Modern Day Moving:

Hi Everyone!

So... what's different nowadays in moving?

The stress is still the same, the headache, the hassle, not to mention the hair pulling out, but really... what's different?

Technology!

Here at Los Gatos Movers Inc. we use technology to make moving easier for our customers.

We start with an online quote through our state of the art moving system.

On our website you can submit a request to get a quote so that one of our sales associates can call you.

After we speak to you on the phone we send you a professional quote for your move through email.

If you have questions about the size of your move vs. the size of our trucks, we can even send you a link to fill out the inventory for your move to ensure we're showing up with the right size truck!

Booking is made easy with online contracts you can e-sign as easy as clicking a button!

We also use our system to send you reminders before your move day, receipts and follow ups afterwards!

Cell phone use has also helped making communications with our clients easier! Here at Fairprice Movers Inc. our staff is text-friendly. This means if you need a quick answer, we've got it for you!

Of course email is still a fabulous tool for explaining complicated situations to us, sending us photos of odd-shaped things you're moving, and asking questions of course.

We love technology and how much easier it makes it to service you and your move day!

E-Signed,

Leon=) 650-771-6669(texts welcomed!) or moverslosgatos@gmail.com (emails will be answered promptly!)

How to Store Wood Furniture:

Whether you’re downsizing, renovating your home or moving to a place where you can’t take everything, you might need to put some of your furniture in storage. While care must be taken when storing any of your possessions, wood furniture requires special handling if you want to avoid scratches, cracks or mold.

The same basic rules apply whether you’re preserving an antique bedroom set or a modern coffee table. Follow these seven steps to give your wood furniture the extra protection it needs.

1. Treat Before Storing.

If wood dries out, it’s more susceptible to cracks. To prevent that from happening, treat your wood furniture with furniture polish, which adds moisture, before storing it.

2. Climate Control Counts.

Temperature changes can cause wood to expand and contract, which over time “could impact the look or strength of the piece,” said Amy Snell, executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturer’s Association.

Humidity is another concern, as humid conditions promote the growth of mold and mildew, which can cause wood to rot. A temperature-controlled environment is the best way to prevent that from happening, Snell said.

3. Take Precautions at Home.

If you skip a climate-controlled storage unit and choose to keep your furniture at home in a basement or attic, for example, consider buying a humidifier, dehumidifier or humidistat, “all of which can be had for an investment of less than $300,” said Erin True, co-founder of Urban Wood Goods, based in Gurnee, IL.

4. Take It Apart.

If your furniture can be disassembled, take the extra time before storing it to take it apart. For example, you might take the legs off a wooden chair or take the drawers out of a wooden bureau. By storing a piece of furniture in several smaller parts, you can make better use of storage space while ensuring that each piece is protected.

5. Make Sure There’s Enough Space.

If you bunch up your belongings, you run the risk of objects brushing up against each other, which could lead to cracks in wood tables or chairs. That means you should avoid stacking things on top of your wood furniture.

6. Keep It Covered.

Placing a protective cover over your wood furniture can help keep it from getting scratched or otherwise damaged. Many people make the mistake of covering wood furniture with plastic, but doing so can create condensation and cause the wood to swell. Instead, cover your furniture with cloths, furniture pads or moving blankets to shield it from light, moisture and dust.

7. Raise It Up.

If your wood furniture is placed on the floor of a storage unit, you it could be damaged if the unit floods. By setting your furniture on top of planks or blocks, you keep it out of harm’s way.

Helpful Moving Tips:

Planning for a successful move to your new apartment involves many things, one of which is arranging for help. Most people hate moving their own belongings let alone helping other people move. However, if you've helped someone else with their move recently, they owe you. If you haven't, you'll owe them! Once you find your next San Jose apartment or house for rent in on a rental site such as www.renthello.com, you can begin to plan your move.

Tips:

• Don't leave asking people until the last minute. It's much easier for people to give excuses if you ask them less than one week prior to the move. Give people at least 2 -3 weeks notice so they can keep that day open for you.
• Call in favours! Did you help someone build a fence, finish a basement or some other major task recently? Ask these people first since they are likely expecting your call.
• Offer to help someone with another project in the future if they help you with your move.
• Try to get at least one person with a pick up truck. Even though you may have a moving truck, pick ups are great for those last few items that just won't quite fit in the moving truck, saving you an extra trip (plus gas costs and mileage).

