Moving Hints and Tips from Peachtree Movers

Maybe it’s time to move to a bigger home – that small one just won’t do.  Maybe you need to move from one part of Atlanta to another part of Atlanta. Or perhaps you need to get out of that apartment and into a real house. Do you want to be closer to work, a certain town or neighborhood, or family and friends? Whatever your reason is, Peachtree Movers are here to make your move a stress free one.

To speed up the time that it takes Peachtree movers to complete your move, here are a few things that you can do before we arrive:

• If it fits in a box, put it in a box.
• For the safety of all of us keep pets and children out of the work areas.
• Reserve the elevator at both locations.
• Reserve the parking closest to your place at the starting location and ending location.
• To speed up your move download our moving labels and use them to mark the destination for each box.

A Few Moving Safety and Security Tips

The following items are not allowed on the truck

• aerosol cans
• propane tanks
• pressurized containers
• corrosives, chemicals
• turpentine, solvents
• lighter fluid
• flammable liquids
• paints, stains
• pets
• firearms, ammunition
• matches, fireworks
• gas, kerosene
• fire extinguishers

Items that you should keep with you

• cash
• jewelry
• furs
• any collections
• credit cards
• personal documents & records
• hardware or small parts from any disassemble
• deeds or mortgages
• securities
• banking documentation

Ready for your move? Call Peachtree Movers at 404-355-8877 for a free quote today, or visit us at www.peachtreemovers.com for more information.

Peachtree Movers Dropped Off The Last Box, Now What?

After a long day of moving, unpacking may be the last thing you want to do, and that’s fair enough. While you don’t want to wait too long to settle in, don’t feel guilty about wanting to take some time to unwind. Time to reward yourself for a move well done! Here are some ideas if you aren’t sure what to do:

Order in

You’re tired, and don’t want to go out. But you can’t imagine having the energy to cook, either. Treat yourself, and order in! Dinner is delivered right to your door and you can take a nap on the couch, lie down with a book or, if you’re so inclined, start unpacking a few things.

Game night

If you’ve got access to board games or card games, clear a space on the floor (or at the table, if it’s set up) and unwind for a few hours.

Movie night

This is an easy one, pull out your laptop or tablet and put on your favorite film—no need to unpack the entire DVD collection or set up the TV. Laptop too small? Hit the theater and see something on the big screen.

Dinner Out

Moving builds quite an appetite and unpacking your kitchen supplies may be the last thing you want to do, so step out for a few hours and relax at a nearby restaurant.

Hit the Town

Is there a sporting event or theater performance taking place that night? Your house is full of boxes, so a great reward could mean going out to watch a game, concert, or whatever else you still have energy for.

Bottom line, you deserve it! Especially after hiring Peachtree Movers, if you’ve not moved yet visit our website for a free moving quote www.peachtreemovers.com

You've Just Moved To Atlanta, Georgia. Now What?

Good news! The hardest part is over. You've packed up your entire house and had it delivered to your new place. But after the Peachtree moving truck leaves, you’re left with a LOT of boxes and furniture out of place. So what do you do first? Peachtree Movers can help!

1.  Change Your Locks. You want your new place to be safe and secure—so, start with the locks. If the previous residents or owners did not change the locks, make sure to do this first. And if the garage has a code, don’t forget to reset that, too! You can rest easier knowing that no one has the keys to your new place except you.

2.  Next up, unpack the important boxes first. Unpacking every room of your house will take a bit of your time, (maybe a month or so!) so make sure that you start with the most important rooms first—namely, the kitchen, bathroom(s) and the bedroom essentials. That way, you have everything you absolutely need ready to go while you take time to unpack everything else.

3.  Can’t make dinner with the utilities in place. Test out your internet, electric, heat, etc. to make sure that everything is ready to go.

4.  Don’t forget to register your car if you've moved states. Taking care of this ASAP will help you avoid hassles later down the road.

5.  Enjoy your new home!

For all of your relocation needs, call the premiere household moving company in Atlanta—Peachtree Movers! We can help you with every step of the moving process to make it quick and stress-free. Give us a call to get started or fill out our easy online form for your FREE quote!

Moving in Georgia? Here are a few tips to make the tough cleaning easy.

Peachtree movers know cleaning can be one of the biggest chores of a move. After you have packed up the last box it’s time to get to work on making your old place shine for the next tenants. If your renting this is extra important so you get a full return on your security deposit. Once you are done doing the usual mopping, vacuuming and wiping down of all surfaces fine tune your cleaning project with Peachtree Movers helpful moving-out cleaning tips:

Stained Tub?

Instead of using harsh chemicals to clean your stained tub grab your cream of tartar, baking soda, and lemon juice. Combine equal amounts to make a paste. Drop paste onto the stains and gently rub in with your fingers or a cloth. Allow the paste to sit for 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This should do the trick!

Dirty Chandelier?

Pick up a pair of white cotton gloves. Keep one dry and dampen the other with some glass cleaner. With your damp glove, wipe each prism with the damp glove and dry them with other glove! Cleaning can be  fancy!

Dirty Mirrors, Chrome & Porcelain?

Vodka.  Use a little on a cleaning cloth to add shine to glass, chrome or porcelain.

Dirty Blinds?

Old socks! Put those socks to work. First mix equal parts of warm water and vinegar in a bowl. Slip one old sock over your hand, dip it in the mixture bowl and wipe each individual slat with sock. Rinse after each slat. It is also helpful to have a second old, dry, sock to wipe down the blinds after cleaning them.

Once your old place is ready to go, have Peachtree Movers in Atlanta Georgia do the heavy lifting. Call us for a free moving quote at 404-355-8877 or visit us online at www.peachtreemovers.com

Peachtree Movers Do's and Don'ts Make Your Next Move a Easy One.

Here are some definite Do’s and Don’ts from Peachtree Movers for your next Atlanta move.

DOs:

DO have a layout plan for the new space prior to move day

DO measure your furniture to ensure it fits in the new space

DO use boxes with lids – you want to be able to stack everything and a lidless box makes that difficult

DO tape all cardboard boxes – you want the box to be sealed

DO label the top and sides of each box

DO disassemble any furniture when possible to save room on the truck

DO label your disassembled furniture or tape instructions to it for easy re-assemble

DO pack light items (pillows/blankets) in large boxes

DO use suitcases and garment bags to pack clothes

DO account for traffic time during move – calculate approximate traffic with Georgia’s State’s DOT 511

DON’Ts:

DON’T put items from several rooms into the same box – stay more organized with separate boxes for each room

DON’T use boxes without a lid – you want to be able to stack on the truck

DON’T use duct tape – use packing tap

DON’T pack heavy items (like books/pictures) in a large box that will become too heavy

DON’T book your move for the end of the month when it is the busiest (although we can fit you in!)

DON’T water plants 2 days prior to move day

DON’T move on a Atlanta Falcons game day 

Some of these tips may not be new to you, but it never hurts to be reminded. Your move day will go smoothly with equal parts planning, smart packing, and hiring Peachtree Movers to do the heavy lifting!

Regardless of where and what you move, you will have your own friendly personal moving coordinator, along with a highly trained crew. We take the stress and the guesswork out of moving in the Atlanta area. Call us for a free quote at 404-355-8877 or visit us at www.peachtreemovers.com