Cost Cutters   De-Clutter Basics   Elevator Moves   Move Day Expectations   Packing Basics   Planning for Success   Selecting a Mover   Senior Move Transitions   Storage Plans   To Pack or Not to Pack   Understanding Insurance Any tips on packing? It's all a matter of time and materials. First of all allow yourself enough time. Plan on packing 2-3 cartons per evening. It takes 20-30 minutes per box for a nonprofessional to pack. If you pack 40-50 boxes that will add up to 25 hours of packing! This formula is one you should keep in mind when considering whether or not to have your movers do the packing for you. Visit Packing Basics for more information. >> Click here for more 7-08-2008 Crew: Chris, Ron, Maurice, Davis, Jonathan, Mike & Keon (Alexandria Branch) Consultant: Robin Zopp (Rockville Branch) “What a super job! This is my fourth move with Beltway Movers Associates and I would use them again. Very professional.” John Cavanaugh Ashburn, VA

To Pack Or Not To Pack Its Either Time or Money Ask yourself how much time you have and how much money you are willing to spend The Cost of Your Time Type of Residences Number of Boxes* Time It Will Take to Pack Apartment 30-40 15-20 hrs. Town House 50-75 25-37 hrs. Single Family Home 100-150 50-75 hrs. *20 to 30 minutes a box If you have the time and energy to pack yourself, let us help. Learn how to pack The Cost of Professional Packing Full pack service by a professional mover will add 75% to 100% to the cost of a local move because of packing materials and labor. Click here for box prices Save Money Don't be penny wise and pound foolish These are some things you should never pack yourself: Mirrors Lamps Large Pictures Hanging clothes Those items can be packed on move day in rental containers with a minimum of cost and inconvenience. For example, you can rent a wardrobe carton, which will move a minimum of 24 garments for less than it costs to have one rumpled garment dry-cleaned and pressed. Specialty cartons large enough for lamps, pictures and mirrors are simply too expensive for one time use. We have unique crush proof rental cartons available for quick and safe packing on the day of your move. Ask about our SmartPack® Move System. Save Time Extra touches are our specialty Prior to your move we are glad to help you: Organize, downsize and pack in preparation for your move Inventory and pick up items for donation or shipping to loved ones Store your items in one of our secure warehouses Coordinate move day services with your destination residence Unpack and place all items in their proper place Arrange and rearrange furniture Discard packing materials and unwanted items

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