cans, corrosive items like bleach or any flammable liquid. The law forbids movers to carry flammables. Properly dispose of or give away anything that could cause a fire or damage.

Trade Secret #11
When packing a personal computer, we strongly recommend that you use the computer's original carton and packing materials. If they're not available, use a box that is both strong and big enough to hold the computer, and pack it with unprinted newspaper. Your local computer dealer can answer any other questions. Specific to your computer.

Trade Secret #12
Indicate your name pickup state, and delivery state on box. You can print 'FRAGILE' and other labels.

Tools & Materials You'll Need:

• Unprinted newspaper and tissue paper (newspaper ink can soil and even damage some items)
• 2" plastic tape (to assemble and close cartons)
• utility knife
• scissors
• permanent markers
• moving boxes
• labels
• bubble wrap

Types of Boxes:

• 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet. Book box - Use for heavy or dense items including books, records, CDs, videos, canned goods, kitchen canisters, small appliances and hand or power tools.
• 3 cu. ft. General-purpose boxes. Good for toys, lampshades, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, etc.
• 4.5 and 6 cu. ft. - For large, lightweight items such as pillows, bedding and toys. Do not overload.
• Wardrobe boxes-Equipped with a bar for hanging clothes, curtains and draperies. The bottom is not designed to support weight; do not pack other items in the bottom of these cartons.
• Dishpacks-Specially designed with available cell dividers for transporting dishes, glasses, bowls and other kitchenware. Also good for lamps, small pictures, knick-knacks and light appliances.
• Mirror boxes- Available in telescoping, large and small sizes. Provide extra protection for mirrors, large pictures, and glass tabletops.
• Mattress boxes - Available in crib, twin, standard, double and queen/king sizes.

Before your move try to obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques (and fine wood furniture) before moving, because some products may soften the wood, and make it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads. Unplug all television sets a few hours in advance of the move, so that they will be at room temperature when the movers arrives. Moving a TV set in which heat is still retained can cause internal damage.

Pets

• Obtain health records from veterinarian.
• Check destination state and local government requirements for Health Certificate, pet ordinances, "leash laws", and licensing requirements.
• Transporting pets by car is often less stressful for the animal and less expensive for the owner. Taking short car trips before the move may help your pet to adjust.
• Obtain your veterinarian's advice regarding medications that may assist your pet while traveling.
• Plan ahead for motels that accept pets. Don't give your pet food or water for several hours before departure.
• Once on the road, stop frequently for water and exercise, and feed once per day.

If you are not able to make proper arrangements for moving your pet our representative can suggest a professional pet moving service.

Delivery Day

Be available to check off items on the inventory as they are removed from the van.

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Corporate Moves

America One Moving & Storage provides fast and efficient corporate relocation services for every aspect of commercial moving. We understand that it is time consuming to manage business and employee relocations. Our trained, professional moving specialists help our corporate customers with the successful planning of all moves, large or small . America One Moving & Storage assists customers at every stage of the planning process through delivery while keeping an eye on the bottom line. America One Moving & Storage handles all of our customer's needs, including professional packing.

The key to a successful corporate move is organization and efficiency. Our professional moving teams work hard to ensure that your company is relocated in an organized, timely manner. America One Moving & Storage understands that delicate equipment needs special handling and company files must be delivered in the same condition as received. When you trust your company move to America One Moving & Storage, you are rest assured that all factors have been considered and discussed extensively with you. As always, our plan is to execute a successful move while respecting your company's budget.

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Glossary of Moving Terms

Accessorial Services include services other than the transportation of the customers goods. Services including packing, unpacking and extra pickup are performed by the carrier at the customer's request. Charges for these services are in addition to the transportation costs.

Auxiliary service (shuttle) is used if the assigned over-the-road van is unable to make a normal pickup or delivery because of physical constraints (extremely narrow road, inadequate parking area for the truck, weak bridge, etc.). In addition, some major cities do not allow large moving trucks in certain areas. An auxiliary service is the use of a secondary, smaller vehicle to complete the pickup or delivery. Charges for this service are based on the weight of the shipment and the area of the country where the service is performed.

The Bill of Lading is the customer's receipt for goods and the contract for transportation. The customer's signature acknowledges that the household goods can be loaded on the van and "released to the carrier."

Booking agents accepts the order for the customer's move and register it with the van line. The booking agent may or may not be the origin or destination agent.

Bulky articles include such items as boats, snowmobiles, golf carts and campers. These "bulky" items usually carry an extra charge to compensate the hauler for the difficulty of loading and unloading, as well as for their unusual bulk or low-weight density.

The Carrier is the moving company providing transportation for the household goods under whose Department of Transportation registration the shipment is moved.

A Claim is a statement of loss or damage to any household goods while in the care, custody or control of the carrier or its affiliated agent.

