The time of late spring through summer is a very popular time for moving. If you are looking to book a moving company for this upcoming season, do not wait until the last minute! Make sure to call and book your move as early in advance as you possibly can. -- Photo Credit: Low Country [...]
No matter where you move, it is important to try to enjoy your new home and your new city! Go out, see some of the local sights, try some of the local food, and just get to know the community you are in. And, if you want to make this whole process easier, we suggest [...]
When you are moving to or from a place located in a downtown area, parking can often be difficult to find. It becomes even more difficult when you are attempting to park a massive moving truck. In order to secure good parking close to your home, find an ideal spot (or multiple spots, depending on [...]
When moving during the weekend of Daylight Saving Time, remember to change your clocks...especially if you have a specific time for a truck reservation or the closing of a house! The last thing you want is for your move to be thrown into confusion because of a forgotten time change. -- Photo Credit: Lukas Blazek on Unsplash
If you have a move coming up and there are a few pieces that you know you don’t want to move on your own, or even if you dread the idea of doing the entire move yourself, ask for help! Either ask friends/family to come help or find a local moving company to take care [...]
Yes, your middle school gym teacher was right: You need to stretch. Before you start going up and down stairs, lifting heavy items, etc., make sure to stretch and warm up your muscles. Pulling a muscle is never a pleasant event and having it happen on moving day can lead to an incredibly unpleasant experience. [...]
On moving day, it is likely that the doors of your house will be opening and closing constantly throughout the day. If you have pets (dogs, cats, etc.) you will want to keep them confined either to a closed-off room or a kennel. This will keep them from running out of the house and causing [...]
When moving fragile items, it can sometimes be risky to put them in the back of the moving truck. Instead, try putting them in your own car! This will keep the fragile items more secure than if they were jostling around in the back of a large moving truck. -- Photo Credit: Low Country Images, [...]
Getting the moving truck in your driveway, or at least as close to your home as possible, can help speed up the moving process. However, when this involves backing up the truck, you will want to be sure to avoid hitting anything (or anyone) behind you. To do this safely, have someone else stand behind [...]
When picking up items, especially heavier ones, be sure to squat down low and lift with your legs! Bending over and lifting things with your back will very quickly create back pain, making the moving process even more difficult. (Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash)
