Moving Tips & Information
For Any Stage Of The Moving Process
PRE-MOVE TIPS
15 Fail-Safe Tips To Get Your FULL Security Deposit Back
I have lived in 6 rental apartments/houses over the last 10 years and with each one, I learned more about [...]
12 Tips For Hiring Movers (+10 Questions To Ask Companies)
Moving is a significant undertaking and can be extremely stressful. Especially if you're moving yourself, without a moving company. [...]
When To Start Packing For A Move (Week-By-Week Guide)
Packing your home for your move is no easy task. As a professional in the moving industry, being involved in [...]
How To Pack Dishes For Moving Without Newspaper (8 Alternatives)
If you're wondering how to pack your dishes without newspaper, you've come to the right place. Why? Because you're actually [...]
Will Movers Assemble & Disassemble Furniture? (What To Know)
This is one of the most common questions we see in the moving industry. Putting together and taking apart your [...]
How to Find the Best Local Movers in Your Area
When it’s time to move, what’s your first step? If you’re anything like me, you probably head to Google [...]
How To Protect A Mattress During A Move (+ Mattress Moving Tips)
Having been involved with protecting and moving hundreds of mattresses during my lifetime, I can tell you there are definitely [...]
Do Movers Move Appliances? Which Ones & How To Prepare Them
So your big move day is coming up and you are wondering about those large appliances you have and if [...]
Moving Out For The First Time? 10 Things To Know
When I moved out of my parents' house for the first time I was 23 years old. It was 2013 [...]
Moving Across Country – 15 Minute Consumer Crash Course
So you’re moving across the country and need a little help with what to do, how to save money, [...]
How Do Movers Charge & Estimate Costs? (Weight? Volume? Hourly?)
The way moving companies charge can get a bit confusing when it’s time to move. You may be asking: what’s [...]
15 Tasks For Moving Day (Consumer Responsibilities)
If your move is soon and you've hired a professional moving company, there are still a few things you need [...]
7 Easy Steps For Moving Yourself + 15 DIY Moving Tips
So you've decided to take on the task of moving yourself. You're not alone. Thousands of people each year move [...]
Moving With Kids? 10 (Must-Know) Tips For Parents
It has been said that moving is considered to be one of the top stressors in life that people experience. [...]
How Long After Moving A Refrigerator Can I Turn It On? (Expert Advice)
Refrigerators can be tricky when moving. The internal components are very sensitive when moved and could cause a problem if [...]
How To Prepare For Movers Checklist: 16 Actionable Steps
Moving your home isn’t as simple as hiring a moving company and “presto” everything is done. No matter how good [...]
42 Clever Ways To Save Money On Your Next Move
There are a lot more expenses to moving your home than just the physical moving part. The good news, [...]
Moving In A Hurry? Check Out These 12 Actionable Steps
Moving is stressful, packing is a chore, organizing is headache-inducing, and loading and unloading your entire life is exhausting. The [...]
8 Ways To Get Rid of Your Old Furniture Before Moving
The hassles of making your new home comfortable for you and fixing your previous apartment for the new tenant is [...]
15 Moving Tips For Single Parents (Simplify Your Life)
Moving is stressful. Add on being a single parent with a couple of kids and you may be in [...]
MONEY SAVING TIPS
15 Fail-Safe Tips To Get Your FULL Security Deposit Back
I have lived in 6 rental apartments/houses over the last 10 years and with each one, I learned more about what to do to ensure I get my security deposit [...]
13 Places To Get Cheap or Free Moving Supplies and Boxes
So you’re about to move and start a new chapter of your life! Congratulations! Moving can be expensive, especially if you have to buy moving supplies like boxes, tape, packing [...]
42 Clever Ways To Save Money On Your Next Move
There are a lot more expenses to moving your home than just the physical moving part. The good news, is that means there is also a lot more chances [...]
POST-MOVE TIPS
7 Ways You’re Wasting Money at Home
Do you ever wonder why your money seems to vanish every month? Chances are you are wasting it on things around your home without noticing. There’s nothing worse than [...]
9 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Fall
Colder temperatures and yellowing leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is fast approaching. Summer may not be over quite yet, but it’s still an excellent time to [...]
26 Things To Clean After Moving In
I bet before you moved into your new home, during the first walkthrough, it seemed very clean and livable. Now that you’ve moved in, you’re starting to notice it still [...]
First Apartment Checklist: 100+ Must-Haves For Young Adults
You're finally about to start living on your own, congratulations! I am sure you may have been dreaming about this moment for some time now. Living on your own for [...]
