Moving Along with Your Moving Preparations

Is it almost time for your move this summer? A few weeks can pass by quickly, and you want to make sure you’re not caught off guard by the time moving day comes around. Beat procrastination and set aside time this week to call your moving company for some quality moving boxes and packing materials.

All My Sons Moving & Storage will deliver a variety of moving boxes and packing supplies to your door at no charge, but check with your moving company to make sure the service is offered. You will only pay for what you use, so don’t worry if you have extra moving boxes lying around. There are various types of moving boxes you can request, including dish packs and wardrobe boxes. Dish packs come equipped with separated cubbies for glasses and mugs. Wardrobe boxes are tall and come with a cardboard rod to hang your clothing on. Of course, I also have boxes of all sizes for anything from bedding to books.

If you’re looking to collect some used moving boxes, beware that a used box is structurally weaker than a new one. Ask your moving and storage company for gently used boxes, or stick with new ones. The longer your belongings will be in moving boxes, the sturdier the box should be. Naturally, my coworkers and I are here if you have any questions before, during and after moving day.

 

Summertime is Moving Time

Your Moving Plan Doesn't Have to be THIS detailed!

Summer is getting closer, and so is your summer move! Hopefully your plans are moving along smoothly. It’s a little less than a month from moving day now, so here are some additional tasks to take care of now to ensure a smooth move to Dallas.   Be sure to check out past posts to make sure you’ve covered all of the initial preparations.

1) It’s time to create your furniture floor plan. Make a rough sketch of your new space and decide how you would like your furniture arranged. You can even color-code your furniture by room. Preplanning will make your move easier, and your Dallas movers will make sure each piece is placed as you want it. This way, you won’t have to move your heavy items and rearrange everything after the movers have left.

2) If you live in a multi-unit complex, particularly a high-rise, make preparations for a smooth move out of the community. Some communities can reserve a freight elevator at your request, giving your movers access and much-needed space to safely move your belongings without imposing on other residents. Check to see if loading docks or special parking are available and make a reservation for your moving day. Access to a dock will help your professional movers load your items more efficiently.

Four weeks can go by quickly, so keep checking back for more moving tips as the countdown to moving day continues!

 

Don’t Need it Now? Pack it and Store it!

Secure Storage Gives You Peace of Mind

Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning or preparing for a local move, you’ll probably run into a few (or many!) items that you do not need now…and may not need ever again. At All My Sons Moving & Storage, storage experts help our customers decide what stays, what goes to storage, and what goes away!

Life changes often bring along a change in environment. If you’ve moved in the last few years, had an addition to the family, changed jobs or had another life event occur recently, you may have boxes of items ready to move into storage or excess clutter that needs to be cleared out. Depending on your attachment to each item or your future plans, you’ll want to decide what stays and what goes. Here are a few items to look for:

Outgrown Clothing                                                                    HomeDécor                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Old Computers/electronics                                                                                                                                                                              Kitchen Appliances                                                                                                                                                                                                            Old Furniture                                                                                                                 Bedding                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Outdoor Furniture/Décor                                                                                                                                                                       Rarely-Used Videos or CDs

Dig through those cabinets and closets and find the things you haven’t thought of or seen in months, or even years. When you have a nice pile of items, start to make some decisions. Is it likely you will need this item in the future? When was the last time you used the item? Does this item have sentimental value? If the item has not been used recently or will be needed in the future, or if you simply want to hold onto it, consider putting it and other items into secure storage. You can try full service storage from All My Sons, which comes with convenient pickup and delivery.

For items you haven’t used in a long time and will not need in the future, consider packing them up and donating them to your local charity. Your community will be thankful and your home will be cleaner!

 

Hard-Knock Life for Dallas Movers

I had no idea what it took to run a successful Dallas moving company— and not only because successful moving companies are few and far between— until I started working for All My Sons Moving & Storage. The lives of moving employees, from the Dallas movers to the staff members and managers, are rough! Between the long hours, working holidays and not to mention all of the heavy-lifting, being a part of a moving company isn’t for everyone.

