For professional moving and storage services, call Movers Framingham, MA today at (617)-642-1441 for a free quote.  It is a good idea to hire a professional moving company when you plan to move to your new home or relocate the office to a new location. Moving companies offer a wide range of services for the safe movement  of your items to the new location at an affordable cost. 

There are many moving companies in Framingham, MA that offer both local and long distance moving services. Among moving companies,  Framingham Movers, Framingham, MA remain outstanding in their professional excellence and customer care. 

When you hire a moving company, go through the profiles of some local companies online.  Compare their services, resources, and prices.  Refer customer reviews, and get suggestions from friends. From the information obtained from various sources, you can choose the right moving company that offers the best services at an affordable cost. 
Storage facilities play an important role while moving items. You can store the  extra items such as bulky furniture, utensils, or toys that you do not require in the new home in a storage unit. These items can be a problem, particularly when you have limited space in the new home. The extra items can be moved to a storage unit  and you can  retrieve them whenever you need. Storage units are convenient when you find that the extra items are misfits in the new home. 

​When you are shifting to a new home and require storage facility, choose Movers MA, Framingham  that offers a wide range of services including storage at an affordable cost.  If you are on a tight budget and your employer does not pay for moving charges, it may be difficult for you to hire a company that offers comprehensive services where, the price can be higher. In such a situation, you may opt to do the packing, loading and unloading by yourself and, you need to pay only for the truck charges. That way you can save some money. 

Reliable movers such as Movers Framingham, Massachusetts offer the best moving and storage facilities. They offer professional services for packing, loading, moving, unloading,and safe storage of items. 

Many cheap moving companies offer excellent services. Do not be misguided by a company that claims to offer cheap prices, unless you are convinced of the quality of their services. A reliable company may be slightly expensive, but you get better services. 

Ensure that the company you choose has trained staff for both moving and storage services. An exclusive moving company may not be professional in storage service. Hence, look for Framingham, MA, moving companies with expertise in  both   moving and storage services. Whether it is the moving of items to the new location, or to the storage facility, it is the responsibility of the moving company to offer end to end services. Their comprehensive services include packing, loading, unloading, unpacking for the safe movement of your items to your destination.

The services of a professional moving company relieve you from physical stress and the inconvenience that you and your family may face during the moving process. They ensure the safety of your items and even they arrange for insurance coverage, so that,  in the event  of any damage, you are suitably compensated. 

For excellent moving and storage services, call Samson Movers Framingham, MA at (617)-642-1441 for a free quote and consultation.

There are certain preparation, packing, and moving routines you have to follow when transporting large household appliances, like your refrigerator or a washing machine. If those routines are not followed, you might end up with a broken unit or one that is not properly functioning. Manufacturers always provide their buyers with the instructions for safe usage and strict rules of transportation. It is best to strictly follow these rules. Transportation of the washing machine is not significantly different from the transportation of the refrigerator. The only difference is the fixation of the working unit. Therefore, as an example, we will only look at the stages of moving a refrigerator.

When choosing a truck for your move, you go by the tallest object being transported. Usually, this would be your refrigerator of an armoire. Armoire can be disassembled (and should be, whenever possible), or placed horizontally on its back to be transported. It is impossible to disassemble a refrigerator though. Transporting a refrigerator placed horizontally is only acceptable in rare cases, and only for short distances. In that case, the refrigerator is placed inside the truck with its side opposite to the compressor pipes against the wall.

It is strongly recommended to transport a refrigerator placed vertically. A moving truck with an appropriate height should be carefully selected. When the refrigerator is delivered (either in horizontal or vertical position), it should be placed vertically and left to sit idle for at least an hour, before being plugged in.

How to properly prepare and pack your refrigerator for a move.

Proper packaging can help protect household appliances from external impact. Your refrigerator is not going to get damaged when it is being transported from the manufacturer’s factory or a store to your place because it is packaged very thoroughly and is placed on a solid wooden pallet. Don’t get scared, though. You will not have to mimic the original packaging. Prior to transporting a refrigerator, you would have to get it ready first: unload the food, unplug and defrost the refrigerator, and remove glass shelves and containers from it (tip: this is the perfect time to wash the refrigerator and all the parts. That way you will not have to deal with it at your new place. Just plug it in and load the food).

Do NOT wrap it at home though. It is more practical to wrap and protect a refrigerator when it is already inside the truck. Refrigerators that are too tall will not fit in the doorframes without having to be tilted a little bit. This is a manual operation, therefore you have to make sure that your packaging does not get in the way. Carrying an object wrapped in film or stretch is not very convenient. This type of packaging is very slippery and the refrigerator might slip out and drop on the floor. You also should not use blankets or tarp to wrap a refrigerator with.

