Tips on Moving

INDIANAPOLIS – Announced recently at its 64th Annual Partnership Conference, Bekins Van Lines awarded top honors to five drivers in the network as 2018 Drivers of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between September 2017 and August 2018 and consistently provide superior service…

There are many reasons for wanting to leave the suburban or urban lifestyle. You might want to retire close to nature with ample chances for living off the land. Or maybe you want the challenge of living a greener lifestyle with minimal carbon impact. Perhaps you simply enjoy the isolation and resilience that can come…

Your piano represents a significant investment in the joy, culture, and music of your household. While your piano sits as a centerpiece in your living space and serves as a gathering place on special occasions, the instrument becomes a hindrance during the piano moving process. Even homeowners who choose to handle moving on their own…

There are countless reasons for a dental office move: greater convenience and access to more patients, improved long-term stability and…

Moving is a chore that requires several weeks or months of preparation and plenty of focus. While you’re busy concentrating on the boxes, bubble wrap, and making sure you don’t break your favorite vase, you might be overlooking one issue: insects. Several varieties of insects, including fleas and cockroaches, can hitch a ride and infest…

When you begin to list all of the items to transport during an upcoming move, your household belongings likely make the list first. However, in addition to your indoor furnishings, personal electronics, and decor, you must also consider more difficult items such as your yard equipment and vehicle. Do you need to ship your car?…

Packing up a house and staging a space for a move is no easy feat. Decluttering, packing, staging and possibly even moving your belongings into a storage unit is often overwhelming and time consuming. Making your home look appealing while there are boxes and packing peanuts strewn about is tough, but not impossible!  There are…

The majority of your moving preparations take place weeks or even months in advance. You must start making reservations, housing arrangements, and travel plans well before your moving truck actually shows up. With all of your work before the day of your move, you may feel worn out or somewhat listless as the event arrives.…

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Please join us in welcoming new Bekins agent, All American Movers & Storage of Jacksonville, Fla. All American Movers was established in 2010 as a full-service moving and storage company by Jim and Joy Crook. Jim and Joy have more than 70 years of combined experience in the moving and storage business. Jim’s…

Much of the moving in process focuses on getting out of an old house. However, unloading your belongings, bringing them inside and unpacking them can be as complex and time consuming as packing them up. Unfortunately, many homeowners reach this point in their move and assume that the most conscientious work is done. This shift…