How to Pack Your Kitchen Like a Pro

When it comes to moving, people dread packing their kitchen because they are often filled from floor to ceiling with glass and other fragile items. But fear not, CrossTown Movers is here to help you tackle this tedious chore without any unfortunate accidents along the way.  So here goes:

Pots and Pans:
As with all boxes, the first thing you want to add to your dish-pack is plenty of paper. Then, starting with your larger heavier items, wrap your pots and pans in packing paper and pack them in the box with the rims facing down. One key thing to remember is not to mix your pots and pans with glassware!

Heavy Glass Items:
For large glass bowls, serving and casserole dishes, and other heavy glass cookware, be sure to use plenty of packing paper, and keep these items at the bottom of your boxes, as opposed to stacking them on top of fragile pieces like stemware. All large bowls should be packed either on their side or rim down, while longer, more shallow pieces like serving and casserole dishes should be packed upright on their end.

Bowls, Plates, and Saucers: 
These will be the easiest of your kitchen items to pack, because the rules are very simple. For bowls, wrap them in packing paper and always place them in your boxes on their sides. Secondly, for plates, always wrap them in at least two pieces of packing paper and place them in your box standing up on their side. Never pack plates or bowls lying flat like you would normally store them in your cupboard, as the bounce of the moving truck along the road will almost certainly cause entire stacks of these breakables to shatter during transport!

Glasses and Stemware:
Glasses should simply be wrapped individually and placed rim down near the top portion of your box.  Avoid packing heavier items on top of your glasses and stemware as this obviously can lead to breakage.  Stemware should be first wrapped around the stem, and then again to cover the entire glass.  Always place your stemware upside down on it's rim in your boxes to ensure they have the most amount of protection.


Armed with this knowledge you should be able to pack your kitchen like a pro in no time, and with no broken glass to show for it when you unpack. We have also included this short video from the good folks over at United Van Lines for some pointers on packing techniques. For all your San Diego Moving needs call CrossTown Movers at (619) 884-1788.  Happy packing!

 

Do Movers Offer Cheaper Mid-Month Rates?

     Generally, the answer to this question is yes, most movers (especially San Diego Movers), do in fact offer better rates during mid-month, as opposed to the normal rates charged during the beginning and end of each month which are busier for moving companies.

    

     For the most part, moving companies consider the ten days before the end of each month, and the ten days after the end of each month (so that's a twenty day span), to be busy enough to charge their normal rates.  But during those ten days that fall in the middle of the month, most moving companies charge a slightly lower rate since people tend not to move mid-month and business is slower.

 

 

So How Much Can You Really Save?

 

     Movers will usually offer a discounted mid-month rate that is anywhere from $5-$10/hr lower than their normal rate, which can save the average customer anywhere from $20-$60,

depending on the size of the move.

     Of coarse, moving in the middle of the month is not a luxury that everyone has as most rental contracts tend to expire near the beginning or end of the month.  If you do decide to book your upcoming move during that mid-month window, be sure to ask your movers if they offer a discounted rate.



Need San Diego Movers?  Call CrossTown Movers today at 619-884-1788 for a free estimate!

3 Easy Money Saving Tips Before The Move...

Let's face it, moving is a stressful process that few people enjoy.  Several times a week we get asked here at CrossTown Movers how on earth we do this everyday for a living, to which we usually reply, "Aw, come on, it's not that bad!"

But just how smoothly the moving process happens depends largely on how well you the customer are prepared before the movers even show up, and taking the right steps before the move can save you anywhere from $100-$300!!

Here's a few easy time and money saving moving tips:

1. Make sure your stuff is all packed up! - San Diego Movers charge by the hour, so fewer trips to the truck means less time and therefor less money out of your pocket.  Be sure to have all of your belongings packed away in boxes so the movers can load your items efficiently.  Having an excess of loose items not only means more trips back and forth to the truck, but also more time to load those loose items securely.

2. Disassemble your Beds! - Beds usually take a bit of time to disassemble and this slows the flow of your move down when movers have to both disassemble and reassemble your beds at your new home.  In some cases, shippers who choose to take apart their own beds can trim up to an hour off their final bill, just make sure you can reassemble them safely, if not, have the movers do it!

3. Have a Plan at the Unload! - Unloading is usually much faster than the loading process and many shippers get overwhelmed in a hurry!  Having a solid plan about where to put large furniture and boxes can save you from having to move items multiple times and avoids cluttering up walkways, both of which will save time and money!


For a free moving quote and the best service in San Diego County, call CrossTown Movers at
619-884-1788

Or Visit Us @ www.crosstownmoverssandiego.com

CrossTown Movers Opens for Business in San Diego!

CrossTown Movers is pleased to announce the official opening of their full service moving company in San Diego, just in time for the new year!

Serving all of San Diego County, CrossTown Movers is a locally owned and operated moving company specializing in local, full service, and office moves.  With a well trained staff backed by more than 10 years of excellence in the moving industry, CrossTown Movers of San Diego truly defines fast, friendly, and professional service!

With rates starting at just $79/Hour!

For a free quote call 619-884-1788 or visit www.crosstownmoverssandiego.com



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