Moving & Storage Tips

What types of boxes should I use for moving?

If you are wondering what type of boxes are best when moving to a new home, our experts have you covered here. Below will run through briefly the more popular type of boxes and when you should use them. Because our goal here is to make sure you have a move that is stress-free, we want to make sure that you cover one of the most important aspects of your move and that's packing properly. And when it comes to making sure you pack everything in your home the right way, you're going to want to use the correct

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Tips for moving your wine collection

Understanding how to move high-value items from one home to the next is incredibly important. While moving everything else in your home needs to be cared for properly, items and collections that can be considered high value, need extra care and protection. Our team has moved a whole host of high-value items such as art, antiques as well as family heirlooms. And one item we are frequently asked to care for during a move is wine collections. Here are a few tips from our high-value moving experts about how to care for your wine collection when moving to a

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Tips for packing up your garage and other storage areas

If you've ever moved to a new home, you know there are items all around your house that, with a little work fit nicely into a box. Those items include clothing, books, and even dishes with the proper boxes. But there are other areas in your home such as your garage or your storage shed that have items in it that could be difficult to pack in a traditional box. Some of these items may not even fit in a box. So it's important to understand how you're going to move these items to your new home. Check out these

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Think about climate-controlled storage for these projects

When some people think about placing items in storage, they think about getting all that stuff out of their house. Because in many cases they've accumulated so much that it's hard to navigate the home anymore. They need to get items out of the way but they don't know what to do with them. So they place various items in storage. That's a great way to use a storage facility but there are many others that you might not have thought of. If you are embarking on any of these projects, you may want to consider using climate-controlled storage to

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How to protect furniture when moving to a new home

Let's face it, the majority of items you are going to be moving when you are relocating to your new home will be your furniture. We do not find many homes that do not have at least a couple of pieces of furniture in each room of the house so as you might imagine, this is going to be the bulk of your move. Because of that, you as a homeowner are going to want Peace of Mind knowing that your furniture is going to be protected throughout your entire move. Your moving company will do everything they can to

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Reasons you may want to move soon

Have you ever thought about moving to a new home to accommodate your lifestyle, health, or your personal goals? Many people move, not because they have to but because they want to. They find that their current surroundings don't meet their personal or even their professional goals and decide to relocate to a new home. Have you thought about how your current home will adapt to your personal lifestyle and family needs? Here are a few reasons why some families move to support their personal and family goals. There's just not enough room in your current home We get it,

Important questions to ask a moving company before making a decision

When you are moving to a new home you are going to want to have Peace of Mind in knowing that you not only chose the right moving company for your relocation but they can do the job that you need. Moving can be stressful as we are sure you are aware of and the last thing you need during your move is a surprise that could stress you and your family out. If you are working with a reputable moving company then you should feel confident knowing that they are licensed, that they offer the right protection for your

How moving companies save you time

Moving is a big job and if you have ever moved to a new home, there is no doubt in your mind that you'll need to spend countless hours getting ready for the relocation. But it doesn't have to be endless hours on your part if you use the right moving company. Moving companies exist for many reasons as you might imagine but one of the main reasons is that they save you tremendous amounts of time. If you've ever tried to move yourself and ask all your buddies to chip in, you know just how much is involved when

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Are you moving to Boston this summer?

We may be biased here but we believe Boston is one of the best cities to move to. And not just Boston but the surrounding communities are some of the best places to live in the country. There is so much to do in and around Boston and if you live here, you just may feel like you're on vacation every weekend. If you are going to be moving to Boston this season, our experienced team has a few reasons why your move to the Bay State may be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. Boston is a

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How to protect TV’s, computers and other technology during a move to a new home

We are often asked about what to pack, what not to pack, and items that need even extra packing for an upcoming move. Many of those questions revolve around technology. Since our lives depend on it now, it makes perfect sense you would have a whole host of different devices around the home. Those can include computers, video games, televisions and even personal technology devices. Here are some guidelines for protecting all your electronic devices when you move to your new home. Protecting televisions during your move Let’s tackle the big items first, the TV. The best and most affordable

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