Short-Distance Moving Tips
You’re getting ready to move to a new home across town, across the state or across the country. To simplify this challenging process, you’ve hired professional movers who know how to get the job done. But even after you take this important step, things can still go wrong. Fortunately, you can avoid common mishaps by […]
The comfort of our furry friends means a lot to us. When moving, it can be stressful for the whole household. Most of the anxiety, however, may resign in your pet. You’re packing up boxes, and moving everything around! Dogs and cats can sense not only your stress, but the disturbance that is happening in […]
You’ve officially moved into a fantastic new neighborhood. Congratulations! But now what? There are many ways to introduce yourself to a community of people. It’s not just about knocking on doors (though, that works too!), it’s about genuinely connecting with the locals. Here are some thoughtful and fun ways to dive into your new neighborhood: […]
Changing schools because of a move is difficult. It’s even tougher to make that change partway through a school year. But if you’re a parent who has to move during the school year, take heart. Children will adjust; it might just take a little more effort on your part to help them through the transition. […]
Holiday moves are toughest on the kids, not you. Moving is hard. Moving with kids is even harder. But moving with children over the holidays — is there even a word for it? One that we can print on this site? Adults have to deal with the hard work of moving: the packing, the organizing, […]
When it comes to labeling boxes, you may think that there’s nothing more to it than busting out your trusty black permanent marker and making a few scribbles. But there’s actually a science to labeling moving boxes. Label your moving boxes in an organized way, and you can make move an easy and efficient endeavor […]
Dispute Settlement Program Before moving your household goods, interstate movers are required to provide you with information regarding their dispute settlement program. Movers must offer a neutral dispute settlement program as a means of settling disputes that may arise concerning loss or damage to your household goods. Loss or Damage to Goods If your goods […]
If you’re looking to save some money, you can opt to pack your own items to send with the movers. If you are new to packing and moving, read these packing tips to help you get started. Use Original Box Material If you can pack something in its original boxing material, do so. Appliances will […]
Before packing cartons, you’ll need to wrap most items to protect them from scratching and breakage. Available materials include bubble pack, foam peanuts, and tissue. However, like most professionals, Walsh uses bundles of clean, unprinted newsprint. How to Wrap Like a Pro Start by placing a small stack of paper on a flat, uncluttered table […]