Moving and Storage In Chappaqua

The combination of moving trucks and storage units throughout Westchester County provides a full range of relocation services to homeowners, renters, business owners and college students.
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3 Steps To Saving Time And Money With Moving and Storage

Our 3-step process will have your moving and storage secured in 8 minutes.

Step 1: List of items to store and when you need to store them.

Step 2: Internal network search matches the best storage unit for you.

Step 3: Arranging a moving truck or van and assigning your own privately accessible self-storage room.

We’ll walk you through the entire 3-step process in 8 minutes, either in person or over the phone.

Moving and Storage Professionally Trained and Experienced Staff

Our staff has years of hands on experience with thousands of moving and storage rentals under their belt.

Long Distance

Relocating outside of Westchester County ? Ask your advisor to connect you with one of regional moving partners.

Moving Supplies

Our facility is stocked with all the moving and storage supplies you’ll ever need. Over the phone or in our office, we’ll help make sure you have the correct boxes and packing materials.

Among the items readily available: dollies, carts, packing tape, boxes and bubble wrap.

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Step 1 – Using The Truck’s Back Wall

Use the back wall to create stacked rows of boxes moving forward toward the door. Continue stacking boxes moving from the back wall forward toward the door.

Step 2 – Use Side Walls For Mattresses and Box Springs

Use the side walls to stand mattresses and boxsprings upright upon their sides.

Step 3 – Use Mattresses To Cushion Mirrors

Use mattresses to stand mirrors upright between them.

Step 4 – Protecting Your Furniture

Moving and storage blankets should be used to protect your furniture. Plastic wrap creates a barrier which restricts airflow, so use moving blankets.

Step 5 – What Goes In Last Comes Out First

Load the items you need first, into the truck last.

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Moving And Storage Tips For Your Furniture

Step 1 – Empty Drawers And Remove Shelves

Emptying the contents of drawers and removing shelving and doors not only makes furniture lighter to move, it also helps prevent damage.

Step 2 – Padding

Use moving pads to wrap the furniture and secure them with packing tape.

Step 3 – Legs

Furniture legs should be removed if you can. Be sure to place the legs and the associated hardware in a plastic bag, plastic wrap or newspaper and label them.

 

All About Boxes

For heavier items like dishes and books use small boxes.
For lighter items like linen, pillows and towels use larger boxes.
Pack each box as full as you can without overstuffing it. Overstuffed boxes can become distorted. Under filled boxes are easily crushed. Stacking is made more difficult when boxes are over or under filled.
A wardrobe box should ideally come with a metal bar to hang your clothes. Packing the box full and aligning clothes in a single direction helps reduce wrinkles.
Use a quality packing tape to make sure the tape holds well. Use 2-3 pieces of tape along the opening seam and another 2-3 pieces across the opening to create a “plus” sign shape on the top and bottom of the box., so that the box has tape creating a “plus” sign shape on the top and bottom of the box.

Label each box with your last name and box number.

Clearly label “Fragile” items.

On an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper make columns for

  • the box number
  • the box contents
  • the room the contents go in OR
  • the season
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Hassle Free Moving and Storage of Your Fridge

Step 1 – Defrosting and Cleaning
You’ll need to defrost and clean your refrigerator before moving it. To do so, open the doors after unplugging it. Discard the contents. Scrub the inside using a mild abrasive and household cleaner.

Step 2 – Remove Or Secure Shelves And Drawers
Remove shelves and drawers or secure them by taping them down. Keep the doors open slightly to permit airflow.

Step 3 – Use A Strong Dolly
Use an appliance dolly to move the fridge onto the truck and into the storage unit. If you need help locating one, please give us a call.

Free Downloadable Packing Guides

Packing Transporting And Preserving Your Wine

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Step 1 – Storing Bottles
Bottles should be stored on their sides to prevent the cork from drying out.

Step 2 – Boxing And Crating
Use newspaper or bubble wrap to create a base at the bottom, top and between bottles to cushion them.

Step 3 – Packing

  • Use packing material between each bottle to cushion them.
  • Run packing tape across the top and bottom opening and perpendicular to the opening seam.
  • This “plus” pattern you’re creating helps strengthen the box
  • The final step is to label the box “fragile wine”.

Step 4 – Climate Controlled
Temperature fluctuations negatively affect wine, damaging the cork and its ability to prevent oxidation. So, it’s very important that temperatures inside the unit remain consistent throughout the year. Climate controlled storage provides the ideal storage conditions.

Step 5 – Darkness
Wine can age prematurely when exposed to light. Climate controlled units are interior storage units with no direct light.

Moving and Storage For Items Not Boxed

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Components Should Be Taped Together

Bed frames and parts should be taped together to make transporting and stacking them easier.

Furniture

Use furniture pads rather than plastic wrap to protect the furniture during transport and while in storage.

Power Tools And Equipment

Draining the fuel before storing them is critical.

Unit Size

If you’re storing a number of items that aren’t boxed, you may need a uniquely configured unit. The more you can tell us about your storage plans, the better suggestions we can offer. We’ll work with you to find the ideal unit in our network of Westchester locations.

Selecting A Climate Controlled or Standard Unit

Climate controlled storage units are the preferred choice for items that need to be stored in a year-round moderated temperature. We’ll discuss your storage needs to help determine if a climate controlled unit offers the best solution for you.

Packing Glasses To Reduce Breakage

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Step 1 – Begin With Sturdy Box
It’s important that the box keep its shape to help cushion your glassware.

Step 2 – Cushion The Top And Bottom Of Each Box
Use newspaper or bubble wrap to establish a protective barrier.

Step 3 – Roll Each Glass In Newsprint

  • Open the newspaper from the center
  • Place the glass in a corner
  • Start rolling the glass diagonally in a few sheets
  • Tuck in the extra paper into the top of the glass
  • Tuck the extra paper on the bottom into itself as you continue to roll the glass.

Step 4 – Use Cardboard

  • Use cardboard to create separation between the glasses
  • use cardboard to create stackable layers of glasses

Step 5 – Tape And Label The Box

  • Tape the box by running packing tape across the top and bottom opening and perpendicular to the opening seam.
  • Doing so creates a “plus” pattern
  • This strengthens the box.
  • Label the box “Glassware”.
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