You have just purchased your dream home, which has a gorgeous living room where your prized grand piano will fit beautifully. The only problem? The home is a split level, and that gorgeous living room is on the upper floor, eight steps’ worth of height. You are ready to upgrade apartments. In this university town, […]
Most people will move at least one time in their lives. Just over 35 million people in the United States move annually and pretty much everyone can agree that it’s a huge time commitment and drain on energy and resources. Studies have shown that the stress associated with moving is one of the biggest life […]
With more retailers finding alternative ways of expanding their delivery services across the country, white glove delivery services are becoming a popular option. As third party delivery services, they’ve been met with some suspicion. Let’s explore some common myths about this emerging service. The Workers Are Underpaid Some people believe movers and delivery services are […]
You’ve hired local moving services for your home or small business move — great! But how do you know your experience was actually up to par and you should hire the same company for your next move? The industry is growing, there are 186,722 new jobs directly relative to the moving industry, and unfortunately, not […]
Packing up your precious things is a daunting task and while you may be able to do it without hiring professionals, moving services can make the whole process a breeze. Professional movers are even a staple of our economy, with the moving industry bringing in an estimated total of $85.7 billion in 2016. When you […]
You’re sorting through moving companies for your upcoming move, or you’ve found one that looks promising and you’re exploring their website. You come across a service that some moving companies offer: “white glove delivery”. What is it? And do you need it? Defining “White Glove Delivery” White glove simply means that the professional movers you […]
Even as the world has sweated buckets in this summer’s relentless heat waves, people are still moving to new homes. Moving day is already stressful, don’t let extreme heat turn it into a disaster. Start the day early. If you can start moving early in the morning and get the majority done before midday heat […]
Moving in with your significant other is a big, exciting step in any relationship, but like anything worth doing, it can be difficult. You have all your stuff, your S.O. has all of their stuff, and you’re trying to navigate everything across town. Don’t sweat it — take a deep breath and follow some […]
Moving to a new home is, quite simply, stressful. You’re searching for the best way to pack all your delicate knick-knacks, tips for hiring a moving company, ideas for unpacking quickly, and waiting to finally relax in your new place. You’re stressing out packing yet another box, and you happen to look over and see another stressed […]
Approximately 35.1 million Americans move every year. Some move to a larger house or other nearby location, while others make the leap and move to a whole new city in or out of their current state. While this is certainly ambitious, it’s important to have a strategy for getting situated in your new hometown. This […]
You’ve probably seen it countless times: a friend or family member is moving and needs help! They offer plenty of snacks and drinks for the assistance and promise it’ll be a good time, so you head on over and give them a hand. They save on the cost of moving companies in Portland, and they […]
Approximately 35.1 million Americans move every year. Moving is by no means a ‘fun’ experience, but it’s a necessary part of life. Unfortunately, many people moving to different areas don’t leave enough time for one of the most time-consuming parts of the entire process: packing. Those who’ve hired a last mile delivery service won’t have […]