Packing Your Kitchen

Packing Your Kitchen

We all can agree moving can be stressful, especially when it comes time to start packing certain rooms in your home, like the kitchen for instance. Most of us know the kitchen can be the most difficult room in the entire house to pack because it has so many breakable items as well as items you only use on occasions. That’s when you have to ask yourself- is this worth packing and moving or should I get rid of it or donate it?

Most moves are based off of weight, unless you are moving locally. So for those long distance moves, you should sort through your pantry and cupboard and try to narrow down on the weight you are trying to move. For those food items in there you know you aren’t going to eat before you leave town, ask a friend if they would like them or donate them to your local food drive. Stemware and dishes should be packed separately from bulky items that may cause them to break during the move.

On special occasions, we may take out our good China to eat with or certain table linens for the holidays. If you haven’t used these items in quite some time, it may be time to pass them along to a family member; at least they are still in the family. There’s no sense in adding weight to your move by packing and shipping items you hardly use.

As far as cleaning products go, there are of many of these items that cannot be shipped. If you have a product that has already been opened, the best suggestion is to try giving them away or dispose of them properly. Many moving companies have a list available of items you cannot ship. Be certain to check with your professional movers before deciding to add these items to a box or two.  It would probably be best to pack the unopened, transferrable items this way you have something to clean with right away when you arrive to your new home.

The last and most important box you should pack from your kitchen is the essentials box. This box includes all of the items you are going to want or need as soon as you get to your new residence. You should label this box “essentials” or “last out/ first in”- this way your movers are aware that this is an important box and should be the first one off of the truck. Most tend to pack the items that will be used within the first 24 hours upon arriving to your new home. Even if you aren’t ready to pack your essential box just yet, you can always start by making a list of the items you plan to put in it.

Now that you have prepped your kitchen, you can begin to pack.

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.



Written by: Tiffany Vargas

Moving Cross Country

All of us who have moved in the past can agree moving can become not only stressful but quite expensive, especially moving cross country. For instance, relocating a three-bedroom house can go up to $10,000 in price, including the price of the move itself (considering long distance moves are based off of weight.) Here are a few tips to help you save on your upcoming cross country move.

1)        Start by figuring out your moving budget. When hiring a professional moving company, there may be a wide range of prices available depending on what services you would like to include in your upcoming move. If you are aware of how much you can spend, then you can narrow down your options and make the process a little easier.

2)        Next, try choosing the right time to move. Generally, August and September are the busiest months to move. They may also be the most expensive months to move. People tend to move during the weekends, the summer time or the holidays due to having time off from work or school. On the other hand, if you can be flexible on your moving dates you may be moving cross country cheaper. Try to consider moving through the middle of the month instead.

3)        Sorting through your belongings room by room will save you money as well. Getting rid of unwanted clutter is one of the most cost effective tips you can use to help you save money during your move, considering interstate moves go according to the amount of weight you are shipping. Try donating unwanted things or hosting a garage sale to help raise money for your move.

4)        If you’re worried about shipping your valuables, organize to take them with you personally during your move. This may help with the cost of your move simply by reducing weight.  

5)        Moving cross country cheap does not necessarily mean ‘do it yourself.’ You may think asking friends, your kids or people around your neighborhood to help could save you time and money. Really, it may end up costing you more rather than hiring professionals. Sometimes using recycled boxes or asking the wrong people to help may put your belongings at risk. That’s why it benefits you to hire us.

There’s no doubt that relocating cross country can be stressful and full of emotions. That’s why it’s best to leave it to the professionals to handle all of the stress for you. Here at Sorensen Allied we guarantee you will be satisfied with your entire moving experience from beginning to the end. Our customers' satisfaction is our number one priority and we provide the same superior service whether we're relocating a family across town or a business across the world. Feel free to contact us when you’re ready to save money on your upcoming move.

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.



Written by: Tiffany Vargas

Statistics on Moving

Statistics on Moving

Considering most of Sorensen Allied’s Blogs in the past have been based on moving tips and information, we thought it would be interesting to write about the statistics that go along with it. Here are a few facts that may come off as surprising to you.

·       42 million people move each year in the U.S. – 1 in 4 adults.

·       91% of new movers found the Internet reduced the stress of moving.

·       People who are moving spend more during the 3 months surrounding their move than non-movers spend in 5 years.

·       In 2008, for the first time ever, July passed June as the most popular month to move, with 12.5% of moves picked up that month. November came in as the slowest month. (Source: AMSA – Industry Trends)

·       The average American moves 12 times in his or her lifetime. (U.S. Census Bureau)

·       Approximately 40 percent of all moves are job-related, 42 percent are personal moves and 18 percent are military or government relocations. (American Moving and Storage Association)

·       The typical moving customer is a married couple between the ages 25 and 44, with one or two children between the ages of 2 and 11.

·       20-24 year olds were the most mobile of all, making up more than 30% of the total American moving population.

·       25-29 year olds made up the second largest group, representing more than 28% of the moving population.

·       The ten (10) most active states for moving are as follows: California, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, New York, Washington, DC, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.

If you are planning to move and you are ready to become one of these statistics, please don’t hesitate to contact your leader in Central Florida movers here at Sorensen Allied.