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Our Columbus full service movers know that packing is one of the most dreaded parts of the moving process. The hassle of packing up all your belongings only to unpack them at your new home is stressful and can be overwhelming. Our team is here to help with these three simple packing tips to make the process simpler!

1. Declutter!

Nothing is worse than packing items you know you will never use in your new home. Take a weekend to go through all your belongings and sort those that you no longer want or need. You’ll be surprised how much that can lighten your load and make packing easier. You can hold a yard sale or donate your items to charity. Decluttering will also save time and money when it comes to getting your belongings on a truck and to your new home. Less stuff means less heavy lifting!

2. Don’t bother packing blankets and sweatshirts

Use them as fillers for boxes with fragile items. Your extra blankets and sweatshirts can serve as padding for those dishes, glassware and more that could break during transport. Save space in your suitcases and boxes this way and make your life a little easier.

3. Don’t take your clothes off the hanger!

You heard us right- keep those clothes on the hanger. Take your garbage bags from the kitchen and use them to pack up your closet. Take a trash bag and pull it over 6-8 articles of clothing. Tie it at the top by the hook of the hangers and voila- you have transportable clothing that can go from your old closet to your new one in no time!

If you ever have questions about moving or need packing supplies, call our Columbus full service movers. We are here to help make sure your move is a success!

Business is booming in Columbus! All My Sons Moving & Storage understands that with a growing business community means relocations. Our Columbus commercial movers and corporate movers are here to help you get the most efficient relocation for your business. How do you know which service is right for you? Our Columbus movers broke down the difference between corporate and commercial movers.

Commercial Movers

Commercial movers are on hand to support your business with your next office relocation. If you are outgrowing your office or are looking to cut back, commercial movers like our Columbus team can help work with property management, get all your office furniture and belongings packed, and ensure your employees can focus on their jobs throughout the moving process. Commercial movers can handle everything from packing, lifting, and transporting your office items down the street or across the country. Wherever your new base will be, our commercial movers can help you move efficiently and within your budget.

Corporate Movers

Corporate movers make sure your employee relocations run smoothly. If you have employees moving to or from your office from a long-distance location, corporate movers like our team of skilled professionals make sure your employees are taken care of throughout their move. From getting their belongings packed to coordinating their long-distance move, your employees will work with certified moving professionals to create a moving plan, timeline and budget that works with them and their families. Your employees will be able to focus on the big changes coming, while the corporate relocation team handles the details of their move.

Whether your business needs commercial moving or corporate relocation services, our team of experienced Columbus movers are here to help make sure you avoid unnecessary downtime and stay productive.

Columbus, OH is a city buzzing with activity. Whether you are interested in sports, the great outdoors, or art, this city has plenty of things to keep you and your family entertained. Named America’s most intelligent city in 2013, Columbus is one of the most unique cities in the Midwest. Our team at All My Sons Moving & Storage loves calling Columbus home. Here are four reasons our Columbus movers give for why you and your family should move to Columbus, OH.

1. Great education opportunities

Your family can enjoy sending your kids to school in one of the best school districts in the state. With the Ohio State University down the street, there are plenty of diverse opportunities for you and your family to keep learning.

2. Sports scene

Speaking of Ohio State, in the fall you will love getting game ready at a tailgate for the Buckeyes! Football season is the best time of the year and you and your family will love being Buckeyes fans. Looking for more? The Columbus Blue Jackets professional hockey team, Columbus Crew professional soccer team and the Columbus Clippers minor league baseball team round out the Columbus sports scene.

3. Entertainment options for everyone

Whether you enjoy dining out, shopping, museums or parks, Columbus has something for everyone. There is a festival almost every day in the summer. The Columbus Art Museum recently added a wonderful new wing. Downtown Columbus’ Scioto Mile is a natural oasis in the heart of downtown. The North Market will satisfy any shopping fix. The city is also home to nationally acclaimed distilleries, bars, and restaurants for the foodies in your family.

4. Friendly and diverse community

Columbus is full of friendly people that love their city. The city is diverse, with 109 different languages being spoken throughout the community. No matter who you are, Columbus wants to be your new home.

Preparing for the big move is tough. There is always something to take care of and time just never seems to be on your side. For some reason however, people tend to forget to plan for what they will need ON moving day. This means having the right moving day snacks to keep you going. When you’re moving, you won’t have the time or the resources to prepare a cooked meal or even make a fast food run. You’ll want food that you can access easily and keep you going until you move into your new home. Here’s a list of common snacks to keep on hand for move in day.

