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How to Pack Artwork for Moving

Some of the most fragile items you have to move are artwork. These keepsake items can be awkward depending on their size and delicate due to glass and other elements. It’s essential to take proper care and precautions to make sure they make it safely through the journey from one place to the next. Shleppers … Continued

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Where to Find Moving Boxes at Low Cost to You

Boxes, Boxes, and More Boxes! The internet is packed full of useful moving tips from how to recruit friends to get the best deals on professional movers to cleaning effectively before a move. The one aspect of moving that not many consider in the preplanning portion of the moving process is boxes- where to get … Continued

How to Pack Fine China

Order of Operations – Which rooms to pack first?

What to Pack First When Moving You busily plan for your move, think everything is under control until it suddenly isn’t anymore. The next thing you know…. you find yourself drowning in labels, bubble wrap, and cardboard boxes. Before you start screaming HELP!… take a deep breath. Shleppers’ full-service movers have years of packing experience … Continued

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The Best Way to Pack Jewelry for Your NYC Move

How To Pack Jewelry For Moving If you like to wear jewelry, you probably already know of the struggles of moving jewelry from place to place. Whether you’re traveling 20 minutes away or cross-country, necklaces are bound to get tangled, and earrings are bound to be lost. Shleppers understands that your jewelry can be some … Continued

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Moving When You Have Chronic Pain

Packing & Moving Tips to Make Your NYC Move Easier The CDC reports that 20.4% of American adults live with chronic pain. People who have chronic pain move for the same reasons anyone else does – because they’ve gotten a new job, are going to school, are relocating for other opportunities, or to be with … Continued

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Ultimate Guide to Packing Large, Heavy Items

Struggles of Moving Large, Heavy Items During Your NYC Move Moving large or heavy items to your new NYC home can present many challenges regardless of whether you have hired professional movers or not. Hiring professional movers will definitely help alleviate stress and lighten your load, but there is still a lot that goes into … Continued

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How to Efficiently Pack your Electronics

When it comes to electronics, it can be easy to be careless and just throw all your electronics into one box.  However, electronics are very expensive, fragile, and require the utmost care when packing.  You need to pack your electronic devices properly so they can withstand the entire duration of the move without breaking or … Continued

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Top 10 Most Overlooked Moving Necessities

Moving Pressures Whether you are moving locally, cross-country or long-distance, moving to a new home can be extremely stressful. As the moving day approaches, you have probably already been swamped with a long list of to-dos. To help prepare to move into your new home, our New York movers recommend making a moving essentials kit. … Continued

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7 Tips for Packing and Moving Fragile Furniture

Protect your Fragile Belongings from Damages Moving is a stressful process that requires a lot of planning and preparation.  Any moving day is filled with excitement, but there’s also stress and anxiety from dealing with the unknowns that may occur. One surprise you never want to experience is damaging or breaking a fragile piece of … Continued