{"id":251,"date":"2015-08-15T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/?p=251"},"modified":"2015-08-15T20:00:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-15T20:00:08","slug":"the-surprising-things-your-movers-wont-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/?p=251","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Things Your Movers Won\u2019t Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"top-bar\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs col-md-6\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-left\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/\" rel=\"v:url\">Home<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/\" rel=\"v:url\">Advice<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/move\/\" rel=\"v:url\">Move<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"search col-md-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"hfeed site container\">\n<header id=\"masthead\" class=\"site-header\">\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"category\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/move\/\">MOVE<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content row\">\n<div id=\"headline\" class=\"col-md-12 title-wraps\">\n<h1>The Surprising Things Your Movers Won\u2019t Move<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area single title-wraps col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-lg-9\">\n<article id=\"post-217030\" class=\"post-217030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advice category-move tag-movers tag-moving-day tag-packing\">\n<section class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta col-sm-3 visible-sm visible-md visible-lg\">\n<p class=\"byline\"><span class=\"by\">By<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/author\/angela-colley\/\" data-omtag=\"news:article:author:top\">Angela Colley<\/a><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"posted-on\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2015-08-14T06:00:10+00:00\">6:00 am ET<br \/>\nAugust 14, 2015<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content col-sm-9\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper no-caption\">\n<figure><a title=\"The Surprising Things Your Movers Won\u2019t Move\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/move\/what-your-movers-wont-move\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rdcnewscdn.realtor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/movers-wont-move.jpg\" alt=\"Items movers won't move\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"credit\">propane tank: NoDerog\/iStock; nail polish: Ruslan Dashinsky<br \/>\nscuba gear: ridgers\/iStock; plant: vspn24\/iStock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: Moving companies can be lifesavers.\u00a0They\u2019ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don\u2019t flinch at bad weather, and they\u2019ll move you any distance. Hey, is there anything they <em>won\u2019t<\/em> do?<\/p>\n<p>Well, yes, actually. Movers draw the line on certain\u00a0things, and if you don\u2019t know about it\u00a0ahead of time you might end up out of luck on moving day. So here\u2019s a handy no-go list.<\/p>\n<h2>Hazardous materials<\/h2>\n<p>OK, it may not come as a surprise, but \u201cfederal law bans moving companies from transporting hazardous materials,\u201d says <strong>Lindsey Schaibly<\/strong>,\u00a0operations coordinator of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twomenandatruck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Two Men and a Truck<\/a>, a franchised moving company based in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Lansing_MI\" target=\"_blank\">Lansing, MI<\/a>. This is probably a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>That list includes the obvious things like propane tanks, gasoline tanks, and ammunition, but it also includes some things you might not expect.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atlasvanlines.com\/how-to-move\/non-allowables\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlas Van Lines<\/a>, these items can\u2019t go on the truck:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car batteries<\/li>\n<li>Charcoal<\/li>\n<li>Darkroom chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Nail polish<\/li>\n<li>Scuba tanks<\/li>\n<li>Liquid bleach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do have anything hazardous\u2014or even vaguely toxic\u2014your best bet is to dispose of it properly before you move and restock once you\u2019ve landed at your new place.<\/p>\n<h2>Household plants<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve invested in potted plants, brace yourself\u2014this might sting a little.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlants are tricky,\u201d says <strong>James Sullivan<\/strong>, president of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humboldt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Humboldt Storage &amp;\u00a0Moving<\/a> of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Canton_MA\" target=\"_blank\">Canton, MA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While a few moving companies might be willing to toss a plant or two on the back of the truck for a short move, most won\u2019t allow any\u00a0on local moves.\u00a0And that goes double for intrastate and cross-continental moves. You may just have to bite the bullet and transport your cherished domestic vegetation yourself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome states are really sensitive about plants,\u201d Sullivan says. \u201cOfficials are afraid of bringing in bugs or other problems into the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Food and pantry items<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to all that stuff clogging up your pantry, there\u2019s a simple rule: Nonperishable foodstuff can be transported but perishable items are a strict no, Schaibly says.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that anything open is considered perishable, no matter what the expiration date is.\u00a0So\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0better to play it safe and pack only sealed food with a long shelf life\u2014like canned vegetables, boxed cereals, and jarred\u00a0spices.<\/p>\n<h2>Outdoor equipment<\/h2>\n<p>Lawn and pool equipment can quickly become a source of stress on moving day.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, any pool paraphernalia\u00a0\u00a0that could pose a danger\u2014such as acid or other treatment chemicals\u2014will have to be disposed of. Same goes for weed killer and other pesticides. However, you can move the actual equipment\u2014such as your lawn mower or generator\u2014as long as you plan ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ask customers to remove as much gasoline from engines as possible before we can move the item,\u201d Sullivan says (rather sensibly).<\/p>\n<h2>Rickety or\u00a0scary stairs<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019re packed, there are still a few\u00a0potential snags to watch for. Most moving companies will do anything they can to move you, but everyone has limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach mover is probably a little different,\u201d Sullivan says. \u201cBut we do everything we can to get a customer moved in, even if we have to hoist furniture over the balcony.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"rdc-newsletter\" class=\"half\"><\/div>\n<p>But don\u2019t expect that to be the norm. Many moving companies won\u2019t risk rickety stairs, tight spiral staircases, or narrow balcony walkways. Trust us, we know this from experience! If you know your new place might pose a problem, tell the movers about it ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Companies can simply decline to move you, even if you\u2019re scheduled to move that day. It\u2019s better to play it safe and be honest about any potential problems beforehand than to be stuck without a mover on moving day. Come clean: You\u2019ll thank us later.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>We have even\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moving.com\/tips\/\" target=\"_blank\">more moving tips<\/a>\u2014go on, check them out!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home &gt; Advice &gt; Move MOVE The Surprising Things Your Movers Won\u2019t Move By Angela Colley 6:00 am ET August 14, 2015 propane tank: NoDerog\/iStock; nail polish: Ruslan Dashinsky scuba gear: ridgers\/iStock; plant: vspn24\/iStock Let\u2019s face it: Moving companies can be lifesavers.\u00a0They\u2019ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don\u2019t &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/?p=251\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Surprising Things Your Movers Won\u2019t Move<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=251"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":252,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251\/revisions\/252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}