Beef Jerky

Beef jerky is a great source of protein to keep around when you’re moving. This is particularly important if you’re forgoing All My Sons Columbus full-services movers and opting for a DIY move. For instant energy, keep some beef jerky on hand.

Trail Mix

A bag of trail mix is always handy to have nearby when you’re moving. It’s a snack that contains a good amount of nutrients and doesn’t require any effort at all. If you’re in need of a quick snack, trail mix is the way to go.

Water and Sports Drinks

Staying hydrated for a move is an utmost necessity. It’s a no brainer that all that work is going to get you thirsty. Drink alkaline water and/or sports drinks with electrolytes. Even if you’re not doing any labor yourself, it’s considered a courtesy to offer these beverages to your professional Columbus packers and movers.

Related: A Guide to Columbus Full Service Moving

It happens all the time where the mere prospect of preparing for a move is stressful. This is understandable given how much work needs to be done for a move to be successful. One of the more stressful aspects of moving is the packing process. Purchasing packing supplies is challenging if you’re not used to moving. Then applying the same packing techniques that All My Sons Columbus movers use is another. However, here are some ways to making packing for a move to Columbus easier:

Get Started Early

There’s no going around it, packing is a long and tedious process. Even packing a small apartment can take days or longer to be completed. The only way to truly get through it is to do it. The sooner you begin putting things in moving boxes, the sooner it’ll be over. The absolute last thing you want is to have items unpacked when your Columbus movers arrive.

Pack One Room at a Time

There may be a mountain of work to do, but you only need to tackle it one pebble at a time. Begin packing the kitchen and work your way around your home. Don’t put items from different rooms inside the same box.

Organize Your Inventory

Keep track of what you’re packing and what you need to get rid of. Don’t bother bringing unused or unwanted items to your new home. All this does is take up valuable space in your boxes and the moving truck. Use packing labels on your moving boxes and if possible, color code them to make it easier to unpack. If you have enough time and patience, make a checklist of items so that you don’t forget anything on moving day.

Related: How to Pack for a Long-Distance Move

Purchasing the right packing supplies in Columbus is one of the most important things to do when planning a move. It’s recommended to hire professional moving and packing services to handle the more difficult aspects of relocating, however some people choose to be a bit more hands on. If you’re one of those people who enjoy moving, then you need to be aware of the proper ways of how to pack a moving box.

The entire point of using a moving box to transport your items is to keep your belongings protected in the moving van. In order to get the most out of your moving box, line the bottom with a layer of crumpled packing paper. This ensures that the items placed inside are clean and adds a bit of protection. Each cardboard moving box serves a different purpose. For instance:

Heavier items are best suited for smaller boxes.

Medium items are ideal for medium boxes.

Lightweight items such as pillows and bedding are placed in larger boxes.

After placing your items into the moving box, secure the contents with packing peanuts and/or bubble wrap. This is ideal for electronics, glassware, or other fragile items that may become damaged from movement in the moving truck.

After filling the empty space with packing peanuts and bubble wrap, consider adding another layer of packing paper on top of the contents, although this is completely optional. Once you’ve done that, close the box and seal it with heavy duty packaging tape. Once you’ve sealed the box, be sure to label it with the contents of the box and if it’s fragile, along with which room it will be placed in.

All these packing supplies can be purchased from a local Columbus moving company. If you prefer a professional All My Sons Columbus mover do the packing for you, then speak to a representative today!

The big move is right around the corner and you’re probably wondering how you’re going to get everything done. After all, moving is a lot of work and if you don’t begin planning early, chances are you’re going to run into problems down the line. There aren’t many people who enjoy the prospect of moving, nevertheless it’s something that has to be done. Fortunately, packing doesn’t have to be the painful task that it’s viewed to be. Check out these ingenious packing hacks to make the moving process a little easier:

Color Code the Labels on Your Moving Boxes

One thing people forget to do is ignore putting things in order during a move. While it’s always recommended to label boxes with the contents and the room that it will ultimately go in, one cool trick to try is to use different colors on the labels to make finding boxes easier.

Create a Map with the Layout of Your New Home

Want to make unpacking easier? Create a blueprint of your new home so that you can visualize where everything will go before your Columbus movers arrive.

Wrap Fragile Items in Towels or Clothing

Want to save money on packing supplies? Look to the materials you already own. Soft towels, socks, t-shirts, sweaters, etc., are alternative packing hacks used to protect fragile items. These aren’t the packing materials that professional moving and packing services would use during a move, but they are functional in protecting electronics and glassware.

