Helping Tips for Your Next Move

A Friendly & Affordable Mover in Virginia Beach, VA, offers moving tips to help you have a successful move.

General Tips

• Have all boxes sealed on the top and bottom with tape. This prevents your items from falling out in the truck.
• Have all boxes labelled with their room destination.
• Wrap pictures and have them boxed and sealed
• Stack lamp shades inside each other and box them. This will prevent any punctures or damage.
• Books should be packed tightly in small, sealed boxes.
• Remove pendulums from clocks or have them secured tightly to the base of the clock.
• Grandfather clocks should be secured by a clock man.
• Have all fragile articles packed and secured separately in durable boxes.
• Have light colored cushions (couch, love seat, etc.) bagged in large trash bags.
• You should keep all valuables in your immediate possession. These items should be moved by the owner: jewelery, watches, money, expensive artwork, legal documents, etc.