Shleppers demonstrates how to save money, time and energy during “the big move”. For both families and individuals, moving can be exhausting, expensive and stressful for everyone involved. In this presentation we outline the simple steps to alleviate these problems and while at the same time save money and time in the long run. Shleppers is dedicated to community and happy to help make your moving process as easy and safe as possible. Contact us today.

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No matter the distance, planning a move can often be a
stressful and exhaustive activity. The last thing you want to do
is find yourself packing and organizing last minute, giving
yourself little time to make sure everything is done properly
and with care.
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Put simply, the more you plan and organize in advance, the
less strenuous and expensive your move will be. We will go
over some tips on how to specifically not only make your move
easy, but also how to save money in the long run.

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Organizing your move is important, but the first crucial step is
choosing a date for moving. The time you choose to move can
affect the entire process. For example, summertime is a
popular season for moving, leaving you little options for
movers, trucks and supplies which would be at high demand
during peak moving season.
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An alternative to summertime moving would be to schedule
your move during less popular moving seasons or while
moving sale days are available. This way you can benefit from
lower rates as well as deals and moving specials.

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Lighten your moving load and you will thank yourself later. It
can be hard to let go of items, but it is important to at least declutter your items by throwing away or donating the things
you’re certain you don’t need. On the brighter side, starting
new is a refreshing opportunity as well.
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By purging items and reducing the bulk of your move, you’re
saving money on packing, transport and storage. Unnecessary
items only cost money, time, space and energy to keep around.
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Aside from trash, these unused or neglected items can be
passed onto a better future by either donating, giving away or
selling it online for a little extra cash.

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Moving larger items require special attention. Without proper
care, these sensitive items can be damaged and/or broken.
Not to mention, moving heavy items without precaution can
invite the high risk of injury which would only make your
moving day more stressful than it needs to be.
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Handle with care. Moving heavier items can damage your
vehicle during transport, or your new home upon carrying it
inside. There are many variables to be aware of when moving
hefty or fragile items. To save long-term money on injury or
repair bills, it’s a smart choice to hire professional and
experienced movers.

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For plant owners, moving plants can prove as difficult if not
more difficult than heavier items. Plants are sensitive to their
environment. Temperature and light are important factors to
consider, not to mention handling. For long-distance
moving, plants need special care to endure the trip.
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Be sure to reduce the travel time for your plants as much as
possible by making them the first items off the truck. For larger
plants, its often a smart idea to prune them to a compact
size, easy for travel and handling. Before moving
day, remember to hydrate your plants but not so much to
promote fungus or freezing in extreme weather.

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Making a major move into a new home can be confusing for a
child. If its the first moving experience for the child, it is
especially important to consider how they feel and to nurture
a sense of encouragement during the move.
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Supporting your child through a move can bring a family closer.
Present the positive sides to the re-location and allow them to
be involved with the move where they can. Having your
children involved with a move can bring excitement and joy
into this transitional period. Celebrating the move with a
welcoming or goodbye party can be a great idea as well to help
ease any stress or anxiety after a move.

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Organizing your move is of course the most complex step in
planning your move. There are a lot of easy, cost efficient and
extremely helpful techniques to use when organizing your
items:
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Checklists are a fail safe way to ensure you have everything
you need. At the beginning and end of the move.
Color coding your items by room is a great idea. Have your
color code on the wall of the room to navigate movers as well.
Clear sandwich bags are a great way to store smaller important
items like nuts or bolts accumulated after the breakdown of
your furniture or miscellaneous accessories. Be sure to label
these as well.
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On moving day the best strategy for saving time, money and
energy is making it as quick and painless as possible. There are
small adjustments you can make in your day to work toward
saving money and time in the long run. Here are some quick
tips:
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Review your checklist first thing in the day and be ready to
move. The more prepared you are on moving day, the faster
and more stress-free your day will be.
Knowing your furniture and how to disassemble and
reassemble it on your own can save you a lot of extra time
Location is important to consider when moving things in, if
you’ve color-coded or labeled your inventory in accordance
with your rooms, it will be easier to navigate items throughout
the home for both you and the movers.
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10. Since 1978, Shleppers have grown a successful reputation in offering
customers with only the highest standard of quality moving and
storage services. We are proud to be a leader amongst moving
companies in New York and continue to show unyielding
appreciation and dedication to our customers. Our long range of
services can accommodate local and long distance travel for both
residential and commercial moving. No matter the size, the distance
or circumstance, we’ve built our moving and storage services to
your needs. In fact, Shleppers also offers boxes and packaging
accessories to make your moving experience as easy and safe as
possible.
Our mission is to provide excellent service and value to our clients
with a professional and experienced staff and customer service
team. Contact us today for a free move quote. We are looking
forward to hearing from you!