Tips on Moving

Packing up and storing the items in your garage is a big job, especially when it comes times to relocate your lawn equipment, including your riding lawn mower, push mower, and weed eater. Preparing these items to be moved to the storage facility is the first step, and preparing the storage area to prevent damage…

Whether you’re buying or leasing a condo unit, you have to live in harmony with the other residents who share your condominium complex. To be a thoughtful, non-annoying new neighbor, understand the dynamics of condo living and set clear boundaries for yourself. Here’s how. Read the Rules and Bylaws The time to protest condominium rules…

Moving always brings some stress and change, but moving during or after divorce can become even more challenging. You might have legal appointments, personal and family counseling, the physical and emotional needs of children, paperwork, mediation, asset division, and custody hearings. However, with planning, sound legal advice, and a little bit of help, you can…

Many people become stressed, engage in hard manual labor, and eat a lot of takeout while moving. This can be very hard on your body. Staying healthy during a move takes a lot of effort. These tips can help you stay healthy and avoid injury during your upcoming relocation. 1. Start Early One of the…

Moving is always a monumental task, but you might find the move even more challenging when you have kids or other family members who will move with you. Moving with children means more gear, more clothing, more equipment, and more juggling for time. Packing, moving day, and settling into your new home all become a…

While the majority of well-planned, well-executed moves go off without any problems, some suddenly develop a problem that threatens to send the entire move off the rails. One of the most serious of these problems involves situations where the person or family who is moving suddenly discovers that the date they give up possession of…

For most American households, moving is a certainty and something that will happen at one or more points in their life. In fact, according to statistics published by the United States Census Bureau, slightly more than 11 percent of the population moved to a different home during the counting year between 2015 and 2016. While this makes…

During a move, many people who do their own packing worry about packaging fragile materials properly. Improper packing strategies can lead to broken plates, damaged electronics, and shattered Christmas ornaments. Learn these strategies for packing and moving fragile items to help ensure that your breakables are well protected throughout your upcoming relocation. Stock Up On Wrapping…

Wintertime moves come with a host of unique challenges. Along with all the tasks and stresses of relocating your family,…

No matter what time of year you decide to move, preparation is always necessary. Winter relocations are no different; moving during cold weather can have its perks, but in order to reap the benefits, you need to be prepared. To make sure your winter move goes smoothly, the professional movers at Bekins have put together…