Two Men and a Truck: NW & Central Dallas

Aug

Moving With Kids

Moving can be stressful for kids. The change can be overwhelming, but there are ways to make it easier on them.

It’s important to inform children about your plans to move as soon as you can. The more time they have to prepare, the easier it will be for them, say child psychologists. Let them participate in the decision-making. If children feel included and take ownership of their new home, the transition will go much easier.

Moving is a family process. Share the excitement and responsibilities with every member of the family. Give everyone an age-appropriate responsibility. Kids will enjoy decorating our boxes. And then, once you are in your new house, it will be easier for them to find their stuff.

Throughout the move, stay as upbeat and calm as you can. Give your children a chance to express their feelings and try to be honest about your own feelings. Most children will feel some anger, sadness or may worry about the move. Reassure them they aren’t alone and it’s OK to have these feelings.

Involve your kids in the packing process and start packing items you will not need ahead of time. Sentimental items your children treasure like special blankets, beloved stuffed animals and photo albums should be kept in a separate bag or box you can bring with you.

Make sure children say goodbye to the important people in their lives, especially when moving long distances. Help children prepare a list of phone numbers, e-mails and addresses of important people in their lives. Prepare cards that have their name and new address on them to hand out to friends. Child psychology experts agree if kids know they can stay in touch with loved ones it will make the move less traumatic.

For more tips or information, visit our website.

Jul

Tips for Moving Seniors

Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like an impossible accomplishment.

In the next five years, experts predict 28 percent of the United States population will retire. Children and families of this “Baby Boomer” generation – people born between 1946 and 1960 – will soon find themselves helping their loved ones move.

The important thing is to stay organized and calm throughout the move. If you are moving a senior into a living facility, consider contacting management to find out what you can bring, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips for the move.

Remember:

Start packing several weeks in advance. By starting to pack early, you won’t become overwhelmed as moving day draws near.
Wrap small items in colored paper. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.
Label boxes on top and sides. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items with “fragile.”
Pack all electronic equipment in their original boxes.Otherwise using low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.
Always use packing paper. When wrapping fine china and precious items, the ink from printed newsprint can bleed.
Sealing all boxes with packing tape. This makes it easier to stack and protect your things.

Use boxes designed for the items you are packing – dish pack for dishes, wardrobe boxes for clothing.

We know moving and relocating family members can be very overwhelming and emotional. Our staff will work with you and your loved ones to make sure everyone is comfortable with the process. We treat our customers and their things how we’d like our own grandmothers to be treated – with care and respect. For more information and tips, visit us at www.twomenandatruckdallasnw.com.

Jun

How to Pack for an Upcoming Move

When preparing for a move, there are easy tips to follow to ensure your belongings arrive in the same condition as they were prior to packing.

For example, when packing breakable items it’s wise to use bubble wrap and plain professional packing paper. Never use newspaper because the ink can bleed. Seal boxes with packing tape – not duct tape – to make sure they don’t open during transit or collapse when you carry them.

Taking the time to efficiently pack saves time and energy on moving day. Following proper wrapping, padding and boxing procedures are vital to protect your belongings and making your move a success.

When packing, we suggest keeping these tips in mind:

Use only small boxes for books. They get very heavy, very fast.
Try to pack all electronic equipment such as stereos in their original boxes. Otherwise use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.
Always place dishes upwards when packing.
All boxes need to be closed and sealed with packing tape. Never use duct tape and don’t interlock the tops.
Pack important and sentimental documents separately so it’s easily accessible, including children’s health records, passports, family records, insurance information, and photo albums.
Pack a box of essential items you will need immediately after the move. Make sure it’s the last thing added to the truck.
Don’t use laundry baskets or bags to pack belongings.
Always pack and unpack breakables over a padded surface to reduce the chance of breakage.
Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.

