Photo by CC Associate Movers Moving isn’t cheap. It costs about $80 to $100 per hour to hire local professional movers and as much as a $10,000 flat rate for a long distance professional move. DIY moves can cost between $50 and $3,000, depending on distance, length of time and other factors. Additional charges like…
Read MoreMoving Countdown: 2 Weeks Before
2 Weeks Before Move-Out Day: Make Final Packing Decisions Only 2 weeks left. The final packing decisions need to be made. 1. Empty rooms for stacking boxes If you’ve not yet designated a large room in which to stack boxes and the items you have ready to move, this is the time. An empty room…
Read MoreMoving Countdown: 3 Weeks Before
Organize Your Communication 1. Communication is Key Whoever is helping you move, a moving company or family and friends, make sure at this point that you are communicating with them to coordinate that you’re all on the same page. Staying organized now is essential. Talk to your moving company agent and let them know how…
Read MorePool Table Movers – Tips for Moving a New or Used Table
Pool table movers do a lot more than simply offer the man power to move your pool table. Almost all residential pool tables must be disassembled and reassembled in order to be moved. Even if you have the clearance to move the pool table in one piece, there’s a good chance moving the table in…
Read MoreMoving Across Town – Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Move
Annoying as it might be to have to move all of your belongings, and basically your life, across town, don’t be fooled into thinking that this will be an easier move than if you were moving across the country. Many have remarked that a short distance move is actually harder than a long distance one…
Read MoreDumpster Rentals – When to Rent, Costs, & Tips
Dumpster rental is for more than just your daily trash. Many people who live out of town or beyond the edge of common municipalities have to resort to the use of a dumpster as their trash service, but this article goes beyond daily dumpster use and digs into certain situations where a dumpster rental might…
Read MoreMoving Scams to Escape This Year
Although people move during all times of the year, spring and early summer are at the peak of moving traffic. More volume brings out the con artists, trying to move undetected in the mobs of people who are attempting to relocate. So this is also the season to protect yourself from the typical scams out…
Read MoreMoved: Things to Do Once You Are Settled
So, you’ve finally moved into your house. Congratulations! Now that you’ve unpacked and are getting a feel for your new surroundings, there are probably some things about your property that you’re beginning to realize are not the way you want them. Renovating your first home is a huge but gratifying experience if you do it…
Read MoreProfessional Moves
If you are reading this, you are either seriously considering using a professional mover or you have already chosen one to move you. If you have a family of more than three people and a house full of things to move, a professional mover is most likely the best option for you. However, a professional…
Read MoreDon’t Take Risks Moving Your Piano: Hire an Expert
Many homeowners don’t realize that there are movers available to them who specialize in the transportation and storage of pianos. A piano is a delicate instrument and not something you want to take risks with. By trusting this major job to a piano mover, you can rest easy knowing that one of the most valuable…
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