30 Ways to Make Your New Home Energy Efficient (+Save You Money)
The amount of water and energy an apartment uses vs. that of a home is significantly different. Any home can get quite costly to run for most people. Moving into [...]
Best Housewarming Party Tips (+31 Theme Ideas)
You have just moved into your new house, congratulations! Make your new house feel like home by inviting over your friends and family to celebrate this new chapter of your [...]
13 Places To Get Cheap or Free Moving Supplies and Boxes
So you’re about to move and start a new chapter of your life! Congratulations! Moving can be expensive, especially if you have to buy moving supplies like boxes, tape, packing [...]
11 Ways To Meet Friends After Moving To A New City
Moving to a new city can be difficult if you're used to going out with your friends and having a big social life. Making friends in a new city has [...]
24 Things To Do AFTER You Move In (Don’t Forget!)
Congratulations on your move! All of your stuff has arrived at your new place, now what? It’s not as simple as just unpacking and decorating your new home. There are [...]
MORE MOVING TIPS
Can You Move A Refrigerator On It’s Side? (How To Properly Move One)
Having been in the moving industry for over 15 years, I know that one of the most common questions asked is about moving refrigerators. Refrigerators can be tricky to move, [...]
9 Essential Home Safety Tips
Is your house or apartment as safe as it can possibly be? As important as stocking your kitchen cupboards with pots and pans, equipping your home with safety items [...]
15 Fail-Safe Tips To Get Your FULL Security Deposit Back
I have lived in 6 rental apartments/houses over the last 10 years and with each one, I learned more about what to do to ensure I get my security deposit [...]
7 Ways You’re Wasting Money at Home
Do you ever wonder why your money seems to vanish every month? Chances are you are wasting it on things around your home without noticing. There’s nothing worse than [...]
12 Tips For Hiring Movers (+10 Questions To Ask Companies)
Moving is a significant undertaking and can be extremely stressful. Especially if you're moving yourself, without a moving company. This is why many people choose to hire a professional, [...]
9 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Fall
Colder temperatures and yellowing leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is fast approaching. Summer may not be over quite yet, but it’s still an excellent time to [...]
How Long Does It Take Movers To Deliver? (Where’s My Stuff???)
Are you sitting in your new home this very moment and wondering where all your stuff is? Did the moving company give you a delivery window miss that window? In [...]
Should I Empty Dressers Before Moving? (+ Other Requirements)
This is one of the most common questions people ask when moving: Can I keep my clothes in my dresser when moving? In this article, we explain when it's ok [...]
When To Start Packing For A Move (Week-By-Week Guide)
Packing your home for your move is no easy task. As a professional in the moving industry, being involved in hundreds of moves, I can tell you the most important [...]
How To Pack Dishes For Moving Without Newspaper (8 Alternatives)
If you're wondering how to pack your dishes without newspaper, you've come to the right place. Why? Because you're actually not supposed to use newspaper at all to pack your [...]
Will Movers Assemble & Disassemble Furniture? (What To Know)
This is one of the most common questions we see in the moving industry. Putting together and taking apart your furniture is no easy task and when you hire a [...]
How to Find the Best Local Movers in Your Area
When it’s time to move, what’s your first step? If you’re anything like me, you probably head to Google to run a search for the best local movers in [...]
How To Protect A Mattress During A Move (+ Mattress Moving Tips)
Having been involved with protecting and moving hundreds of mattresses during my lifetime, I can tell you there are definitely some tricks to doing it most effectively. Here is the [...]
Do Movers Move Appliances? Which Ones & How To Prepare Them
So your big move day is coming up and you are wondering about those large appliances you have and if movers move them. In this article, I'm going to break [...]
Moving Out For The First Time? 10 Things To Know
When I moved out of my parents' house for the first time I was 23 years old. It was 2013 and I was moving with my girlfriend from Los Angeles [...]
Do Movers Charge For Travel Time? (+ Other Travel Fees When Moving)
When hiring movers to move your residence, it's typical for the cost to be higher if you have a lot of items and are moving them a far distance. One [...]
Moving Across Country – 15 Minute Consumer Crash Course
So you’re moving across the country and need a little help with what to do, how to save money, and how not to get scammed. Well, you’ve come to [...]
How Do Movers Charge & Estimate Costs? (Weight? Volume? Hourly?)
The way moving companies charge can get a bit confusing when it’s time to move. You may be asking: what’s included in those charges? Are there any hidden charges? In [...]
15 Tasks For Moving Day (Consumer Responsibilities)
If your move is soon and you've hired a professional moving company, there are still a few things you need to do to make sure your move goes as smooth [...]
26 Things To Clean After Moving In
I bet before you moved into your new home, during the first walkthrough, it seemed very clean and livable. Now that you’ve moved in, you’re starting to notice it still [...]
