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With all of your craziness of your upcoming move, it can be easy to forget about the needs of your pets. While most of our dogs love going for a ride in the car – some pets can be frightened by traveling. Check your pets with a veterinarian before moving. This will also give you more time to find a veterinarian in a new city!

Pets can not be transported on a moving truck with the rest of your belongings. Make plans to ensure that you will have the proper room in your car.

Before your move – obtain the local state and city regulations for pets in your new community. At your new home there will be a lot of change.

We are Oklahoma City professional movers! We work fast, efficient, and will provide you with the best relocation service. While preparing for a move can be a difficult task, the choice of a professional moving company can significantly reduce your workload—as well as your stress level. We know that moving can be a stressful time. We like to ease your stress and make your moving experience as smooth as possible!

It’s time to move, and the holidays are right around the corner! You can pack your belongings yourself – or you can have your local Oklahoma City movers do it.

If you are packing yourself – try to use the original boxes for your electronics. Some items require special attention, for example – Plasma Televisions are very temperamental. If the are tilted more than 45 degrees in the wrong direction the pressure on the screen can make the screen implode! If that happens, you have a large expensive radio.

On the other hand you can make the moving process simple and let your local Oklahoma City mover handle this task for you! We will pack everything for you – move it to the new location – then place everything where you want it!

Hello Oklahoma City! Some people ask me what is the main benefit of storing your belongings with me… It is simple because there is more than one benefit.

Our storage is in a climate controlled environment.

The fact that we do an inventory of your belongings – so you know what you have stored with us.

In self-storage places almost anyone could have access to your belongings. Using our storage is more secured, because access to your belongings is more restricted.

More and more people in Oklahoma City are finding not only how easy it is to use our storage – but how great it is to use our moving services. We make Oklahoma City moves easy!

That is an example of the great reputation we have! When complete strangers tell other people to call us – you know those are just some of the many satisfied customers we have.

The second story happened a couple of days ago. It was a woman that needed help setting up a move. While getting the details from this woman I found out that one of her sons had died in a car accident. We would be moving his belongings as well as moving some other items from several houses. I was told that I was the first person she had been able to talk to without crying.

The move was a little difficult – but we got all the details worked out! All My Sons of Oklahoma City is the company that is family owned and operated. Our family moves yours. Some of the stories are sad and heart touching – while some people pay for a newlywed couple’s first move as a wedding gift. Whatever the occasion – whether it is a local or a long distance move, let the professional move you – let Oklahoma City Movers – All My Sons Moving and Storage move you!

So it’s time to move… you think you’ve got everything covered, the packing, forwarding your address, the Oklahoma movers… did you remember to transfer your utilities? On top of having all of your moving needs taken care of we’ve made your move one step easier – with www.Homes.org. – they are our concierge service that help all of our customers transfer their utilities free of charge – whether it’s transferring your telephone, your Internet, or even your cable or satellite TV! Go to www.Homes.org so they can help you do that, but they can help you choose which one is the best one for you. That’s right they help you by showing you prices so you can compare!

You can go to www.usps.com to forward your mail to your new address.

For all of your moving needs go to http://www.allmysons.comoklahoma/index.aspx

As the Shipper (what the customer is called in the moving industry), there are certain Rights and Responsibilities you may be unaware of. I want to take a moment of my time to inform you about them. Your Oklahoma City mover gives you this booklet to provide information about your rights and responsibilities as an individual shipper of your household goods. Your primary responsibility is to select a reputable Oklahoma City mover, ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of the contract, and understand and pursue the remedies that are available to you in case problems arise. You should talk to your Oklahoma City mover if you have further questions.

In the pamphlet you will find information on:

-Service Options Provided
-Estimating Charges
-Pick up, Transportation, and Delivery of your shipment
-Collection of Charges
-Resolving Issues with your move

All of which and more you can find information on, in “Your Rights and Responsibilities” when moving booklet.

So my moving company has had its All My Sons website up for quite some time now, and the good thing is, I don’t have to touch it! They even have a page just for Oklahoma City, which makes me feel very, very special. Imagine my surprise when I, internet-impaired, post generation Tech, innocent I, was forced to claw around in the total darkness of strange websites with sinister names such as MySpace or Facebook.

