Tips on Moving

Letting go of sentimental items can be a challenge. Your heartstrings tie themselves to objects and images from special times in your life. It’s important (but not easy) to keep in mind that getting rid of things is not the same as getting rid of the memories associated with them. When it’s time to move,…

The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on what you want to accomplish the following year, or even better, to see what you manifested in the year ending. At Wheaton, we strive to be the best mover for our customers day in and day out, but we do a lot of…

So you’re planning to move to a mountain town. Maybe you got a new job offer, or maybe you just want a change of scenery. You may have heard that life is better in the mountains, but is that really true? Like with living anywhere, there are benefits of living in the mountains and downsides.…

“To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.” -Bill Nye   Moving can have a large footprint on the environment, so we strive to do it as sustainably as possible.   Each year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. Many people use this as…

As you pack your items, load them into the moving truck, relocate, and bring your stuff into your new home, the post-move unpacking process continues to loom over you. Even when you’ve unpacked your most important items, there are still full cardboard boxes glaring at you from the corner of the room. Sometimes, the moving…

Moving can bring up a lot of different emotions. Maybe you moved away from your friends, or you moved away by yourself. You might have moved to your dream destination and are just feeling tired. Whatever your situation, it can be mentally draining and even scary to be in a foreign place. There’s a lot…

Green space, peace and quiet, a slower pace of life—the suburban life offers many compelling advantages. On one hand, cities often have big attractions like city museums, restaurants and theaters you may miss. However, depending on your lifestyle and priorities, living in the suburbs may ultimately prove better for you and your family.  From having…

Out with the old and in with the new. Moving day is exciting, scary and a unique adventure every time. Your job is to be as prepared as possible when the actual day comes. You’ll probably do some purging of closets and drawers while you get ready for moving day, but you’ll also need to…

Moving into your new home can feel like a dream come true. However, when you begin decorating and arranging your belongings, your old furniture can often look out of place in your new space. Whether your pieces look outdated, misplaced or they’re the wrong style or size, the mismatched aesthetic can be discouraging. That’s why…

There comes a time when that four-bedroom suburban house you once longed for no longer fits your life. Whether you are trying to get out of the suburbs and to the city, want to retire to a beach, or have some other reason for moving from a house to an apartment, there are many things…