Moving & Storage Tips

Should I hire professional packing services for my move?

Hiring professional packers when you are moving can be a game changer. It's just that simple. We're not talking about the football team; we're talking about experts in the art of packing a home safely and securely. If you want to lower your stress, save time, and get everything to your new home with the Peace of Mind of no damage, professional packing services may be the way to go. If you are moving soon and are dreading the thought of packing everything in your home, check out why hiring professionals can make an enormous difference when moving. Professional

3 ways to lower your stress before a move

Preparing for a move is more than just packing boxes and loading the truck. You also need to prepare mentally because, as most of us know, moving can be a little stressful for some. The more you prepare your mind and body for your upcoming journey, the less stress you and your family will experience. Check out our tips for preparing for your move, lowering your stress and actually enjoying your journey to your new home. Take care of your mind and body Leading up to your move, you'll want to make sure you prioritize self-care for yourself and your

3 must-have local moving tips

As a local moving company in Boston, we have helped thousands of families over the years move down the street or around the corner. Many families like yours decide to purchase a larger home because the family is growing or we see many people in retirement age deciding to downsize and move locally. If you want your local move to be successful and stress-free, we have a few must-have tips to ensure your move goes according to plan and can be an enjoyable experience in the process. Work with established and reputable local movers One big moving mistake is hiring

Moving to another state? Don’t forget these 3 important items

If you have decided to move out of state, you probably have a pretty tall list of tasks that you'd like to accomplish before moving day. We have a number of customers that are moving from Boston to Texas as well as Boston to Florida so we understand that you may have a few extra items on your To Do List on an Interstate move. It's important to be as organized as possible when you're moving to another state. So here are a few quick items to remember before you embark on your Interstate moving journey. Make sure your moving

Moving your parents to another state? Make sure these get done

There comes a time when the adult children of aging parents need to increase their responsibilities. One trend we see is often when parents need to move closer to family or into some assisted living facility. Many times, that requires moving to another state. If you find yourself having to move your aging parents, several items should be on your To Do List. But here are a few that are critical to accomplishing before you move a parent out of state. Changing address is important While you should definitely visit the post office to change your parent’s address, one of

Moving to a new home this fall? 3 ways to put yourself at ease

As a moving company in Boston, the fall season is one of our favorite times of the year. Because we move families all over New England, our crews can enjoy what nature provides us every year here in the Northeast. Crews keep busy and safe as they move families around New England, and it doesn't hurt to enjoy that fall foliage along the way. For you the homeowner, fall is a great time to move. It's not too hot and in most cases the snow has not started to fall here in the Northeast just yet. If you are planning

3 ways to learn more about your moving destination

Maybe you're moving for a new job career or maybe you and the family have just decided to relocate to another state for other reasons. Maybe you want to move to a warmer climate from Boston and finally make that move from Boston to Texas. Whatever the reasons are, you'll want to get acquainted with your new community. If you are moving long distance, to another state and don't know much about the community you are thinking of moving to, check out these three quick tips to familiarize yourself with your moving destination. Research the new community online There are

Never choose a moving company using just a phone estimate or email

One of the things that can make moving to a new home stressful is to have any type of unexpected event occur. These surprises, at any point during the moving process can stress you out and put your move in jeopardy. One way to avoid surprises is to ensure you receive an accurate estimate for your move. While we call it an estimate, you can get an accurate snapshot of what your move will cost by working with your moving company. If you are moving soon, it is absolutely essential that you get a moving survey conducted from a reputable

Moving day-it’s your day to relax

Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Relaxing on moving day… You might think that is impossible right now but we are here to tell you that needs to be your goal. But you will not be able to relax if you go hire the wrong moving company. In fact, the opposite will happen. You may experience more stress than ever. Do you want to know how to relax on your moving day? Check out these quick tips for taking it easy when moving to a new home. Do your homework and choose the right moving company Make sure you look at

4 ways to part with books before moving

OK all you book lovers. We are sorry to do this but one of the ways to lighten the load when moving is to get rid of some of those books you have. We understand parting with books is not an easy decision but it's one of the best ways to reduce the stress of an upcoming move. Not only that but getting rid of books can reduce your move's cost. Because, let's face it, books are heavy. If you are a book lover and you have a ton of books in your home, here are a few ways that