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Continue reading »How much should you tip your mover?
I recently overheard a customer talking to a mover about what would be an appropriate TIP for the moving crew. The Chicago movers charged the customer for 2 hours of moving and $190 worth of moving boxes totaling $800. The mover then replied to the customer and said %20 of the
Continue reading »Recycle Moving Boxes in Chicago?
Congratulations, you just moved in your new home and have a bunch of cardboard moving boxes you need to recycle. Not all homes/buildings in Chicago have recycling containers or programs. However, the city of chicago has a few places to drop your cardboard moving boxes to be recycled. Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers
Continue reading »Color Code your Moving Boxes
Save time by color coding your moving boxes by room. Moving box Stickers, markers, and crayons will do the trick. (Kids love decorating boxes). Inventory your boxes with what’s in them (books, summer clothes, toys, ect.) When your ready to unpack your stuff you can scan a list rather than open dozens of boxes. The
Continue reading »Moving Tip #89 – How to Save Money on Movers
Over 30 million people move a year in the United states. Movers tend to get booked for the begging and end of the month. Moving Tip: Some movers may give you a discount or better rate if you move on a off peak day of the month. What if movers
Continue reading »Reusing cardboard boxes for your next move
10,000,000 Moves = Countless Boxes Used Ten million – the number of moves made in America in one year. That’s just homeowners, alone! Imagine how many moves are made with businesses added into that equation. With every move, in every home, for every room, boxes are packed, tapped, transported, unpacked and then discarded. If you
Continue reading »Using Small Boxes?
Small boxes are the best to use when packing the following items. Books – Usually can fit about 10-15 books per small box. Also, the small boxes filled with books will not be as heavy compared to using a medium box. Dishes – Fit very well in a small box. Place your dishes vertically
Continue reading »Recycling Furniture in Chicago? DO NOT DUMP!
People moving local or long-distance from Chicago may not want to move unwanted furniture. Some people end up throwing it in the garbage because they could not find a person or place to donate it. The best way to get rid of furniture is by selling it to family and friends of friends. This
Continue reading »Winter Moving Tips
Moving in the winter months can be very challenging. When you book your move in advance you do not always know what the weather is going to be. Super cold, light snow, or heavy snow can all be a factor. Here are a few tips we learned and would like to share. Winter Moving Tips
Continue reading »Simple Way to Assemble a Wardrobe Box
A wardrobe box is a great way to store and move your clothes without having to just shove them in a bag or into moving boxes and get them wrinkled. With the wardrobe box, your clothes can stay on the hanger in the order you want without any hassles. Assembling these boxes is easy with
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