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Q: What do movers load first?

• <div><p>When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.</p></div>

Q: Can I move my house to another state?

• <div><p>There&rsquo;s no one-size-fits-all answer to how far you can move your house. Interstate moves will involve additional permits and regulations, with some states having different requirements than others. The most important factor relating to the distance you can move a house is the route that has to be taken to get there. In areas with narrow, winding roads, hilly terrain, and low-clearance bridges, it can be very difficult and expensive to move a home long distances.</p></div>

Q: How do you pack mugs for moving so they don't break?

• <div><p>To pack mugs securely for a move, start by lining the bottom of a moving box with padded packing material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually, tucking the ends of the bubble wrap inside the mug for a snug fit. For extra protection, consider using a moving box with built-in slots to keep the mugs separated.</p><p>When placing the mugs in the box, pack them tightly enough to prevent them from shifting, but not so tightly that they are under pressure. Fill any empty gaps between the mugs with additional packing material. To keep the box from becoming too heavy, it's best to pack no more than 10 mugs per box. Finally, be sure to label the box as &ldquo;fragile&rdquo; so movers know to handle it with care.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to move long-distance, such as to another state or cross-country?

• <div><p>Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.</p></div>

Q: Can you move a gun safe with an appliance dolly?

• <div><p>The size of the safe will determine the type of dolly that will work best for transporting your gun safe. You will need to ensure it is a heavy-duty appliance dolly made to move heavy items, such as appliances or pianos. Always check the weight of your safe beforehand so you can rent or buy the correct dolly that can withstand its weight.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
It was a move-out cleaning. She did very thorough, detailed work, and the owner was very happy with how clean the house was.
Roxy Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Rueben is A PLEASURE to work with! Great communication and keeps to his schedule. He brought 7-8 guys to remove 2trees and had to climb each one. I donÃ¢Â Â t think ANYONE stopped moving the entire time they were on-site! GREAT COMPANY!!!
A & R Tree Services & More Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
I chose to contact AMEX Moving & Storage after hearing positive feedback regarding their services from a buddy who just relocated. The movers showed up on schedule and began loading up my home straight away. I stocked up on extra packing supplies. The entire vacation exceeded our...
AMEX Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in August 2021
Ben Bretter and the pickup and delivery team were outstanding. They moved all of our belongings, including a piano from a 4th floor walk-up in Manhattan to an apartment in Connecticut. We would recommend this company without reservation.
BCM Relocation, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
From speaking with a sales representative from Rob The Mover prior to choosing a moving company, all of the way through the move itself, every person and/team member I dealt with was not only professional, but courteous, helpful, and made me feel that any request I had was no problem at all. The...
Rob The Mover
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Reviewed in October 2019
We have moved numerous times in the last 10 years, and while we have had our problems with each, nothing can compare to the nightmare experience with MHO Movers. In our move from Stamford to Sharon, CT, we were moving from one house to two (main plus guest house). Mike suggested using two...
MHO Movers, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
The crew I worked with made the move easy.
CCS Moving
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Reviewed in August 2019
Douglas and his team were amazing, even sticking to their original quote after my partner gave them the wrong location of the move! They are reliable, did a great job, and generally just a pleasure to work with. They weren't stressed out by my crazy anxiety that day, and it was honestly very...
Douglas Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
Lindell's is a true find-- an old fashioned True Value hardware store that is big enough that they have most everything that you need, coupled with a good staff that really knows their business. While the store can be pricey, we have also found that many items at Lindell's are very comparable to...
CA Lindell & Son
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Reviewed in November 2017
D&D moved the furniture and steam cleaned my room-size wool rugs. My partner has back issues and I am recovering from surgery, otherwise I would have rented a steam cleaner to do the job myself. Reasonable price and I am pleased with how the rugs came out. My partner works form home and they...
D & D Carpeting
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The in-house inventory was conducted by a courteous staff member the day after contact. A free quotation was provided by the project coordinator assigned by 5 Star including an Angie’s List discount. Packing and wrapping were carefully done by the moving staff on-time during the agreed-to date. Items were temporarily stored and then moved to another state. The movers made contact prior to destination delivery and then carefully moved items into a self storage facility ahead of schedule."

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Response time1 day

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great moving company! Everything was fast, smooth, and professional. Friendly team handled items with care. Highly recommend Perfectly Fast Moving for a stress-free move!"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

1635 neighbors recently requested a quote

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All My Sons Moving & Storage

4.5(

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Moving In-State

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sage & Demetris were phenomenal. Very professional and moved swiftly. I felt at ease during the whole move."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

97 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Quality Restoration, LLC

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Are there projects lingering in the back of your mind that you just don't have the time or ability to tackle? Wanting to get a fair price for the work that you are desperate to get done? Well, help is on the way. Our business is dedicated to providing property owners with professional home repair. We are ready and able to help you check that pesky task off your "to-do" list!

Response time7 hrs

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Smooth move and fair price.This company I would recommend to all my friends and family.thanks for the great work."

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Matthew S Rose Carpentry LLC

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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

With three decades of remodeling expertise, I specialize in kitchen cabinet refacing for the past 17 years. Additionally, I possess experience in the installation of new kitchen cabinets. My services extend beyond kitchen remodeling to encompass a wide range of handyman tasks, ensuring that no job is too small. I also offer flooring installation, sheetrock repair, and tiling services,interior doors ,exterior doors,windows,etc.

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Local crew transportation & junk removal

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Truck or Container Rental

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a crew of guys that have worked together for years no job is to big for us just call

Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Lakeville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

At The Toolbelt Titans, our mission is to provide dependable, high quality repairs and home solutions at fair, honest prices. As a veteran and woman owned business, we bring strength, integrity and attention to detail to every project. Serving our community with pride and professionalism. \n

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Moving questions, answered by experts

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how far you can move your house. Interstate moves will involve additional permits and regulations, with some states having different requirements than others. The most important factor relating to the distance you can move a house is the route that has to be taken to get there. In areas with narrow, winding roads, hilly terrain, and low-clearance bridges, it can be very difficult and expensive to move a home long distances.

To pack mugs securely for a move, start by lining the bottom of a moving box with padded packing material like bubble wrap. Wrap each mug individually, tucking the ends of the bubble wrap inside the mug for a snug fit. For extra protection, consider using a moving box with built-in slots to keep the mugs separated.

When placing the mugs in the box, pack them tightly enough to prevent them from shifting, but not so tightly that they are under pressure. Fill any empty gaps between the mugs with additional packing material. To keep the box from becoming too heavy, it's best to pack no more than 10 mugs per box. Finally, be sure to label the box as “fragile” so movers know to handle it with care.

Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

The size of the safe will determine the type of dolly that will work best for transporting your gun safe. You will need to ensure it is a heavy-duty appliance dolly made to move heavy items, such as appliances or pianos. Always check the weight of your safe beforehand so you can rent or buy the correct dolly that can withstand its weight.

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