Pre-Move Tips

The preparation stage of a move is often the period that predetermines whether a relocation experience will end up being an outright success or not. The moving preparation is all about careful planning and impeccable organization. It is also the time when clever moves are rewarded greatly, while wrong steps could cost you dearly.
Follow these great Pre-move tips for a much better relocation experience.

How to pack a vacuum cleaner for moving

Without a doubt, the vacuum cleaner has cemented its reputation as one of the most useful household appliances found in the home. As a general rule, whenever people live and work, there will always be a mess (to a different degree, of course). So, this is where the ultimate cleaning device comes into play, for

How to find same day movers

You’ve probably heard it over and over again that proper planning is key to success. And you’ve probably found this to be true through personal experience as well – especially in regard to big endeavors, difficult projects, and important events. Moving house is, without a doubt, exactly such a risky, challenging, life-changing event that needs

How to check a DOT number

Although President Reagan’s signature phrase “Trust, but verify” is usually used in a political context, it applies to many aspects of life – you need to remember it every time you’re expected to place belief in or act upon information or claims another person presents to you. Even if you’re taking their word for it,

What is a moving broker?

Even if it’s not the most difficult or most laborious task you need to complete when preparing for a house move, finding good movers is the most consequential part of the relocation process. Why so? Simply because working with experienced and trustworthy moving professionals will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free relocation, while using unreliable moving

How to find good movers

Using a moving company for the first time can be a bit intimidating because of two major reasons: 1) you have no idea how to find a good moving company, and 2) you simply don’t know what to expect from relocation professionals. As a result, you start to worry that you may not be able

What to do when movers are packing your stuff

Having analyzed the pros and cons of Move Yourself vs. Hiring Movers, you have made the smart decision to hire professional packers and movers to take care of your house move for you. After all, it’s the choice that makes a lot of sense when you’re moving long distance, when you can’t persuade your friends

How to pack hanging clothes for moving

Packing clothes for a move is an essential stage in any home moving process. Sooner or later, you’ll reach that point in time when you’ll have to pack up your clothes… unless, of course, you’ve hired professional packers to do that for you. We’ve already covered the important topic of how to prepare your clothes

What to keep when moving

One of the best things about the home moving process is that you get the unique chance to declutter your current house or apartment by going through your things, one by one, and getting rid of anything you don’t intend to use in the future. A good opportunity to purge your home may not come

How to pack lamps for moving

Packing lamps for moving is fairly straightforward – you only need to follow a few safety rules when packing those fragile and breakable sources of light and things will be quite alright when you arrive in your new home. In addition to the added fragility, another challenge when packing lamps for a move is that

How to pack a storage unit

Renting a self-storage unit can be an excellent solution during the home-moving process because you get that extra storage space where you can temporarily store some of your stuff until the transitional period is over. If used wisely, a storage unit of the right size can prove to be a smart way to fix your

How to pack a large mirror for moving

Do you remember how many years of bad luck a broken mirror will bring? Well, it doesn’t really matter because thanks to these mirror packing tips, your large mirror will survive any house move perfectly intact. Large mirrors can be rather expensive to replace if the worst happens to them: their frames get damaged in

How to pack tools for moving

Moving to a new home can be rather difficult even without any additional complications like having to organize an emergency move (too little time) or being forced to move out with a limited budget (too little money). Not surprisingly, one of the things that can make each household move a real challenge is the task