Moving Tips
It's never too soon to start planning. Browse through our moving tips, checklists and reminders to help make your move a better experience — easier than you ever imagined.
Careful packing is one of the most important aspects of your move. Well-packed household goods stand little chance of being damaged. Packing room by room also makes unpacking and storage at your destination far less of a chore.
Whether you have Brimar handle the packing or you do it yourself depends entirely on your circumstances. Some people simply don't have the time for what can be an intimidating task — in those cases, Brimar provides the finest in safe, professional packing services. For families on a budget, self-packing can mean considerable savings.
Even if you choose to pack yourself, consider having Brimar pack the more delicate items — dishes, crystal, lamps, and other fragile valuables. You'll enjoy the security of having your most costly items professionally packed while reducing costs by doing the bulk of the job yourself. The best of both worlds.
Well-packed household goods stand little chance of being damaged. Packing room by room also makes unpacking and storage at your destination far less of a chore.Whether you have Brimar handle the packing or you do it yourself depends entirely on your circumstances.
Some people simply don't have the time for what can be an intimidating task — in those cases, Brimar provides the finest in safe, professional packing services. For families on a budget, self-packing can mean considerable savings.Even if you choose to pack yourself, consider having Brimar pack the more delicate items — dishes, crystal, lamps, and other fragile valuables.
You'll enjoy the security of having your most costly items professionally packed while reducing costs by doing the bulk of the job yourself. The best of both worlds.
Many people use newspapers to pack their belongings — but newspaper ink has a tendency to rub off on everything it touches and can be almost impossible to remove from items like fine china. Brimar's professional packers use unprinted newsprint as cushioning material, which you can also source from your local packing supplier.
The amount of material you need depends on what you're packing. Towels or sheets in a carton require no packing material at all. For dishes or fragile items, line the bottom of the carton with approximately four inches of crumpled paper. Each item should be individually wrapped, with crushed paper between items as needed.
Since relocation can cause unneeded stress on your animals, it's important to reduce those stress levels as much as possible. For the inexperienced, navigating vaccinations, health certificates, and quarantine regulations that vary from country to country adds tension to an already complex process.
- Make certain your pet is wearing proper identification and any required license tags in case they get lost
- Ask your veterinarian for a copy of your pet’s medical history and ensure all vaccinations are current
- In the weeks before the move, pets may become nervous from all the unusual activity — keep a close eye on them, and consider boarding them during the most hectic days
- Travel with a health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate, both signed by your vet
Contact the state veterinarian's office for laws on the entry of animals into your destination state.
- Contact your airline well in advance to check regulations and pet transport services
- Choose direct flights where possible to minimize the time your pet is confined
- Select a portable air-transport kennel large enough for your pet to stand and move around, and let them get accustomed to it before travel
- Mark the kennel clearly with “Live Animal,” your pet’s name, your new address and phone number
- After boarding your flight, ask a flight attendant to confirm your pet has been loaded
- If your pet has a microchip implant, ensure the contact information is updated before you travel
