Tips on Moving

The work doesn’t end when moving day is over, even if we wish it did. Once you’ve made your move and successfully unpacked, you have something new to deal with: boxes. Lots and lots of boxes. If you’re organized, then they’re all folded up and put away. If you’re slightly less organized, they’re sitting in…

Most people collect something. Maybe it’s Star Wars action figures. Or tiny glass unicorns. Or books, vinyl records, snow globes–whatever! No matter what you collect, you want to keep it safe. Depending on the size or type of collection, that can be tricky, especially when you have to move it.  Moving collections is often a…

Congratulations to Bekins agent Main Street Movers on being named the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA) Mover of the Year! Tom and Karen Mantzouranis, co-founders of Main Street Movers, are among the highest quality agents in the network, and Bekins Van Lines is proud of our association with such a great organization. “In…

The night before any big undertaking tends to be restless. This is doubly true if it’s the night before a big move. You’re running over lists in your mind and probably worrying about everything that could go wrong. You can’t help but feel you must be forgetting something. Trying to figure out what that something…

Flipping the page from one chapter of your life to another can be intimidating. As you work through natural feelings of excitement, apprehension and uncertainty, it’s important to find support and inspiration. To provide some encouragement when deciding to move, we’ve gathered our favorite inspirational quotes about moving on and getting out of your comfort…

Moving an entire family is a huge undertaking. You have to worry about keeping everything together, managing the children and adjusting to your new home. More than most, family moves require organization, communication, and planning. Keep everyone on the same page, and you’ll pull off your move without a hitch. Of course, that’s always easier…

Moving is a challenging time for older adults. Moving to a senior living community can feel like a loss of independence and can trigger a variety of emotions. The Bekins team has a lot of experience helping older adults relocate. We’ve put together 5 tips for helping older adults downsize and move.  5 Tips for…

New Agent Announcement Mover Dudes Inc. recently joined Bekins Van Lines’ agency network as a prime interstate agent. With the move, they link up with more than 150 Bekins agents across the country. Started in 2006 by current president Jon Eye, the moving company was previously an independent agent and saw the affiliation with Bekins…

Now that spring is here, it’s a great time to get rid of unwanted items. Thanks to modern technology, there are a number of apps that can help with clearing the clutter and even put some extra cash in your pocket. Whether you’re looking to get rid of old furniture, clothes or miscellaneous goods, we…

Exciting news! In a move to expand the van line network, Bekins Van Lines’ parent company is acquiring Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. The new partnership will immediately expand the capacity and capabilities of the four brands under the Wheaton group umbrella: Wheaton World Wide Moving Bekins Van Lines Stevens Worldwide Van Lines The Stevens Worldwide…