A refrigerator is carried by two movers. When it is time to load it up into the truck, a third person joins. He is standing inside of the truck and is holding the top of the unit up securing it against tipping. Refrigerators are usually placed in the back of the truck or up in the front corner. Now it is time to wrap it to prevent damage. If the refrigerator is the only item being transported the movers will securely fasten it to the truck wall with straps. When there are other items available to use as cushioning, cardboard or soft items  (various bags with clothes, mattresses, blankets) can be used.

If you have a two-door unit, four movers are needed to transport it. Such refrigerators are too heavy (over 250 lbs) and will incur an extra charge for its transportation (usually calculated as rigging work). Industrial refrigerators also fall into this category.

When moving a refrigerator, the compressor should be fixed in place using specific screws.

On modern refrigerator models, the screws cannot be removed so this kind of action can be performed with no difficulty.

When transporting a washing machine, the drum must also be fixed. It is best if you use factory screws to do this. They usually are left behind after installing a washing machine.

 
Be sure to contact professional Boston movers to receive a moving quote and to get more tips like this to help make your move easy and stress-free.

Every so often moving companies get a request to transport fragile items. Those requests can come from individuals or from companies. Fragile items and items of a special or sentimental value require special attention when it comes to packing, protection, weather-proofing, and transporting. Valuable item insurance is a special point that needs to be discussed since there are special prices and fees involved when dealing with fragile and valuable items.

Below is a list of the most popular valuable items clients call about:

·         Glass items,

·         Dinnerware,

·         Mirrors,

·         Computer monitors, TVs and some appliances,

·         Musical instruments,

·         Antiques,

·         Ceramic tile.

 

There is a set of rules that a moving company has to follow to be able to successfully deliver fragile and valuable items. It is important to notice that there is no one universal rule for all types of valuables. Some items could get severely damaged if they get wet, some are not suitable to be moved in a vertical position, etc.

Different ways of transporting and types of packing materials are chosen, depending on technical characteristics of the item to be moved and its main purpose and usage. You can trust your valuables to Samson Lines for a safe packing, transporting, and delivery.

Packing and protection of fragile items

When it comes to transporting fragile and valuable items, packing is extremely important. Carefully chosen and meticulously performed packing can ensure your valuables are well protected during the move.

For small-size items, such as china dinner sets, lamps, or night lights, the best option is a wooden crate with splitters or compartments. You can make splitters by placing carefully cut to fit pieces of carton. Even though each items is going to be place into its own compartment, it is still crucial to wrap every piece with bubble wrap or wrapping paper. The box has to be fully protected with waterproof material on the outside. When the boxes are packed and ready, they are placed into the moving container and bolted to the bottom to prevent boxes from shifting inside the truck when the truck is in motion.

Glass, mirrors, and other large flat items are packed in solid crates. Extra layer of protective packing paper or bubble wrap is placed between all the items. Then, all the items are fixed together with edging tape. It makes sure that all the items are secured together and are not rubbing against or bumping each other when being moved.

Appliances and electronics are usually packed into large carton boxes. To prevent damage, every item is individually wrapped and there is an extra layer of wrapping paper around or in between items. If a box contains electrical elements, insulation can and should be used to prevent damage to the item and to all other items around it. The boxes are also put into wooden crates. Extra space is filled with packing material to prevent boxes from moving inside the crate.

Regardless of the packing material all fragile items must be properly marked.

Transporting stage

To prevent damage, only pack your fragile and valuable items with strong and durable materials. It is the only way to ensure all items are transported and delivered undamaged. Even if the best packing techniques are used and all the rules above are carefully followed when packing, it is still imperative that the pieces are properly secured inside the truck. Many trucks are equipped with special rails and belts for securing boxes, crates and other items inside the truck. Those rails and belts protect and secure your valuables even further while transporting.

Other materials used for securing boxes inside a truck:

·         Belts,

·         Nails,

·         Chains,

·         Wire,

·         Other materials.

Securing hardware and materials inside trucks are very widely used by moving companies and make transporting good safer and more secure. While moving fragile items it is very important that boxes and all other packing materials are sitting very tightly together. If there is still room, the space should be filled with foam rubber or other filling material.

If you follow these instructions, you can ensure your fragile and valuable items survive moving and arrive at your destination unharmed.

You can trust Samson Lines to provide safe and easy moving around the US.

 

When it comes to packing, most of the people are dreading packing kitchen. You really must take your time packing kitchen stuff. Otherwise you might end up with a bunch of broken glass at the end of your move. This post from Professional Boston Movers is here to help you to avoid the most common mistakes and provide some tips on how to  have your kitchen moving-ready over the weekend.