Actually, the sites are fun. I can connect with other moving companies and movers in Oklahoma, share info, etc. I now have pages on MySpace, Facebook, Yelp, and Blogger. Check them out!

If you decide to pack your belongings yourself, consider the time and effort necessary to properly protect your belongings. In most cases you can save money by doing your own packing, however I strongly recommended that you let a professional moving company pack any fragile(s) or valuable items. When you use a professional moving company, you have the option of doing some or all of the packing yourself, or you can leave it to the experts. Discuss the options available to you with your Oklahoma City mover.

For the next couple of days I will be giving you some lessons and tips on how to properly and safely pack your goods. Good packing is an essential key to having a good move, it’s especially important that you be familiar with the techniques and boxes that will best protect your possessions. Here are a few things to remember if you have chosen to pack your own goods:

• You will need to have everything properly packed and ready for loading when the truck/van arrives.

• Your moving company has the right to inspect packed-by-owner (PBO) items to ensure they are sufficiently packed to protect your goods.

• If your Mover thinks a container is not packed properly or safely, your mover may ask you to repack it; or your mover may offer to repack the container for you.

• You must report any damage to packed-by-owner (PBO) containers on delivery day. If you fail to do so almost all local movers will decline any claim on PBO containers.

• Use only strong, corrugated cartons with tops or flaps that fold shut. Purchasing new, high quality packing materials specifically designed for moving can really make the difference in making sure that your household goods arrive at their destination safely. Moving boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are specifically suited to fit a variety of household goods. Check with your mover on prices of boxes for you. You can sometime get used moving boxes at half the price, though Do not get used boxes for packing your dishes.

What Type of Packing Supplies are You Going to Need?

1. Dish Pack (also referred to as a dish barrel or a dish box) – is a special box used to pack either dishes or any other type of fragile(s). The box is usually double corrugated for more protection and can some times come with inserts for glasses or dishes.

2. Small Box (also referred to as a 1.5 cu. ft. box or a book box) – this box is used primarily for books, allowing them to be filled completely and still easy to handle. You can also use this box for miscellaneous small items.

3. Medium Box (also referred to as a 3.1) – this box is 3.1 cu. ft. (hence the name) it is primarily used as the catch all box. It is strong enough to handle most things and can typically be filled to the brim and still handled pretty easy.

4. Large Box (also referred to as a 4.5) – this box is 4.5 cu. ft. (hence the name) it is primarily used for linens, sweaters, toys, etc.

5. Wardrobe Box - this box is used primarily for hanging clothes. It is not uncommon for movers and shippers alike to fill the bottom of the box with shoes or other foldable garments.

6. Mirror/Picture Carton ( also referred to a corrugated container) – this box is used to properly pack pictures, mirrors and artwork. Though you can use separate pieces to protect the glass on cabinets and entertainment centers.

7. Newsprint – just another word for paper It is the same things as newspaper except there is no print on it. In other words its just plain paper.

Getting Started

Before packing cartons, you’ll need to wrap most items to protect them from scratching or breaking. Save old newspapers for packing material, but be careful — the ink may rub off and stain certain items, especially china and glasses. I recommend that you use unprinted newsprint. This is the same type of newsprint that most moving companies will use. You should be able to purchase this paper directly from your Oklahoma mover.

Start by placing a small stack of paper on a flat, uncluttered table or counter top. Round glasses and jars can be rolled up in two or three sheets of paper; always begin from a corner of the sheet and fold the sides in as you roll. Large or odd-shaped items require a similar technique. Place them in the center of the sheet and bring the corners together. It may be necessary to flip the item over and wrap it again from the other side. If in doubt, use more paper! When the corners are brought together, secure them with tape.

Before packing each box, line the bottom with a few inches of wadded paper for padding. Then place large, heavy items on the bottom and lighter, more fragile items on the top. Plates, books and things of a similar shape, should be loaded vertically to utilize their own maximum structural strength. DO NOT overload your boxes; keep them to a manageable weight. Fill in any voids with wadded paper and also top off your boxes with a few inches of wadded paper. Then tape cartons securely to avoid shifting during transportation.

Packing Tips

1. Pack one room at a time. This will help in preventing you from getting confused or overwhelmed.

2. Start with pack things that you do not use often or can live with out. Do not pack items that you will need until moving day.

