Senior Citizen Moving Tips
Moving is stressful at any age. Additionally, moving a senior or elderly loved one can be an emotional, overwhelming process. Learn how to make a senior citizen move and transition seamless and stress free. Communication Transparency is key to reducing stress during the move. Communicate with your loved ones openly. Be very clear about the move process including timelines, costs, logistics, and expectations. Empower them to make decisions with you so they are engaged in the move process. Find out what is stressing them about the move and what questions they may have. Knowing all this information upfront can ease
How to Survive a Holiday Move
Planning a move during the joyous yet hectic holiday season can bring on an abominable amount of stress. Here’s how to avoid the naughty list and survive your holiday move. Get Your Jingle Bells In A Row and Schedule Your Movers In Advance The holidays are a busy time for everyone including movers. Schedule your move in advance with a reputable moving company to avoid stress and additional charges of a last minute move reservation. Holiday Packing - Opening Moving Boxes Does Not Count As Presents Be sure to pack holiday decorations (including gift wrapping supplies!) in separate boxes
Team Humboldt Welcomes Game Truck Boston
As part of our commitment to relaxation and stress free moving - Team Humboldt welcomed Game Truck Boston to our headquarters on November 10th. Team members were treated to a pizza party and GameTruck’s brightly-colored high-definition TV’s which revealed awesome adventures, co-operative challenges, and epic competitions. Now that we have beaten our co-workers at Mario Kart, we are ready to relax and get moving again.
Moving Out of Your Parent’s House? 7 Things You NEED to Know.
How much should you save before moving out of your parent’s house? All of that new found freedom comes at a cost. We compiled the 7 most important tips to prepare and budget to live on your own. Rent and Security Deposit Before you begin your new home search, determine the max rent you can afford. Typically, you should divide your monthly income (average out your last 6 months of paystubs) by 3 and use that as your max rent budget. For example, if you make $3,000 monthly you should be looking to spend no more than $1,000 per
Humboldt Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
On Thursdays Humboldt Storage and Moving wears PINK! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign involving thousands of organizations, which highlights the importance of breast cancer awareness, education and research. We're wearing PINK every Thursday this month to stand together, united against breast cancer. For more information, please visit :http://www.cancer.org/research/acsresearchupdates/breast-cancer-research
Ask the Humboldt Experts: Top 5 Self Packing Mistakes
Our experienced Boston movers and packers see self packing mistakes every day out on our jobs. In the industry, self packed boxes are often referred to as "PBO" or packed by owner. (If your moving company is packing for you, you may hear the term "CP" or carrier packed.) When you choose to pack yourself, you assume a major portion of the responsibility for your move’s success. We asked the Humboldt Experts : What are the top 5 self packing mistakes? Mistake #5 = Not packing an overnight / 1st day box. The last thing you want to do on the first
Ask the Humboldt Experts: 7 Ways to Save Money On Your Move
Whether you are moving locally in Boston, across the country (interstate), or internationally - moving can be a daunting and stressful time in your life and on your wallet. We asked the Humboldt Experts the best ways to save some $ when moving. Move During Off Peak Times. Like most businesses, moving rates fluctuate depending on the day, week, or month. If you are flexible on your loading date, work with your moving company to select the least expensive date. Typically: Friday - Sunday, the 1st and last weeks of the month, and May – September are considered “peak
Ask the Humboldt Experts: Tips for Moving With Pets
Moving is stressful on everyone - including pets. It is easy to overlook the needs of your pets during this time. Try to keep your pet’s routines and schedule as normal as possible before, during, and after your move. Spoil your pets with treats and lots of playtime during the transition. Remember to keep an eye on their food and water intake and address any concerns quickly. Before the Move Keep your pet in mind when choosing your new home. Is the neighborhood walkable? Are there unfriendly pets / animals? Is the square footage of your new home large enough?
Ask The Humboldt Experts: I’ve Recently Moved. Can I Still Vote?
Yes; you can certainly vote after a recent move, but you may need to update your voter registration with your local election office. Does my voter registration move with me? No. If you move within your existing county, you must complete a new voter registration form to update your new address. If you move to a different county or state, you must re-register with your new county and/or state. To find this information, visit your state election office’s Web site. Do I also have to notify my former election office that I have moved? Requirements vary by state, but it
Do My Movers Have to Determine the Weight of My Shipment?
For interstate moves: generally, yes. If your mover transports your household goods on a non-binding estimate, your mover must determine the actual weight of the shipment in order to calculate its lawful tariff charge. If your mover provided a binding estimate and has loaded your shipment without claiming you have added additional items or services, the weight of the shipment will not affect the charges you will pay. Your mover must determine the weight of your shipment before requesting you pay for any charges dependent upon your shipment's weight. Most movers have a minimum weight charge for transporting a shipment. If
