So, you have finally found a new house & now it is time to get down to packing. Do not panic as you discover all the things you have acquired over the years and feel confused as to what you should do with them – throw, sell, give away, or pack and move to your new house. Packing is a great time to simplify your move ahead by de-cluttering and getting rid of all the things that are no longer useful for you.
Please note that while you are packing all your belongings, it is important that you leave a few items that you must carry with yourself on the moving day. It doesn’t matter if you’ve hired the best moving company in NYC; there are some things which you should always move by yourself. The safety of your goods is of utmost important when moving to a new house, and that’s why so much stress is given on proper packing of the moving boxes, and hiring reliable movers that are equipped to ensure safety of your valuables.
So, here is the list of items that you must move or carry with yourself on the moving day.
Important Documents
There is probably nothing that would make you more regretful than losing your important documents, like birth certificates, social security cards, mortgage papers, passport, driving license, academic certificates, and professional documents. If you have safely kept all these documents in a lockbox already, simply move it to your own vehicle instead of the moving truck carrying all other goods. This would ensure that they don’t get misplaced, damaged, or lost during the move.
Expensive Jewelry
It is always advised to keep your jewelry with yourself while traveling any distance, and moving is no different. In fact, anything with a high price tag must be handled only by you so as to minimize the risk of loss or theft. Moreover, it’s unlikely that you’ve got so much jewelry that it cannot fit in one of your suitcases that you will be carrying with yourself. Hence, it makes no sense to move your expensive jewelry in the moving truck along with other household items.
Heirlooms
Sometimes, the most precious things in life are those that have no real monetary value. This holds true for heirlooms, which undoubtedly are irreplaceable because of the sentimental value they hold. It could be a necklace your grandmother wore on her wedding day, an old pocket watch that belonged to your grandfather, or any other item that must have been safety kept in your family for years. As no amount of money from the insurance companies can cover their loss, risking their safety is just not worth it.
Collections & Antiques
Although antiques may have not been passed through generations, they are irreplaceable because of their value and should be moved with you. However, sometimes it isn’t possible because of their size. For instance, if you have a big antique wardrobe that you are looking to move, you cannot do without a professional moving company in Brooklyn, NY. In this case, it is important to research companies that specialize in moving all kinds of antique items and go for one that is experienced and has good ratings. As for small antique items such as an antique jewelry box, music box, fragile mirror, etc, you can easily carry them with yourself in the car. The same goes for small collections of stamps, coins, etc.
Artwork
It does not matter whether you are moving personal oil paintings, an expensive canvas, or any other artwork; they should be handled by you, not the movers. These beautiful creations can actually be quite climate-sensitive, and damage easily if moved during an extremely cold or hot climate. Hence, it is always a good idea to keep them with yourself in your car where they would get a more controlled environment and would be lesser prone to damage. If you’re moving locally, make an extra trip in your car if needed.
CDs and DVDs
These items may be very important for some of you. Well, that is why it is always a good idea to move them yourself, especially if you are moving long distance in extremely cold or hot weather. During the summer, the back of a moving truck may in fact become an over and severally damage your CDs and DVDs. The best way to ensure their safety is to keep them at a regulated temperature, which may be possible if you carry them with yourself in your own vehicle.
Fragile Electronics
You should consider moving fragile electronics like camera, laptop, and even your gaming consoles yourself to avoid the risk of theft or any other damage during the move. Although they may not hold any sentimental value, you wouldn’t want to lose them because of the high price tag they came with. Moreover, as these electronics won’t much space, keeping or moving them in your car wouldn’t be problematic in any way.
Plants
Your plants wouldn’t need the right environment in a hot, dark, and congested moving truck in order to stay alive. So, if possible, always move your plants yourself even if that requires one extra trip. And while you keep them in your car, make sure they aren’t packed in a box as it can prevent them from getting the sunlight they need.
An Essentials Box
Your essentials box carries all the items you are going to need on the moving day as well as in the first few days after the move. To help you survive the moving chaos & quickly get your life on track, this box contains items like 2-3 pair of clothing, hygiene items (soap, toilet paper, trash bags, etc), bed linens, medications, kitchen supplies, etc. As this is a box you can’t do without on the moving day and during the initial days in your new house, losing or misplacing it is something you wouldn’t want. Right? So, do not mistake to throw it in the back of the moving truck.
Sometimes, it isn’t possible to carry all the above listed items with yourself and that’s when it becomes extremely important to hire a professional company that you can trust with your valuables. Beacon Moving & Storage is one such moving company that has been providing excellent Brooklyn, NY moving service to people with diverse moving needs for over 13 years. As our movers are certified, licensed, and fully insured, you can count on them to efficiently handle every aspect of your move. You can count on us for the safe handling of your valuables whether they are your plants, antiques, heirlooms, or any other item that holds high sentimental value for you. Our well-trained moving crew understands the problems and distress associated with local as well as long distance moving, and is equipped to handle any unforeseen challenges that may occur during the moving journey.
When you choose Beacon Moving & Storage as your relocation partner, all your furniture will be carefully wrapped in professional quilted moving blankets free of charge, and expert crating and packing will be provided for breakables. We understand that sometimes you might have to move in a hurry as well. To make it a less-stressful experience for you, we welcome last minute moves and storage without any extra cost to you. Besides that, there are also no extra charges for weekend and holiday moves.
With our fully trained relocation staff available to assist you at any time, you can rest assured that you’ll receive moving assistance from us whenever you need it. To find out more about us or our moving services, feel free to call @ 888-966-8323 (toll free). You can also reach out to us by dropping an email @ info@localhost