Average Cost Of Moving A Two-Bedroom Apartment (+Price Table)
Need to know how much it might cost to hire a professional moving company to move your two-bedroom apartment? We have contacted a few actual moving companies and have shared [...]
Piano Weight Guide & Chart Of All Sizes (With Pictures)
Pianos have a very large range of sizes and different weights. The key to finding out how much your piano weighs starts by figuring out exactly which type of piano [...]
7 Easy Steps For Moving Yourself + 15 DIY Moving Tips
So you've decided to take on the task of moving yourself. You're not alone. Thousands of people each year move themselves without hiring movers with no problem. But, that's not [...]
52 Items Movers Won’t Move In Their Moving Trucks (Non-Allowables)
If you are hiring a moving company to move you, they will likely give you a sheet of “non-allowables” with all the items you cannot move. A good rule of [...]
Average Cost Of Moving A One-Bedroom Apartment (+Price Table)
Wondering how much it might cost for you to hire professional movers to move your one-bedroom apartment? We have interviewed a few movers and have brought you some average cost [...]
How Many Boxes Are Needed To Move A Two-Bedroom Apartment?
If your family needs to move your two-bedroom apartment, knowing how many boxes are needed is a critical component for moving success. If you get too many boxes, you’ll [...]
How Many Boxes Are Needed To Move A One-Bedroom Apartment?
This question is very common among young adults who are moving for the first time. As a young adult, money is usually a big factor for making sure you get [...]
Moving With Kids? 10 (Must-Know) Tips For Parents
It has been said that moving is considered to be one of the top stressors in life that people experience. With that said, moving is a stressful thing to do [...]
How Long After Moving A Refrigerator Can I Turn It On? (Expert Advice)
Refrigerators can be tricky when moving. The internal components are very sensitive when moved and could cause a problem if not moved correctly. Depending on how your refrigerator is moved [...]
First Apartment Checklist: 100+ Must-Haves For Young Adults
You're finally about to start living on your own, congratulations! I am sure you may have been dreaming about this moment for some time now. Living on your own for [...]
30 Ways to Make Your New Home Energy Efficient (+Save You Money)
The amount of water and energy an apartment uses vs. that of a home is significantly different. Any home can get quite costly to run for most people. Moving into [...]
Where To Buy Dish Pack Boxes – 8 Best Places
If you're in need of dish pack boxes to pack and move your fragile items, you're on the right track to a successful, safe move. There are several places you [...]
Best Housewarming Party Tips (+31 Theme Ideas)
You have just moved into your new house, congratulations! Make your new house feel like home by inviting over your friends and family to celebrate this new chapter of your [...]
13 Places To Get Cheap or Free Moving Supplies and Boxes
So you’re about to move and start a new chapter of your life! Congratulations! Moving can be expensive, especially if you have to buy moving supplies like boxes, tape, packing [...]
11 Ways To Meet Friends After Moving To A New City
Moving to a new city can be difficult if you're used to going out with your friends and having a big social life. Making friends in a new city has [...]
24 Things To Do AFTER You Move In (Don’t Forget!)
Congratulations on your move! All of your stuff has arrived at your new place, now what? It’s not as simple as just unpacking and decorating your new home. There are [...]
How To Prepare For Movers Checklist: 16 Actionable Steps
Moving your home isn’t as simple as hiring a moving company and “presto” everything is done. No matter how good the moving company, there are going to be some action [...]
42 Clever Ways To Save Money On Your Next Move
There are a lot more expenses to moving your home than just the physical moving part. The good news, is that means there is also a lot more chances [...]
Moving In A Hurry? Check Out These 12 Actionable Steps
Moving is stressful, packing is a chore, organizing is headache-inducing, and loading and unloading your entire life is exhausting. The one thing that makes moving even more stressful is having [...]
Downsizing Checklist For Seniors: 10 Steps To Make The Process Smooth
Over the span of decades, seniors have accumulated a lot of belongings in their homes. They also have allowed many belongings to accumulate over the years due to the fact [...]
8 Ways To Get Rid of Your Old Furniture Before Moving
The hassles of making your new home comfortable for you and fixing your previous apartment for the new tenant is stressful. The additional trouble of dealing with your other possessions [...]
15 Moving Tips For Single Parents (Simplify Your Life)
Moving is stressful. Add on being a single parent with a couple of kids and you may be in for more than you can chew. But don’t worry, if [...]
Binding vs. Non-Binding Moving Estimates – The Difference?
When moving long distance or across state lines, moving companies will either offer a non-binding or binding estimate on move day. What is the difference between binding and non-binding moving [...]