Topic: Moving Tips

When planning for a move, you may not think about all of the paperwork involved. In addition to your physical tasks and any closing paperwork you need to secure your new home, change of address can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Below, we provide five guidelines to get you through the process of changing…

Surely, you’re familiar with Murphy’s law? This old saying states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase is definitely pessimistic, it sometimes turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…

In today’s world, if you can think of it, there’s more than likely an app for it. Our mobile devices are created with incredible technology that can bring tools and information to our fingertips almost instantaneously. Whether you use apps for cooking, time keeping, calculating or shopping, there are apps out there for virtually every…

Choosing a Mover can be hard. It can even be more confusing than it needs to be with all of the various types of moving companies available and the services available amongst them. The following guide will help you differentiate between the different types of movers and how each one can best service your needs.…

Of all the things one must consider when getting a moving quote, it is important to be certain that when you choose a moving company, that you are making an informed decision. The following information pertains to ensuring that when you choose a moving company for your upcoming relocation, you should always ask for your…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a brand new version of the consumer rights booklet, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. Anyone thinking of hiring a movers should read the document, as it contains information about every step of your move. That document and more resources for consumers are available at protectyourmove.gov.…

Things can pile up in a basement quickly. Despite your best intentions to clean it “this weekend” or the next, things accumulate over months or even years until your basement becomes its own house of horrors. Want to make your basement less spooky? We’ve got some ideas for you!  We know that when you move…

Did you just get that new, exciting job offer cross country? Or are you just wanting to pick up and start over?  No matter what, moving cross country can be expensive. You may be dreading the overall cost of your move, and it may be stressing you out more than it should be. Luckily, there…

Moving scams can turn an already stressful situation into a nightmare.  Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau receives some 6,000 complaints about moving companies every year. This rampant rise in moving fraud, causing a median loss of $350 per victim, has led the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to increase their anti-fraud crackdowns.  To help…

Last year, 27.1 million Americans moved. The vast majority of those moves were anywhere from a 50 to 2,000 mile trip. That’s a lot of moving, energy and emissions!  If you’re looking for tips on moving sustainably, we’ve got plenty of solutions. From reducing your load to packing smarter to choosing the most eco-friendly travel…