Tips to Make Your Long Distance Move Go Smooth

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Part Two

We are continuing our series on ways to help make your long distance move go smooth. Our previous article discussed decluttering, deciding on which items to keep with you during your travels and organizing and inventorying your belongings before the packers and movers arrive. Below are more long distance moving tips.

SELECT A PACKING AND MOVING COMPANY

If you are not going the moving truck rental / DIY route, selecting a reliable and dependable packing and moving company is the single most important aspect of a long distance move. Fly-by-night moving companies that are here today and gone tomorrow are everywhere. You want to select a moving and storage company with longevity, experience and a good reputation for handling long distance moves. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has been in business for more than three decades. Our movers and packers are experienced and we are licensed and insured. Not all moving companies have the track record and reputation we’ve worked hard to earn!

BE READY WHEN THE MOVERS AND PACKERS ARRIVE

Know ahead of time which items the movers and packers will be dealing with when they arrive. Have an inventory sheet and check off list ready so you can be sure nothing is overlooked.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR INVENTORY BEFORE THE MOVERS AND PACKERS LEAVE

It is a good idea to double check your inventory list before the movers and packers leave to make sure they have everything. This is especially important if you are leaving some items behind and/or taking some items with you as you travel to your new location.

If you need a dependable and reliable full service moving company to handle your long distance move, we can help. Our movers and packers make sure your belongings are handled with the utmost care. And, since we are a moving and storage company, we have more than 23,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space to meet your storage needs. We are different from the typical full service moving company in that we excel in inspections, meet or exceed all industry standards and requirements and customize every move to fit the needs of each customer. Give us a call to learn more today!

Planning a Long Distance Move

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Long distance moves can be complicated. Many people choose to hire a full service moving company to handle the logistics. This tends to be a more favorable option than moving truck rental and handling the entire move on your own. Regardless of whether or not you hire a packing and moving company or decide to DIY, there are some strategies you can use to help make the move go smooth. Let’s take a look:

DECLUTTER

Now is the perfect time to get rid of items you no longer need. Why pay to have movers and packers transport items you will not use? Purging before a move also helps reduce the amount of unpacking and organization you will need to do later.

DECIDE WHICH ITEMS YOU WISH TO KEEP WITH YOU

Moving companies will pack and move the items you designate. If you want to move any items yourself, be sure to set them aside. Some people choose to keep certain things like jewelry, urns, pet supplies, personal items, etc. with them instead of sending them with the packing and moving company .

ORGANIZE AND INVENTORY YOUR BELONGINGS

It is a good idea to organize and inventory your belongings before the movers and packers arrive. This will help make unpacking and organizing easier when you arrive at your new location.

Our next article will cover three more planning tips for your upcoming long distance move. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has extensive experience with long distance moves. We are considered a premier moving and storage company with more than 23,000 square feet of warehouse space that is fully equipped to handle your storage needs. We are also an approved military storage facility. If you have an upcoming long distance move, we can help. Give us a call to learn more today!

Ways to Ease the Stress of Moving

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We are continuing our series on ways you can ease the stress of moving. Our previous article covered the importance of getting organized, starting to pack early and using quality moving supplies. Today we will cover three more helpful tips.

SELECT A RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE MOVING COMPANY

While moving truck rental is an option when handling the move yourself, many people choose to hire a full service moving company. This not only eases stress, but a reliable and dependable packing and moving company such as 3 Guys Moving can quickly and efficiently pack your belongings, load them in one of our moving trucks, and safely transport them to your new location. This gives you time to handle other details such as closing on your new home, cleaning, unpacking, etc.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE THE INEVITABLE

Once the movers and packers unload your belongings, you should consider beginning to get unpacked as soon as possible. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, but the more you procrastinate, the more overwhelmed you will feel. Set realistic goals (i.e. tomorrow I will unpack the kitchen items, etc.) and before you know it, your new house will feel like a home!

BE POSITIVE!

Remain positive about your move. If you go into the move feeling stressed, then you will likely be stressed throughout the entire process. Take a deep breath, be organized, hire a reliable moving and packing company and enjoy the journey!

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with experienced movers and packers who know how to get the job done right! We have been in business more than three decades and have helped thousands of individuals and business owners with their relocation needs. Our moving trucks are clean and well maintained. Our movers and packers are trained and experienced to handle even the most challenging moves. We are also considered one of the industry’s premier piano movers. You name it, we can handle it and help ease your moving stress. Give us a call to learn more today!

Tips to Help Ease the Stress of Moving

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Moving from one place to another is often time consuming and stressful. The first question people often ask themselves is whether or not they should consider moving truck rental and move themselves, or, hire a full service moving company to handle the logistics for them. The decision is up to you, but remember, time is money. 3 Guys Moving is a reliable, full service moving company with experienced movers and packers who can help ease the burden of moving. Whether you are handling it yourself, or hiring a professional moving and packing company, here are some tips to help make your move less stressful.

