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Tis the season to share! Why not clean out your home and donate to the First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City? The church will be taking gently used furniture donations to fill their Furniture Bank of Oklahoma City in conjunction with Skyline Urban Ministries.

The Oklahoma City movers want to encourage you to share the love this holiday season and make a contribution that could help a less fortunate rebuild their homes following the disastrous weather of 2011. Donations can be dropped off at 3922 NW 10 on Saturday mornings.

Share the holiday cheer this year by donating your goods-or volunteer labor-to help the Furniture Bank this season.

The median pricing for homes in Oklahoma City is about a third of what it costs to live in areas like Northern Virginia and Maryland, according to the National Study of Realtors study on second quarter sales. Essentially, Oklahoma City has some of the most affordable housing in the country.

If you’re looking for an area that offers suburban and metropolitan amenities, the Oklahoma City movers are certain that you won’t be disappointed looking to relocate here. We offer family-friendly rates for local and long distance moving, and we’ve been helping people get acquainted with new homes for four generations. Contact us today to learn more!

If you live in Oklahoma City currently, things are likely going rather well for you and your family. As opposed to the national trend, the economy as well as the job market is in pretty good shape in Oklahoma City. Moving to Oklahoma City is naturally a trend right now as many families relocate here for better job opportunity as well as the other perks which people have begun to associate with OKC. Your professional Oklahoma movers here are among the companies with available positions! Furthermore; if you intend to relocated to the Oklahoma City area, your OKC moving professionals are ready and waiting for the call to assist.

Among the many options available to people planning to move locally in Oklahoma City, renting a moving truck is a very popular method. However; many DIY moving endeavors end in disaster due to inexperienced operation of rented moving trucks. Professional moving companies in Oklahoma are able to provide you skilled crew members for your move, which means that your household items are very safely transported by a skilled truck handler.

If you are able bodied enough to handle your own move without hiring professional relocation service providers, you should take advantage of your abilities and save some money in the process. When packing and driving a truck on your own, there are several factors that you need to keep in mind to avoid accidents.

If you are moving to a new apartment soon, you likely have your eyes peeled for the perfect pad right now. The hunt for your new apartment is an exciting one, and you might have your sights set on a top floor apartment –and it’s not hard to see why! However; there are pros AND cons to living in a top floor apartment, and your Oklahoma City mover wants to make sure you weigh your options properly so that you make the best decision possible on your new apartment.

Judging by your strong consideration of a top-floor abode, you have probably already made a mental note of all the up sides there are to living upstairs. Pros such as these may have come to mind:

Pros
• No noisy neighbors above
• Vaulted ceilings
• Minimal risk of burglary
• Daily exercise from stair climbing
• Lower rent

You should also consider the cons to top-floor apartment living and possibly avoid a less-than-pleasant leasing experience! Cons such as those listed below should not be over-looked:

Cons
• High energy costs due to poor insulation
• vaulted ceilings are less energy efficient
• higher move-in difficulty/costs

Depending on the apartment complex you choose, the pros of top floor apartment living may outweigh the cons. The idea of a top floor apartment is great in theory, but your Oklahoma City mover doesn’t think that a drastic increase on your energy bill is worth the luxury, and we think you’ll agree!

What is the difference between a two-man move and a three-man move? There are many possible answers to this question. You may find yourself asking your local Oklahoma City movers why you need three movers when your neighbor moved with only two. To save you some stress and ultimately to make sure you have the best moving experience possible, your movers here in Oklahoma gather pertinent information about your move so that we can put together the most effective move team for your relocation needs.

Recently I was consulting with a potential customer about her moving needs; she was moving out of a 1 bedroom apartment that was located on the first floor to another one bedroom apartment on the first floor about ten miles away. She did not require packing services, she simply needed her local movers to perform a grab-and-go style operation; one of the quickest moves your OKC relocation experts complete on a daily basis. There was one very unique quality about this otherwise simple move that made her job considerably more difficult than your average one bedroom apartment. Our shipper was quite fond of birds and had seven cement birdbaths on her back patio. Each weighing between 100 to 200 hundred pounds, the bird baths made it necessary for a third crew member to work her move.