C. O. D. (cash on delivery) shipments are those where the customer pays the moving charges at the time of delivery. For C. O. D. shipments, payment is required in cash or by traveler's check, money order or cashier's check. If a credit card is used, it must be arranged with the booking agent ahead of time because authorization is required prior to loading.

The Customer is the person whose household goods are being moved.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is the federal agency which, through the Surface Transportation Board within the DOT, governs the interstate transportation industry, including movers of household goods.

The Destination Agent is the agent designated in the destination area to be available to assist or provide information to the customer or the van operator regarding the shipment.

An Estimate is an approximation of the probable cost of the move based on factors such as the van space required, the weight of the household goods and the origin and destination of the shipment. The two basic types of estimates are binding and non-binding.

With a binding estimate, the customer knows in advance what the move will cost, excluding required destination services, regardless of variances in the actual weight (as long as the inventory of the items actually moved is the same as the estimate inventory and additional services are not requested.)

A non-binding estimate is based on an inventory of the customer's household goods and provides the customer with a pricing guideline. There is no contractual commitment to this estimate, and the final charges the customer must pay could be higher or lower than the estimated costs, depending on the actual weight of the shipment, the actual services provided and the origin and destination of the shipment.

Gross weight is the weight of the van and its contents after goods are loaded.

A High-Value Inventory is used for items of "extraordinary value" such as antiques, coin collections and jewelry included in the shipment. Items worth more than $100 per pound per article are considered articles of extraordinary value.

The Inventory is a detailed list of the items in the shipment and their condition before the van is loaded. The van operator will present the inventory to the customer after the van is loaded and again when the shipment reaches the customer's new home. The customer's signature on the inventory acknowledges that the goods have been delivered in the same condition as received by the mover for transportation.

Non-Allowables are items that should not be included in the household goods shipment, including hazardous materials such as poisons, corrosives and flammables. Unless special arrangements are made, perishables such as refrigerated and frozen foods are not allowed. All non-allowables are prohibited by law.

The Order for Service is a document authorizing the moving company to transport the customer's household goods.

An Order Number is used to identify the customer's shipment and appears on the upper right corner of the Order for Service and the Bill of Lading. This number should be used whenever the carrier is contacted.

An Origin Agent is the agent designated in the origin area to be available for preliminary readying of the shipment before movement or to provide information regarding the customer's move.

Overflow happens when articles to be shipped are left behind due to insufficient space on the primary van. A second van is then utilized for transportation and delivery.

PBO (packed by owner) means the articles are packed by the customer and not the moving company.

Storage-In-Transit is the temporary storage of the customer's household goods in the warehouse of the carrier's agent, pending further transportation at a later date.

A Survey is performed by an agent to examine the customer's goods in order to develop an estimate of move charges.

Tare Weight is that of the van and its contents before the customer's goods are loaded.

A Tariff is the carrier's provisions ( including rates) for services performed applicable to the customer's move.

Third-Party Services are performed by someone other than the carrier at the customer's request or as required by federal, state or local law (e.g., appliance servicing).

Unpacking includes removing the customer's goods from containers and placing them on a flat surface, as well as the disposal of such containers and packing materials. If ordered, unpacking services must be performed at the time of delivery unless requested otherwise.

Valuation is NOT insurance. It is a tariff-based coverage for a customer's household goods while they are in the care, custody and control of the carrier.

The Van Operator oversees the loading, hauling and unloading of the customer's possessions.

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Local Move

America One Moving & Storage is family owned and operated. We have been moving families locally and across country since 1990. We provide our customers with a team of helpful agents, estimators, and expert packing crews as well as movers who are fully trained in furniture handling and safe-driving practices. Our experienced, licensed and insured movers can pack your personal belongings into moving cartons, load everything into one of our trucks and deliver them carefully to your new home. Each professional, moving team operates in a courteous and efficient manner. All of America One Moving & Storage personnel are trained in our facility and are experienced employees. We always quilt pad all of your furniture to protect it and move it safely into your new home. Our modern fleet of trucks ensures a smooth ride to your new home.

Your move is just as important to us as it is to you!

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Long Distance Move

Moving state to state can be the most stressful move for any family and requires successful planning. Packing your whole life into a truck and moving to another state requires professional movers with interstate moving experience. America One Moving & Storage offers the highest quality professional moving services from start to finish. We work closely with our customers to efficiently coordinate a successful move and provide you with peace of mind. Our nationwide coverage allows America One Moving & Storage to handle any need, large or small. Our attention to detail sets us apart from other long distance movers. Our commitment to quality makes us a leader in the industry.

Long distance moves are considered any relocation crossing state lines. Many long distance moves require packing services, disassembly/reassembly of furniture and storage services. America One Moving & Storage provides a moving checklist and packing tips to all of our customers to help them along the way. Choosing America Moving & Storage gives you the confidence that not only can we handle all of your needs, but also that your move will be smooth and simple.

