Finding a trustworthy mover to help you and your family settle comfortably in a new home is a huge priority. Since looking through the phone book isn’t really an option anymore, here are some tips to help you navigate the online world so you can find a reputable mover. My Top 5 list is below, with #5 being the least recommended way and #1 being the best. Enjoy! (more…)
Moving with children adds a new dimension to the moving experience. They often won’t understand what is happening and they may feel insecure about what is happening around them. Other children may be excited at the new possibilities and will be difficult to contain. Since moving is more and more of a normal event for families, I’ve written a post to discuss how to tell kids you’re moving and to help them through the process. (more…)
Moving always involves expenses. We often hear of clients who were unpleasantly surprised by charges they received in the past. You can avoid major surprises by hiring a reputable company, but the smaller, incidental expenses can add up quick to quite a sum. I’ll try to navigate you through a few items clients are prone to overlook, such as: (more…)
Moving day is the last day you want to find that you’re being scammed. Sometimes, movers will arrive with your furniture but demanding thousands more than what was originally quoted. As a veteran of this business, I hate to see people fall victim to scammers. So, I have written this article in hopes of saving everyone a bit of hassle and expense. (more…)
It’s important to request an estimate from a moving company prior to moving day. This way, you will know what to expect. During this time you can get to know your movers, on top of getting a handle on how each one prices their services. When they come to assess your moving job, have a few questions on hand for them. You might even write them down so that you learn as much as you need. I’ve narrowed down these questions to five key queries I find particularly important after my years in the moving business: (more…)
As you near the moving date, it’s important to have more and more parts of your pre-move plan implemented. There is no need to be caught at the last minute with major tasks remaining. In this post, I will discuss how to prepare so that your final pre-move week goes as smoothly as possible. (more…)
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