Packers are generally highly experienced employees of a moving company. They have years of experience in packing household goods; they move very quickly and efficiently; they are tasked to pack tightly and carefully; their goal is to pack each carton to capacity without either over packing it (making it too heavy) or under packing it […]
Shopping for moving companies is a huge undertaking, we know! From national long-distance movers to the local guys moving with a rental truck, there are a lot of companies to consider. So, how can you know that the company you are looking at is really the best for you? Follow these seven simple tips that […]
In the hustle and bustle of moving, your belongings can take a beating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you want your collection of wine glasses or your vintage record player to remain intact, follow these four steps. 1. Get the right boxes. First and foremost, make sure you’ve got the proper […]
Relocating to a new city is not easy. A lot of change is involved for you, your spouse and children, but rest assured any anxiety you are feeling is normal and can be helped. Holly Hackett, director of relocation services at Skogman Realty in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has 15 years of relocation expertise. She says […]
When the time comes for you to choose a moving and storage company, it is likely that your initial research will be done online. With that being said, however, you should never book a move solely by the price given only online or over the phone. Many consumer groups and organizations suggest you receive at […]
The American Moving & Storage Association frequently gets asked how consumers who hire a full-service mover can save money, and more specifically, whether they can do so by packing some items ahead of time. The short answer is yes, but with an important exception — make sure the contents are not fragile. Here’s why: when […]
A self-storage unit has several immensely helpful benefits to anyone going through a move. Not only can it be used as a means of keeping furniture and special belongings safe during your search for the perfect home, but it can also be a long-term solution to keeping your home and life organized. Below are five […]
A packed gun safe can easily weigh more than a small elephant and has the potential to be more than a little bit dangerous. We always recommend that you hire professionals for moves like this, but sometimes life gets complicated. So how can you make sure that you’re prepared to (safely) move your gun safe? […]
In most cases, the prospect of moving from one house to another is more overwhelming than it is exciting. And I’d be willing to bet that an informal poll would show that very few people would say that there’s ever a truly ideal time of year to move. Nonetheless, the majority of moves happen in […]
Packing up your home or office space before a relocation has been an age-old process that hasn’t evolved in years. The most crucial item for this process has always been cardboard boxes, and although there are ways to reuse these boxes, in nearly all cases they are discarded after one use. This waste has accumulated […]