How to Properly Pack Clothes on Moving Day!

Packing clothing items for moving is often the very last thing that most people tend to do on their big moving day, and it's mostly because the overwhelming majority of us need our clothes pretty much down to the very last second!  The good thing is that clothing doesn't take much time to pack when using the right tools!

The best way to handle the racks upon racks (for some at least), of hanging clothes in your closets is to utilize what movers call a 'Wardrobe Box'.  Wardrobe boxes are usually about 4 feet tall, 20 inches by 20 inches wide or larger, and come with a metal bar that goes across the top for you to hang your clothes on.  You can purchase smaller, cheaper versions called 'Shorty Wardrobes' (that's not an official term), at places like Home Depot or U-Haul, but it's far better to use the free ones that your moving company will most likely provide you on moving day.

Most local movers, and almost all local movers in Denver, will provide you with 3-4 or more wardrobe boxes to use for free during your move, provided that you return them at the end of your move, of coarse.  Be sure to ask during the booking process if your moving company provides free use of wardrobe boxes and how many, and be sure to request additional boxes if necessary (especially if you have a spouse or child with a walk in closet).  Most moving companies will gladly supply you with the extra boxes at no additional cost.

One Final Tip:  If you are particularly worried about your clothing items getting dirty during the move, like expensive suits or dresses, be sure to use some large clean trash bags to protect them.  You can slip the bags right over the hangers and simply make a small hole for the top of the hanger to poke them through.  Now your clothing items can be put into wardrobe boxes without any fear of them getting dirty or stained during the move!

For all of your Denver Moving Labor needs, visit Denver Moving Helpers and as always, Happy & Safe Moving!

Quick Moving Tips

How to Pack Your Kitchen Like a Pro!

When it comes to packing up your home for a move, people often dread packing their kitchen because they are usually filled with tons of glass pieces, china, and other particularly fragile and breakable items that are very time consuming to handle properly.  But fear not petrified packers, Denver Moving Helpers is here to help you tackle this tedious task and ensure that your precious glassware doesn't get shattered on it's way to your new location:

Starting with the types of boxes you will need to pack your kitchen, plan on using industry standard dish-packs for all of your glassware, stemware, and other breakables.  These boxes are high-capacity and have a double-walled lining to help specifically protect glass items.  Medium and smaller book boxes can be used for appliances, silverware, and both wooden and plastic kitchen items.  Be sure to use plenty of packing paper on all glass items and always start with plenty of packing paper at the bottom of each box containing glass.  Place heavier items at the bottom of the box you are packing, and lighter, more fragile items near the top of the box.  Finish each box by topping it off with plenty of packing paper, and always tape your boxes three times across both the top and bottom.

Packing Pots and Pans:
Start by wrapping these items in packing paper and placing them in the bottom of your dish-pack with the rims facing down.  Always top off each 'tier' or layer with plenty of packing paper before moving on to lighter items for the middle and top of each box.  One key thing to remember here is not to mix your pots and pans with glassware!

Packing Heavy Glass Items:
For items like large glass bowls, serving and casserole dishes, and other heavy glass cookware, be sure to wrap them in plenty of packing paper, and keep these items at or near the bottom of your dish-packs and away from metal pots and pans.  Large bowls should be packed either on their side or rim down, while longer, more shallow glassware like serving and casserole dishes should be packed upright, standing on their end.

Packing Bowls, Plates, and Saucers:
These will be the easiest of your kitchen items to pack, because the rules are very simple.  These items should go into the middle portion of your boxes, on top of heavier items like large glassware or pots and pans.  For small bowls, wrap them in packing paper and always place them into your boxes on their sides.  For plates, always wrap them in at least two pieces of packing paper and place them into your box standing up on their sides as well.  Never pack plates or bowls lying flat like you would normally store them in your cupboard, as the bounce of the moving truck along the roads here in Colorado will almost certainly cause entire stacks of these breakables to be damaged during transport.

Packing Glasses and Stemware:
Glasses should simply be wrapped in packing paper individually and placed rim down near the top portion of your dish-pack.  Stemware should first be wrapped with packing paper around the stem, and then again to cover the entire glass.  Always place your stemware upside down on it's rim in your boxes to ensure the least amount of stress on the stem.


Armed with this expert knowledge you should now be able to pack your entire kitchen like a seasoned pro in no time, and with no broken glass to deal with at your new location.  We have also included this great video from the good folks over at United Van Lines for some pointers on packing techniques.  Good luck and happy packing from everyone here at Denver Moving Helpers!

