The following is based on a customer experience shared with us after a long-distance move: As someone who moved around a lot when I was young, I thought I could handle a move on my own easily. I have always prided myself on my packing prowess—I...
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Moving In The Rain
Some people love the rain. We get it. It’s comforting when you’re curled up under a blanket inside, reading a book and listening to the steady pitter-patter of droplets on the window. But we hardly think Gene Kelly would’ve been dancing with such...
Moving Local vs. Long-Distance: Differences, Difficulties, Tips, and Tricks.
Much like snowflakes, people, and moving companies, no two relocations are alike. But there are two main types: local and long distance, and while they have their similarities, there are specific tips and tricks that go along with each one. So what...
8 Tips to Ensure A Safe Move
8 Tips to Ensure A Safe Move There are plenty of tips on how to make the moving process more efficient, more intuitive, and less stressful, but before a move can be any of those things, it should be safe. Moving is hardly free soloing or...
How to Make Your Move as Comfortable as Possible for Your Furry Family
Moving is a big change for every member of the family, including the ones with fur, feathers, scales and tails. Animals are just as sensitive to change as people, and it can be hard to acclimate them to a new environment—you can’t exactly sit them...
10 Creative Uses for your Leftover Moving Boxes
Picture this: you’re all moved in. It was exhausting but it was worth it. You’re unpacked, margarita in hand, and freshly showered (you needed it), and you’re just aching to sit down and put your feet up. The only issue? Finding a square inch of...
Pros, Cons, Tips, & Tricks for the Ultimate Summer Move
Summer is known as “peak season” for moving—anyone who’s anyone seems to be packing up and moving out under the hot summer sun. In fact, 70 percent of all moves take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend! But, as your mother would say,...
Your Complete Guide To Moving Boxes
Packing is one of the most integral parts of moving, and doing it wrong can not only make the process before the big day incredibly difficult, but can lead to lingering distress over unnecessary unpacking and even broken or damaged items following...
9 Items You Need to Toss (or Recycle) (or Donate) Before Moving
Moving can be a stressful time, but on the upside, it forces you to get rid of all the junk you’ve been holding onto. It’s also easier and cheaper when you have less to pack and load onto the moving truck. But letting go can be hard, and sometimes...
Perfecting the Art of the Moving Sale
The humble yard sale: In recent years, it has fallen out of fashion due to the rise in popularity of online sales platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Craigslist. But sometimes, simplicity is key, and the classics are a classic for a...