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Ask the Humboldt Experts: Top 5 Tips for Packing Plates

Ask The Humboldt Experts : How Do I Wrap Plates For Moving? That's a common question we get all the time. Here are our top 5 tips when packing plates. Use plain, white, un-inked paper. Newsprint or other printed papers can rub off and damage your plates during your move and especially if they will be stored for any period of time. Plate paper between each plate to prevent scratching and build protection. Build a stack of 4-5 plates. Remember to place paper in between each layer. Wrap your plate stack in a final, outer layer of paper. Stack plates in a

Meet Our Crews!

Most Boston moving companies will tell you that the single most important part of having a good move is having a good crew. At Humboldt our excellence comes from our people who are on the front lines, working every day to reduce the stress of our customers. We work hard to find the best drivers and crews the moving industry has to offer. From the moment our crews walk through your front door until the last box comes off the truck at your new home, our teams will put you at ease. All of our movers have been extensively trained in the art

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Ask The Experts: How to Research Moving Companies

Researching moving companies may seem like a very time consuming endeavor. However, you are looking for not only someone who will pack and move everything you own, but that you can trust with the belongings you have collected your entire life. This makes it very important to find a moving company you can count on to not only offer you a good deal, but who will take the time and effort to take the stress out of your move. That being said, no move is stress-free, and a good mover is not cheap, but the best movers in the country

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Humboldt Announces June 2016 “Stress ReMover” Award Winners

Humboldt Storage & Moving is proud to announce the recipients of our June 2016 “Stress ReMover” Award. Congratulations to Jen Babcock and Sean Bell! "Jen has been a huge help with onboarding all the international students that will be coming over from Lithuania shortly.  She has helped with putting emails together and helping us get through the new onboarding service we have just set up with MassPay. She has been wonderful and we could not have done this without her!" "Sean has been a positive force in the warehouse by reducing the stress of dispatch and our customers! He has a positive attitude

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Ask the Experts: What Should I Expect During a Summer Move?

The Summer months are getting underway, which means we are in the thick of the busiest moving season of the year. Here at Humboldt Storage & Moving, we know during the Summer - busy schedules, the heat, the kids out of school, strict move timelines, mover availability, and more - can make moving an even more stressful experience than it normally is. Our experts have put together the following tips so you can be prepared for your Summer move.   Book Early! - During the Summer, chances are that most moving companies are stretched thin and are running on an extremely tight schedule. A good philosophy is to

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Should I Hire a Moving Company to Pack?

When it comes to moving, one of the biggest challenges is packing your belongings. It’s a time consuming process, tedious, and difficult, but many people are probably hesitant to pay someone to pack for them. Maybe they wonder if they can trust strangers with their things, or maybe they’re just not sure it’s worth the price. On the other hand, paying the moving company to pack saves a lot of time, and certainly have more experience. It’s a big decision to make, one that affects many of your valuable or precious personal belongings. If you’re on the fence about paying

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Humboldt Announces May 2016 “Stress ReMover” Award Winners

Humboldt Storage & Moving is proud to announce the recipients of our May 2016 “Stress ReMover” Award. Congratulations to Joy Zarkadas and Mike O'Hara! As part of our commitment to our brand – “Relax and Get Moving” – Humboldt seeks to honor employees who go above and beyond to reduce the stress of their coworkers and customers. Winners are nominated by other employees and are voted on by a committee.

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What is Valuation Coverage?

You’ve worked hard to furnish your home and you can count on Humboldt to handle your belongings with the utmost care and respect. By choosing to work with Humboldt you have already significantly reduced the risk of loss or damage. But if you would like additional peace of mind, Humboldt is pleased to offer Full-Value Coverage for added protection. The coverage is up to a value that you declare. For more information about moving valuation, please inquire with your relocation consultant or personal move coordinator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-GhdAk9V5c&feature=youtu.be Note: The moving valuation option you select determines the basis upon which, if any,

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Humboldt Storage & Moving Celebrates National Stress Awareness Day with Comedian Tony V.

Humboldt Storage & Moving celebrated "National Stress Awareness Day" this year with a "Laughter is the Best Medicine" luncheon and comedy show for team members. Held at the Charles W. Pinkham Auditorium at the Bank of Canton, the team was treated to a pizza lunch and plenty of laughs courtesy of the well-known Boston comedian, Tony V. Stress Awareness Day was started by the Health Resource Network (HRN) in 1992 to raise awareness of stress and how it plays a harmful part in our daily lives. At Humboldt Storage and Moving, we are passionate about addressing worries and stresses for both our team members

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