It’s important to use professional packing supplies and boxes. Use boxes designed for the items you are packing – dish pack for dishes, wardrobe box for clothing – to minimize the chance of damage. Free boxes can be tempting, but they may have been structurally damaged by their original contents. Also consider the fact that you do not know what the box was used for before. If a box once held cleaning supplies, you do not want to pack your food or children’s toys in it. Grocery boxes may contain bugs and larvae that could infect not only the belongings you packed in it but also infect your new home – no one wants that!

For more packing tips or to purchase boxes and packing supplies, go to www.twomenandatruckdallasnw.com.

Mar

Great movers!

We get plenty of good reviews but this one in particular caught my eye. She really painted a picture for us! I love to hear anytime our guys do a good job but this is great to hear exactly how they handled specific situations. Thank you to Ashley, Jamison, and Blake for making sure this customer’s entire moving process went smoothly!

Michelle in Carrollton wrote:

Jamison and Blake arrived with a warm and positive attitude. Their confidence and approach gave me a sense of security…knowing that they were professionals that would take care of my moving needs. They were pleasant and worked very hard. Both individuals did the walk through to find out which pieces of furniture and which boxes were to be moved out. While Jamison assessed the order of loading the furniture(I needed a storage facility stop at the end of the move), Blake made suggestions about delicate china and glassware that I had packed in an large box. He said that it was best to pack fragile pieces in a smaller, tighter box. He repacked my grandmother’s china for me. After that attention to detail, I trusted him to pack my curio cabinet that held antique glassware. Blake was personable and put me at ease. Jamison worked steadily to wrap antique furniture with blankets that I provided so that the pieces would be protected while stored in a climate controlled unit. The two men worked well together. Each seemed to have an area of expertise that complemented the other. I was thankful for the professionalism. Your company came highly recommended by a friend and I will do the same. From the onset of scheduling the move in the office with Ashley to the final item moved from the truck, the company was excellent in every regard. I thank Ashley for her helpfulness. I thank Blake and Jamison for their hard work and attention to detail. They definitely have moving down to a science. Two Men and a Truck gets my vote of confidence.

Feb

Moving Seniors

Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like an impossible accomplishment.

The important thing is to stay organized and calm throughout the move, the experts at our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise say. If you are moving a senior into a living facility, consider contacting management to find out what you can bring, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips for the move.

Remember:

Start packing several weeks in advance. By starting to pack early, you won’t become overwhelmed as moving day draws near.
Wrap small items in colored paper. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.
Label boxes on top and sides. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items with “fragile.”
Pack all electronic equipment in their original boxes. Otherwise using low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.
Always use packing paper. When wrapping fine china and precious items, the ink from printed newsprint can bleed.
Sealing all boxes with packing tape. This makes it easier to stack and protect your things.

Use boxes designed for the items you are packing – dish pack for dishes, wardrobe boxes for clothing.

Feb

Thank you!

Thank you to all of our wonderful movers! Here are some of the things our customers have said about you.

“We were very impressed with the movers from your company. The men were nice and polite to us during the move. But more importantly, they worked hard and fast the entire time that they were here. They never stopped working for 9 and ¼ hours. They carried very heavy furniture, chest of drawers, etc. up to the 3rd floor and never complained or slowed down. We had just moved the same stuff 6 months ago and did not have nearly the good service as with your company. Thank you and please know that we will use your company again. I have also referred you to a relative who is a realtor.” — L. M.

“Ryan and Jeff did a fabulous job! They took great care with wrapping my furniture, moving the placing (not throwing) the boxes in the right places. I was impressed that their manager came out to check what they had moved already. Very impressed. I will definitely use TM&T again–and will request Ryan and Jeff. They were so kind. Please let them know how much I appreciated them moving me.” — B. R.

“Cody and Mike out of the Lewisville office did a great job with our move. It was by far the easiest move I have ever experienced. I will definitely be using Two Men and a Truck the next time I need to move.” — D. O.

“The movers were friendly and fast. I was amazed. They almost ran to and from the truck. I’ll definitely use them again.” — S. P.

“Brian and Ike rocked! They were very burly: moved a bunch of furniture down 3 flights of stairs with a really nice attitude.” — V. W.