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Humboldt Storage and Moving is moving for hunger this month

This month we are partnering with the organization Move for Hunger to help secure much-needed food donations for our neighbors and local food banks. Move for Hunger is an organization that helps companies in the relocation industry with support and guidance to maximize area food drives. Our food drive will run from October 17 through November 16. Everyone on the Humboldt team is committed to maximizing our food drive, and with Move for Hunger behind us and your help, we know we can make a considerable impact here in the Greater Boston area. Did you know? 1 in 12

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Humboldt’s 2019 Guide To National Relaxation Day in Boston

National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live especially since here at Humboldt Storage & Moving – we are passionate about addressing the worries and stresses associated with relocating – we strive for stress-free moving! Taking time to recuperate and rejuvenate our tired minds and bodies may help prevent many health risks. Like the founder of this day suggested, too much work can make us sick, run down, tired and that’s just wrong! It has been proven that stress can be harmful to our health,

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Top 8 Historical Places In Boston

If you are moving to Boston, this is the blog for you. And even if you have lived in and around Boston for many years, you’ll still have to check out some of these historical and amazing places of history we have here in and around our beautiful city. Those of us living in and around Boston are blessed to have so many historical places we can visit. You will feel like you’re on vacation and still be close to home. Faneuil Hall Walk along the cobblestones to one of the best-known places in America. Faneuil Hall was built by

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How To Move A Motorcycle Cross Country

Some of us have dreamed of hopping on a motorcycle and hitting the highway on a long journey. The freedom that the open air provides us is relaxing, a little bit rebellious and with no schedule to follow, a tour across the country could be just the thing to gain a new perspective on life. But, if you are moving because of a new job, or relocating and need to follow a schedule, hopping on that motorcycle with no deadline to get to your new destination, just might not be an option. Shipping a motorcycle or transporting it in another

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Swimming Pool Safety At Home

Your backyard should be a place of rest, relaxation and time spent with family. Here in New England, unless you enjoy sitting in your backyard in the snow and cold, then you only have a chosen few months to really get the full benefit of your backyard oasis. Especially if you own a swimming pool. So getting the most out of your swimming pool should be #GOALS A swimming pool can bring so much joy to your family and really give your children a fun place enjoy every minute of the sunny seasons. Most kids we know could spend

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Humboldt Case Study = Moving A Bio-Tech Company

Experience Humboldt Storage and Moving, the oldest moving company in Greater Boston was entrusted recently with a time-sensitive and detailed move of a lab and offices of a Boston-area therapeutics company. Humboldt has executed numerous moves of this nature over the years that required painstaking planning and detailed oversight and was a natural choice for this project. While many might think of a moving company as a service for those moving their homes, Humboldt has been a trusted partner in many commercial moves that have required a strategic process and flawless organization and execution. The Challenge The team at

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Watch Out For These Spring Home Hazards

The winter months, especially in New England, can take quite a toll on your home and property. Here in the Northeast, we seem to get just about everything thrown at us in winter. One day we get three feet of snow, and the next, it’s raining and 50 degrees outside. And while we might laugh about our drastic weather swings, it eventually can cause hazards around your home. When all that snow melts, you could be left with a number of hazards to deal with. We’ve compiled a few items to look out for when spring arrives: Hanging Tree

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Don’t Pack These Essential Things You Need on Moving Day

At this Boston moving company, we love to pack boxes. Doesn’t everyone? It’s part of what we do for our customers and we enjoy making sure their entire journey from start to finish is as stress-free as we can possibly make it for them. But we do realize that for some, packing is the most stressful part of the move. It’s that time when you finally realize just how much “stuff” you have. It can be daunting. Another part of the packing process is knowing what you should pack and what you should leave out. You will need access to

Get Your Home Ready For Spring

If you live here in the Northeast, then congratulations! You made it to spring. No matter how much snow we seem to get, winter is just too long for most of us and the site of anything green makes us smile and get in the mood for warmer weather. And with that warm weather hopefully comes the inspiration to make everything around your home embrace spring as well. Spring is a great time to get outdoors and put a shine on your home and your property. The winter can make your home and your yard look beaten and worn

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Home Staging Tips For A Quick Sale

We get it, you love your furniture and everything you have placed in your home over the years. We all have our own individual tastes and styles, but what we like might not be for everyone. And that’s why, if you are planning on selling your home this spring or summer, it’s a great idea to consider staging your home. What is "Home Staging"? Staging a home is about creating a new atmosphere and vibe to help your future buyer see all the possibilities that your home can offer them. In short, its putting your home in the best