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Pack books and records on end in a small carton. Valued books should be wrapped in paper or tissue first.

Stay under fifty pounds per carton and tape securely. Remember, somebody has to be able to lift it. If the carton is to heavy, the bottom can fall out and damage the contents. Don't use masking tape.

Point cup handles and pitcher spouts to the center of the carton when packing.

Pack cartons smugly:- Use un-printed news paper to fill in the empty spaces. Fill cartons to the top. When stacked, half filled cartons tend to get crushed. Wrap items that could be scratched.

Packing Services
At Benny's Moving & Storage, our staff can make your move care-free
with expert packing services. We use materials designed specifically for moving and our trained personnel can safely and efficiently pack all your possessions.

If you do choose to pack for yourself, we will gladly deliver any moving materials that you may require.

Packing Materials - Boston, Massachussets - Los Angeles, California

Benny's Moving & Storage       Packing Materials Cost Chart
Item	Size	Price	Typically used for
china	18" x 18" x 28"	$6.00	dishes, glasses, pots, etc.
book	16.5" x 12.5" x 12.5"	$3.00	books, records, cd's, etc.
linen	18" x 18" x 16.5"	$5.00	sheets, towels, linens,clothes
picture	31" x 39" x 3.5"	$6.00	framed art, mirrors, etc.
wardrobe	51" x 18" x 18"	$13.00	suits, coats, dresses, shoes
legal	24" x 16" x 11"	$4.00	legal size documents, files
letter	24" x 13" x 11"	$3.00	letter size documents, files
banker	15" x 12" x 10"	$2.50	misc. items  for office relocation

Additional liability - Benny's Moving & Storage offers protection beyond basic liability. Replacement cost value insurance can be purchased prior to the move through our insurance company - Baker International Insurance by calling 1-800-356-0099. It is advisable to check with your own insurance company to be assured of the proper coverage for your specific situation.

Basic Liability - 60 cents per pound/per article. There is no charge for this insurance. Benny's Moving & Storage is limited to the weight, in pounds, of each item times 60 cents. This protection is included in all service rates.

Protection Programs
Benny's Moving & Storage is known for its professional approach and unfailing attention to detail. However, in the event that damages occur, we also recognize the importance of transit protection.

Anything that is definitely a no-go area?
Well, mainly those things you might expect - drugs, alcohol, weapons, ammunition. Shipping certain high value items or collections may require you to purchase extra coverage call and ask your Moving Company.

So what can or can't I take with me?
Generally speaking, dispose of all flammable items, liquids, foods and other items that should not be shipped. Anything that can deteriorate should not be shipped. If you have a question about something, just call and ask.

What are my responsibilities?
In brief ...

• Be present during the packing of your belongings.
• Take personal responsibility for jewelry and other high value items.
• Check and sign the inventory of your belongings.
• Ensure that no prohibited items are packed

How long does Benny's Moving & Storage need for an in-home estimate?
Usually no more than an hour.

When should I call Benny's Moving & Storage?
If you need to move today, we can probably do that. If you require a written in-home estimate, you should call The Moving Company about 7 days to 2 weeks before your move. We generally just ask you to give us as much notice as you can.

Packing Cups

• Stuff glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper before wrapping.
• Lay on the corner of packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations (depending on size); pull sides of packing paper up and over glass/stemware and continue rolling to the far corner. Corrugated paper rolls or cellular boxes may be used for added protection.
• Place glasses and stemware toward the top of your box. Heavier items (dish-ware, pitchers,etc.) should be placed toward the bottom of the box.
  Delicate glassware and stemware should be placed in an upright position, not on its side.

No matter what you're packing, you should use crumpled packing paper in between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there's a gap. All boxes with "fragile" items should be marked accordingly.

Packing Dish-ware

• Select a medium-sized carton (or mover provided dishpack) and line the bottom of the carton with crumpled packing paper.
• With packing paper stacked neatly in place on a work table, center one plate on the paper.
• Grasp a corner on several sheets of packing paper and pull the paper over the plate until sheets completely cover the plate. Stack a second plate on and, moving clockwise, grasp a second corner and pull sheets over the second plate.  
• Stack a third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of each corner (one at a time) over the plate.
• Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper.  
• Re-wrap the entire bundle: start with one corner of packing paper and pull two sheets over the bundle, cover bundle with next corner, then the third corner; and finally, the fourth.
• Seal the bundle with packing tape.  
• Place the bundle of dish-ware in a medium-size box so that the plates are standing on edge

Use this process on all saucers, bread and butter dishes, and other dishware. When packing smaller dishes, you may choose to stack in greater quantity.

Packing Pointers
Before actually packing-up, you need to have a game plan. For example:

• Pack one room at a time. This will help you when it comes time to unpack.
• Pack a couple of cartons a day, starting well ahead of the move.
• Mark all boxes, designating room and box number. Make a carton identification log to show the number of boxes packed per room, and the total number of cartons packed. It's a good idea to leave space in your log for a special comments section to note carton conditions or location of high value goods. Notify your mover of any high value items.  
• Be sure to have plenty of "filling" material available.
• Be sure that the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents, ask your moving company.  
• Packing tape or gummed tape is better than masking tape.
• Pack heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Try to keep a per-box weight of 50 pounds or less; it makes moving a lot easier. A general rule to remember on carton size -- the heavier the item, the smaller the carton.

