How to Protect Your Home From Rain Damage
Heavy rain causes major damage to homes nationwide every year. How do you protect your home from rain damage? Our resident Emergency Moving Expert, Joe Geary, offers up the following tips on preventing water from coming in, preparing for a rain emergency, protecting your belongings, and what to do in case of damages. If you’ve ever had the experience of having water in your home then you know the stress and inconvenience it can cause. In fact, “inconvenience” is most likely an understatement. In most cases, heavy rain is the culprit when it comes to water invading your home and
What Actions By Me Limit or Reduce My Mover’s Liability?
Do not make these costly mistakes. Your actions may limit or reduce your mover’s normal liability under the following three circumstances. If you include perishables, dangerous, or hazardous materials in your household goods without your mover’s knowledge. Here are 10 common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates. (10 Non Allowable Items) If you choose the alternative level of liability coverage (60 cents per lb per article) but ship household goods valued at more than 60 cents per lb per article. You fail to notify your mover in writing of articles
What Is Storage In Transit?
Whether a local move or a long distance relocation, understanding “moving jargon” or moving industry specific terms can be confusing and stressful. We asked the Humboldt Experts to break down some of the most commonly used terms so you can “relax and get moving”. What is Storage in Transit? Storage in transit or "SIT" is the temporary / short term storage of your household goods in the warehouse of your mover while pending transportation at a later date. For more information about Humboldt's storage warehouse, visit : Humboldt's 135,000 ft. Storage Warehouse
Don’t Pack These 10 Non-Allowable Items
Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Listed below are 10 common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates. Gasoline Fireworks Nail Polish & Nail Polish Remover Liquid Bleach Fire Extinguishers Plants Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Household Batteries Aerosol Cans Pesticides & Poisons
How Do I Choose The Best Estimate For My Move?
Planning a move is not an easy undertaking; there are many details to manage and different options to consider. Choosing the right moving company to handle your relocation makes the experience much less stressful as well as understanding the different aspects of a moving estimate. As the oldest moving company in Boston, we’ve done our fair share of estimates and offer the advice below to help you navigate different services and prices. Dates: It is not uncommon for a moving company to present variances in delivery dates and times. Determine the pick up and delivery dates that work best for you then
What is Shuttle Service?
Whether a local move or a long distance relocation, understanding “moving jargon” or moving industry specific terms can be confusing and stressful. We asked the Humboldt Experts to break down some of the most commonly used terms so you can “relax and get moving”. What are Shuttle Services? Shuttle service is the use of a secondary, smaller truck or vehicle to shuttle goods to the assigned (typically larger / tractor trailer) truck when the larger truck cannot make a normal pickup or delivery because of the physical constraints (extremely narrow road, inadequate parking area, weak bridge, etc.) A shuttle is sometimes also called an
5 Tips to Prepare for Your Move
Ask A Humboldt Expert: How Should I Prepare for My Move? Whether you are moving within Boston, around New England, across the good ol' USA, or even around the world - preparation is the key to success and reducing the stress of your move. Our expects put together this helpful video guide so you can Relax & Get Moving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BE-f16KgwU In this video we will discuss the following key points to ensure you are ready to go on moving day. Preparation will reduce the chaos of moving day and will help the movers work efficiently throughout the process. Prior to Moving
What Are Accessorial Services?
Whether a local move or a long distance relocation, understanding "moving jargon" or moving industry specific terms can be confusing and stressful. We asked the Humboldt Experts to break down some of the most commonly used terms so you can "relax and get moving". What are Accessorial Services? Accessorial services include supplemental or additional services other than the transportation of your household goods. Accessorial services may include: packing, unpacking, crating, storage, parking permits, appliance servicing, shuttle services, disassembling and reassembling furniture, hoisting, long carries, extra pickups, and more. Charges for these services are in addition to the basic transportation costs.
For Many, Change Does Not Come Easy
That’s right… Some people just don’t like moving. Now for us at Humboldt, we try to enjoy every journey. And as you might imagine, we are moving families just about every day of the week. Some of our families are veterans to the moving experience and others are moving into their first home. And for many, it’s a journey and new beginnings and that is the way they look at moving into a new home or community. But for some, moving can be exceptionally challenging. For example, seniors downsizing might have to go through several challenges when moving. Leaving
Spring Maintenance Tips & Information
Whether your current home is on the market, or you are just settling into your new home - Spring Maintenance should be far more than just cleaning. Follow our Spring Maintenance Checklist to avoid costly home repairs and disasters. Exterior Inspection Examine your home's roof. Pay close attention to any damp spots or lost/damaged shingles. Inspect the chimney for any loose or cracked bricks. Check all gutters. Be sure they are not loose and are free of debris. All downspouts should drain away from the foundation. Inspect all windows. Tighten or repair any loose or damaged window frames. Check
