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Your Emergency Backpack It’s a good idea to have an emergency kit or backpack ready as you move to your new home. You should reserve this backpack for unforeseen cases and pack it appropriately with all of the essential items. For example, you should have a small toiletry kit, bottles of water, a change of clothing, a first aid kid, and a flashlight in there.
Taking Inventory Taking inventory is a great way of organizing and managing all of the different tasks you have to keep track of, and if you format it in a checklist style, you can easily separate the things you have yet to do and what you’ve already completed. Also, make note of the conditions of your belongings so that you have something to refer to once your belongings have been transported to your new home.
Clean, Then Pack Before you start packing your belongings, clean your house first. This is a great way of ridding yourself of unnecessary clutter, figuring out what you want to keep, and starting your checklist. It’ll also give you more floor space for your supplies and to group boxes.
Packing Heavy Items There are a few things you should keep in mind when you're packing items that weigh more than thirty pounds. Firstly, the box you're using should be of a stronger quality with seams that are either stitched or stapled. To prevent crushing or shifting, invest in corrugated or molded foams to protect your heavier belongings instead of packing paper or peanuts. Heavy cushioning could mean the difference between seeing your items safely home and finding them damaged after you unpack.

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Magic Moving & Storage Julie s. 21 Nov 2011 I would have to say this is the 1st time I chose a moving comp... I would have to say this is the 1st time I chose a moving company that I didn\'t have one complaint!!! From the moment I called for a quote to the time of picking up my belongings and having the truck deliver to my new home. No nicks, scratches, or broken glasses from the entire move! I really liked the four guys that moved me...very professional, clean cut, and helpful..You could tell they really cared about my belongings...especially my piano! Hats off to Magic Moving and Storage, what true pro\'s.. I would refer anyone to them.. 5.0000
Magic Moving & Storage Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Posted by Julie s. on 21 Nov 2011
Silicon Valley Moving patti m. 5 Aug 2011 For more updated info than is provided here, just check "Yelp"... For more updated info than is provided here, just check \"Yelp\" website. To give the short version: manipulative, petty, dishonest, lying, abusive of trust, stealing, cheating, .............. the list is endless. Such a shame for the guys who do the REAL work of moving. They were careful, polite, pleasant, meticulous,and I could go on and on. I only hope they will get away from this company and do their hard work for another which values their contribution, which is really what this business should be all about. Bilking a few dollars out of any customer is absolutely outrageous. I would welcome anyone who is interested in hearing about my horrid experience with this company to contact me. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!! 1.0000
Silicon Valley Moving Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Move It Elsewhere Susanna 15 May 2011 GOOD NEWS: MIE did a fantastic job of moving my father from hi... GOOD NEWS: MIE did a fantastic job of moving my father from his 2200 sf home of 50 years into a small apartment in a senior facility, on very short notice. They were flexible when dad had not done all the packing he\\\\\\\'d promised (for an additional fee), but the job got done in time. \\r\\n\\r\\nBAD NEWS: The consignment aspect of this relationship was a DISASTER. Failed to provide an inventory of goods taken for months, and only then after being threatened. Suzanne refused to take calls, insisting on e-mail communication, despite admitting to me and my sister that she dislikes e-mail and had over 100 unread e-mails in her in-box. The first inventory arrived months late, and was incomplete, missing major expensive items. Suzanne made one or two additional attempts at inventory, but NEVER provided one that was accurate or complete. She also never made timely pay-outs on accounts. Only issued checks when threatened, months late. Payments were unaccompanied by ANY explanation or documentation, and were suspiciously small. She told us to quit bugging her because she was a \\\\\\\"busy woman\\\\\\\" with so many accounts she couldn\\\\\\\'t be expected to get back to everyone - and suggested we were unreasonable to expect her to comply with her own terms. After close to a year of unanswered requests for documentation or explanation for the pay-outs, Suzanne demanded that my 86 year-old father repossess his property (at his own expense) because his family was \\\\\\\"too much trouble\\\\\\\"!! My father has no children living in the Bay Area, and was now living in a small apartment - how did she think he was going to do this, and where did she think he was going to put this stuff? Wasn\\\\\\\'t that why we hired her in the first place? Dad finally took her to small claims court (although his losses exceeded that limit - didn\\\\\\\'t want the hassle of a full-blown civil case).At the hearing, told him she had a stack of \\\\\\\"evidence\\\\\\\" and convinced him to accept a settlement consisting of a fraction of what he had lost. I would avoid the consignment aspect of this business like the plague. 1.0000
Move It Elsewhere San Jose, CA 95126
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Posted by Susanna on 15 May 2011
Thrifty Moving & Storage Jim B 7 Dec 2010 I have used movers before so I know the drill. I was pleasantl... I have used movers before so I know the drill. I was pleasantly surprised with the outstanding service we received. The crew we had were very experience and worked their tails off. Here is the best part.... I didn\'t get hit with any extra charges. They did just as promised...NICE! 5.0000
Thrifty Moving & Storage Concord, CA 94518
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Posted by Jim B on 7 Dec 2010
Ron Ron Moving Roneil 11 Oct 2010 What a garbage service, will not recommend to anyone. They too... What a garbage service, will not recommend to anyone. They took 5 hours move a 2 bedroom apt within a mile and drivers were demanding for $50.00 per person tip, yes that\\\\\\\'s right $100.00 on top of $70 per hour charge. I hope that the manager finally calls me after my 100\\\\\\\'s of calls to them... 5.0000
Ron Ron Moving San Francisco, CA 94112
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