Moving Estimate We’ve often said that before hiring a mover, it’s important to get an estimate from at least three different companies. But what’s in an estimate, anyway? What kind of laws apply to estimates? And what types of estimates are there to choose from? Let’s start by testing your knowledge. (Answers below.) [...]
This week, we’re borrowing a fantastic infographic from our friends at MovingReviews.com. They compiled data based on the 62,000+ requests made through their website in 2013, and sprinkled in some info from the Census site and Wikipedia to give you a complete picture. Did you know? 12.5 percent of Americans relocated in 2013. Two-thirds of [...]
Have you ever hired a moving company? If not, you may be boggled at the notion. Where do you look? Who will you trust to take care of family heirlooms, prized possessions and your flat screen TV? There’s too much at stake to just hand over your belongings to any company that appears high in [...]
Moving day is a mixed bag bringing a very specific blend of stress, excitement and fatigue, not to mention hassle, hard work, friends (hopefully), long hours – and at the end of the day, pizza. Everyone knows what’s in the bag. But not everyone knows how to make things roll as smoothly as possible. Let’s [...]
Have you ever hired a professional mover? Have you ever let a professional mover pack your boxes? For some people the answer is, “Yes, wouldn’t do it any other way!” And for others? More to the tune of, “Are you crazy? I’d never let someone else pack my stuff!” Well if you’re in the second [...]
If you’re moving, it’s important to choose a reputable moving company. After all, you trust them to take care of your most fragile belongings, your valuable electronics and Grandma’s antique dresser. That’s a lot of trust. But if you think they’ll automatically pay to replace your belongings if they’re damaged or destroyed in the move, [...]
Someone drops a box. Scratches an antique. Stumbles on the stairs. Accidents happen, because movers are human. Even if the hands-on part of the process goes without incident, your belongings may shift on the drive or get damaged in an auto accident. When moving to a new home, you've got a thousand concerns to handle. [...]
Moving to a new country? Congratulations! To help your adventure get off to a smooth start, here are five tips to remember while you’re putting your preparations in order. 1. It’s all about the paperwork. There's a pile of red tape to untangle when moving to a new country, and every spot on the globe [...]
It’s a natural human instinct, storing things – and it means a lot, not to have to part with something valuable to you just because you’re not currently using it. The self-storage phenomenon started back in the 1960's, when the first modern facilities opened their doors. Over the next 30 years, they started popping up [...]
If you’re planning a move, there’s no doubt that you’ll want to insure your belongings. There’s nothing worse than having to replace a broken flat screen TV when you were planning to spend your discretionary budget on the perfect new sofa for your new home. However, when you start to investigate your moving insurance options, [...]
