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Long distance moves to or from Tampa Florida. 3 Guys Moving offers full service moving and warehouse storage.

The Indirect Costs of Handling Your Move Yourself

The Indirect Costs of Handling Your Move Yourself

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Are you pondering whether or not to hire a full service moving company for your upcoming move?  If so, then this series of articles is for you.  While moving companies cost money, so does conducting the move yourself. We are continuing our series on the costs of handling your move on your own.  Our previous article discussed the need to purchase boxes, packing materials and other supplies.  We also covered the fact that moving yourself often results in needing to rent a moving truck. Today, we will look at some of the indirect costs to consider when you forgo hiring a packing and moving company.

ADDITIONAL RISKS

When you move yourself, you assume all risks for the move.  For instance, if you rent a moving truck and you get into an accident that is your fault, you will be responsible for any injuries and damage to both the vehicles and items you are transporting. You may also be required to purchase an additional insurance rider. Moving companies are licensed and insured so they assume all of the risks during your move.

GETTING HURT, DAMAGE, ETC.

If your best friend drops your 88 inch television on his or her foot, then you are technically responsible for damage to your television as well as the injury to your best friend.  Or, let’s say you are driving the moving truck and accidently hit a huge pothole that results in damage to some items you are transporting. In this case, you’re out of luck.  When you use full service movers, it is their responsibility to ensure your contents are safely moved without damage.

3 Guys Moving is a trusted full service moving company located in Tampa, Florida.  Our long distance and local movers and packers are experienced and treat your move like it was their own.  No items are too big for our full services movers to handle.  We even offer piano moving and employ some of the best piano movers in the business.  If you have an upcoming move, we welcome an opportunity to provide you with a quote.  Give us a call today!

Moving Yourself Costs Money, Too

Moving Yourself Costs Money, Too

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We often come across potential customers who wish to analyze the cost of hiring a full service moving company vs. moving themselves.  The bottom line is that both options are going to cost money.  The latter is going to take additional time and has associated risks.  Our next series of articles will discuss exactly what is involved when you move yourself vs. hiring a full service moving company.  Let’s get started.

PURCHASE BOXES AND SUPPLIES

As we discussed in a previous article, it is advisable to purchase new boxes for your move.  So, even when you move yourself, you will incur the costs of boxes and packing supplies.  When you hire movers and packers, they will come with sturdy boxes and packing material on-hand to conduct your packing. Not only do full service movers save you time, but they often save you money because they know how to pack items in the most efficient manner possible.

RENT TRUCK

When you move yourself, you will still incur the cost of renting a moving truck.  Renting a moving truck often comes with the need to purchase rental insurance.  When you hire a full service moving company, we come to you with movers and packers, drivers and the right size truck needed to safely transport your items.

RECRUIT FRIENDS AND FAMILY

If you are moving yourself, you will likely need help, which means recruiting friends and family.  Not only will you need to feed and provide them with drinks, but there are some additional risks that you assume when you use family and friends to help you move.  We will discuss this in our next article.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company dedicated to ensuring the satisfaction of our valued customers.  Our full service movers handle all types of moves, including piano moving.  In fact, our piano movers are considered among the best in the business. Remember, not all moving companies are alike.  Our long distance and local movers stand ready to ensure your move is stress-free and smooth.  Give us a call to learn more today!

Garage Sale Preparation

Garage Sale Preparation

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We are continuing our series on preparing for your garage sale.  Our full service movers recommend downsizing and/or getting rid of items you don’t plan to use in your new home.  This saves time and money over the long term.  Our previous article covered the first steps in garage sale preparation including determining the date(s) of your garage sale, organizing items, and cleaning the items to make them look their best.  Today, we will look at three more garage sale preparation tips to consider.

PRICE ITEMS

A key to a successful garage sale is to strategically price the items you are selling. People who attend garage sales are often looking for a “deal”. Price the items so you have some wiggle room to negotiate.

RECRUIT FRIENDS TO HELP

Buy some pizzas and sodas and recruit as many friends as you can to help!  This will not only make the day go faster but will also ease the burden of doing everything yourself.

ADVERTISE!!

Be sure to advertise your garage sale in local newspapers, homeowners’ association newsletters and with street signs. The more traffic you have, the quicker you will be able to sell the items and wrap up the day.

3 Guys Moving is a moving and storage company who has been serving the Tampa Bay area and beyond for more than three decades. Our long distance and local movers have an excellent track record of providing quality services to our valued customers.  Since we are a moving and storage company, we have a 23,000 square foot climate controlled warehouse that is equipped to meet your storage needs.  We are also an approved storage facility for the US military. Have a piano?  We even handle piano moving.  Our piano movers are experienced and among the best in the business.  If you need a moving and storage company, look no further.  Our full service movers stand ready to help.  Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today!

Preparing for Your Garage Sale

Preparing for Your Garage Sale

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One of the first steps in moving is getting rid of items you don’t plan to bring to your new home.  As a full service moving company, we always recommend that our customers only move the items they really plan to keep.  This not only saves money, but time and headaches once you are in your new home.

Our next series of articles will discuss some tips to help you prepare for your garage sale.

