Finally your furniture and boxes have arrived at their destination, the movers have put items in their designated rooms, and they are gone. Now you have left to deal with the unpacking and arranging from the move, but where to start. Although each person has their unique way of unpacking, Columbine has learned a few tips along the way.
Moving is an exciting and unsettling time for people that is only multiplied by the number of people involved! Our moving and storage blog aims to help people get a handle on their move whether it is a short one within the valley, across the state or anywhere in the world. We offer moving and storage services to all of Western Colorado from our offices in Aspen and Eagle, Colorado. In this blog, however, we will disseminate tips and hints to make your moving experience the best it can be, including how to prepare and pack, as well as a myriad of other pressing questions you have about your own move coming up in the future.
Pre-Move: 10 Customer Responsibilities
While there are numerous things going on during moving week and day, the following recommendations for customers can assist in a timely and more manageable moving day.
1. In case any last minute questions arise, provide your mover and driver with your cell phone number and email address. If you don’t have a cell phone, do not disconnect your house phone until a day after the move.
Beware! Live Animals!
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When asking Bill of one of his more memorable moments on the job as a mover, his face lit up as the following story unfolded. A moving client, who was an avid hunter, was moving from Snowmass, CO to Bozeman, MT. The client hunted pheasants, ducks, woodcocks, and other “upland” birds many of which were stuffed and mounted. Each of the mounted heads was going to be crated separately to make certain for a safe arrival in Bozeman. When Columbine arrived at the house, the boys set up a crate making station in the garage and put the trophies in the driveway.
Winter X Games Are Here Again!
Since 2002 Aspen, CO has been transformed to host the Winter X Games. Each year Aspen Ski Company builds massive jumps, a snowmobile course, and the largest half pipe in ski and snowboard competition. Competitors come from all over the world and numerous are home grown right here in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Category: Roaring Fork Valley
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Cargo Overboard!
courtesy of cbsnews.com
On October 5, 2011 a 775 foot, Rena, cargo ship got stuck on a New Zealand Reef near Tauranga. On Sunday January 8th the ship broke in two pieces because of 6-meter high waves, sending various cargo crates and oil into the ocean and the stern end of the ship is starting to sink. The cargo ship was carrying things such as timber, plastic, and bags of milk powder, which since going overboard, have washed up on numerous surrounding beaches, while some of the cargo crates were removed earlier. Legal action has been taken and the Captain and Navigation officer have been charged with operating in a dangerous manner and tampering with documents (bbc.com). This is a great example for why Columbine Moving and Storage requires a moving valuation to cover your shipment. See last weeks post for more information on valuation and insurance.
- Sinking Rena (www.bloomberg.com/news)
Insurance vs. Valuation: The Important Differences
Whether you are moving your home or office, every item has its individual worth, which is important to take into consideration when making a move. Many people are under the misconception that insurance is the same thing as valuation, but there are important and costly differences.
Category: Moving Tips
| Tags: damage, insurance, loss, valuation
Short History on Columbine Moving and Storage
- Marilyn and Bill
Columbine Moving and Storage opened its doors in Aspen, CO in 1974. In 1979 new owners Marilyn and Bill Ortmann took over for what would turn into a 32 yearlong adventure that still continues today. Marilyn and Bill’s business philosophy since the start has been to give the best customer service, with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. As the years continued and to meet a growing demand closer to Vail Colorado, Columbine Moving and Storage expanded and built a new 11,000 square foot warehouse in Eagle, CO in 1994. Columbine’s Eagle and Aspen locations has, on average, 10 full time employees who complete about 750-800 moves per year. With both warehouses in Aspen and Eagle, and as agents of Allied Van Lines, Columbine Moving and Storage meets the needs of customers across the Western Slope and throughout Colorado. We look forward to serving you!
Category: News
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