Local Residential Moving Services in Missoula

Although the journey may only be a few miles, packing up someone’s whole life to move to a new home isn’t easy. From getting everything into boxes to transporting all the items to the new location, there’s a lot involved. At All Lanes Moving & Storage, we like helping homeowners have a stress-free moving experience.

Here are some tips to make a local move go as smoothly as possible: 

• Create a simple record-keeping system and write everything down
• Purchase plenty of boxes, tape, and other packing materials 
• Use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes and bulky, lightweight items 
• Pack wardrobe boxes tightly so items don’t move around and fall off hangers 
• Apply color-coordinated stickers to boxes that correspond to the room the items belong in
• Keep items that go together with each other during the moving process
• Get as much stuff packed as possible before moving day 
• Clean as much of the residence as possible ahead of time 
• Put together a small cleaning kit to clean any remaining areas once everything is out
• Fill suitcases and duffle bags with towels, sheets, clothing, and paper goods
• Transport the most valuable possessions in a personal vehicle to avoid accidental damage 
• Hang on to important papers such as birth certificates, passports, school records 
• Have a personal box for each member of the family that contains items needed right away