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Five Stars Movers
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"I would recommend Five Stars Movers for any moving project!! On time, professional at every stage and very efficient!! Chris, Jose, and Jesus were the best moving crew I've ever worked with!!"
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Movin Onn LLC
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"They didn’t just remove trash. They also helped me move furniture around in my home and they were very handy with building some things that I needed put together."
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC: Precision Window Treatment Installation and Handyman Service. Blinds,shades and interior shutter measurement,installation,repairs and sales. Small job specialty handyman service. Certified professional installer for Hunter Douglas, Kirsch/Levelor as well as Somfy motorized products. Former preferred installer for JC Penney custom decorating. Experience with all product lines including Bali, Graber, Smith&Noble and 3Day blinds. Independent, work with decorators, work rooms and fabricators as well as the general public. Experience with both residential and commercial window covering installs and can measure for and install all varieties of hard and soft window treatments including custom cornices and valences, shades/blinds, drapery treatments and shutters. Also repair many window treatments including corded,cordless and motorized. Detail oriented former engineer with excellent references from customers attesting to the quality and integrity of my service. Handyman small job specialist including: flat screen tv, mirror and picture hanging. Lighting including ceiling fans and lamp repairs. Electrical,plumbing and appliance repair. Furniture assembly and setup,doors and locks and more.\n\nAngiesList Super Service Award since 2016. Fully insured. Rates are very competitive. Will travel to jobs anywhere in the state. If you're looking for a reliable, top notch measurement, installation and repair person look no further. Please call us today to schedule your appointment - (860) 638-8562.

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OM Van Lines
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I was in search for movers to help me and my family move to NC. I didn't feel like doing the move myself this time around and sure I found this company OM Van Lines last minute. I was offered a great deal to get my move done and it wasn't as expensive as I thought I was going to be. My wife and family are happy and just wanted to say thank you guys. You guys made this a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend."
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Cross-country moves are tricky and risky for your fish, so it’s often best to move the fish separately or rehome them. If you’re attached to your animals and determined to bring them, find a friend to house them and ship them to you once the new tank is ready. You can also contact your local fish store and ask if they offer temporary housing and shipping services until you get settled. If you’re moving to another country, it’s often best to sell the tank and fish, or find a good home locally. 

It’s best to book local movers about three months in advance to ensure your moving date is available, as most of the time, you’ll have a fairly tight window for moving your belongings. When booking your moving date, provide your moving team with as much detailed information as possible to prepare for the big day. Let your movers know an estimate of how many boxes they’ll move, any large or bulky items, number of bedrooms in your current home, the type of moving vehicle, and more.

It takes professional movers longer to load a moving truck than unload it. However, it depends on the specifics of your move. It takes some time to strategize the most efficient way to load the moving truck with your furniture, boxes, and belongings. That’s why it’s important to rent the right size moving truck to ensure everything fits and makes the loading process move faster.

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. 

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

Moving straps like forearm or shoulder straps can usually support up to 800 pounds, sometimes more with specialized straps. However, that doesn’t mean that one person can always lift that much weight, just that the straps are rated for that amount. For example, some straps require two people working together to balance the weight of the heavy item.

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