Month: August 2016

Moving is always complicated, but moving in the military is even more so. There’s the pre-inspection, post-inspection, and everything else in between. There are many more steps involved in a military move than a residential move. Time is valuable and you don’t want to get all packed and transferred only to realize you left something vital and important behind at the old residence.

Here are three details to remember on your next military move:

1. Important papers and moving documents: This includes your orders, inventory forms, any written up wills or power of attorney documents for you or your spouse, birth certificates, social security cards, mortgage or rental agreements, passports, etc. You should always keep these documents, and any copies, in an organized folder and carry it with you, on your person, when moving.
2. Valuables and other irreplaceable items: Any family heirlooms or jewelry or other expensive items that are valuable to you or irreplaceable should be transported with you on your person. If you have a safe or safety deposit box, make sure you clear them out before the move. Also, any hiding places where you have kept your valuables should be thoroughly checked before leaving, and make sure to grab any cash, purses, wallets, and pocketbooks.
3. An official inventory of all items you plan on taking with you: There is so much going on in a military move that there may be things lost or left behind in the chaos. It is a good idea to make an inventory list, or even better, take pictures of everything before you pack to keep track of all your possessions. If something gets lost, stolen, broken, or left behind, these pictures will serve as proof of the condition of the items before the move. You can go further with it by organizing the pictures by boxes packed or rooms where the items were kept and keep them in the folder along with your other important paperwork.

Contact our moving experts at Nilson Van & Storage today to learn more about the best practices for moving in the military. We are here to answer your questions and provide the moving solutions you need.

Moving internationally can be much trickier than moving across town. Deciding what goes with you and what goes on the truck to be shipped could be confusing. So what should you ship and what needs more personal care when moving, and which items should you avoid packing altogether?

If you are making a list for your international move, here are the 13 items you should leave off the list:

1. Paint, paint thinner, or fingernail polish remover
2. Lighter fluid
3. Oxygen or propane containers
4. Fireworks
5. Matches
6. Gasoline
7. Chemicals of any kind
8. Firearms
9. Cash
10. Expensive or valuable jewelry
11. Important documents or family photos
12. Perishable food or food stored in glass jars/bottles
13. Prescriptions needed for immediate use

Hazardous materials are non-transportable since they put the driver, movers, and anyone else on board at risk—both physically and legally. Items such as paint, paint thinners/removers, anything flammable like matches and lighter fluid, anything deadly like firearms, or anything explosive such as gas tanks should all be left behind and purchased again once the move has been made.

Valuables and collectibles should be stored with you; this includes cash, rare items, anything of great personal or monetary value, important documents that can’t be replaced, or items that are needed immediately or in the case of emergency, such as prescription drugs. These should all be transported personally by the owner and not left up to international movers.

Food items, especially if they are perishable, should also be left behind because they can easily be replaced once you get to where you’re going. This includes anything in glass bottles or jars, since they can break or spoil during an international move and cause a mess the movers will have to deal with.

For more information on moving internationally, contact us today!

Want some tips on how to prevent damages during your commercial moves/business relocations? Consider this list of simple steps you can take to keep carpets, walls, doors, equipment, and office furniture safe while moving:

•Plan ahead.

It’s always a good idea to be prepared for any move, and it’s especially important when it’s your office or business. Before the move, measure all doors and spaces, and then measure the objects you will move to make sure everything will fit. Get adequate and trustworthy help. Most business owners choose to hire a moving company to ensure the safety of their items during a move. Research commercial moving companies to find the best fit for your business.

•Acquire floor coverings.

The best way to protect your floor or carpet during moves is to get floor coverings to place on the floor before moving heavy equipment or office furniture. Moving blankets, plywood sheets, plastic sheet carpet protectors, and flattened cardboard boxes are all items you can utilize to protect the floor space.

•Protect door frames and walls.

Towels, tape, and corner and doorway pads can all be used to help protect from damage while moving. Blankets and covers can also be used over furniture to protect the edges and corners, which will also keep the walls from getting nicked or damaged.

•Hire professional movers.

The best way to ensure your floors, walls, door frames, and office equipment remain damage-free is to hire a commercial moving company. Professional movers know how to move your business the right way—effectively and efficiently, avoiding damage and injury to your business building, furniture and other items.

In addition to having the proper manpower for the job, a professional moving company will have the equipment and tools necessary. This is important for a large-scale commercial business move.

Are you planning a commercial move or business relocation? Let our team at Nilson Van & Storage answer your questions and help you put together a professional moving team to minimize damage and accidents. Visit us online to learn more about the benefits of going with the pros for your next commercial move/business relocation.

When you have to pick-up and go, how do you transplant your beloved plants and garden vegetables safely during residential moves?

Plants do not like to be moved. They are not transient creatures and are not designed to be moved. Plants can be sensitive to changing environments, depending on the amount of sunlight, varying temperatures, differences in soil, and the amount of natural rain.

If you are planning a residential move, consider these 5 tips to help you transplant your plants and garden vegetables:

1. Don’t disturb the roots. This may sound crazy, as you have to disturb the roots somewhat to move the plant, but the more jostled they get the more damaged they will be. Be as careful as possible when digging up the plant. Dig around the plant in a big circle to make sure you don’t disturb the roots any more than necessary.
2. Make sure you have plenty of soil and water. Before you dig, you must first give the plant a good soak. Once you have carefully dug out the plant, you then want to make sure you transplant it with as much of the soil on the roots as possible. This is important for the roots and the plant itself to have the nutrients from the soil during the move.
3. Timing is everything. Transplanting is very tricky, and plants can be finicky. The best time to make the move is during the evening hours, preferably in the late fall or early spring. The summer heat is too brutal and smothering on a plant when being uprooted.
4. Store in a box to be moved along with your belongings. Once you have the plants and vegetables transplanted in pots, you can then either move them separately in your vehicle if the pots are large enough, or you can pack them in boxes to be placed in your moving vehicle.
5. Water, water, and more water. Probably one of the most important aspects is to make sure your plants get enough water before and after the move. Moving plants creates a great amount of stress on them and they will need as much water as possible to keep them alive during the process. A good water before the uproot, a good water during the replant, and a healthy watering every day for at least a week will keep your plants happy and healthy.

Get more information on residential moves or schedule a professional moving job with our team of experts at Nilson Van & Storage today. We are happy to answer any questions you have and help to make your residential move a success.