3. I highly recommend that you do not use masking tape or duck tape on your boxes. Masking tape is never strong enough for full boxes and will break. Duck tape does not stick very well and when it does stick it is very hard to get open. The most effective packing tape is poly-vinyl chloride or PVC. You can purchase this tape from your Oklahoma mover or you can also purchase this tape from local department stores.

4. Use newspapers only for cushioning not for wrapping items. The ink on the newspapers will rub off and can stain items such as fine china or glasses.

5. Do not over pack your boxes, instead try to limit your boxes to a maximum weight of 50 pounds this will allow you and the movers to be able to move your boxes safely. Boxes should be packed firmly and should not rattle or shift. The top should close easily without force, but should not bend inward. Seal your boxes tightly with tape.

6. Empty all your drawers of breakables, spillables, non-transportable items and anything that would puncture or damage other items.

7. Pack similar items together. For example, do not pack your china in the same box with pots & pans.

8. Keep all parts or pairs of things together. For example, curtain rod hangers, mirror bolts and other small hardware items should be placed in plastic bags and taped or tied securely to the article to which they belong.

9. Wind all electrical cords, fastening them so they do not dangle.

10. Wrap items individually in clean paper, you can sometimes use colored wrapping paper to draw attention to very small things that might otherwise get lost in a carton. Use a double layer of newsprint for a good outer wrapping.

11. Place a two or three inch layer of newsprint in the bottom of cartons for cushioning.
Build up the layers, with the heaviest things on the bottom, medium weight next and lightest on top. As each layer is completed, fill in empty spaces firmly with packing paper and add more insulation to make a level base for the next layer. Once the box is packed place a two or three inch layer of crushed paper on the top for cushioning.

12. Pack small, fragile, individually wrapped items separately or a few together in small boxes, cushioning with crushed or shredded paper. Place small boxes in a single large box, filling in spaces with crushed paper.

13. As you finish with each box, put the name or the room it belongs to and the contents on the side of the box (for easy viewing while stacked). Make sure you indicate “FRAGILE” on on any breakables and “THIS END UP” where appropriate. I recommend that you place a sign on the door of each room at destination corresponding to the box labels so the movers can place the boxes into the proper rooms quickly.

14. Never pack flammable items or non-allowable items. (For example: chemicals, propane tanks, pesticides, etc.)

15. Make sure you pack high value items carefully. (For example jewelry, stamp collections, coin collections, etc.) I also recommend that you transport these items yourself, however, if that is not possible make sure you register these items with your Oklahoma mover so that they can pay special attention to these items.

Just some more Packing Tips!

Ok, now that you know you are moving, you can begin packing your kitchen first.

Start with your rarely used serving dishes, seasonal items and minor appliances. Check all your cabinets and the dishwasher to making sure you have gotten everything. Next, pack your large serving bowls and any specialty pots or pans. I recommend that you buy some disposable plates, cups, and utensils for those last couple of days in your home. The last thing you are going to pack in your kitchen is your food and any cleaning items. Below is some tips on how to pack certain things from your kitchen:

Oklahoma Mover and line the bottom of the carton with 2 -3 inches of crushed packing paper for cushioning.

2. Have your packing paper stacked neatly either on a table or on the counter top, center one plate on the paper. Grasp a corner of several sheets and pull the paper over the plate until the plate is completely covered.

3. Stack a second plate on the first and grasp another corner of several sheets and pull them over the second plate.

4. Stack a third plate. Grasp the remaining two corners and fold using two sheets, one corner at a time over the plate.

5. Turn the wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your paper.

6. Re-wrap the entire bundle with a couple more sheets. Starting with one corner of packing paper and pulling the sheets over the bundle, cover the bundle with the next corner, then the third corner; and finally the fourth. Seal the bundle with packing tape.

7. Place the bundle of plates in the box or dish pack so that the plates are standing on edge. This will allow you to utilize their own maximum structural strength. Surround each bundle with insulation, being careful to leave no voids or unfilled spaces.

