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 …

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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 …

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MiniMoves® Joins Move For Hunger To Help Raise Awareness

HILLSIDE, IL August 15, 2022:  MiniMoves Inc. has once again partnered with the Move for Hunger organization as an official carrier for their donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Since partnering with Move for Hunger, MiniMoves Inc. has helped transport food donations across the Chicagoland area. “Our movers have seen food go to waste during the relocation process. It …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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How To Move Cross Country With Kids

Plenty of things come into play when you need to move. Although, when you must do that cross country, with kids involved, moving takes on a whole new level of challenge. As a result for some, knowing how to move cross country with kids becomes essential. Also, knowing how to make it as easy as possible, maybe even fun for …

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Top Packing Tips For Moving

When it comes to moving, packing is one of those must dos. Although, it’s one of the must dos most of us could do without. In fact, it’s time consuming and typically labor intensive. As a result, it seems like a lot of unavoidable hassle. But, what if it could actually become one of the things that saves you time …

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What Do I Need to Know to Move Safely During a Pandemic?

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought about a tremendous change in our society today. How we socialize, how we work, how we shop, how we exercise…the list goes on and on. But, some aspects of our lives must move forward – both figuratively and, in some cases, literally! If you have plans to move state-to-state during this COVID-19 pandemic, we have …

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Peak Moving Season is Almost Here: Top 10 Tips for Moving State to State

Peak moving season is just over the horizon, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress out. We call it peak moving season because the end of spring, leading into the summer, is the height of people moving state to state. Whether it’s a college student who recently graduated and accepted a new job or a family moving while their …

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5 Moving Company Red Flags: How to Identify a Scam

We’ve previously written about how to identify and avoid moving scams, but we can’t stress it enough. When planning to hire a state-to-state moving company, do your research. You probably know at least one family member or friend who overpaid for their move, waited weeks for their belongings, and when the truck finally arrived – they were charged additional fees …

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How Do I Downsize For My Upcoming Move?

Moving date is looming, so you feel the pressure to get organized, purge, and pack. Whether you are an empty nester downsizing your living arrangements, a recent life change is causing you to downsize, or you just simply want to take fewer items with you to your new residence – downsizing can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. …

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