The nice woman phoned us because we had done an excellent job recently moving her friend (former resident of the same apartment complex.) Your movers here in Oklahoma City have been in the relocation business for a long time, so bird baths don’t scare us one bit. However; the nice lady was curious as to why I recommended three movers for her when her friend had moved with only two men and had a great experience. She was starting to worry that I was trying to over-charge her for her moving services. I explained to her that I actually wanted to save her money on her moving expenses! After a little explanation, she and I were on the same page; sending two movers to a three-man job is sure to drive the cost up as it takes a lot longer for two men to handle a three-man job. She was happy to hire her three Oklahoma City movers, and even happier that I took the time to truly understand her moving needs so that she could have the best possible crew for her move! I have conversations like this just about every day. Attention to detail is just one of the admirable qualities that make your professional movers here in Oklahoma the best in the moving business!

One thing you can always count on is flexibility from your professional movers here in Oklahoma City. Plans can change suddenly when you are moving locally or long distance, and your local moving company here in Oklahoma City knows that changes to your move are sometimes out of your control. If you need to change your move date, if you need last minute packing services, or even need to store your furniture before your new home is ready to move in; no problem!

Your reliable movers are devoted to giving you the best possible moving experience. Sometimes you can be flexible too! If you have a flexible moving date, let your Oklahoma professional moving company know, you may be able to move on a day which will be less expensive! Your movers care about your experience, so we will do everything possible to save you money on your moving services. Flexibility is key!

Once your Oklahoma City Movers unload your items, there are a number of things to remember as you attempt to settle in your new home. Below are just a few important reminders.

Smoke Alarms

First things first: install new batteries in your smoke alarms and make sure they’re functioning properly. Faulty smoke alarms can be lethal. Don’t be a victim.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

It’s estimated that more than 200 Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide can be emitted from water heaters and other fuel burning appliances. Be on the safe side and invest in a good quality carbon monoxide detector.

Avoid Burglary

Make sure all your doors have locks. Don’t place valuables in sight of open windows. If you have a sliding glass door, use a broom stick or other device to insure that the door can’t be forced open. If you have the money, you might consider a professionally installed and monitored security system.

These and other actions will help insure your new home is as safe as possible.

In most instances your long distance move should begin with a free in-home estimate from an in-home estimator. The estimator will conduct a survey of your property. His or her goal is to map out a move plan and to provide you with fair and honest pricing.

Once you’ve selected your Oklahoma City mover, you now need to begin to prepare your home for the move. You will receive several tips from the moving company on how to make the move as smooth as possible. I’ve listed a few of my own below:

• Plan a garage sale to eliminate items that you don’t need.
• Secure change of address information from postal service.
• Notify utility companies of cancellation of services.
• Assemble important documents (i.e. policies, birth certificates, school records etc.).
• Garner packing materials.
• Disconnect major appliances

Remember you’re looking for a moving company that is going to be with you throughout the entire process of your move. As time draws close to your family’s big day you should receive a call from your relocation specialist to confirm the arrival time of the crew. He will also be checking to see if there are any last minute details that he and his team may need to address. If you are taking advantage of their packing services the relocation specialist may advise you of a packing day prior to the move. If that’s the case, the team will arrive at your home with ample packing supplies to get your house move ready. Move ready simply means everything packed, disassembled, labeled and facing the door. This move ready process assists your Oklahoma City moving crew in expediting the loading of the carrier. Also, another tidbit to note, some moving companies will throw in something here and there …maybe free wardrobe boxes. It never hurts to ask.

On move day you want to make sure that the foreman goes over the logistics/move plan with you to make certain you are comfortable with the process. Once you guys have met the crew should then begin loading, because time is money. At the end of loading I recommend a final walk-through of the home. Once loading is done, unloading is only hours away!

Adequate preparation is key to ensuring your move in Oklahoma City is successful. I usually recommend developing a plan of action for your move. The task of moving year’s worth of items can be overwhelming. When you employ a structured approach to moving it allows your stress to be minimal, thus providing you with a much smoother transition.

The most obvious thing to do first is to begin to note the items you will not be taking with you. These items can be used for a garage sale or donated to charity. Once you’ve downsized your clothing and furnishings you can then begin to organize a packing system for each room. Purchasing professional packing supplies is paramount to secure the safety of your items from beginning to end of your move. Keep in mind your Oklahoma City Moving company will provide support during this time of preparation as well. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be for your Oklahoma City mover.