You’ve met the love of your life. You’re both thinking about moving in together now. Congratulations! Moving in together can be exciting, but also a significant commitment. Moving in together means you see your partner every day. You won’t see the small window of their best behavior that you’re used to seeing; instead, you’ll see the larger picture of who …
Moving Out of State? What you need to know.
Are you moving out of state and unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Last year, 15 million households picked an out-of-state location for their new address, and because state-to-state moving is something we don’t do very often, where to start is a great question. Good research and careful planning are the keys to making your smooth and efficient. We …
Top Ten U.S. Cities to Live In
Finding balance in life has prompted many of us to change where we work so we can live where we want. If that idea is appealing to you, consider moving to one of the top 10 cities in the United States!* Whether you’re moving locally or across the country, MiniMoves® has the experience and outstanding reputation to make getting to …
Moving During the Holidays
Moving During the Holidays If you’re wondering whether you should move during the holidays or wait it out, you’ve come to the right place. MiniMoves® has compiled a list of the pros and cons of moving during the holiday season. You’ll be surprised at some of the good reasons to move during the holidays. Pros: Availability Most people move during …
Tips for Moving to a High-Rise Building
Moving is a challenge in itself but moving to a high-rise building makes it more complicated. It may seem like it’s impossible to move your furniture to the top floor. We have compiled a list of tips you can follow to make the move to a high-rise building an easier process. Accuracy Counts Provide your mover with an accurate inventory …
How Many Boxes Do You Need To Move Out of an Apartment?
Apartment Moving – How Many Boxes? Ahh, the question that we all ask ourselves when it’s time to move is: How many boxes do I need to move out of my apartment? The answer is . . . it depends. Various factors come into play when determining the number of boxes. The size of your apartment and the number of …
Planning A Senior Move
Efficient, Affordable Worry Free Moving Whether for yourself or for a loved one, planning a senior move is inescapable for most of us. That stage-of-life move can happen for several reasons: downsizing to a smaller home, moving some items to a second retirement home, or moving to a senior living continuing care facility. It is difficult for any of us …
Self-Storage or Mover’s Storage
There are times during a move when you need the calendar to stretch a little, or maybe a lot, to coordinate your date schedule. Self-storage units and mover’s storage offer an option to coordinate the move-out and move-in dates that best suit your plans. So, what are the pros and cons of those two storage options? We’re glad you asked! …
Simplify Your Move
Moving has the potential of being one of life’s most stressful events. It is exciting to move to a new apartment or to a new city and you don’t want to lose that excitement stressing over your move. Eliminating stress and anxiety are important factors for a healthy life and properly planning your move can keep you smiling all the …
Relocating to Remote Areas Across the Country
A hike in the woods in northern Maine or climbing a mountain trail in Montana are life experiences that call to many of us and become bucket list items, but for some, checking them off the list is not near enough. Less of a place to visit and more of a lifestyle decision, people are heading to the most beautiful, …
Dealing With the End of Summer Moving Rush
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 …
What Are My Peak Season Moving Options?
This summer has been extraordinarily busy for moving. The number of American’s moving more than fifty miles is up significantly and finding resources is getting harder. As we go into the end of the summer, demand will be at its peak from the middle of August until the middle of September. For families with children, it is that last chance …