You have to have a heart for helping people, the patience of a saint and a sense of responsibility to succeed as a Dallas moving company employee. We look for all of these qualities when we carefully interview each Dallas mover and staff member we hire. Professional movers work in stressful environments that require a large amount of physical work, precision and expert knowledge. Freezing or 100 degrees, rain or shine, our Dallas movers brave the elements to bring expert services to our DFW customers. Unlike most of our friends, three-day weekends are our busy times! Holidays are usually spent on the job, which is an example of how All My Sons goes further to serve our customers.

If you hire our Dallas movers or any local movers in the near future, take the time to thank them for their hard work. Moving is a tough job, but someone has to do it! It might as well be the professional movers of All My Sons.

 

Your Fool-Proof April Move!

It's no joke that All My Sons is the BEST Moving Company!

This spring, don’t be an April Fool as you plan your move to DFW. The varying Texas weather can take its toll on even the most precise moving plans. In addition to some early April showers, we’ve experienced our share of extremely windy conditions these past few weeks in Dallas. Conditions like these can make your April move to Dallas even more difficult, unless you’ve planned your move with the moving experts at All My Sons Moving & Storage.

As you may know, All My Sons takes the time to fully train our professional Dallas movers, and that means exposing them to a variety of situations we find ourselves in as a Dallas moving company. IF you aren’t familiar with the fickle nature of North Texas weather, you will be! In a location where weather can fluctuate between extremes in the blink of an eye, our Dallas movers must be ready for whatever comes along—especially during an April move. Whether it’s protecting your belongings from an unexpected spring shower or buckling down during a windy day, your Dallas movers are here for you in any type of weather!

With All My Sons, you won’t be a fool during your April move to Dallas. We are your full service, local mover!

 

Changing the Moving Business, Generation By Generation

All My Sons Moving & Storage has been around for over four generations. Through it all, our professional movers have provided quality moving and storage services to generations of family, friends and loyal customers.

We know moving as it is now, but do you know how much the moving and storage industry has grown since our humble beginnings decades ago? There were absolutely no regulations, and moving companies weren’t even moving companies! In fact, our founder used his own ice truck to help his friends and neighbors move around town. The idea dawned on him that people all over the country need a trustworthy, reliable moving company, and All My Sons Moving & Storage was born!

Because my Dallas moving company is a part of a four generation legacy of traditional values, we begin each move with genuine concern for our customer’s needs. As we progress through each step of your move to Dallas, we implement a series of services that have been perfected and passed down through generations.

But that doesn’t mean an old dog can’t learn new tricks! Our Dallas movers work hard to stay ahead of trends in the moving business, and like many things, there is always room for improvement! All My Sons pioneers the very best in highly convenient moving and storage services at a great value. We focus on providing full-service care, which means our customers are free from the worry and work of a local or long distance move to Dallas. And as the years pass, All My Sons will be there to provide the next generation of moving and storage services!

 

More Move in Less Time

I wish there were twice as many hours in the day, and twice as many days in a year! It seems there’s never time to accomplish everything you wish before the sun goes down, and that’s especially true when you have a move on your hands! I just finished moving to a new home, and by “finished” I mean all of my things made it to my new place. Nevermind the assembling, unpacking and putting away. Luckily, I was able to plan my move with the expert Dallas movers at All My Sons Moving & Storage. Just a few conversations have saved me endless hours of preparation and hundreds of dollars.

Calling All My Sons is like calling a trustworthy friend…a trustworthy friend with dozens of big, strong friends who happen to be veteran Dallas movers. An initial conversation takes a few short minutes, but each minute you spend planning your move with All My Sons is exchanged for several hours of worry, stress and scrambling to prepare.

Whether your move is months or even days away, my coworkers and I can work with you to make sure each detail is covered. Then, a team of professional Dallas movers will arrive to quickly and safely pack your belongings, load them and unload them safely into your new home. They will even reassemble beds and other furniture, set everything where you want it and unpack your belongings if you want them to! Talk about full service.

I didn’t take advantage of the unpacking services this time, but I’m sold if I move again. A week later I’m still swimming through moving boxes of unpacked belongings!

