House movers are the company that you hire to remove your house to another house. But not all house movers are created the same. They come as an independent or one van moving company for a smaller or a local move. This type of move does not take as long as a move where you are moved to a distant city. A local mover may have smaller equipment and not charge as much as a larger, national house movers company. They may not have the same mileage rates or any mileage rates at all but may offer a lump sum price for the move. If they have underestimated the amount of goods to be moved and the amount of time it will take, you cannot be charged more for the move.

A larger or national moving company will generally charge you by both the miles to be driven and the weight and or bulk of the items to be moved. If you have items such as a spa or other large bulky item that takes up space but has little weight you may get an estimate that has a flat bulky article charge attached to it. Generally a larger moving company will not give you a flat rate to move you because they know that they may have unexpected conditions during the move that may change their price. This is especially true if it is a longer distance move that will not be completed in one or two days. But all movers try their best to give you the correct estimate in the beginning so you know what your move will ultimately cost you.

Using a professional moving company like like US Border Movers to move you makes a lot of sense because they already have the equipment to move your things in an efficient manner. They have the dollies, the ramps, and the furniture blankets to wrap the appliances in so they don’t get scuffed or banged. This also applies to a large TV or other electronic device. If you are moving yourself you would have to borrow, buy or rent these things someplace.

Of course there is also the one man and a small van that can move your things when you don’t have an entire household to move. You would use such a mover if you were moving out of your college dorm for instance and you only had some boxes, a bed and some furniture. This would be advantageous price wise.

However you ultimately choose you can make sure the move goes easier if you make sure all appliances are ready to move. Drain the washing machine hoses. Empty the refrigerator and freezer chest. Make sure any lose parts are stabilized so they don’t come off and get lost. Anything you can do before the movers arrive to make the move easier will benefit both parties. This doesn’t mean you have to haul about boxes, but the more things done in preparation for their arrival becomes a much faster and easier move for all involved.

You can expect moving day to be hectic— boxes everywhere, professional movers like the US Border Movers going in and out carrying large boxes and furniture, moving trucks, ramps, etc. Not an ideal event for kids. So if yours is a family with young children, we recommend making sure to have a plan for them for the day. The last thing you'll want is to worry about their safety in the midst of the other concerns of the day. Here are a few tips for keeping your kids safe on moving day.

1. Spend the day away. If your kids are young and you have friends or family willing to lend a hand, letting them spend a fun day away is ideal. I have a six-year-old and a three-year-old who like to have their mommy and daddy's full attention— regardless of what's going on around them. So based on personal experience, sending them away for the day is a good plan! There's much more fun to be had hanging out with friends or family than experiencing the craziness of moving day.
2. Hire an in-home babysitter. If you don't have friends or family they can spend the day with, consider hiring a babysitter to watch over your kids at your house. While it's not as ideal as having them away from the house for the day, the babysitter can keep them occupied playing outside and make sure their needs are met while keeping them out of the path of the expert moving company workers (or you) carrying heavy boxes and furniture.
3. Create a "safe room". If a babysitter isn't an option, empty one room and designate it as the "play room" for the day. Keep out a few things that will be easy to pack in your vehicle, set up a small TV or portable DVD player and let them watch movies, play travel board games, color etc. Set clear safety-related rules ahead of time.
4. Keep cleaning chemicals and potentially dangerous items out of reach. While most older children are mature enough to leave cleaners and other dangerous objects alone, younger children who aren't accustomed to having this stuff around may get curious. Just be aware of items like cleaners, scissors, kitchen knives and box knives and keep them out of the reach of little hands.

Moving day is an exciting day for you and your kids. Make sure to take the extra steps to keep everyone safe on the big day! What did your kids do on moving day? Let us know!