GET ORGANIZED

Getting organized can prevent much stress. Consider taking an inventory of all of the items you plan to take with you. Make a list of all your belongings and categorize items (i.e. kitchen, Molly’s room, etc.). Then, plan a garage sale and/or trip to a donation center to get rid of items you do not wish to take with you. Doing this will make it easier, especially when the movers and packers arrive.

START PACKING EARLY

Time flies so the earlier you start packing the less stressed you will be later. Even if you plan to hire a packing and moving company, there will likely be some items you wish to keep with you. Start by packing the items you plan to move yourself. Then, make sure you have everything else ready for when the movers and packers arrive.

USE QUALITY MOVING SUPPLIES

If you hire a packing and moving company, they will have plenty of quality moving supplies on hand when they arrive to pack your belongings. However, if you plan to handle the packing yourself, we suggest purchasing quality moving supplies such as sturdy boxes, strapping tape, bubble wrap, packing wrap, etc. Our professionals carefully and strategically place items in our moving trucks all the time. Breakage, when it occurs, is usually a result of customers not properly packing boxes and other items for transport.

Our next article will cover three more tips to help ease the stress of moving. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company based in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Our movers and packers handle all types of local and long distance moves. When hiring a packing and moving company, experience matters. Our team of experts can ease your mind and help you achieve a stress-free move. Give us a call to learn more today!

Tips for an Interim Move

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We are continuing our series on tips to help you plan your interim move. Our movers and packers handle interim moves all the time. We have a secured, climate-controlled warehouse that safely houses your belongings until you are ready to move to your permanent location.

Our previous article discussed organizing and getting rid of items you do not need. We also covered identifying items you will need to have access to while at your temporary location. Let’s take a look at some additional tips to help you plan your interim move.

TO PACK OR NOT TO PACK?

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company so we have movers and packers as well as on-site storage options. You will need to decide if you wish to have us pack your items, or, if you wish to pack them yourself. Some clients choose a hybrid option where they pack some and we pack some. If you wish to have us pack for you, be assured our movers and packers will take great care with your belongings and make sure they are securely packed and safely transported to their new location.

HIRE A TRUSTED AND REPUTABLE MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY

Hiring a trusted and reputable moving and storage company gives you peace of mind that all of the logistics are handled and your belongings are safe. When you rent moving trucks and handle the move yourself, there is a lot of added stress. 3 Guys Moving has experienced movers and packers and secure storage to ease your worries.

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, 3 Guys Moving is a trusted and reliable full service moving company equipped to handle all of the logistics. Our movers and packers have extensive experience and take extreme care to ensure you have a smooth, safe and secure move. Give us a call to learn more today!

Planning for an Interim Move

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An ideal situation is to be able to move from one location to another. However, there are times when an interim move is required. For instance, perhaps you have sold and closed on your current home but your new construction home will not be ready to move into for another month. Or, maybe you are in the military and plan to live on base until you find a permanent home. Your friends at 3 Guys Moving are experts in interim moves. We are a full service moving company that not only has experienced movers and packers, but we also offer safe and secure storage options for your household goods.

Our next series of articles will cover some ideas on how to best plan for an interim move.

ORGANIZE AND GET RID OF ITEMS YOU DO NOT NEED

Moving to a new place is the perfect time to organize your belongings and get rid of items you no longer use. While our movers and packers are happy to handle anything you have, now is the perfect time to purge the items you no longer need.

DETERMINE WHAT ITEMS YOU MUST BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY ACCESS

When making an interim move, a moving and storage company will store your belongings for you. You should determine what you need immediate access to (i.e. clothes, personal items, etc.) and take them with you to your interim location. Our movers and packers will securely store everything else and deliver it to your new home once you are ready to move in.

If you are planning either a local or long distance move, we can help. We are a preferred and trusted moving and storage company located in the Tampa Bay area. Our 23,000 sq. ft. climate controlled warehouse is an approved storage facility for the U.S. military and is equipped to safely and securely store all of your important items. Give us a call to learn more about how our moving and storage company can help you with your next move!

Reasons to Hire a Full Service Moving Company

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We are continuing our series on the advantages of hiring a full service moving company. Our previous article discussed how experience matters when it comes to logistics and safely moving your belongings. We also touched on the fact that when you hire a packing and moving company, there is less physical strain on you. Today, we will cover two more reasons why you should consider hiring professional movers and packers.

LICENSED AND INSURED

When you work with a full service moving company that is licensed and insured, you have peace of mind that you will be covered if an unforeseen circumstance occurs. However, if you are packing and moving yourself, moving truck rental often does not cover items that may break during transport or as a result of a traffic accident.

