Moving and Storage Tips from CTS
Make Your Move Easier in the New River Valley
At North American, we want to make your international or local moving experience as painless as possible. While we offer packing services, we understand that some customers prefer to do the packing themselves. That is why we have provided the following packing guide to help ensure you have a smooth moving experience. Pick a room, and our packing guide will explain how to best pack what you are likely to find there. Call us today at (540) 552-3201 or contact us online for more information.
Garage/Hobby Room/Storage
Garages and storage sheds typically take the longest to prepare for moving, as they are filled with odd-shaped, sharp or heavy items that require special care to pack correctly.
Home Office/Den
Label cords and cables so you will know which goes where, and pack them in the same box as the electronic equipment they go with.
Bedroom/Nursery/Bathroom
Start packing your bedrooms for moving by tackling less-used guest rooms first. Children can help by setting aside the toys and books they want to take with them and packing the rest in boxes.
Living/Family/Guest
From electronics to lamps, your main living area requires a little extra preparation prior to moving day.
Dining Room
The dining room will generally include your most fragile china and crystal stemware. Moving professionals recommend that each item should be carefully wrapped in paper and placed in dish-pack moving cartons; cellular dividers are recommended for stemware.
Kitchen/Laundry Room
Once you know you are moving, you can begin packing your kitchen almost immediately. Start with your less-used serving dishes, seasonal items, and small appliances.
Moving Appliances
When preparing large appliances for moving, it is important that they be clean and dry to avoid the buildup of mildew and mold.
Non-transportable Items
You should transport valuable and irreplaceable items with you rather than on the truck.
Types of Boxes
No matter what you are trying to pack, North American Van lines has the box. Our boxes come in all different strengths and sizes to help ensure safe and efficient moving.
