Moving Myths, Facts and Tips

Many times on a move, your driver will ask you to "waive" the "bingo sheet" at delivery.  The bingo sheet (a mover term) is basically a grid form with hundreds of numbers on it.  As the movers bring items into the residence, they call off the number written on the moving labels they've put on eac...

If you need storage during the course of your move, this little tip could save you significant damage and frustration. It only makes sense that the more times your furniture and other household goods are handled, the greater the likelihood of damage, right?  Well, there is a way to minimize this....

A quality estimate is the starting point for a great move. Local moves are typically done on an hourly basis.  But, Interstate and moves within a state as well as International moves are done on the basis of weight.  So, how is this magical number derived? Regardless if your move goes on a truck ...

Regardless if you are doing it yourself or hiring a professional mover to move you, using the right box is important. A couple of things to consider.  First books and papers while light indiviually, become heavy very quickly when put all together.  Movers generally will use a "book box" or a 1.5 ...

Front loading washers and dryers require special service prior to moving or will most likely be destroyed in trasit. Simply tipping these machines without the the drums being locked down correctly will render them 200 lb. paperweights.  Don't believe me?  Just try it. Front loaders come with a sp...

Plasma and LCD flat screen TV's are everywhere, and moving them is not as simple as moving a traditional tube TV. First, Plasmas and LCD's must remain vertical. Laying down these type of sets WILL damage the image quality and possibly even destroy the screen.  Second DO NOT let anything rub again...

It's time to move, so you hire a professional mover and then buy their insurance to protect you against whatever damage or loss may occur to your things while in the mover's control....right????   Wrong!  Movers don't sell insurance.  Think about it, you need a license to sell insurance!  Movers ...

When packing up household goods, the natural inclination is to label the box's contents on the top of the box.  That is a mistake. Boxes should always be labeled on the side.  That way, when they are stacked, the contents and the room they belong in will be clearly visable. Boutique Moving has ma...

Myth One:  Get as many estimates as you can.  Fact:  Too many estimates is a waste of time.  Boutique Moving knows the best movers in the Valley of the Sun and will assemble three qualified estimates/bids on your behalf.  Price should not be the determining factor.  Service delivery is the key to...