Do Movers Offer Cheaper Mid-Month Rates?

Generally speaking, the answer to this question is usually yes, most movers (and especially Denver Movers), do in fact offer better rates during the middle of the month, as opposed to the normal rates charged during the beginning and end of each month, which are commonly the busier times for Denver moving companies.

For the most part, moving companies in Denver consider the last five days of each month, as well as the first five days of each month (so that's a ten day span in total), busy enough to charge a higher rate since these are the prime days in which people tend to move, and thus these times are in higher demand.  But during the middle of each month, with the exception of the busy summer season, most moving companies will feature a discounted rate since business in a bit slower during these times.

So How Much Can You Really Save? 

Denver Movers will usually offer a discounted mid-month rate that is anywhere from $10-$20 lower than their normal hourly rate, which can save the average customer anywhere from $20-$100, depending on the size and travel distance of the move.

Of Coarse, Moving in the middle of the month is not a luxury that everyone has as almost all rental leases tend to expire near the beginning or end of each month.  If you do decide to book your upcoming move during that mid-month window, be sure to ask your Denver movers if they offer a discounted rate.


Need Denver Moving Labor Services?  Call Denver Moving Helpers today at 303-900-2409.

3 Easy Money Saving Tips Before Your Next Move...

Let's just face the cold hard facts, moving is an extremely stressful process that very few people enjoy, there, I said it!  Through our experience in this industry, we get asked quite a bit how on earth we do this everyday for a living, up and down stairs with heavy furniture all day, to which we usually reply something along the lines of "Aw, come on, it's really not that bad!".

But that's because we, just like most Movers in Denver, have this moving thing down to a science, and we understand the importance of maximizing our efficiency and being prepared.  Just how smoothly the moving process happens for your next move can depend largely on how well you the customer are prepared before the movers ever even show up, and taking the right steps before the move can potentially save you a couple hundred bucks!

So here's a few easy time and money saving tips for your next move:

1. Make sure your stuff is completely packed up! - Denver Movers and Labor Services usually charge by the hour, so fewer trips to the truck and back means it will take less time to load or unload your belongings and therefor will end up costing you less money out of your pocket!  Be sure to have all of your belongings completely packed away in boxes so the movers can load your items quickly and efficiently, also, it is highly recommend that you take your valuable items such as keepsakes and expensive jewelry with you whenever possible.  Having an excess of loose or unpacked items not only means more trips back and forth to the truck, but it also takes more time to load those loose items securely!

2. Disassemble your beds! - Bed frames can often take a bit of time to disassemble and this slows the flow of your move down considerably when the movers have to stop and disassemble or reassemble your bed frames.  In some cases, savvy shippers who choose to take apart their own beds can trim up to an hour off their final bill, just make sure you can reassemble them safely, if not, have a reliable company like Denver Moving Helpers do it!

3. Have a solid plan at the unload! - Unloading is usually much faster than the loading process and many shippers can get overwhelmed in a hurry as their new place fills up, especially when downsizing to a smaller space!  Having a solid plan about where to put larger furniture and boxes can save you from having to move items multiple times and also avoids cluttering up walkways during the move, which will certainly save time, money, and possibly even a headache!

So there you have it, three easy ways to save a little dough on your next move, and remember that if things get too overwhelming, and you find yourself buried in boxes, you can always call Denver Moving Helpers at (303) 900-2409

Denver Moving Helpers Opens for Business in Denver, Colorado!

Denver Moving Helpers is very pleased to announce the official grand opening of Denver's newest Moving Labor Service for those in search of Loading and Unloading Services in the Denver metro area.  The grand opening celebrates the launch of the Company's new web site at DenverMovingHelpers.com, and also marks the first day of business for this exciting new moving labor company.

Denver Moving Helpers is different than most other moving companies in Denver, as this unique company will offer premium moving labor services, primarily featuring the loading and unloading of any size truck, trailer, or storage unit.  The Company also offers packing and unpacking services, furniture assembly and rearrangement, as well as repacking services for storage units and containers.

With extremely competitive rates starting at just $59 per hour for a two man crew, Denver Moving Helpers will be serving all of Denver Metro and the surrounding areas from Boulder to Castle Rock, and all other communities within a 30 mile radius from downtown Denver.

Backed by over a decade in the moving industry, the staff here at Denver Moving Helpers looks forward to delivering our premium moving labor services to the Denver area, and we are very proud and excited to become 'Denver's Premier Moving Labor Service'!

Denver Moving Helpers - Denver's Premier Moving Labor Service!