 

1.       Start packing as far in advance as possible. There are a lot of things in your kitchen that is not being utilized on a daily basis but rather is taken out for special occasions. If you start slowly packing away such things a week before the move, it is a lot better than having to pack everything the night before, when the stress level is at the highest. Your china dinner sets and serving dishes, or seasonal things are a few of examples of things that do not need to wait till the very last minute and could be packed away in advance. It of course varies from family to family, but most of us don’t need much on a daily basis and can do away with a few plates, cups and utensils, a couple of knives, a couple of pots and pans, a coffee machine (of course! We need our coffee in the morning!) as well as cleaning supplies and a kitchen towel. Everything else can start getting wrapped and put safely away in boxes a week before the moving day.

2.       Stock up with packing material in advance. Kitchen is the one place where you will definitely use a lot of packing materials!

·         Boxes – we recommend small and medium size boxes. Large boxes full of plates would be too heavy and prone to falling apart while transporting. They are not practical for fragile things. One exception is boxes for pots and pans. The way you pick a box for those items is to get a box big enough to fit the biggest item to go into the box. For the boxes that carry glass items, it is recommended that you put an extra layer of tape on the bottom of the box to avoid the bottom falling off or falling apart.

·         Packing wrapping paper – it is used to wrap fragile items, such as glasses, plates and also utensils.

·         Tape – don’t try to save a few extra bucks here and get yourself a tape dispenser. It will save you a lot of time.

·         Markers and stickers – carefully label each box to make sure you can quickly identify its contents. If you end up with 30 boxes that say “kitchen”, it will be quite hard to find anything while unpacking. Be as specific as possible but without going into too much details (e.g., “plates”, “pots and pans” etc). You can get different color stickers to label different rooms items go to (e.g., red – kitchen, blue – bedroom etc). This provides very helpful visual clues as to where each box belongs.

·         Bubble wrap – it can be used for wrapping extra fragile items and also for filling in gaps in boxes.

3.       Pack items you will need first together in one box. You can pack a box or two of things that you will need right away when you are moved into your new place. Pack it with a few plates, cups and utensils, a couple of knives, a couple of pots and pans, a coffee machine or teapot, as well as cleaning supplies and a paper towels.

4.       Packing of kitchen appliances. This part is not about large appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, etc., but rather it is about small appliances, such as your mixers, toasters, and blenders. If you still happen to have the original boxes, it would be optimal to just pack those appliances into their original boxes. If not, you will need some medium size boxes and creativity. You should wash each appliance (take it apart if possible and wash each part) then let it dry or wipe it dry with some paper towels or cloths. Remove small and fragile parts (e.g., glass bowls). If you still have the assembly instructions, pack it together with each appliance (you can tape it to the body of the appliance). It will be helpful when putting the appliance back together. Use wrapping paper or bubble wrap to pack fragile or small parts. Pack the appliance into the box and put the small parts on top.

5.       Plates, cups, and glasses. Layer the bottom of the box with at least 2 coats of bubble wrap or wrapping paper. Each piece should be individually wrapped with wrapping paper before put away into the box. Even though all plates are individually wrapped, put a layer of bubble wrap (or wrapping paper) between plates for extra cushioning. You should wrap fragile pieces (such as wine glasses, for example) in bubble wrap instead of wrapping paper (for extra cushioning). There should be no empty space in the boxes with plates and glasses. Fill empty space with wrapping paper. Items in the boxes should NOT move when box is moved or shaken.

6.       Utensils. Sort your utensils and secure them with rubber bands. Put them into an empty shoe box. Wrap knives’ blades with paper towel or cardboard before packing away into the box with other utensils.

7.       Pots and pans. Finding a box big enough to hold your pots and pans is easy. Place your biggest item into a box. If it fits both horizontally and vertically, you have found the winner! Pack the rest of your pots and pans into boxes. Don’t forget to wrap glass covers to protect them from breaks and scratches!

8.       EAT your food! The more you consume, the less you would have to pack and transport (risking some of it going bad or squashed etc.). Reduce your grocery lists to the very basic items that you will most surely consume before the move. If you must pack your perishables and liquids, place them into a plastic bag to avoid leaks. If you have cans and jars to pack, place them on the bottom of the box. Place less heavy items on top. Don’t forget to wrap glass jars.

9.       Cleaning supplies. Open the lids, place a piece of shrink wrap onto the opening, and replace the lids. Place all the cleaning supplies into a heavy-duty plastic bag before packing into a box.

10.   Frozen food. Place perishable food into bags or coolers right before the move, and cover with ice. Defrost your refrigerator and clean it thoroughly. If you are taking your fridge with you, we recommend that it is loaded onto the truck last. This way, it can be unloaded first at the destination. Then, you can just turn it on and load the food back into it.

You can avoid a lot of headaches if you spend some time preparing and carefully planning your packing and moving. We recommend that you read these instructions a few times before trying to pack your kitchen. You could even print it out and use it as a guide while packing. We hope this article helps you start enjoying your kitchen sooner at your new home!