It's your first move! This can be an exciting, yet stressful time. We can help, though. Over the years, we've developed some tried-and-true tips for maneuvering any move. Here's what we've learned. 1. Hire professional movers This is a big...
If you're new to the area, welcome! You’re now a resident of one of the coolest cities in the country. Chicago, named after a local garlic plant in the Native American vernacular, is a great place to grow up, start a family, and bask in the charm...
Everyone wants to give you advice on how to move better, cheaper, or quicker. While reading up on advice can simplify your move, be wary of the bad advice that’s out there. As a general rule, don’t cut corners when it comes to personal safety or...
There’s a lot to take care of in order to have a successful move. Most people focus on the actual move itself – the scheduling, the packing, the organizing – but a lot of times they’ll forget some smaller details, such as setting up mail forwarding...
Tips for Moving in an Elevator Building, Certificates of Insurance and Parking Permits Moving into a high-rise building adds a new level of complexity to the moving process. Managing a move when you have to consider the needs of other residents,...
Now that you’ve decided to move, planning for the big day- getting everyone and everything ready- is a task that can feel like it’s on the scale of a moon launch! You’ve probably got a long list of things you need to do, but there are also tools...
When you’re moving from one location to another, one of the biggest questions you find yourself asking is whether to do it yourself or have professional movers do it for you. If you’ve moved yourself in the past, you may remember the struggles that...
Spring cleaning is something you might have a love-hate relationship with. But whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, spring signals the time for fresh starts, de-cluttering, and opening up your home to enjoy the warm months ahead. It’s also the...
Effective packing is essential to every successful move. It’s always important to select the right box for whatever it is you’re packing. We use the Dish-Pack box, which utilizes double walls for extra durability while moving. Here’s how Elite...
Packing and moving a piano requires a lot of delicate handling, as well as tight, thorough packing to protect the intricate parts of the instrument. It needs to be professionally dismantled and then wrapped, padded and sealed completely to ensure...
