Tips on Moving

Packing for a move is the perfect time to sort, clean and start fresh. You can move with less by sorting through old boxes, downsizing furniture or even renting a storage unit. Minimalist moving doesn’t have to mean all or nothing—it’s all about doing your best to declutter. Whether you’re moving into a smaller space…

The trick to planning and hosting a great housewarming party: keep it simple. From decor to food to entertainment, it’s important not to overdo it. Don’t fret if all of your belongings aren’t unpacked. Your friends and family will understand. They just want to see your new home and celebrate with you!  You’ve just survived…

Set yourself up for success on moving day by becoming your own professional packer. From creating a packing timeline to color-coding your moving boxes, there’s plenty you can do to pack like a pro! Packing up your entire life can be stressful, to say the least. Having confidence that you can keep your belongings organized…

When you’re getting ready to move, one of the first steps is usually packing your belongings. From a closet full of clothes to the cupboard of dishes, you’ll most likely need a variety of boxes. Knowing which moving boxes you need and why can help make a big move much easier. Moving boxes aren’t just…

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Golden Rule Relocation, a locally-owned North Kansas City moving and storage company, recently signed with Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent, joining more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. The company was previously an independent agency but chose to align with Bekins to realize its potential in…

Moving anything expensive or easily damaged? It’s important to protect those items. A protection plan while moving will help alleviate worry about your upcoming move, because you’ll be compensated if anything were to happen to your items. Moving every possession you own is a big deal. You want to make sure your items are protected…

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Senior Moving Company, a locally-owned Farmers Branch moving and storage company, recently signed with Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent, joining more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. The company was previously an independent agency but chose to align with Bekins to offer its customers the benefit…

Keeping organized during a move isn’t easy. You’re packing up and transporting everything you own. It’s not surprising that, without proper preparation, things can easily get mixed up, lost or confused. There are a lot of ways to help yourself keep this from happening. You can enlist the help of a professional moving company. You…

Ironically, when people move, they often spend so much time thinking about how they’re going to protect their valuables during move-in that they forget about their flooring. Unfortunately, this can often come back to bite them. It’s all too easy to significantly damage your flooring by dragging, sliding or dropping something on it as you…

Packing liquids for a move requires a lot of foresight and preparation. How will you keep them from spilling? How do you know what you can safely transport yourself and what you can’t? What will you do if someone drinks your emergency moving day energy drinks and doesn’t tell you? We have the answers to…