Moving 101 is a presentation for people who wish to move but thinks that moving is too big of an undertaking for them. Golan's Moving and Storage is the go to Chicago Movers and Moving Company for local, long distance and international moving since 1990. Golan's shares some valuable tips and guides to make moving easier. visit www.golansmoving.com for more information.

1. Tips to Make Your Move Easier
by Golan’s Moving and Storage
Moving 101

2. When is the best time to
move?
 Every person is different in what they
need, however, the summer season is
always the busiest time of the year.
 Whatever works for you is still “the best
time” to move.
 Ask your moving company for peak versus
off-peak local rates and move outside of
peak dates to save money.

3. Factors to Consider before
Moving
Weather – will significantly impact your
lifestyle
Moving Expenses
Cost of living – goods and services may vary
from one city to the next
Schools- if you have children check out local
school or private schools if you can afford.
Taxes- varies per state so this is really well
worth researching!

4. Moving & Packing Tips to Make
Your Move Easier
Air conditioners- Before moving, consult the
owner’s manual for any service instructions.
Bedding- Place bedding in clean cartons. Light
articles such as blankets or pillows may be put
into furniture drawers.
Books-Books should be packed in
small, strong, securely tied cartons (1.0 – 2.0
cubic feet ideal). Do not pack books in furniture
drawers or leave them in portable bookshelves.

5. More tips…
China/Glassware- Wrap china and all fragile
objects in paper individually. Large plates and
heavy pieces should be placed on the bottom of
the container, on edge. Smaller plates, cups and
saucers toward the top of the container. Plates
and dishes should be placed in a vertical position
with pads of paper in between.

6. More tips…
Clothing- For storage, clothing should be cleaned.
Small clothing articles pack nicely in
suitcases, boxes or trunks.
Drawers- Articles such as
blankets, cushions, pillows, and clothing may be
left in drawers depending on the size of the
furniture piece. Never leave liquids, breakables or
firearms in drawers.
Dryers, Electric or Gas- Check with your service
man. Motors may need to be checked and
secured.

7. More…
Food- No perishable foods, ever. Non-
perishable, unopened containers can be
transported when the pick-up and delivery occur
within 48 hours.
Jewelry- Keep valuable jewelry in your immediate
possession.
Kitchen Utensils- Kitchen utensils should be clean
and placed in cartons or barrels.

8. More…
Lamps- Remove ornamental tops and put in a
safe place… one you will remember. Small lamps
may be wrapped and placed in cartons for safe
moving.
Mirrors- For storage or long distance moving, they
must be crated for safe handling.
Paintings/Pictures- Small pictures can be safely
placed between the folds of blankets or pillows in
drawers or cartons. Large and valuable pictures
and paintings must be padded, wrapped and
crated for moving.

9. Who Said Moving
Isn’t Easy?

10. Golan’s Moving
Company In Chicago
Makes Moving Easy!

11. Thank you for viewing!
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http://www.golansmoving.com/
For more moving and packing
tips