DETERMINE DATE(S)

The first step in the garage sale process is determining the date(s) to have your event.  This will give you a set time to have everything sorted and ready.  Saturdays and Sundays are often the best days for garage sales.

ORGANIZE ITEMS

Next, you need to throw away items you do not plan to sell or give away.  Once you decide what items you plan to have in your garage sale, you will need to organize them.  Many people choose to organize them by room or category (i.e. kitchen, bath, kids, etc.) Once you organize the items, create a master inventory of everything you plan to sell.

MAKE ITEMS LOOK THEIR BEST

Once you have determined what items to include in your garage sale, go through them one more time and give them a little TLC. Cleaning up the items can help them look more appealing and may even allow you to sell them for a higher price.

Our next article will cover more garage sale preparation tips.  3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has been serving satisfied customers for more than three decades. Our long distance and local movers are experienced and dedicated to ensuring your move goes smooth.  We are also one of the few companies who handle piano moving.  Our piano movers have conducted hundreds of moves and are among the best in the business. If you are seeking a moving company, look no further.  Our full service movers stand ready to serve you.  Give us a call to learn more today!

Pitfalls of Used Moving Boxes

Pitfalls of Used Moving Boxes

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The old saying, “you get what you’ve paid for” still rings true today.  Used moving boxes may sound tempting, but before you go down that route, we encourage you to consider some of the pitfalls.  As a packing and moving company, we sometimes move items that we did not pack.  While our movers and packers handle these items just as carefully as those we do pack, the likelihood of issues arising increases when items are packed in “used” moving boxes. Let’s take a look at some reasons why used moving boxes should be avoided.

COMPROMISED STABILITY

Any box that has already been used to transport items has some compromised stability. Our movers and packers are especially careful, however, weak boxes are more vulnerable to damage and have an increased risk of the bottom falling out.

LINGERING ODORS

Used moving boxes can sometimes hold on to the odors of items that were placed in them by the person who used them before. Do you really want the smell of someone’s socks to permeate the same box you use to pack your kitchen items?

BUGS

As a full service moving company, we have seen it all – including boxes with pest infestations.  Termites, bed bugs, roaches…when you pack your belongings in a used moving box, you don’t have any idea what pests, larvae and eggs could be lurking inside.

Bottom line, investing in quality, sturdy, new moving boxes can save you time, money and headaches in the future.  When you hire our full service movers to handle your packing, you can count on the fact that we use top quality moving and packing materials to ensure the integrity of your belongings.  Not all moving companies invest in their customers in the same way as 3 Guys Moving.  Our long distance and local movers treat you like family.  If you are planning a move now or in the future, our movers and packers would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today!

Moving During Your Golden Years

Moving During Your Golden Years

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There comes a point in the lives of most senior citizens when downsizing becomes necessary.  Moving into a 55+ community, apartment, independent living facility or assisted living facility can not only help simplify things, but also keeps you engaged with planned activities, events and outings.  However, downsizing is difficult, especially for seniors.  If you are considering making a move during your golden years, a full service moving company can help make the process easier.

Today, we will take a look at a few tips to consider when moving during your golden years.

PASS DOWN ITEMS TO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

It can be very difficult to part with items that have a lifetime of memories attached to them.  This is the time to consider passing these items down to your children and grandchildren.  Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it will ensure these items remain in the family for the next generation to talk about and enjoy.

HAVE AN ESTATE SALE

Once you have sorted through your belongings and set aside those you either wish to keep or pass down to children and/or grandchildren, consider having an estate sale. This is a great way to ensure your belongings are purchased by people who want to have them while making a little cash on the side.

HIRE PROFESSIONAL MOVERS AND PACKERS

Now that you have downsized, it is time to hire a full service moving company to handle the rest.  In most cases, movers and packers can conduct moves to apartments, independent living, and assisted living facilities in a few hours.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with more than three decades of experience handling all types of moves.  Our long distance and local movers take time to ensure your move is quick and smooth.  If you need piano moving, our piano movers are among the best in the business.  Some moving companies offer piano moving, but their piano movers lack the experience and knowledge to do the job right.  Remember, not every full service moving company has your best interests at heart, which is what makes 3 Guys Moving is different from most moving companies.  Give us a call to learn more today.

Protecting Fragile and Collectibles During Your Move

Protecting Fragile and Collectibles During Your Move

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We are continuing our series on how to pack fragile items, including antiques and collectibles, for your next move.  Our previous article included some valuable tips from our own movers and packers including using new, sturdy boxes and wrapping/packing items using cushioning materials.  Today, we will look at more helpful tips for packing fragile items.

PACK BOXES TIGHTLY

A quality moving and storage company will have movers and packers who pack boxes tight so items cannot move.  If you do not plan to hire professional movers and packers and instead wish to pack items yourself, a trick to filling empty space in the box is to utilize towels and linens.  Newspaper, packing paper, and bubble wrap also make great fillers.