We can move just a few items or your entire household. We can deliver immediately following the move or sometime afterward depending on your needs. Our movers are in constant contact with our headquarters so you can check on the progress of your move at any time. For those customers who prefer to move on their own with a rental truck, America One Moving & Storage will come and professionally pack and load your rental truck to ensure that your furniture and possessions arrive safely at your new home.

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Moving Checklist

Two months prior to Moving Day

• Contact America One Moving & Storage to schedule a reservation for the day you would like to move into your new home.
• Create a floor plan of your new home for furniture and appliance placement.
• Make an inventory of your household goods and begin to remove clutter (start with the basement, attic, garage, and other storage areas).
• Start a file for all your moving paperwork (estimates, receipts, etc.).
• Arrange to transfer school records.
• Get your new home ready - Contact painters, carpenters, plumbers, roofers etc., so your home is ready when you arrive. Remember to change the locks on all the doors in your new home.

Six weeks prior to Moving Day

• Obtain and fill out post office change-of-address cards.
• Subscribe to the paper in your new hometown to learn more about your new community Make arrangements for storage if necessary.
• Make arrangements for storage if necessary.
• Ask your doctor or health plan provider for referrals, and obtain all medical records.
• Have antiques, pieces of art, and other valuables appraised.
• Clean all closets and drawers.
• Start using foods and cleaning supplies that cannot be moved.

Four weeks prior to Moving Day

• Schedule disconnection of all utility services at your old home, and connection of them at your new one. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the day before you arrive. If you have "last month" deposits with services, such as the telephone company, request your refund.
• Confirm details with America One Moving & Storage.
• If you are packing yourself, obtain packing materials and start packing items you won't need until after you arrive at your new house.
• Arrange for cleaning and repair of furniture, drapes, and carpeting.
• Arrange for special transportation of your pets and plants if necessary.
• Check with your insurance company to see how your possessions are covered during transit.
• Make any travel plans necessary for your move.
• Check to see if you need any moving permits.
• Plan your moving sale. Remember to check with local authorities about restrictions.
• Collect your important records -- Gather personal and family records, including medical and dental, veterinary and school records; legal and financial documents; birth certificates, passports and insurance documents.

Three weeks prior to Moving Day

• Properly dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as flammable liquids.
• If moving to another state, prepare auto registration for transfer.
• If you are moving in or out of an apartment, arrange for use of the elevator.
• Make child-care arrangements for moving day.
• Hold your moving sale.

Two weeks prior to Moving Day

• Arrange for disposal of anything not sold at your moving sale.
• Service your car in preparation for the move. If you're moving from a warm climate to a cold one, check your antifreeze.
• Return any borrowed items (including library books) and retrieve any loaned items.
• Cancel newspaper delivery.
• Notify any creditors of your move.
• Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand.
• Assemble a file folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home.
• Change your address - One week before your move, send change-of-address cards to everyone who will need to contact you.
• Pick up laundry -- Laundry tickets are easy to misplace, so ask for your things by name and not just by the receipts you have.
• Pack a travel kit. Put aside critical items like a checkbook, credit cards, personal phone book, ID, flashlight, keys, toiletries, tools, paper plates, cups, towels, travel alarm clock, aspirin, bandages and games for the kids. Also, pack a suitcase with clothing and other personal items.

One day prior to Moving Day

• Transfer your bank accounts.
• Take animals to vet for immunization, if necessary.
• Close and empty your safe-deposit box.
• Settle any bills with local businesses.
• Drain power equipment of oil and gas. Drain water hoses.
• Find new homes for plants that will not be moved.
• Confirm any travel reservations.
• Drain your waterbed.
• Defrost refrigerator and freezer, propping doors open.
• Let movers pack your belongings (unless it's a do-it-yourself move).
• Disconnect and prepare major appliances for move.
• Set aside anything that will travel in your car so it will not be loaded on the truck.
• Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark this box "Load Last."
• Obtain cash or traveler's checks for the trip and to pay the movers.
• Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck.
• If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture.

Moving Day

• Be sure someone is at the old house to answer questions the movers may have.
• Note all utility meter readings.
• Double check your home before leaving to make sure you have not left anything personal behind.

Delivery Day

• On an interstate move, be prepared to pay the driver before your possessions are unloaded.
• Supervise unloading and unpacking.
• Be prepared to pay your mover with cash, certified check, or traveler's checks unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

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Moving Resources

We have provided the following links to nationwide information to assist you with establishing your residence or business in your new location:

Change Your Address
https://moversguide.usps.com

Search for Businesses
www.infospace.com/info.zip

Search for City Information
www.usacitylink.com

Search for a Realtor
www.realtor.com

Search for School Information
www.greatschools.net

Make Hotel Reservations
www.hotels.com

Search for Chambers of Commerce
www.online-chamber.com

Get Directions
www.mapquest.com

Check the Weather
www.weather.com

Compare Cities
www.bestplaces.net

Search for Services in Your New Destination
www.relocationcentral.com

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