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Ultimate Guide to Moving Boxes

The process of moving is not a task that people typically look forward to. Planning ahead is the key to a smooth move and will help make this stressful process simple. Most questions we receive are about moving boxes. How many moving boxes do I need? Where should I get moving boxes? What are moving box sizes? So, we decided to create this moving box guide to answer all of your moving box questions. Preparing for Your Move We created this free moving checklist to help with the overall time frames and process of moving, but as for the packing and preparing of moving supplies, here is what you should prepare for. When should you start boxing things? It is never too early to start packing, however if you are moving due to the sale of your home and you are currently showing your home, your real estate agent may [...]

By Max Rothschild|2022-06-28T07:20:15-04:00December 10th, 2020|Moving|Comments Off

How to build and properly seal a moving box

https://youtu.be/4GaEfjgB1j4 For our DIY aficionados, let our experts show you how to properly build and seal a moving box with these quick, easy steps! Why is the type of fold important while securing your box? You may be asking: “Can’t I just quarter fold and call it a day?” The easy quarter fold actually makes the box weaker, likening your chances of your beloved items falling straight to the ground through the bottom of the box. Simply turn that box upside down, place the smaller flaps down before bringing the larger edges to fold over top of them, and tape, tape, tape! Three strips of tape work best in making sure your box is strong and ready to safely hold your goods. The right type of tape is also essential in making sure your box is structurally sound. Not all adhesives are created equal, so be sure to use [...]

By Max Rothschild|2022-06-28T07:20:38-04:00March 30th, 2020|Behind the Scenes, Moving|Comments Off

6 Quick tips to downsizing

Packing can make moving tricky when trying to sort through items that have long since been buried away. The list could go forever regarding what to keep and what to donate. Most people find that their clothes from 20 years ago, or their outdated, but still functional furniture no longer has a place in their home. That being said, there are many different alternatives to simply throwing away what isn’t needed or wanted. Town & Country Movers have been servicing the (DMV) for the past 40 years. Downsizing has been a reoccurring need in people’s relocation process for years. Town & Country Movers has been working with A Wider Circle, to help our customers with their downsizing needs. Give yourself three months before moving Time, the thing we have the least of but need the most. Allowing yourself enough time to move will help you with every aspect of the move [...]

By Max Rothschild|2022-06-28T07:21:03-04:00November 28th, 2016|Moving|Comments Off