USE HEAVY DUTY PACKING TAPE

Not all tape is the same and the last thing you want is for the tape to lift off of sealed boxes either during the move or when they are in storage. If you have hired a moving and storage company to simply move your items from one place to the next, then you can use a heavy duty shipping tape to secure the boxes.  If your moving and storage company will be storing your boxes for you, then you may want to consider a good storage tape.  If you engage a qualified packing and moving company such as 3 Guys Moving to handle your packing, then your movers and packers will bring the tape that is most appropriate for your particular situation.

3 Guys Moving is proud to be a preferred packing and moving company that has been in business for more than three decades.  Our full service movers are dedicated to ensuring your move is easy and smooth.  Whether you need long distance or local movers, we can help.  Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today!

College Moves

College Moves

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We are continuing our series on college moves.  Going off to college is an exciting experience.  Moving into your dorm or apartment is one of the first hurdles you will face as a new college student.  Whether you are moving across the country or just across the state, a full service moving company can help ease the stress of moving.

Our previous article discussed connecting with you roommates to coordinate items each of you will bring, scheduling a move-in day and time, reserving your movers and packers for your move-in day and knowing the dimensions of the room/space that will be yours. Today, we will cover more tips to consider when moving into your college dorm/apartment.

SORT THROUGH ITEMS AND DETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN AND WANT TO MOVE

For some, this is the most difficult task of all. Since your dorm or apartment likely does not have enough space for you to bring everything, you will need to decide what is most important for you to have while you are away at college. Once you determine what you will bring, place these items in a designated area so they are ready for when the movers and packers arrive.

MAKE A FINAL INVENTORY LIST OF ITEMS YOU ARE TAKING WITH YOU AND ITEMS YOU PLAN TO BUY WHEN YOU GET THERE

The best way to ensure you have everything you will need is to make an inventory checklist of all of the items you are taking with you so you do not forget anything when the movers and packers arrive.  You should also develop a separate list of items you plan to purchase for your dorm/apartment.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with both long distance and local movers and packers who have experience with all types of moves, including college moves. We have been a trusted packing and moving company for more than three decades and we would be honored to handle your next move.  Give us a call to learn more today!

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Strategies to Help Your College Move Go Smooth

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We are continuing our series on strategies to help make your college move go smooth.  As we discussed in our previous article, hiring a moving and storage company can help ease your burdens and make the experience much more enjoyable.  3 Guys Moving has both long distance and local movers who are experienced and qualified to handle college moves.

Our previous article included some moving strategies from our professional movers and packers.  We first discussed connecting with your future roommate(s) to coordinate items such as mini refrigerators, curtains, microwaves, coffee machines, etc. to avoid bringing duplicate items.  Then, we discussed the importance of setting a move-in day and time.  Today, we will look at a few more college moving strategies as recommended by our movers and packers.

SCHEDULE YOUR MOVERS AND PACKERS

Don’t wait until the last minute! You should schedule your movers and packers as soon as you know your move-in date to ensure their availability.

KNOW THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ROOM/SPACE THAT WILL BE YOURS

It is important to note that in most cases, dorms and apartments will not be large enough to accommodate all of your belongings.  Knowing the dimensions of your room/living space will help you determine what you can bring and what you need to leave at home.

Our next article will cover three more college moving strategies to consider.

3 Guys Moving is a preferred moving and storage company with both long distance and local movers.  We also have a 23,000 square foot climate controlled warehouse that is equipped to meet all of your short term storage needs.  Additionally, our piano movers are exceptionally qualified, making us one of the most sought after piano moving companies in the business. Don’t trust just any moving and storage company with your precious belongings.  3 Guys Moving has been in business for more than three decades and has helped thousands of satisfied customers with their moving and relocation needs.  Give us a call to learn more today!

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Planning Your College Move

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Ahhh, the excitement of preparing to go off to college.  A new adventure with new freedoms and experiences await!  While the anticipation is exciting, the first step in beginning this new chapter of your life is to plan your move.  Whether you are attending school locally or moving across the country, a packing and moving company can help ease the burdens of this often daunting process.

Even parents who are accustomed to utilizing a packing and moving company for residential moves often do not think about calling when their child goes off to college.  The long distance and local movers at 3 Guys Moving have handled hundreds of college moves.  We’ve helped students move into dorms, apartments, sorority and fraternity houses and more.  We are especially popular with music students who require piano moving as our piano movers are among the best and most qualified in the business.

Our next series of articles will include some tips as recommended by our movers and packers to help make your college move go smooth.

CONNECT WITH YOUR ROOMMATE(S)

Space in dorms and apartments is often tight. Consider connecting with your roommate(s) to discuss what items each of you will bring. Coordinating items such as mini refrigerators, curtains, microwaves, coffee machines, etc. can help avoid having duplicate items in a limited space.

SCHEDULE A MOVE-IN DAY/TIME

Next, schedule a move-in day and time.  In some cases, this may be set by the college or apartment complex.  It is important to know the exact day and time you plan to move in so you can begin organizing the details of your move.

Our next article will include more college moving tips from our movers and packers.

3 Guys Moving is the preferred moving and packing company for residential, corporate, military, and college moves.  Our long distance and local movers are exceptionally qualified and dedicated to making your experience as stress-free as possible. If you are looking for a moving and packing company to take care of your college move, we can help.  Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today!

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