Tips on Moving

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT O’Neill Transfer & Storage Co., Inc., recently joined Wheaton World Wide Moving’s agency network as a prime interstate agent. Previously affiliated with National Van Lines, O’Neill Transfer & Storage joins more than 200 Wheaton agents across the country. “O’Neill Transfer & Storage is an excellent fit with the Wheaton agency family,” said…

Hiring a professional moving company means entering into a contract with them. This contract will be a document that lists all the terms you both agree upon for services rendered and received. You sign, the company signs and everybody’s happy. Right? Well… usually. It’s easy to agree to terms without reading them thoroughly. Even if…

If you love wine, you already know how sensitive it can be. A three-dollar bottle of mixed red isn’t going to be damaged by transport, sure. The same isn’t true for your beloved Chateau Margaux 1787 or your 1949 Cheval-Blanc. Wine needs care. This applies when you store it, when it’s open, and especially when…

Moving overseas is a big deal. It involves more than just the logistical aspects of scheduling, planning, packing and transport. It’s about completely abandoning the people, places and culture you’re used to and adopting surroundings that are brand new. This can be challenging for adults, so it’s no surprise that it’s usually even more challenging…

Flooring is expensive to replace or repair. If you live in a rental, scratching, chipping or denting your floor could cost you your security deposit. If you own your home, flooring damage could make it harder for you to sell your home… or even force you to sell it for less. Whether you’re moving into…

Letting go of outdated, unneeded or expired possessions is at the top of many people’s to-do lists. It’s also one of those tasks that can be such a headache that it never gets checked off those to-do lists. The perfect time to tackle this job is while you’re preparing for a move. After all, you’re…

Planning a move is a complicated process. With so many plans to set, calls to make and things to organize, it can get overwhelming fast. The stress of moving worsens considerably if you’re moving long distance. Suddenly you have to do everything from hundreds or thousands of miles away from where you’re going. Pulling off…

Ah, snow. The symbol of approaching winter. The building block of igloos and snowmen everywhere. Sometimes soft and light, sometimes frozen and heavy, and always a headache for people planning a move. You don’t necessarily have to postpone your move because of snow, but you will need to adjust it. If it’s snowing on your…

Bad luck and moving emergencies happen. That’s an unfortunate fact of life, and especially of moving. Something unexpected always happens. The unexpected and moving emergencies don’t have to derail or endanger your whole move, however. You can prevent moving emergencies from radically altering your moving plan… by expecting them! Preparing for possible emergencies before you…

Packing and moving any appliance takes skill, patience and, when it comes to the big stuff, muscles. When it comes to big appliances, our recommendation is always to hire professional specialty movers. They’ll know what to do to protect the particular mechanics of your washing machine, dryer, dishwasher or fridge. They’re also better suited for…