Moving Tips
Moving is a stressful event, even when you’re moving into a bigger and better place.
The excitement of a positive change can be overshadowed by the daunting task of packing all your belongings, doing without them for a while, and fretting that they may not arrive at the new address intact.
But with some planning and the right approach, you...
Start Packing the Right Way Before you decide to do your packing yourself, consider the responsibilities. Sure, it takes time and energy to get the job done right, but doing it yourself can be a real money-saver, even if you’re paying a mover to load the truck. For example, if you’ve hired a professional mover, […]
Follow the advice below to ensure your fragile china, glassware, pictures, and lamps arrive intact at your new address. Call us if you have any questions, or have our professionals do the packing for you. China & Glassware We recommend dish pack boxes. Wrap all china and glassware individually in several sheets of packing paper. […]
Whether you’re moving, decluttering, or need a place for your excess belongings (i.e., Halloween decorations), knowing how to pack for storage is the key to preventing damage. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach; it depends on the items you’re storing, what type of storage you’ll use, and how long your possessions will be stored. This blog offers […]
Packing was a breeze when you had two shirts to your name. But now those two shirts have multiplied to a closetful, along with dozens of shoes, socks, and trousers you’ve picked up the way. And those are just the wearables. The garage is full to bursting with everything from lawnmowers to weed whackers to […]
“I just love moving” — said no one, ever. Moving is a headache. A pain. A drain on your time and energy. A major stressor in your life. It’s also one of life’s necessities. The average American moves 11.7 times from infancy to old age. That’s a lot of wear and tear on the nervous […]
If you’re an avid reader, packing your book collection can be daunting. Books are heavy They’re prone to damage if handled incorrectly They accumulate much faster than you realize They may have sentimental value They may have collector’s value worth hundreds of dollars In your carefree college years, packing was easy. You threw all your […]
In the rush of moving to a new home, you may feel too overwhelmed to remember some essential things when moving. That’s understandable since moves are known for their ability to create a high degree of stress. In a best-case scenario, you won’t feel too overwhelmed to remember to bring everything you need. However, as […]
Moving is a mix of excitement and dread. It takes time, effort, and planning — mostly time and effort. You have to sort, pack, organize, say goodbye to accumulated junk, and ensure nothing worthwhile gets lost in the chaos. A sound labeling system can help you deal with that chaos. Here’s why clearly labeling your […]