You've Finished Unpacking

Now What to Do With Your Used Boxes

Home sweet home, all of your boxes are unpacked and everything is in it’s place.  Everything except for a large pile of empty cardboard boxes.  You can break them down and bring them to your nearest recycling distribution center, but there are a few other ways to make those boxes a tad more resourceful. 

Gardening

If you have a green thumb, you’re in luck.  The cardboard from your boxes can be used in your garden to help eliminate weeds.  You can use pieces of cardboard to cover up areas where the weeds grow.  Once you cover the weeds with cardboard, you can use bark or mulch chips to hide the cardboard.  The cardboard will stop the weeds from receiving sun light and in turn they will stop growing. 

Even if you aren’t a gardener, you might know someone who is.  Even better, why not donate your cardboard boxes to gardening clubs in your new community.  The members of the gardening club can share your boxes for their own gardens.

Make a Little Cash

If your boxes are in good condition and can handle another move, you might be able to make a little spare cash by advertising on craigslist or boxcycle.  This may take a little more time to get rid of the boxes but if you’re willing to wait, field phone calls and e-mails, it may be worth your time.

Donate

Of course, donating should be an easy way to get rid of your boxes.  There are always organizations within your community that can use your used boxes.  Check with local libraries, charities, churches and shelters.

No matter what you decide to do with your boxes, make sure that at the very least you recycle them with your local recycling company.  There’s no reason to waste all of that cardboard.

And of course, please don’t hesitate to visit our website in order to learn more about the services we can provide to you or your company, as we service local, out of state, corporate, and commercial moves. 

http://www.sorensen-allied.com/

You can also reach us toll free at 1-800-926-2770 with any questions regarding our moving services.

Settling Into Your New Home

When planning for an upcoming move, we take the time to make a checklist in order to prepare for the move.  Normally the checklist consists of transferring utilities, filling prescriptions, locating and making a file for safe keeping for medical, financial, and other important records.  With everything that needs to be completed at the origin end, sometimes we neglect to complete a checklist for our new home.  For the smoothest move possible, make sure that you are covered at both locations.

Medical

Depending on where you are moving to, you may need to find new medical care.  Take the time to do some research in your new town to locate new medical care.  You may need to see a few different doctors, dentists, or dermatologists before finding the right one.  Depending on your health needs and your insurance policy, you may want to establish a relationship with a new doctor as soon as you arrive in your new town. 

Pets

As well as our own health, we need to seek a new vet for our furry friends.  In addition, you’ll want to get them registered and their tags updated if you are in a new county.

Speaking of your animal’s health, you’ll want to keep them in shape.  Locate trails and safe areas to walk your dog.  And seek out a dog park or two.  This a twofer; your dog will make new friends and you will be able to meet new people. 

Financial

Make sure that your bank is nationwide.  If not, you may consider online banking or switching banks all together.  Smaller banks may only have branches in certain states and may not offer online banking.  Make sure all of your finances are in order and that you can access your funds once you arrive in your new hometown.

Climate

Are you moving from Florida to North Dakota?  If so, you’ll need to prepare for the change in climate and you’ll need new clothing of course.  Thermal underwear, and snow wear are a definite need for a cold climate like North Dakota.  If you are moving to a colder climate in which you aren’t used to snow, make sure you are prepared for driving in the snow.  Your vehicle will need tires that are used specifically during the snowy season.

Overall, get to know your new hometown before you move.  Research the area and know what you are getting into before you make the big move.  Knowing what to expect and having a checklist for your new home will make settling in so much easier.

And of course, please don’t hesitate to visit our website in order to learn more about the services we can provide to you or your company, as we service local, out of state, corporate, and commercial moves. 

http://www.sorensen-allied.com/

You can also reach us toll free at 1-800-926-2770 with any questions regarding our moving services.

Be Prepared for Issues to Ensure a Smoother Move

At Sorensen Allied Moving and Storage, it is our goal to make your moving experience as stress free and pleasant as possible.  We work hard to provide the best quality within the moving industry.

Though it’s our goal to ensure that you have the best move possible, there are a number of things that could happen during your move that we just don’t have control over.  In the event that an issue arises, we want our customers to be aware of what to expect, how to handle it, what your rights, responsibilities and options are.

Sorensen’s, as well as Allied Van Lines, work hard to assign a driver to your shipment.  In the event that a driver is unavailable to pick up your shipment on the date that you have requested, we at Sorensen Moving & Storage will pick up your shipment and hold it at our warehouse until a driver is assigned.  This isn’t an ideal situation but can happen from time to time.  We will still work hard with Allied to ensure that your delivery falls within your delivery spread. 

In the event that you do not receive your household goods within your delivery spread, you may be eligible for a delay claim through Allied Van Lines.  On the first day after the last day of your delivery spread, you may be eligible for reimbursement of costs such as hotel stay, food, and certain necessities.  For more information, please contact Allied Van Lines at 1-800-444-6787 or you can visit their website at www.allied.com

Delivery spreads are based off of the weight and mileage of your shipment.  Once you and your Account Executive have agreed upon your moving contract, you are liable to be available every day during your delivery spread.  You will be contacted by your move coordinator as well as your driver at least 24 hours prior to expected delivery.  If you cannot be available during your delivery spread, your driver has the right to charge an hourly rate for waiting time or put your goods into the closest storage facility at your expense. 

If you cannot be available for your delivery during your delivery spread, to avoid the extra expense, it is always good to have a representative on your behalf.  Make sure that it is someone you trust such as a relative, spouse, or close friend.

Another issue that may arise is what we call an overflow.  An overflow occurs when a driver cannot fit all of your household goods onto his truck.  At this time, Sorensen Moving & Storage will send out another truck to pick up the remainder of your items and they will be held in our warehouse until another driver is assigned to haul the remainder of your goods.

The above issues can make your move less than ideal. Unfortunately these issues take place industry wide and cannot be predicted.  By informing our customers and giving them knowledge of these issues in advance, we maintain our quality and work hard to keep each of our customers satisfied no matter what situation may arise. 

And of course, please don’t hesitate to visit our website in order to learn more about the services we can provide to you or your company, as we service local, out of state, corporate, and commercial moves. 

http://www.sorensen-allied.com/

You can also reach us toll free at 1-800-926-2770 with any questions regarding our moving services.