Moving & Storage Tips

How to Safely Drive A Moving Truck In the Snow

Guess what? We all don’t have the advantage of moving when it’s 75 degrees and sunny out. That would be nice if that’s the only time anyone moved but unfortunately, some of us have had to move under less than desirable weather conditions. As a moving company in Boston, we know what its like to move in the winter, among all our other seasons. We know what its like to pack the truck in the winter, walk through snow to get everything in and out of a house and we know a thing or two about driving in the

Why Realtors and Movers Are A Match Made in Heaven

Hey Realtors, There’s One More Thing To Make Your Clients Happy If you are a realtor, you’re helping people’s dreams come true, helping families find the next place to forge memories and a place to finally call home. You’re with them at the very beginning and you’ll stay with them until they sign on the dotted line and get the keys placed in their hands. You’ll do anything to make your client happy and you’ll go out of your way to put them at ease during what can be a stressful time in their lives. It’s what you do.

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How Romantic- You’re Moving on Valentine’s Day

Wow, did you pick one heck of a day to move! It's not all that bad. In fact, if you get creative, maybe you can make your Valentine’s Day moving day much more interesting and less stressful. Sometimes when it comes to moving to a new home, you can’t always pick your ideal day. There are so many working parts to buying and selling a home and getting everything you own on and off a moving truck. Because there are so many variables, you might end up moving on Valentine’s Day. But that’s not the end of the world.

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5 Great Gifts To Buy Friends Who Are Moving

It’s the holiday season and for many, it’s the time of year we buy gifts for family, teachers, and of course our close friends. Buy what if your friends are moving to a new home? Many families take this time of the year to journey to a new house and maybe they could use a few things. So, what do you buy for friends that are moving? Well they probably don’t want to load anything extra big on the truck and you certainly don’t want to show up on their moving day and drop a huge box on their

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Stress Free Self Storage Moves

If you are like most families, you have more “Stuff” than you think you have. Over time, we accumulate all kinds of household items, gifts, toys, clothing, furniture and the list goes on…We put these items where we think makes sense at the time, or, where we can find the room to get them out of our way. Or in some cases, maybe in the way. Because we are a moving company, we know a thing or two about “things and stuff.” And finding out just how much stuff you have is never more evident than when you move.

Stress Free Fall Moving

We love fall in New England. While we cherish our spring and summer here in this part of the county, there is no better time of the year to take in all the colors, flavors and sites that New England has to offer than autumn in the Northeast. As a moving company in Boston we can tell you that our crews love this time of the year. It’s not that hot and they can enjoy a little New England scenery while they work. And after a long day helping customers, maybe they can kick back and enjoy a pumpkin

What’s the Best Place for a Router in Your New Home?

Your boxes are unpacked, your furniture is in place and your internet connection is ready to go. It’s time to plug in your router and get connected again! But, have you thought about where you’re going to place your router? It turns out, your router placement, in addition to some other factors, makes a difference in Wi-Fi signal strength. The last thing you want is constant buffering while you’re having a binge session of your favorite show, so consider these tips for choosing a router location in your new home. Central is the Best Place to Start To begin

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April is Autism Awareness Month

As many know now, April is Autism Awareness Month. We believe the autism community has done a good job of creating awareness around autism including the challenges and the gifts associated with it. Many individuals with autism are contributing to our communities in ways we never imagined several years ago. However, for many living with autism, the challenges that come with an autism diagnosis can cause large amounts of stress on both the individual and the family. One of those challenges is the ability to welcome change. Many with autism are comfortable in their surroundings and have a routine they follow.

Smooth Sailing: Planning an Effortless Summer Move

For some people, moving is the beginning of a new adventure filled with fun memories and experiences. For others, it is simply a nightmare, thanks to the complexities of transporting your entire life in boxes. For many, it’s both. However you view the moving process, most people can agree that moving in the summertime is a miserable experience without the right preparation. If you’re due for a move this summer, there’s no time like the present to start making a checklist of tasks to complete before the big day to make the process easier overall. Try starting with these

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Where Should I Put My Furniture During Construction?

If you are like many homeowners, you most probably have more than enough furniture in your home. Where should it all go when you are embarking on a home improvement or restoration project such as replacing or refinishing your floors? Or even more extensive such as a full remodeling job? Here are a few tips for what to do with all that furniture during construction. Store Furniture Off Site The best way to make sure your furniture doesn’t get damaged during a remodeling job is to store it off site. Get it out of the home and into a safe