Proven Apartment Moving Tips

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Proven Apartment Moving Tips
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• Apartment buildings have limited space, which
  can make moving out of an apartment challenging.
  Many apartment buildings also have stairs,
  elevators, narrow hallways and awkward angles,
  which can make moving furniture even more
  challenging and time consuming.

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• Unfortunately, limited space for moving
  furniture and other belongings arent the only
  problems with which you can be faced when moving
  from your apartment. Check out the tips below to
  make your apartment move easier and more
  efficient.

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Reserve the Elevator

• If youre moving out of your apartment and there
  are elevators in the building, make sure to
  reserve the elevator in advance. Plus, if youre
  moving to another apartment or condo with
  elevators, you should reserve one of those, as
  well. This will ensure your things are moved as
  efficiently and easily as possible with minimum
  disturbance to you and/or your neighbours.

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• If your building only has a staircase, simply
  let the landlord know the day youll be moving,
  ask for clearance and inquire about any special
  guidelines for moving furniture. Keep in mind,
  however, that many buildings have set hours for
  moving, which reduces the possibility of
  disturbances to you, your movers or your
  neighbours.

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Practice Organized Packing

• Packing and stacking boxes can be difficult when
  youre moving from a small space. But,
  organization can actually maximize your space
  while making your packing process easier. Some
  steps you could follow for organized packing,
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• Designating a room or some floor space for
  storing packed boxes. Remember that, depending on
  their size, boxes can also be stacked on
  tabletops, dressers, shelves or even underneath
  tables or desks.
• Taking inventory and creating a list of your
  items.

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• Using a checklist of packing-related tasks and
  marking them off as you complete them.
• Marking items with keep, storage, throw
  away or donate stickers and/or labels.
• Packing non-essential items first, particularly
  things you dont use daily.

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• Labelling your boxes by writing the contents of
  each box on the outside and identifying the room
  where that box should be placed. Store your boxes
  in groups according to their room destination.
• Removing the items with donate and/or throw away
  stickers or labels first, then calling your
  movers to move your storage items to a storage
  space (if necessary).

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• Starting early and packing one room or one
  section of your apartment at a time.
• Cleaning as you go and leaving enough space for
  you or your movers to maneuver your belongings.

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• Using up as many of your food items as possible,
  especially perishables, as well as removing old
  or expired containers of food. Remember that its
  not necessary or always safe to pack food.

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• If organizing and packing is too much for you,
  then hire the best apartment movers Edmonton has
  to offer, like Pro Service Moving. They will come
  into your home, organize all of your things
  (under your supervision), pack and move or find
  storage for your stuff. Plus, theyll make the
  moving process quicker and easier.

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Plan a Walkthrough with the Landlord

• Schedule a walkthrough with your landlord before
  you move. This will ensure your apartment is in
  acceptable condition and serve as the final item
  on your moving checklist. If your apartment is in
  good condition, your deposit will be returned.

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• Returned deposit money can help you pay for your
  movers or any other moving expenses. Once your
  walkthrough is finished, return your keys and
  finish the moving process.
• Getting ready to move from your apartment? Give
  us a call and ensure your move is streamlined and
  stress-free.