Use Sandwich Bags for Small/Loose Items

If you are packing things such as jewelry or other small items, consider sealing them in sandwich bags and labeling them so they don’t get lost.

Related: How to Pack for a Long-Distance Move

If you’re planning a long-distance move, there’s a good chance that you’re not particularly keen on driving your vehicle over hundreds or possibly thousands of miles. No one wants to add more mileage to their vehicle if they don’t have to, as well as the wear and tear that comes along with it. Fortunately, you can always turn to our Columbus automobile movers when you need to transport an automobile to your new home. There’s no need to hire a friend or a stranger to drive your car for you. We’ve got you covered.

When to Turn to All My Sons Columbus Packing Services and Automobile Movers

You’re probably wondering when to call us. The answer is as soon as you decide to move over a long-distance. Waiting until the last minute is never a good thing to do when it comes to planning any move. So, the sooner you book your auto transport services with All My Sons Moving & Storage, the sooner you can begin preparing your vehicle.

What You Need to Do to Prepare for Columbus Automobile Movers

Before turning your car over to the movers, you’ll need to do some prep work first. This includes:

Cleaning your car and removing any personal items from the interior.

Getting routine maintenance performed including tire rotation, battery check and oil change.

Photograph your vehicle’s exterior and interior prior to moving for everyone’s safety.

Updating your insurance if necessary, to include additional transportation coverage.

After taking care of your pre-shipping responsibilities, you’ll be ready to go. All that’s left is to hand a copy of your key to one of our Columbus movers, and we’ll take care of the rest.

If you need a relocation solution, the thought of renting a moving truck has probably come across your mind. While it may seem like a good idea to move on your own and rent a moving truck, there are certain pitfalls that you may run into. Operating a moving truck is not quite the same as driving your everyday automobile. However, there’s more to it than that. There are hidden costs and other inconveniences that can come up. Typically, your best bet is to skip the rental truck and allow All My Sons Columbus movers to handle your move.

Hidden Fees

People think that renting a moving truck is cheaper than hiring packing services in Columbus, and while at times this could be true, often it isn’t. Renting a moving truck can subject you to certain liabilities that you won’t have with professional Columbus movers. These include insurance costs, fuel, and mileage. Additionally, you will be subject to more fees if you don’t return the truck at the required time either.

Time Constraints

Rental truck companies aren’t known for being flexible with scheduling. When you reserve a moving truck, it has to be brought back to the location by the contracted time or you’ll be subject to penalties. This can become problematic if you run into any obstacles during your move. It makes it that much more important to get your household items shipped within the allotted window of time.

No Guarantees

Just because you reserve a moving truck doesn’t mean that you’ll get what you asked for. In fact, most of the time, you show up to the rental facility only to find that the truck is smaller than what you asked for an it’s an older model truck. Even worse, a truck may not be available at the time you reserved which can be a major inconvenience for you.

While getting a rental truck and moving yourself is an option, it’s always much easier to use packing services of All My Sons Moving & Storage. Contact us today and let us assist you with your next move.

If you’re a pet owner, then you know that keeping your pet comfortable for a move is important. After all, they’re changing homes too! For over 20 years, All My Sons Columbus full-service movers have assisted families (and pets) with relocating to new cities and new homes. To assist you, we’ve outlined 5 of the most important things to pack for pet owners who are moving.

Keep a Small Box of Essential Items for Your Pet Handy
We all have things that we need to get by. Your pet does too. Make sure to pack a small cardboard box of items that your pet will need in the first couple of days as you all settle in. This may include a leash, a few cans of food, medicine, etc. Whatever your pet uses on a day to day basis should be considered for your pet essentials box. If you need a cardboard box, contact your Columbus movers and packers!

 
Your Pet’s Favorite Toy
Every pet’s personality is different. Take dogs for example. Some dogs can’t wait to get out on the open road and let their tongues fly in the wind. On the other hand, some dogs get extreme anxiety when in a moving vehicle. If your pet’s personality falls on the latter side, keeping their favorite toy nearby could be helpful.

 
Travel Water Bottle
Some animals overheat quickly. If you’re moving with pets, especially in a long-distance move, make sure to pack a travel water bottle for pets.

A Sweater
Contrarily, Columbus can get cold in the winter. This is a time where you may want to pack a sweater for your furry companion to keep them from getting sick.

Vaccinations Paperwork
You never know what can happen on the road. If for any reason you need to rush your pet to the vet, be sure to keep their paperwork on hand with their updated vaccinations.

Related: Helping Kids Adjust to a New Home