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Call Ferrick Bros. Moving Co. (FBMC) as soon as your home is put up for sale. By calling early, you can explore all kinds of moving options. After the Purchase & Sale Agreement is signed, your options disappear. |
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Start packing all non-essential items. Pack a box a day and you will not be overwhelmed when moving day comes. |
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Clean out Attic, Basement, Sheds & Garage. Get rid of anything you don’t need. Roll-off dumpsters can be delivered to your home in all sizes–– 10-15-20-30 yard sizes –– we recommend Pistone Trash. |
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Stop shopping in bulk. If you are paying a mover to move Sale Items, the cost of that Sale Item just cost you money. |
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When packing the main house, remember –– you do not need to empty bedroom furniture. Clothing may stay in the drawers. Any breakable Items or Jewelry should be packed. |
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Place all T.V. and Stereo Remotes in a box and mark it as such. Remote Controls are the one item people always call to see if it was left on our truck. |
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Anything that can fit in a box should be packed in a box. This includes lamps and shades, pictures and artwork, stereos and radios, etc. |
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Any appliance being moved should be disconnected before movers arrive at your home. |
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The following should be drained for the move –– lawn tractors, lawn mowers, snowblowers, and anything with fuel should be emptied to avoid a spill in the truck. |
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My rule of thumb when telling people how to pack, is: Do not pack anything that could spill and cause damage to a couch. When we load our truck, we will load the truck from floor to ceiling–– and boxes go on top. NO LIQUIDS in boxes, please!! |
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Picking your mover early gives you one more person you can call for help. |
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If you need to de-clutter your home, FBMC has storage. Many times people decide to do their move in 2 stages. First Stage de-clutters your home. This makes the Second Stage much smoother because all the clutter is gone. |
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Many people believe they can’t afford a mover. Getting a free estimate is the best way to find out if you can afford a moving service. |
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If you need to get rid of furniture items that are too good to throw out, FBMC works with Emmaus, Inc. of Haverhill –– and we can find a home for these items for people who can really use them. |
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Calling FBMC for an estimate, I can give you a moving plan built for you with YOUR timeline in mind –– not just a standard plan. Everyone has different needs. |
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