Cardboard boxes and china with packing material as if someone is moving into a house.
Moving across country or getting special china out for the holidays? These tips will help you keep your dishes safe.
Wrap and stack plates in bundles up to four and bowls in bundles of two to three. Wrap china separately before bundling.
Wrap glasses and mugs individually.
Wrap the stem of a wine glass with a folded sheet of paper before wrapping in packing paper.
Wrap items with lids, such as teapots, in paper and then wrap in additional paper creating a bundle.
Pack items in the dish pack lined with crumpled paper, beginning with the heaviest items first. Place bundles of plates and bowls on their side. Build layers separated with cardboard and use cell packs for glasses and stemware, as well as collectibles or other breakables.
CARB (California Air Resources Board) was established, “to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants.” CARB enforces air quality rules and regulations. CARB regulations require a financial investment on the part of carriers and shippers alike: retrofitting trucks for compliance ranges from $10,000-$40,000 per unit. Trucks that are not compliant that enter California can experience delay and fines.
Crown’s fleets (local and interstate) are 100% compliant. We engage only CARB compliant trucks for all domestic and international goods hauling. We invest in our future and the future of California by purchasing the filtration systems on the market to reduce the diesel particulate matter impacting both our state and planet.
This year Virco, in alliance with Furniture Reuse Solutions and Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage, sent 2,550 surplus items (which filled five ocean containers) to Jamaica. The repurposing of these items saved dumpster costs to the three participating California schools, diverted 28 tons of landfill and provided an improved learning experience to the recipients for years to come.
Proper packing will save you time and frustration when it comes time to unpack your belongings.
Start by packing out-of-season items and those things you use infrequently.
Empty dresser drawers of breakables, perishables and prohibited items.
Isolate and protect dangerous items like knives or skewers that might puncture or damage other items (or movers).
Keep all pairs and components together. Place small hardware items in plastic bags and tape them securely to the equipment.
Wind electrical cords, fastening them so they do not dangle.
Wrap fine china, crystal and delicate items individually in clean, unprinted paper; tissue paper, towels or even facial tissue.
Place a two- or three-inch layer of crushed paper in the bottom of every carton for cushioning. As each layer is completed, fill in empty spaces firmly with crushed paper.
As you fill smaller boxes with delicate items, consolidate them into a single large box, filling in spaces with crushed paper.
Avoid overloading cartons, but strive for a firm pack that will prevent items from shifting. The cover should close easily without force, but should not bend inward.
Seal cartons tightly with tape except for those containing items listed on United’s High-Value Inventory Form. These must be left open for the van operator’s inspection.
As you finish with each carton, list the contents on the side of the and in a special notebook. You might want to number and/or code the cartons as well.
On the label, assign each box to a room in your new home. Tape signs on the door of each room at your destination so movers can get the cartons into the proper rooms quickly.
Place special instructions on cartons you want movers to unpack first at destination.
While the holidays are a characteristically joyous time of year, they can also be hazardous if simple safety precautions aren’t followed. Learn from the mistakes of the naughty Christmas elf as you and your loved ones celebrate the holiday season.
Do not use electronics near water
Never sleep with electronics under your pillow
Keep batteries safely stored in their packaging they can be deadly if swallowed
Do not leave space heaters unattended when in use
Keep decorations at least 3 feet away from any open flame
Never play with fire
Do not run cords under carpets, rugs, furniture, or out of windows
Do not overload outlets
Sometimes less is more be careful not to over decorate
Always turn off decorations when you’re sleeping or leaving your home
Inspect all decorations and discard any that are damaged or worn
Keep your natural Christmas tree hydrated and water it daily
Selecting a qualified mover is paramount if you want to have a successful office move. As a member of the Commercial Relocation Network, Crown is affiliated with 50 of the largest office and industrial relocation companies in the country. Members of this group are the best commercial relocation companies available in the United States.
The moving process can be easier than you anticipate, if you follow the plan provided by your move consultant and think about these questions when creating a pre-move checklist:
Have all desks been cleared and emptied?
Have file cabinets been secured and are there spare keys available if original keys are lost?
Have tall supply cabinets and shelving units been emptied?
Have all electrical assets such as computers, printers, monitors, peripherals and phones been disconnected and labeled properly?
Have all printers been serviced and ink cartridges removed if required?
Are all pictures and dry erase boards off the walls and ready to move?
Did you empty and disconnect the break room refrigerator if you have one?
These tips help create a healthy, happy & safe transition to your pets new home:
Take your pet to the vet for a checkup and obtain their health record.
Talk to your vet about options for reducing your pets stress during transit.
Locate a new veterinarian and transfer records.
Update your pet’s identification and microchip information.
Make a transportation game-plan and if your trip takes more than a day, research pet-friendly hotels along the way to get some much needed rest together.
Consider boarding your pet upon arrival.
Purchase supplies.
Check your destination’s pet entry regulations.
If you are moving and have pets we can help. We have over 50 years of experience helping people relocate with their pets. For more information on moving with pets click here.
Our Virtual Survey allows customers to get a quote without an estimator entering their home. This video from United Van Lines shows you what you can expect.
CrownWMS is officially The Armstrong Company. Our commitment to exceptional moving services remains the same, but under a unified name. Learn more about why we changed our name here.
Please visit us at our new home at GoArmstrong.com to learn about our services or to submit a request for a quote. If you’re looking for more information about The Armstrong Company’s California partner, CrownWMS, find more information below:
