1. Hire LionsPride Sustainable Moving & Delivery!
  2. Don’t reuse any boxes that have been used many times and are starting to wear. Keep in mind that that the box you pack could easily end up on the bottom of a large stack.
  3. Pack all boxes TO capacity. Boxes that are under filled are more likely to be crushed and boxes that are overfilled can tear or fall apart
  4. Boxes should weigh about 25-30 lbs each. It’s important to be consistent here for the same of your friends (if you’re moving yourself) and the movers. When boxes weigh much more or less than people expect, accidents happen.
  5. Label all boxes as soon as you’re done packing them (e.g. “Bathroom”, “Bedroom”, “Kitchen”). When labeling, draw an arrow on the box to indicate which side is the top of the box and write the room label on multiple sides. This will save you a ton of time unpacking (or trying to find that one item that you need) and will help ensure the safety of your property while it’s being shipped.
  6. Don’t be afraid to start early! If you’re moving in the summer, there’s no reason that you can’t pack your winter clothes two months before your move date.
  7. Wrap all glassware, china, and breakables individually in towels or packing material. If you’re trying to save money, wrap each item in newspaper! Don’t be tempsted to cram items together–they’ll “clink” and break.
  8. Don’t pack it if you don’t need it! The cheapest way to pack and ship something is to NOT do it. If you don’t need something in a new location, sell it at a garage sale before you move. We see lots of people pack and ship items that they later realize they don’t need–what a waste!
  9. You can buy garment boxes from us. Or if your willing to pack and then unpack them at the offload we will let you use our wardrobe boxes for free. These nifty boxes are like portable closets–you can ship clothing on its hanger.
  10. General rule of thumb if it fits in a box it should be packed in a box.
  11. Lamp Shades should be packed separately and marked as such because they damage easily. Light bulbs should always be removed.
  12. NEVER pack explosives, combustibles (gasoline), food of any kind, liquids, or pets. These could cause damage and will void your insurance.
  13. Do not let your movers move anything until you have chosen a Valuation Option (if they move anything before you decide/sign it automatically goes to option two, which costs you money) and have allowed the team to do an inventory list, reviewed and signed it.
  14. Tips are not required but greatly appreciated.