Packing Materials
Use only strong, corrugated cartons with covers. We can supply you with specially made cartons, for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors. The added protection of mover-provided cartons may avoid damage that results from the use of poor-quality packing materials. Your alternative is to collect boxes discarded by your grocery or liquor store. Save old newspapers for use in packing, but remember that ink may rub off and stain clothing or other items. *WARNING: Insect eggs and insects such as roaches can travel in food boxes.
Keep this in mind when getting boxes from food stores. Here's a list a packing supplies that will come in handy:

• Plastic bags and labels for easy identification.
• Foam peanuts, Styrofoam pellets or "popcorn."
• Tissue or craft paper for delicate packing jobs.  
• Corrugated paper rolls for figurines and fragile items.
• Gummed tape (1 1/2 to 2 inches wide) and/or strong twine for sealing cartons.  
• Markers and labels for identifying contents of cartons.
• Notebook and pencil for carton identification log. 
• Scissors and/or sharp knife.

MOVING TIPS

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• Clear out unwanted goods – hold a garage sale.
• Get rid of flammables – paint, petrol, gas cylinders.
• Empty fuel from mowers, clippers, trimmers and so on.
• Clothes – do you need them all? Charity shops may want them.  
• Separate books – disposable, family reading, valuable.
• Check all electrical goods – will they work in the new home?  
• Start making up your change of address list.
• Arrange to have mail forwarded.  
• Arrange termination date for electricity, gas, oil, telephone and other main suppliers.
• If you are taking electrical goods such as a stereo, see if you still have their original boxes.  
• Have rugs cleaned.
• If you have children, separate cherished toys to travel with you.  
• Round up personal documentation – marriage/birth certificates, driving licenses and so on.
• Keep passports separate so they are not packed.  
• Want to take the car? Check on import regulations and the duty payable.
• With regards to family pets– make sure vaccinations and documentation are up to date.  
• Will your new home be ready? If not, you need to arrange temporary storage.
• Shops, schools, theaters, life styles – it’s never too early to find out about your new home.
• Start running down freezer stocks.
• Arrange your finances – close or transfer bank accounts, savings accounts and so on, if necessary contact few moving companies in advance.

7 days before your move, have you … Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer
Planned simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
Separated luggage items you need for personal travel.
Cleaned garden tools, bicycles and any other gardening equipment.
Emptied the tanks of powered tools such as mowers.
Checked you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination.
Collected travelers checks or local currency.
Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving day. 

Moving day. Relax

4 weeks before you move, have you … Decided which clothes travel with you?
Started to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture?
Agreed an insurance value and terms with your mover?
Made arrangements of connection of services at your new home?
Returning library books.
Canceled milk, newspapers, subscriptions.
Found new homes for your plants.

6 weeks before you move, have you … Separated favorite toys?
Made sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date?
Arranged for mail to be forwarded?
Decided whether or not to buy any new household goods - check tax refunds.

12 weeks before you move, have you …. Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note?
Sorted through basement, loft and garage?
Resolved what to do with prohibited items?
Made proper provision for pets?
Decided whether or not you are taking your car?


10 weeks before your move, have you .... Disposed of the things you don’t want to take?



8 weeks before you move, have you 
Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address?
Notified banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase and rental companies?
Started to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates and other family documentation?
Applied for any necessary visas?
Checked that electrical goods will work in your new home?

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Benny’s Moving and Storage Inc.
10 Bridge St.
Watertown, MA 02472

Four Weeks Before the Move…

• Call Benny’s Moving & Storage One of the Best Boston Moving Companies and schedule your move.
• Tour your house and decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity. Consider a garage sale.
• Call physicians and dentists. They may recommend a colleague near your new home.
• Get copies of renewable prescriptions.
• Arrange transfer of school records.
• Check homeowner’s insurance policies to see if moving is covered.
• Be sure your new home is protected by transferring fire, theft and other personal-property insurance.
• Transfer personal insurance records.

Three Weeks Before the Move…

• Plan to use up most food items before the move.
• Check and clear tax assessments.
• Arrange to have major appliances serviced before you move them.
• Movers can’t take aerosols, flammables, corrosives or ammunition. It’s best to use them up or give them away before you move. Propane tanks must be emptied as well as lawnmower fuel tanks.

Two Weeks Before the Move…

• Make your travel reservations for the trip.
• Notify the Post Office and get change of address forms. Notify magazines to which you subscribe. Note: You must fill out a change-of-address form for each person receiving mail at your address.
• Close or transfer all charge accounts.
• Return library books and other things you’ve borrowed. Collect things you’ve loaned, and items in layaway, cold storage, etc.
• Arrange to discontinue utilities and delivery services.
• Take the time to fill out the “Welcome To Your New Home” data sheet for the new owners.
• Protect your shipment from damage by disposing of cleaning fluids, acids, caustic drain cleaners, etc.

One Week Before the Move…

One Week Before the Move…

• Transfer bank accounts, and ask your local credit bureau to transfer your records to your new city.
• Reconfirm travel reservations.
• Arrange for cable TV disconnection.
• Arrange connection of utilities in new home. Draw up a floor plan of your new home, and indicate placement of furnishings. It makes moving in twice as easy.
• Arrange to have cash, certified check or money order ready to pay driver before goods are unloaded (unless your employer is paying the charges or you’ve arranged to pay by credit card).
• Set aside maps, games, snacks, flashlight, and other items you’ll take in your car.
• Gather medicines and important papers for the car trip.
• Your local phone company business office can help you with phone service for your new home, as well as disconnecting service at your present home.
• Drain water from all garden hoses.
• Start packing suitcases.
• Drain gasoline from lawn mower.
• Anything Benny’s Moving & Storage is packing should be left in place. It’s easier and safer; for example, to pack glassware right from the cabinet it’s kept in.

The Day Before the Move…

• Get name, address and phone number of your destination agent.
• Put cleaning supplies, toiletries and a coffee pot in special box to be loaded last and unloaded first.
• Finish packing all suitcases.
• Defrost, clean and dry refrigerator.

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