Moving & Storage Tips

Tips for making your next office move hassle free

If your organization has decided to move into new office space or other facilities, you want to make sure your entire moving process is buttoned up tightly with little room for error. Regardless of the size of your business, it is important that you are ready for every step of a corporate relocation. Our team has been handling corporate relocations in Boston for many years so here are a few tips from our office moving experts about how to conduct a stress-free move to a new location. Start planning your office move far in advance Like any move, you should

When you need to move with too much furniture

Some people may disagree but there comes a time when you actually may have too much furniture. And one of those times is when you're moving to a new home. Maybe you have decided to downsize, move to a condominium or your new home just doesn't accommodate the furniture you currently have. There comes a time when you need to take a look at whether you can bring your furniture with you. Here are a few tips from our moving professionals about what to do when you can't bring all your furniture with you. Take measurements in your new home

How moving companies should protect your home on moving day

As you might imagine, moving day can go pretty fast. The truck shows up, your professional movers greet you at the door, and in no time, those movers are doing what you hired them to do, move you to your new location. And you guessed it, everything you own from your blender in your kitchen all the way to moving your furniture, it all needs to go through your house, through the door and into the moving van. Some items are bulkier than ever such as large dining room furniture or a sofa so it's important to understand how your

Did you forget to do these before moving to another state?

We live in a fast-paced world and most of us when do we get busy, forget something. And when it comes to moving, there are so many things that you the homeowner needs to do, that you could just forget a few key responsibilities before handing over the keys. But if you're moving to another state, you want to take a look at some of the things we've listed below and make sure you get those taken care of before you hit the road. What are some important things you need to take care of before moving? Changing your

Understanding moving day etiquette will lower your stress

While the bulk of the responsibilities for your upcoming move will be conducted by the moving company you have hired, you as a customer should understand that there are a few responsibilities that you should consider to make your move much more relaxing and less stressful. These responsibilities come in the form of moving day etiquette. We're not talking about bowing down to the moving crew or anything like that. Moving day etiquette involves your role in making the move easier and safer for everybody participating. Here are a number of things you and your family should take responsibility

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3 ways to make the most of your moving survey

It seems over the past several years that we are living in an on-demand culture. It makes sense for many things you purchase, and it has made life much easier for us. There are so many things we can do over the Internet without even standing up, and in the past two years, we can even get our favorite food delivered right to our front door. On-demand living and ordering all types of products and services even with a phone application, has changed our lives. But when it comes to moving to a new home, on-demand doesn't work. If you're

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5 things to consider when moving antiques

When you're moving to a new home and your family possesses antiques or other expensive items, it's a very good idea to set all those items aside and develop a quick strategy before placing them on a moving truck. Protecting your antiques during a move and doing it properly will save you enormous amounts of stress. Antiques come in all shapes and sizes. Those could be small jewelry boxes, antique clocks, vases, artwork, all the way up to antique furniture. Giving those items protection not only saves them from damage but preserves the value of these items. Here are a

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How moving companies help with storage during your move

Often times during the course of a move, moving companies will be asked to store various items. Not every move is a case where everything is placed on the truck and delivered into a new home. There are several situations where you would want to store household items during your upcoming move. Utilizing a storage facility for various types of moves can greatly reduce your stress. You'll have Peace of Mind knowing that your items are secure, free from damage, and out of your way temporarily while you make decisions. Storage for downsizing your home If the kids have

How to hate moving less

It's OK, we understand that some people don't like the thought of moving to a new home. Or maybe some of you are excited about the new home but just hate the process of moving. We understand and it's not for everybody. Hate is a strong word but we understand that some people dislike the moving process. We love moving and we've been doing it for 117 years. And the people we have here love moving as well. They love meeting people like you, hearing stories, and traveling to new places. It makes the job fun for everyone. Every move

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4 things to consider when moving on short notice

When you move to a new home, the ideal situation would involve plenty of time to plan for your relocation. You would research moving companies, create that moving checklist, take your time and pack properly and do everything you can to ease the stress of moving. You might even pay your new town a visit as we often suggest. However, we do understand that sometimes people need to move either on short notice or because of an emergency situation. That could be a new job or a short-term relocation or as we've seen in the past two years, family

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