 

Move into Savings

Don't Cut Corners When it Comes to Your Move!

Many customers of All My Sons Moving & Storage are under the incorrect impression that moving with a full-service Dallas moving company means paying a full price. That is simply not true! Beside providing high quality services backed by four generations of moving and storage experience at a great value, our Dallas movers offer a fully-customizable moving process.

I’ve heard many friends and neighbors consider taking a do-it-yourself approach to moving, especially in these economically stressful times. While its tempting to jump into the nearest dumpster for spare boxes, or walk into your kitchen armed with newspaper to wrap your dishes, remember that our Dallas movers come to you with months of specialized training and often years of professional moving and storage experience. Leaving your fragile items to the pros not only eliminates the stress of moving, but it guards your belongings against the risk of damage and the costs of repairs.

Although our Dallas movers will never cut corners when it comes to your move to Dallas, we can provide a move that combines the advantages of a professional moving service with the flexibility of a do-it-yourself move. My coworkers and I will help you sort out the most important tasks of your move while providing helpful tips on what you can do to ease the costs of your move.

For a moving company in Dallas that cares about your needs, trust All My Sons Moving & Storage.

 

On Moving, Changing and Growing

Let’s not kid ourselves. This country is in upheaval. The economy is going bonkers, the unemployment rate is through the roof and things are changing – often for better, sometimes for worse. It takes a good head on your shoulders just to keep up!

When you’ve been around as much as All My Sons Moving & Storage has, however, you start to see a pattern emerge. The ebb and flow of this country is not only understandable, but necessary to its growth. And the pattern gives us faith, because we know that no matter how rough it gets, history tells us that we’ll bounce back up in time. We are strong as a country and as a people, and on behalf of your Dallas movers, we hope you will hold your head high for the brighter days that are coming.

Now, more than ever, you need the companies you do business with to provide flawless services while remaining stable, strong and capable. All My Sons benefits greatly from our four generations of moving and storage experience. My coworkers and I want to help uphold our friends and neighbors, and you’ll find helpful, money-saving tips to guide you through a move on this blog and at our All My Sons website. Though we’ve grown as a Dallas moving company over the years, there’s one thing that will stay the same no matter what. Our high-quality moving and storage services are here to stay, come rain or shine. Trust All My Sons to never cut corners, and you can lean on our strong Dallas movers when the going gets tough!

 

The Moving Estimate

So I’ve pointed out that All My Sons Moving & Storage asks a series of questions when we first speak to you in order to get an accurate picture of your moving and storage needs. The more details we learn, the more accurate your estimate will be. But All My Sons goes a step further when it comes to preparing for your local or long-distance move to Dallas. We provide thorough estimates conducted in your home by a seasoned All My Sons estimator.

What is an estimator, you ask? A professional estimator is an All My Sons employee who has gone through extensive training in order to deliver quick, accurate on-site estimates of your moving and storage needs. Our team of estimators works hard to make sure you get the perfect number of professional Dallas movers sent to your home on moving day. An All My Sons estimator also notes the combined weight of your belongings, which may indicate the need for an additional truck to ensure your move is efficient.

What steps do you take to get a professional All My Sons estimator sent to your home? First, call our office. My coworkers and I are here to answer all of your questions and determine the best course of action to ensure a hassle-free move to Dallas. In most cases, we can provide an accurate quote over the phone. However, the more belongings you have, the better the chance that an on-site estimate will benefit you. All My Sons will send a friendly estimator to your door at a time convenient for you. The estimator will walk through your home with you, noting the number of bedrooms and the contents of any storage spaces such as closets, the garage, and any independent storage structures such as sheds. The estimator will also note any high priority items such as pianos, large plasma TVS and pool tables. After this walk through, the estimator will give you either an estimated weight of your goods (which is later verified by weighing first the moving truck and then the goods in the truck minus the initial weight of the truck) or an estimate of how long your move will take. You’ll get a detailed description of the pricing so there aren’t any surprises like with other moving companies.

So there you have it. The estimating process is fast, easy, and will make your move to Dallas easier!