Tips on Moving

1.  Take an inventory – Before you can figure out how to efficiently use your food, you have to know what you have. Take an inventory of everything in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. 2.  Divide and conquer – Separate and organize your perishables (things in the refrigerator and freezer), canned goods, nonperishables (cereal, snacks,…

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…

1.  Don’t procrastinate – The longer you put off packing, the more stressful (and less organized) it will be. By packing up seasonal decorations and lesser-used household items early, you can get a jump start. Packing items that you won’t use before your move will also free up space and allow you to better organize.…

Ask about relocation assistance and resources. Many companies will offer a variety of relocation packages or services to help new and transitioning employees. Check with your company’s human resources department to see what is available to you. Most companies have an established relocation policy which provides for household goods moving and storage services, while others…

There are several things you can do to keep your children happy and occupied if traveling by car or plane. An activity kit with a fully-charged tablet, headphones, portable charger, crayons, paper, several books and a deck of cards will help to keep your children entertained for hours. Dressing your child in layers will keep…

New Agent Announcement Please join us in welcoming new Bekins agent, Fast Moving Company of Hackettstown, N.J. “Fast Moving Company’s focus has always been on professional service, which is a great fit with the Bekins agency family,” said A.J. Schneider, the van line’s Executive Vice President. “We look forward to a long partnership.” Fast Moving…

Plan Your Move Before you begin the moving process, develop a plan and a schedule as early as possible. This will allow you to divide your move into smaller, more manageable pieces and set aside time to accomplish each stage. Using a moving checklist can help to keep yourself organized and on track. Set a…

With proper protection, your favorite framed art and movie posters will survive your move and grace your new walls for many years to come. Follow these tips as you prepare your framed art and posters for your relocation. Packing Framed Art Use specialty boxes made especially for framed artwork when you want durable packing containers.…

1.     Start small– Select a small project to begin your winter decluttering. One of our favorite decluttering projects is in the kitchen. Over the holidays, you most likely used a variety of kitchen utensils and serving dishes. Now is the perfect time to evaluate what your kitchen needs. Keep the utensils and serving dishes you use…

Pamper your antique and modern cloth wall hangings when you move them. By using proper packing methods, you ensure that your cloth wall hangings last a long time and look great. Follow these tips as you move tapestries. Brush Up on Use-And-Care Instructions Familiarize yourself with the correct ways to clean your individual fabric pieces.…