REDUCES STRESS

Let’s face it, moving is stressful. A packing and moving company can help ease your stress by handling the logistics for you. The movers and packers at 3 Guys Moving have extensive experience packing anything and everything from clothes and dishes to collectibles and fine art. Moving all types of furniture is also something we do every day. In fact, we are one of the areas preferred piano movers!

If you have an upcoming move, your friends at 3 Guys Moving are here to help. We are a full service moving company that has been offering quality residential and commercial services for more than three decades. Give us a call to learn more today!

Advantages of Hiring a Full Service Moving Company

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Whether you are re-locating across town or to another state, moving requires much planning and logistics. During the planning process, one must consider either handling the move themselves or hiring a full service moving company. If you choose to move yourself, packing and moving truck rental will be part of your process. You will need to purchase boxes and packing material, know how to pack items for transport and determine what type of moving truck rental options best suit your needs.

The other option is to hire a full service moving company to take care of the move for you. Our next series of articles will discuss some advantages of hiring a packing and moving company.

EXPERIENCE

A full service moving company has the knowledge, expertise and experience to handle all of the logistics concerning your move. The movers and packers at 3 Guys Moving will assess the items you wish to move, carefully pack boxes and wrap furniture, and strategically place the items in our moving trucks for safe transport. We do this all day, every day, and know how to get the job done right!

LESS STRAIN

A full service moving company does all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to! Sadly, the occurrence of strains and injuries is high when people try to move themselves. Our movers and packers are trained in back safety and lifting techniques.

Our next article will cover two more advantages of hiring a packing and moving company.

The experts at 3 Guys Moving have more than 30 years of experience helping people safely move from place to place. We are different from the typical packing and moving company in that we treat all of our customers as family. If you have an upcoming move, we can help. Give us a call today!

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What Not to Ask Professional Movers to Move

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Relying on a professional mover truly makes your life easier. Not only do we take on the heavy lifting, literally, but we offer professional packing, short notice moving, and storage solutions just to name a few of our services. That said, there are some items that you should not rely on your professional mover to take on or that you should not move at all.

Food

It is definitely a good idea to keep some snacks on hand for you and your family during moving day, but when it comes to perishables like produce, dairy, or meat it is best to consume that prior to moving day. If you have a lot of excess food items, this does not mean you have to throw things away. Contact your local shelter or food pantry to learn what can be donated.

Valuables

You definitely do not want to leave valuable items behind, but it is always better to err on the safe side when it comes to moving items like money, jewelry, and family heirlooms. With the exception of large furniture, these are some of the items that you should move in your own vehicle to avoid any mishap.

Hazardous Chemicals/Materials

This could include anything that is toxic or flammable such as fuel, chemicals, or propane tanks. Firearms or weapons of any sort are also items you should transport yourself as opposed to the moving company.

Our crew of local movers in Tampa is dedicated to ensuring that all of the items we pack and transport make their way safely from Point A to Point B. Feel free to contact us to discuss the details of your move by visiting 3GuysMoving.com.

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Spring Cleaning Tips in Time for Your Move

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The first official day of spring is March 19, 2020, but it can take some time to mentally prepare yourself for a deep clean. This rings even more true with an impending move looming over your head. The good news is that these tips will help get you in the spirit to clean your home this spring and to make sure everything is organized for your upcoming move.

The key is to start early and segment out the work. Start small and celebrate each victory as you work yourself up to larger endeavors.

Walls & Windows

The walls and windows compose a vast expanse of the home; however, they are easy to overlook and are often neglected during more standard tidying. It is not until you look closely that dark marks or fingerprint smudges begin to emerge. Starting with one room at a time, give the walls a good scrub down to eliminate those imperfections. You can choose to clean the windows of each room on the same day or designate a different day to knock out window cleaning completely.

Books & Bookshelves

Bookshelves beautifully display your personal library as well as photos, knick-knacks, and keepsakes. These surfaces are also receptacles of dust. Take on two tasks at once by going through all of your books and decide to part with titles you no longer intend to read or reference. Certain knick-knacks you will want to keep, while other items you’ve been displaying you choose to donate. This will lighten your load during the move. As you do this, dust your books and bookshelves.

Closets & Attic

These storage areas can be a little more daunting to tackle during a deep clean. Again, take it one day at a time. Start with your smallest closet, go through all of the items to get rid of anything you no longer want or need and rid the space of any dust that may have collected. Finish off with the attic and once you check that off the list you will be free of so many unnecessary items that you won’t have to worry about when you move.

When you are ready to tackle the big move, choose from the best moving companies, Tampa, Fl, has to offer. Head to 3GuysMoving.com to explore our services and enlist our crew!