The following are some simple packing tips designed to educate consumers on how to pack items appropriately prior to the movers arriving. Whether moving a short or long distance, your household goods are going to be loaded into the back of a moving van where items will be stacked in tiers. Empty spaces within the […]
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – DO NOT PACK LIST
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – DO NOT PACK LIST Getting ready to move can be a bit overwhelming specifically if you are doing most of the packing. It is essential to know there are certain items that should never be packed in moving boxes due to the items hazardous and/or perishable nature. There are many household products […]
Reputable Movers Police Moving Industry
We Must Police Our Industry to Protect Our Market Share by Gloria Pugh AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage Published: Going Places, The Newsletter for and about Florida’s Movers and Warehousemen September 2013 The 2013 peak moving season was an improvement for many in our industry in comparison to years past. Many of us were too preoccupied […]
2013 Moving TIPS
The housing market is on the mend, the overall economy has slightly improved and Americans are on the move. May is the beginning of the peak moving season when the majority of Americans are moving short and long distances. Peak moving season lasts through September, with the most requested move dates occurring Memorial Day weekend […]
MOVING FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINES
Front loading washing machines have approximately 4 shipping bolts that are very specific to the appliance’s make and model. All manufacturers ship front loaders with the shipping bolts inserted to avoid internal suspension and structural damage to the washer during transport. Retailers leave the shipping bolts in the front loaders until the unit is delivered […]
Tallahassee Junior League Whale Success
Mar 14, 2013 | By Lauren Engel Special to the Chronicle More than 3,500 people attended the Junior League of Tallahassee’s (JLT) 2013 Whale of a Sale, presented by AMWAT Moving, Warehousing and Storage this weekend. This year marked the 39th annual sale, which took place Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, in the […]
AMWAT Receives National Award
Mar 16, 2013 | Dave Hodges Democrat Business Editor .. After five minutes with Dean and Gloria Pugh, you can’t help but notice their contagious enthusiasm. Many business owners and entrepreneurs are excited about their companies and their potential. In the case of the Pughs, owners of AMWAT Moving, Warehousing & Storage, that feeling seems […]
AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage Wins Two Tally Awards
On February 2, 2013, AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage received two Tally Awards for its moving services and storage services. The Tally Awards is the people’s choice for Tallahassee’s favorite businesses. This is the second consecutive year AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage received two Tally Awards for its moving and storage services. “We are very proud of […]
Moving FYI
The month of May kicks off the peak moving season. The height of the peak moving season is between Memorial Day and Labor Day. If you are moving and plan on hiring the services of a reputable moving company now is the time to start planning and securing your move dates. Get at least three […]
Attention Moving Industry Colleagues
NOTE: the following letter to industry colleagues was published in “Direction”, the Magazine of The American Moving and Storage Association in the September-October 2012 Issue. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead In February 2005, I […]
