Congratulations to Smoldt Moving & Storage, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, for being selected as Wheaton’s Agent of the Month for December 2011. Smoldt Moving & Storage has received the Top Quality Award from Wheaton for seven consecutive years. In 2006, they also received Wheaton’s Agent of the Year designation – the company’s highest honor. […]
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Moving Tip – Refrigerators Remove all contents, including freezer items. Give away perishables and pack up items that you’re going to take with you. You can donate non-perishable items to Move for Hunger .Remember, if you’re moving a long distance, leave refrigerated items behind or put in a cooler to take with you in your […]
Read MoreGetting an Estimate No matter if you are moving locally or across the country, you will want to get your estimated cost in writing. We suggest you meet with at least 3 different moving companies so that you get a good idea of your move costs and services available. Be up front about the move, […]
Read MorePacking Tip – Top it off When packing boxes, you want to pack each box so that the items in the box do not move around. If you have some room left in the top of your box, you can use linens to fill the empty space; towels, pillow cases, pot holders, oven mitts, hand […]
Read MoreLocal Move Agent vs. Move Broker You need to move long distance cross country. You have a place to live or at least know the city to which you will be moving and you are now ready to start looking for a mover. You get on-line do a search on Google or Yahoo and 100s […]
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2012 – Charles White, Director of Government & Military Relations at the International Association of Movers (IAM) speaks at San Diego Imperial Counties CMSA Chapter Meeting at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse. He provided an informational update on the DOD DPS Program. Click image for larger view
Read MoreOffice Moving Tips • Appoint one person from your company to plan and organize your upcoming move. • Get familiar with your new location. Take measurements of your new work space to be sure your current furniture will fit. • Make a floor plan. Decide where you would like your furniture to go in your […]
Read MoreMoving Tip – Be Ready Make sure you are ready for the packers and movers. Don’t forget to do all of the laundry, wash all of the dishes, pack your suitcases, disconnect computers, stereos and VCRs. Place all the cords and remote controls in a safe place.
Read MoreThe Cost of Moving You have found a new place to live, maybe even have a new job but now you need to find an affordable mover that you can trust with your belongings. There are companies that will help you move across the street, or across the country and while some of them may […]
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