8. Add 2 – 3 inches of packing paper on top of the bundle to protect rims and make a level base for the next layer.

9. Smaller plates, saucers and shallow bowls should make up a second layer.

10. Larger china and glass plates, platters and other flat pieces are excellent as the lowest layer in a dish pack.

11. Once you have finished filling the box add 2 – 3 inches of insulation on top and seal the top with tape.

12. I always recommend that you pack your delicate china and glassware in dish packs which you can purchase from your Oklahoma City mover. These boxes are specifically designed for your dishes and are double corrugated for more protection. Make sure you label these boxes “Fragile – This Side Up“.

Glasses / Cups / Stemware

1. Before wrapping any of the glasses, cups or stemware, fill the inside of the glass or cup with packing paper.

2. Lay the glass, cup or stemware on the corner of your packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations (depending on size).

3. Pull the two side corners of the paper up and over the glass one at a time and tuck the corners inside the top of the glass, cup, or stemware and continue rolling to the far corner.

4. Place cups in a vertical position, lips down (Not on their sides), near the top of the box. Do not stack heavy items on top of the cups.

5. Remember, as you pack each layer of a box, use newsprint or other insulation to assure a snug fit wherever there is a gap. All boxes that contain fragile items should be marked “Fragile“.

2. Wrap the same way as flat plates. Stand shallow bowls (soup plates, etc.) on edge in the moving carton and deeper ones (such as mixing bowls) can be placed two or three together, upside down and on their rims.

3. Wrap sugar-bowl lids in newsprint, turning them upside down on top of bowls. Then wrap both together in newsprint, followed by a double outer layer.

4. Wrap sauce containers, gravy boats and similar pieces in newsprint and then a double outer wrapping.

5. Place all these items upright in the moving carton, then top off the layer with 2 – 3 inches of newsprint or packing paper to protect the items and make a level base for the next layer

Flatware / Silverware

1. Loose flatware should be wrapped individually or in sets, in paper, clear plastic bags, or in small boxes that are then secured with tape.

2. Remember, air causes silver to tarnish so make sure all silver pieces are enclosed completely in clean newsprint and then placed in plastic bags or plastic wrap.

3. If you have silverware that is in a chest, consider wrapping each piece individually and repositioning them in the chest, or fill all voids in the chest with newsprint to prevent shifting while moving. The chest can then be wrapped in a blanket when the movers come to prevent any damages to the chest.

4. If you are traveling long distance or if your goods are going to be in storage for a long period of time wrap each piece in cloth or low-sulfur-content paper to prevent tarnishing over time.

Small Appliances

1. Use the original manufacturer’s carton if available; if it is not available, follow instructions below.

2. Remove any loose items from inside any appliances like microwave ovens, such as cookware, glass shelves and carousels.

3. Wrap loose articles and place in a separate container.

4. Each appliance needs to be wrapped individually.

5. Tape any doors or movable objects shut.

6. Place tape in an “X”-pattern to protect any glass on the doors.

7. If their cords disconnect, wrap them in plastic and secure them to the appliance they belong to. Cords should be wrapped so as not to scratch or damage items while moving.

8. Place the items in a sturdy medium sized box cushioned with moving paper with the heavier items in the bottom.

9. Have an authorized serviceman prepare all large appliances (refrigerator, stove, freezer, washer, dryer, etc.) for moving. * Be sure to prepare major appliances (defrosting them, cleaning them and drying them as needed) before the movers arrive.

Food Items

1. Do not take anything perishable. In other words either use or donate all your perishables before moving.

2. Small containers of herbs and spices, condiments, bouillon cubes, gelatin, flavorings, etc. should be placed together in a small box before packing in a larger carton.

3. Cover holes of shaker-type containers and seal with tape.

4. Open boxes of dried or powdered foods such as rice, macaroni and cereals should be sealed with tape.

5. Dispose of any open packages and or opened glass jars to prevent breakage or spillage during your move.

6. Do not risk moving food products during the summer. The inside of a moving van (especially in Florida, Nevada & Arizona) can reach 155 degrees causing food to either spoil or explode.

7. In the winter months, do not take anything subject to freezing.

8. Canned goods and other non-frozen foods should be packed upright in small boxes (1.5 cu. ft. book boxes) with no more than 24 to 30 cans per carton.

Flammables and Combustibles

1. Flammable liquids and aerosol cans must not be packed. Changes in temperature and pressure can cause them to leak or even explode.

2. For your own protection, know that if you pack these items and they cause damage to your shipment or others, you will be held liable, not your Movers.