Packing Boxes
You have got at least twice as much stuff as you imagine you do…if you're conservative. Most people are amazed at the amount of possessions they have, and at the sheer volume of complete junk they have lingering around. Sure, you're going to get rid of all the old stuff you don't want or need, or at least you have great plans to toss and donate-for a week. Sooner or later, it has all got to go, and letting the pros do the boxing does give you more breathing room to separate trash from treasure.
The large advantage of hiring your local movers in Killeen to box is that they know how to pack--smart packing is artistic. They have the knowledge of how to wrap--paper, bubble, or peanuts--and tape so the frail things stay in intact. Did you know, for example, to twist a bit of paper around the handle of a handled mug? Did you know NOT to wrap something breakable too tightly? OR to remember to take the bulbs out of all the lamps?
They also are knowledgeable about how to load the boxes so they are as easy as possible to move, so that heavy things are in small boxes and you will have a couple of huge boxes that weigh about a pound—that is where the lampshades are.
Disassembly and Assembly--Worse Than Christmas Morning
Movers also know how to disassemble everything that comes apart--without damaging your furniture. So much modern furniture is simple to move because, for instance, legs come off kitchen tables, but having the right tools and training on how to do it makes the difference in a table that comes back together easy peasy and one that is a little skewed or wobbly. If you've got antiques or fine art, it's certainly worth it to have experienced pros who know how to take a tall grandfather clock apart and wrap it--not to mention knowing how and where to place it on the truck.
A child's backyard playset has reduced many a man to defeated tears when he goes after it with a screwdriver and a hammer, but a guy who disassembles them every day does the job quickly and knows to keep all the pieces and parts in one place so that he can put it back together again without numerous trips to the hardware store.
Loading and Unloading in Killeen
If packing boxes is an art form, loading a moving van full of furniture, appliances and household goods is graduate-level engineering. Having the proper truck is a must--and you have large, awkward shaped stuff, a van or small pick-up truck is not going to work. A DIY move lots of times goes off the rails when the actual move is happening—lots of people don't have the supplies to keep their items unharmed in transit. You'll need moving pads for all the furniture, shrink wrap to keep the pads in place, crates for big mirrors and art, lots of tie downs to keep your stuff from moving around in the truck, dollies for appliances and big items--the list goes on. What you won't get, unless you have experienced pros, is how to load--the right weight distribution is imperative since these trucks must navigate traffic and you can bet that, if not braced properly, the load will shift, when the driver brakes.
