There are many supplies that you will need if you plan to pack yourself for a move. One of the essentials is packing paper. Packing paper is a thick, heavy, Kraft-like paper that is perfect for wrapping. It is pliable but strong, allowing you to wrap breakables which will offer protection during the move. You…
DetailsBelieve it or not – there are things that Mulder’s Moving and Storage cannot move! This isn’t because a lack of ability or desire, rather, law or common sense that does not permit us to move the items listed below. This is not a complete list, so if you have items that are questionable, please…
DetailsIt seems there is a day for everything. We just celebrated National Donut Day, and National Weed Your Garden Day is later this month. Some may be silly, but this day is dedicated to the importance of securing any load during transport. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, secure your load is an effort…
DetailsPacking may seem easy when you are wrapping sturdy dishes, but what happens when you get to your wine glasses? First, you may ponder the best way to ensure its protection. You may try stuffing paper in the top or wrapping the stem in bubble wrap. You may google it and find that people stuff…
DetailsIt is not uncommon for our crew to wear gloves when moving difficult or large items. They help minimize friction and maximize grip so that items are transported safely. But when touching delicate items like grandfather clocks, you will notice a different type of glove being worn by our crew. Grandfather clocks and other delicate…
DetailsWe refer to our small boxes as “book boxes” – for good reason! Heavy items, like books, cans, hand tools, etc should go in a smaller box. The smaller boxes will have more strength to hold the items. In addition, always support the bottom of the box. The last thing you want is for the…
DetailsIf you have opted to pack yourself instead of having Mulder’s Moving and Storage pack, you will want to start as soon as possible. As soon as you know that you are moving, pack the items that you do not need for a while. For example, if it is summer, pack your winter possessions away.…
DetailsLabeling your boxes properly is crucial to a successful move and unpack. You will want to label the top and the sides of the box. This way the labels can still be seen even when the box is stacked. First, label the contents that the box holds on the outside of the box. This will allow…
DetailsPreparing a grandfather clock for moving requires care and attention. Before you attempt to prepare the clock, be sure that you have the following on hand: Soft cloth gloves – we prefer to wear white so that we can easily see any debris on the gloves and change out for qa new pair if so.…
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