Blog: packing tips

One of the easiest ways to damage furniture during a move? Skipping the padding. Dings, dents, and deep scratches are incredibly common without protection. At Firehouse Movers, a fully licensed, insured, and firefighter-owned company serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we’ve used thousands of moving blankets to protect everything from glass-top dining tables in Plano to…

Storage units provide a great benefit for people that will be undergoing moves soon. For one, perhaps the most important of these advantages is the fact that people that will be relocating will need to have a space where they could store items while they figure out what to do with them. These items include…

understand that moving fragile items can be very nerve-wracking. Leaving delicate items behind is not an option, as these items are often the most important pieces of a family home. There are many ways around this dilemma. There are packing materials made specifically for fragile items like glass, musical instruments, porcelain, technology, and collectibles. Our…

You are probably wondering, “How many moving boxes do I need?” It can be hard to gauge how many boxes are needed to move. It depends on how many items you own, how big your house or apartment is, and how many rooms are in your living space. It can be pretty irritating if you…

If you are one of the many people that own a record collection, you may be worried about how they will fare in your upcoming move. It is no secret that vinyl records are very fragile, and packing them onto a moving truck can prove to be detrimental to their well-being. For record collectors, it…

If you are moving soon, you may wonder how to pack your antiques and other fragile items. Professional movers for antiques and delicate items are especially critical for people with prized family heirlooms who wish to preserve them throughout a move. Understandably, people moving will take the necessary precautions regarding antique moving because they fear…