So you have been offered a job, but what comes next? Before you accept the position, you will need to make sure you understand everything about your potential job, especially if you are planning on relocating to a new city or state.

When packing for a move, we recommend using a dish pack — an exceptionally sturdy corrugated carton of double-wall construction — for china, glassware and other fragile items less than 18 inches in size.

First thing to do when you’re moving is to submit a change of address with the Post Office. The reasons why are obvious even if you’ve already contacted every single person you’ve ever met and every company you’ve ever done business with to inform them of your new address, there still exists a small chance that somebody somewhere will not get the message

This depends on many factors, such as the time of year, weather conditions, size of your shipment, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling. Because the furnishings of the average household will not fill a truck, it is often necessary for two or more shipments to be loaded on the same truck.

Each shipment is carefully sectioned off from the others. With the help of our computer-assisted dispatching system, pickup and delivery dates are scheduled according to the origins and destinations of individual shipments on the trucks, as well as shipment weight.

While local moving companies often charge for the time it takes to complete the move, long-distance movers determine their prices based on the weight of the shipment. Therefore, if you are moving long distance, every item that you bring can add to the final price of your move. To avoid being surprised by the weight of all of your goods, you can always our sample estimates before you move. Since the price of your move will be determined by the weight of your goods, you may want get rid of some of your belongings before moving. There are several things you can do to lighten your load (and lower the cost of your move). For instance, you can:

• Sell your unwanted items online or have a garage sale

• Donate them to charity

• Post them on Freecycle

• Leave the objects for the next people to live in your home, as long as they accept them

Check Questionable Items with Your United Agent to Ensure Safety

Hazardous items that pose a potential threat to the health and safety of United movers (i.e. explosives, flammable gases and toxic substances) should not be packed into your shipment. If you have questions about the suitability of an individual household item, feel free to ask your move coordinator. Some items may be permitted only with proper packaging and labelling. Hazardous Items:

Aerosol cans

Ammonia

Ammunition

Car batteries

Charcoal/lighter fluid

Charged scuba tanks

Chemistry sets

Cleaning solvents

Darkroom chemicals

Fertilizer

Fire extinguishers

Fireworks

Fuels/oils

Household batteries

Kerosene

Liquid bleach

Loaded guns

Matches

Nail polish/remover

Paint thinners

Paints/varnishes

Pesticides

Poisons

Pool chemicals

Propane tanks

Rubbing alcohol

Sterno fuel

Weed killer

Perishable items*:

Food without adequate preservation

Frozen food

Open or half-used foods

Plants

Produce

Refrigerated foods

Folded Clothes

Line an empty box with packing paper.

Place items in the box.

Use crumpled paper to fill in any gaps.

Close the box and secure with packing tape.

Label the box.

Hanging Clothes

Use Tri State Van Lines wardrobe carton to hang clothing. Hang linens on the bar.

Be careful not to overfill cartons. Clothes can wrinkle and difficult to move.

Do not place items in the bottom of the box to prevent damage.

Tape and label the box, including what room the box should go in.

Use Specialty Boxes to Prevent Wrinkles and Damage

Clothes on hangers Specialty wardrobe boxes with built-in racks are available to transport hanging clothes. These are your best bet if you want clothing to arrive at your destination wrinkle-free. One will hold about two feet of compressed clothing on hangers. If wardrobe cartons are not used, each garment should be removed from its hanger, folded and placed in a suitcase or a carton lined with clean paper. Some lightweight clothing — such as lingerie and sweaters — may be left in bureau drawers. Hats Hats may be left in hatboxes and placed in a large carton. Or, stuff the crown of each hat with crumpled tissue paper, wrap tissue loosely around the outside and place in a carton lined with clean paper. The heavier hats should be placed on the bottom. Don't pack anything else with hats. Shoes Your shoes transport best when left in their original shoeboxes. It is recommended that you wrap each shoe individually and then in pairs. Footwear should be cushioned to avoid damage to leather, heels or ornaments. Don't pack heavy items on top of shoes.

Have your utility companies and/or town do a final reading of the gas, electric and water meters. Make sure to get and keep a copy of your bill or report.

• Mixing bowls can be nested together according to size and wrapped in clean paper or packing paper.

• Wrap serving bowls and soup bowls individually with clean paper, adding two layers of newspaper for added protection.

• Gravy bowls, pitchers and sauce containers should all be wrapped individually and covered with an outer layer of newspaper.

• Pack items that are shaped oddly in individual boxes to avoid damage to other dishes. Follow the same packing and wrapping guidelines to prevent damage during your move.

Pay any overdue bills, but also collect any refunds or utility deposits. Many people forget that they may have served up a substantial chunk of change months and sometimes years back – depending on how long they’ve lived at their most recent address.

Members of the American Storage and Moving Association offer relocation services. The association provides certification to companies that meet its requirements.

Wine is an investment that can be easily lost if mishandled during a move. Proper preparation and packing can minimize the risk of damage and spoilage, helping your wine be moved safely.

Just contact your Tri State Van Lines move coordinator as soon as possible so they can process any changes to your plan and discuss updates.

A move to a new home can be an exciting experience for children, if you employ careful planning from start to finish. Planning begins with informing them of the upcoming move. It also includes organizing the details of relocating, as well as getting acquainted with your new community.

Computers and tablets contain valuable work-related, personal and financial data most of us cannot afford to lose. Naturally, you want to safeguard it from loss or damage.