Some More Great Moving Tips

As we get closer to summer the end of the school year, many Des Moines families will be taking advantage of the nice weather and their childrens' summer vacations to move to a new home. So even though we went over some moving tips last time, let's talk about a few more.

- Make a list: Make sure you have a list of all your possessions and don't be afraid to be specific. Put a number next to each item in the list.

- Label your boxes: Mark each box with its contents, using the same number as what you have on your list. That way, you'll always know what's inside your boxes. It's also a good idea to label the boxes with what room they need to be delivered to. For example, if a box contains pots and pans, write "Kitchen" on it so you'll be able to put all the boxes into the appropriate rooms based on their contents.

- Prepare enough supplies: You're going to need more boxes, tape and other supplies than you initially think. And it's much better to be over-prepared than to run out of packing supplies halfway through your packing & moving process. Make sure you have enough of everything, and a few extra boxes for last minute items.

- Use wardrobe boxes - Wardrobe boxes are great for tall and light items like blankets and clothes. Just make sure you don't load them up too heavy, or the bottoms might drop out when you lift them.

- Color coordinate - It's often a good idea to use different colored stickers on your boxes, so that you could assign a different color to each room. Then you could tell your Des Moines movers to put all the blue-sticker boxes in the living room, all the red-sticker boxes in the basement, etc.

Thanks for reading and check again for even more useful moving tips!

Helpful Tips for Moving to a New Home

Moving to a new house is often a stressful experience and often some of the most important things can be overlooked. Here are some tips moving into a new house:

Packing can appear to be a chore when you're trying to remember all the things you need to pack and figure out what to get rid of to reduce the clutter in your new place. Remember to have decide what to bring to your new residence and which things to throw out in advance of your move so that you don’t feel rushed when it's time to act.

Consider giving away possessions that you no longer need to friends and family, if they're still in good condition. Even local charities can be a good option - just try to ensure that nothing still usable is going to waste. Acquire boxes, packing tape and bubble wrap in advance of your move in order to make sure that you have enough moving supplies for the big day.

Make a plan of where each of your boxes and pieces of furniture will go in your new house. That way, when you are bringing your things in, you can put them exactly where they need to go right away instead of having to unpack and go through them later. If it helps, draw a floor plan of your new space and make sure to mark each box with its intended destination within your home. This will make for an efficient unpacking process.

Storage in Des Moines

There are many reasons for needing some storage space in Des Moines - you may be moving and need to store certain things that you don't want to move into your new house, or maybe you just have too much stuff and your spouse doesn't want it around! Whatever your reasons, we can accommodate any of your storage needs. Why go to a self storage company where they'll give you a tiny storage room for an exaggerated price when you could come to Ace Moving & Storage? We have a huge 24,000 square foot climate controlled facility for storing absolutely anything. We'll even make custom crates for you if you need them.

We also offer storage for businesses and corporations. You may need some short term storage in Des Moines while doing an office move, or maybe long term storage for a seasonal vehicle. Perhaps your have some excess inventory that you don't want to keep on-site. We can take care of that for you. Vehicles, pianos, crates, fitness equipment, furniture, records storage, household goods or anything else you may want to store. Just give us a call and we'll give you a solution.
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Ace Moving and Storage
1800 Industrial Circle
West Des Moines, IA 50265
866-437-6011

What is a full service moving company?

You may have heard of moving companies refer to themselves as "full service" movers, but what exactly does that mean?

Well, it's actually pretty simple. A full service moving company has the capabilities to provide you with every service necessary to complete every part of a move. This includes packing your household goods, providing moving materials like boxes and blankets to protect your items, moving heavy or valuable objects like pianos and appliances, and unpacking all of your things at the destination. In most cases, they'll even be able to disassemble your beds, fitness equipment, backyard playgrounds, and things like that for safer moving. And then they'll reassemble all these things for you at your destination home if you want them to. Now that's really full service, isn't it?

If you're doing an office or business move, you may be thinking that none of those services really apply to you. But you would be incorrect in that assumption. Full service really does mean full service. They do everything you would possibly need. For example, full service Des Moines movers doing an office move would be able to provide you with move management, packing and even custom crating if necessary, installation of your modular furniture, transportation of your computers and other electronics, as well as records storage for your business records (or medical records if this is a medical office.) See what we mean by full service?

And you know what else, if a full service mover can't provide you with some kind of moving related service that you need, they most likely know someone who does. So you're always in good hands, because anything that needs to be done really can get done.

Ace Moving & Storage - Des Moines Movers

If you are looking for Des Moines moving companies, you may soon come to realize that there is a number of them to choose from. So how do you know which is the best choice for you? Well, for one thing, you should make sure that the Des Moines movers you're looking at are all professional, full-service moving companies that are bonded, insured and recognized by the American Moving & Storage Association. This should narrow down your list a little bit, but of course there are going to be a few legitimate, professional companies on your list of Des Moines movers. The next thing to check for is if the company is an independent operator or part of a regional or nationwide mover network. For example, Ace Moving & Storage is an agent for Allied Van Lines, which means that if there is any service they can't provide they can rely on their nationwide network of Allied agents to help out. For example, maybe you need custom crating for your goods to be shipped internationally. Through their networks and partners, Ace Moving can take care of you even though they don't have their own offices in other countries. Because Allied Van Lines has locations all over the world, you will always be in safe hands regardless of where you go and what you need to move. They even provide online shipment tracking so you'll always know where your shipments are at any given time.

If you need an Iowa mover but you're not in the Des Moines area, that's okay too. Even though Ace is a Des Moines moving company that services surrounding cities like Ames and Newton, they also cover other parts of Iowa as well. So don't worry about whether or not they cover your area. Just give Ace Moving a call and find out how they can take care of your moving needs. The call is toll-free, so don't delay! 866-437-6011

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