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 Whether you are moving an
apartment or a three-bedroom home, the one thing that
you will have to deal with is the furniture. It's heavy,
it's bulky, it's expensive and you love it. If it were
junk, you'd leave it on the curb. But since it's not,
you've got to get it to your new home. Even if it's a
starter bedroom set, you may not be able to afford to
replace it and yet, it may be heavier than you can carry
yourself. This is exactly why you need to contact a
professional mover. Even if you're on a shoestring
moving budget, the safety and convenience is often worth
a few hours of physical help to lug the sleeper-couch.
You can even hire budget movers or cheap movers to help
if you don't want to hire a moving truck or professional
moving service.
 Your back and wallet will be spared if you keep these
tips in mind:
Check the
newspaper's For Hire section of the classifieds to
locate a "man with a van" who can help with one or
two items. These operations charge by the hour and
will help with the lifting. Expect to do your share
of the heavy labor unless you are unable, in which
case you should inform the driver so he can arrange
for assistance.
If you are hiring a
professional, it's a good idea to insure your
belongings. Replacement of damaged belongings is
bothersome, but possible with proper coverage.
You should always be
present when the moving truck is loaded. If you
can't attend, make sure you arrange to have a
representative there.
You can also arrange
for a professional loader to help only with the
loading of your belongings in the event you are
driving a rental truck yourself.
Make sure you
inspect all of your belongings closely and read the
paperwork closely before you sign anything. |
