The busiest time of the year for moving is during the summer. The peak of the summer moving season is during August and September. Movers run out of crews, truck, and container rental companies run out of inventory, and self-storage units fill up as people are between homes. Do not panic. If you are getting ready to schedule your move …
Where Can I Find Moving Boxes?
U-Haul Dealers, Schools, OfficeMax, the Liquor Store, your new neighbor down the street. What do they all have in common? Boxes. Sturdy boxes are essential for protecting your household décor and personal belongings when you move. Here are some tips and tricks to gathering boxes and making your move easier and safer. #1 New Boxes If you can buy new, …
How to Pack Like a Pro
Doing your own packing is a great way to get organized and save money on your move. Even if you plan to do the packing, there are some items that are best left for the movers to prepare. Large mirrors or pictures, glass tops, mattresses, and TVs are some of the items that you should consider having the movers pack …
Moving Industry Capacity –Plan Your Move Early!
Summertime is when everyone moves. Schools are out, the weather is nice(er) and because of that, 65% to 70% of Americans move between May 15th and September 15th every year. The summer of 2022 is quite different. This summer there are events creating demand for moving services that can directly impact your moving day. The Great Resignation is driving employees …
Do-It-Yourself Moving May Not Save Money This Year
There are many moving options when planning a cross country relocation, ranging from professional full service moving to total DIY relocation. Each service type has its own value and lets you participate in as much, or as little of your move as your budget requires. Do-It-Yourself anything typically saves money but interstate moving might be the exception to the rule …
Top 10 Tips for Moving With Kids
Moving your family, including young children, adds an additional challenge to state-to-state relocation. On top of the anxiety and stress about wondering how your children will adapt to living in a new place, the physical act of packing and moving your belongings while juggling parenting is stressful as well. There are some actions you can take to help alleviate the …