MovingUP Are you considering a DIY move? If so, this blog post is for you! In this post, we’ll provide a comprehensive glossary of all the terms and phrases you’ll need to know in order to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. We’ll cover everything from common moving terminology to your paperwork requirements.
What is Self-Moving?
Self-moving is the process of packing and transporting one’s own belongings from one place to another. It’s a great way to save money and time, as you don’t have to hire an outside company to do the work for you. Self-moving can be a daunting process, so it’s important to understand the basics of the process before you get started. Here are some key terms to know:
• Self-moving: The process of packing and transporting one’s own belongings from one place to another without the help of outsiders.
• Moving Truck Rental: Renting a moving truck from a company such as U-Haul or Budget to transport your belongings.
• Portable Storage Companies: Companies that provide portable storage containers that can be loaded, transported and unloaded at your new location.
• Personal Vehicle: Using your own vehicle (cars, vans, SUVs, etc.) to transport your belongings.
• HomeGain Agent Library Terminology: An online library of terms and definitions related to home moving, provided by HomeGain Agents.
• Hiring and Account Information Privacy Policy: A policy that explains how hiring companies handle your personal information when you hire them for self-moving services.
• Packed by Owner: Loading and packing your own belongings for transport without the help of an external service provider.
• Moving Industry Terms: Terms related to the moving industry, such as “Bill of Lading” or “Crating Service”.
• Taking Some Items With You: Knowing what items you can take with you when you move, such as plants or pets.
• Protecting Your Belongings: Tips on how to protect your belongings while they are in transit, such as using bubble wrap or shrink wrap.
• The Ultimate Glossary of Home Moving Terms: A comprehensive list of terms related
Synonyms for Self-Moving
Are you in the process of moving and looking for ways to make it easier? If so, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the terminology of the moving industry. One important phrase to know is “self-moving.” Self-moving means that the person or people who are moving are responsible for all the steps involved in the process, from packing and loading to transporting and unloading. Here are some synonyms for self-moving that you should become familiar with:
• Self-Acting: This term refers to a process that takes place without requiring any intervention or action on your part.
• Self-Activating: This term indicates that something will start automatically without any input from you.
• Self-Regulating: Something that is self-regulating can adjust itself to different conditions without any outside help.
• Mobile: This term means that something is capable of being moved or walked.
• Movable: This term indicates something can be moved from one place or position to another.
Understanding these terms is an important part of the process of self-moving, so make sure you become familiar with them before you start packing!
The Benefits of Self-Moving
1. Cost Savings: Self-moving is a great way to save money. You can rent a truck and do the packing yourself, which is significantly cheaper than hiring a professional mover.
2. Customization: When you move yourself, you have full control over the process. You can decide where to start and when to stop, and you can customize the moving experience to fit your needs.
3. Flexibility: With self-moving, you have the flexibility to move on your own schedule. You can take your time and get it done when it’s convenient for you.
4. Stress Relief: Moving yourself can be stressful, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. You don’t have to worry about strangers handling your things or about anything getting lost or damaged in transit.
5. Packing Assistance: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the packing process, consider hiring a packing service to help you out. They can provide boxes and materials and help you pack up everything in an efficient manner.
Packed by Owner: What You Need to Know
1. Self-packing is the practice of packing all of your belongings yourself when you move. This can save you time and money and also ensure that your items are packed carefully and securely.
2. Make sure you have the right moving supplies. This includes boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape, markers, and padding material for fragile items.
3. When loading the truck, place the heaviest boxes first to maintain balance.
4. Taking smaller items with you in your car or on an airplane is an option, but keep in mind any restrictions on the weight and size of your luggage.
5. Consider purchasing insurance to protect your belongings during the move.
6. Familiarize yourself with common moving terms such as “CP” (carrier packed), “FTL” (full truckload), and “LTL” (less than truckload).
7. A bill of lading is a paper agreement between customer and moving company that states the customer has contracted the company to perform the move.
Know the Lingo: Moving Industry Terms
1. Estimate: A document provided by a moving company that estimates the cost of a move based on the services to be provided and the quantities of items that will be moved.
2. Non-Binding Agreement: An agreement where the final cost of the move is determined after the move is completed.
3. Carrier: The company responsible for transporting your items from one place to another.
4. C.O.D.: Short for “cash on delivery”, this is when payment is owed to the moving company upon delivery.
5. Binding Estimate: This is a moving process where the final cost is guaranteed in advance based on the services to be provided and the quantities of items that will be moved.
6. Delivery Window: The time in which a moving company is scheduled to deliver a shipment to its final destination.
7. American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA): The national trade organization of the moving industry that certifies carriers for interstate moves.
8. Full Service Mover: A mover that will handle a move from start to finish, including packing, loading, transportation, unloading and unpacking of household items and valuables.
Taking Some Items With You: What to Consider
1. Make sure to get the right moving supplies. Get the right packing materials, boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and markers to ensure nothing gets damaged during the move.
2. Label all your boxes with their contents and the room they should be placed in. This will help you easily identify each box when moving and unpacking.
3. Take a photo of any item you plan on taking with you in case it gets lost or damaged in transit. This can come in handy if you need to file a claim with your insurance provider.
4. Measure any large items you’re taking with you to make sure they fit through doorways and stairways in your new home.
5. Have someone help you lift and carry large items like sofas, refrigerators, and other furniture to prevent any injuries.
Protecting Your Belongings: Insurance Tips
1. Understand your coverage for a move – Make sure to check with your mover whether there are any additional insurance policies you can purchase to supplement the “included” Released Value Protection.
2. Take photos of your possessions before the move – Documenting your possessions is a great way to help protect your belongings in case of any damage or loss.
3. Does my homeowners policy cover a move? – Homeowners policies may not cover your property during a move, so make sure to check with your insurance provider for coverage details.
4. Know the Full Value Protection – Under Full Value Protection, your mover is responsible for the replacement value of lost or damaged goods in your entire shipment.
5. If you decide to move yourself – If you are transporting your belongings in your own vehicle, renters or homeowners insurance policy may cover them against theft, vandalism, and weather-related damage.
6. Take care when packing – Make sure to wrap fragile items in bubble wrap or packing paper to prevent damage during transport.
7. No matter what option you choose – Whether you move yourself, hire movers, or do a mix of both, make sure your belongings are covered by insurance.
8. What is Released Valuation Protection? – This type of protection provides minimal liability coverage and will only reimburse you for the weight of lost or damaged items instead of their replacement value.
The Ultimate Glossary of Home Moving Terms
1. Carrier: The mover who is actually transporting your items.
2. C.O.D (Cash on Delivery): When payment is owed to the moving company upon delivery.
3. Additional Services: Assembly and disassembly, self-service mover companies, and packed by owner services are all offered by moving companies.
4. Claim: If you discover that something was damaged during the move, you’ll need to file a claim.
5. Estimate, Binding: A written agreement with a moving company guaranteeing that the total cost of the move will not exceed (or be less than) the estimated amount.
6. Shipping Containers: Reusable steel containers that are used by some moving companies to safely transport personal belongings.
7. Insurance: Offered by moving companies to protect items that are damaged during the move.
8. Storage: Short-term or long-term storage options available from some moving companies for storing items while transitioning between homes.
9. Unpacking: Services offered by some moving companies that will unpack and arrange your belongings in your new home.
10. Packing Materials: Materials such as boxes, bubble wrap, and tape used for protecting items during a move and for packing them up for transport.
