It’s the last night before your move. You’re trying to make sure you have all your i’s dotted and t’s crossed. But it’s hard - how can you possibly predict all the things that might go wrong? Moving isn’t really a fun process, and last-minute...
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Tips for Making A Winter Move
It’s officially cold here in the Chicago area. Moving seems like it’s not that fun this time of year, but actually, there are certain advantages. For one, prime moving season happens between May and September - which means that it’s easier to get...
How to Declutter Before A Move
The thing about moving is, the less you have to move, the easier it is. I don’t know about you, but I’m no minimalist. If you’re like me, this means that prior to any move you’ll have to go through your things and just get rid of as much junk as...
10 Things to Do in the Chicago Suburbs This Holiday Season
The city of Chicago offers some pretty spectacular lights, sounds, and activities during the holiday season - but the suburbs are full of snowy, seasonal, sensational excitement too. Want proof? Here are 10 amazing places and events for holiday fun...
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Holiday Season
Chicago has so much going on this time of year. Enjoy the festivities, which always remind us what a great city we live in, and how lucky we are at Elite Moving & Storage to have such proximity to amazing attractions! 1. The Magnificent Mile...
Moving with Kids: Easing the Transition
Moving may be stressful for you, so imagine what it’s like for your little ones! They may not fully understand why the move needs to happen, which can make things difficult for you. On the other hand, kids are resilient. You can help them adapt to...
Moving With Pets: Keeping Animals Safe and Stress-Free
Did you know that one of the top reasons that people decide to rehome their pets, or leave them at a shelter, is because they're moving? It's sad, but true. It may be because a new landlord doesn't allow pets, for example, or your roommate has...
We’ve Received Recognition from CityOf.com/Chicago!
It's always nice to be recognized for your hard work and the care of your customers, so we are especially proud today to have received this Premier Service Award from CityOf.com/Chicago for our moving services! We hope all our customers have...
Moving Large Furniture Safely During a Move
Moving is usually an exciting time! One thing that most people don’t get excited about, though, is moving those large pieces of furniture down and up multiple flights of stairs. Getting them out of moving vans, trucks or trailers is hard enough,...
5 Tips for Moving to a New City: Before You Go
Got a new job? Found your dream home? Starting at a new school? No matter the reason for your relocation, a little bit of preparation can help ease your mind and make the transition an exciting one. Here are some things you should do before you...