To keep everyone happy on move day, keep the following in mind:

• Have coffee and donuts ready for when everyone arrives in the morning.
• Be prepared to serve lunch to everyone. Pizza and wings are always a good choice. It is however, a good idea to ask people what they like if you don't mind giving people a choice.
• Have bottled water available at all times. Moving is hard work and people get thirsty.
• Have cold beer on hand for the when the job is done. It's an easy way to say, "thank you!"

The biggest concern most people have on moving day is damage. Since most often its friends and family helping out, when items get damaged, the situation can be a bit awkward. Go into your move knowing accidents can happen and be prepared to let it go. Unless you're paying professional movers, it's not fair to hold people responsible. With a little planning however, you can decrease your risk of damage significantly.

Here are some tips:

• Be super organized. Use good quality moving boxes that stack properly. Plastic bins are also great for moving items. Also, don't make your boxes too heavy.
• Have a game plan in place before your helpers arrive.
• Have all your big items wrapped or covered with protective material.
• Use space in the truck wisely. Make sure there is sufficient padding between items where necessary.
• Don't rush the people doing the heavy lifting. A few extra minutes will help decrease accidents.
• Have people inside ready to take over for people taking stuff off the moving truck. This allows for your movers to carry heavy items for a shorter period of time which keeps people from becoming tired too quickly.

Remember, no one likes to move. It's going to be a stressful day and things may go wrong. But if you do everything you can to keep your help happy, it'll be over before you know it.

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How to Choose a Mover:

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How I chose movers in the past isn’t anything I’m proud of. The last time I picked a mover, I remember doing a quick search online and then signing up with the first mover I called.

I naïvely agreed over the phone to pay the movers by the hour. The job, a move from one New York apartment to another, ended up taking at least 10 hours and costing my husband and me more than a thousand dollars, much more than the initial estimate.

Plus, the movers complained about the pizza we bought them for lunch and couldn’t get one of our sofas through the apartment door. So they took it home with them instead.

I’m far from alone in my bad experience with a moving company. The Better Business Bureau said it received 8,486 complaints about movers in North America last year. Common complaints included final prices greater than original estimates, damaged or lost goods and, in the worst scenarios, movers who held belongings hostage until customers paid thousands of dollars.

But consumers can avoid the same fate by following some simple guidelines for finding a mover. Here they are below.

What to look for when researching potential movers: For interstate moves, make sure the mover is licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (you can double-check a mover’s license at www.protectyourmove.gov). You can also search for interstate movers and complaints about them here. For moves within states, check for similar resources in your state. In addition, regardless of the type of move, check to make sure the company has at least a satisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau. According to the American Moving and Storage Association, the trade association for moving and storage companies, interstate movers must be rated at least satisfactory to display the association’s ProMover logo and be considered “a quality, professional” mover.

Get a written estimate from several movers: According toguidelines recently released from the Better Business Bureau and American Moving and Storage Association, “no legitimate mover will offer to give a firm estimate online or over the phone.” Instead, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s guidelines for “choosing a reputable mover,” the estimate should be based on actually looking at your belongings. In addition, remember that the lowest estimate you receive may be an unrealistically low offer just to rope you in and you’ll end up having to pay more in the end, warned the Better Business Bureau and American Moving and Storage Association. Also keep in mind that movers are required by law to deliver your goods for no more than 10 percent above a “nonbinding estimate” of what your mover believes the cost will be.

Watch for other red flags: Other signs of a rogue mover to watch out for, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, include the requirement of a cash or a large deposit before the move; a rental truck arrives on moving day; the mover’s telephone line isn’t answered with the company’s name; the mover claims all goods are covered by its insurance and the company’s Web site has no local address nor information about licensing and insurance.

In addition, for an interstate move, movers are required by law to give you a copy of a booklet called “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” as you are planning the move (a book you should read before an interstate move to familiarize yourself with your rights).

What guidelines did we miss? Share what you learned from your experiences with rogue movers in the comments below.

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