Tips on Moving

On the other end of the phone line, your friend explains that he or she has to go out of town on the day you have to move. So you check his or her name off your list, and you struggle not to rip out your hair with frustration. None of your friends or family…

The following drivers have been selected as the September 2016 Drivers of the Month: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Glenn Gilbert, Albuquerque, N.M., has more than 31 years of experience as a professional household goods mover. He maintains a top driver rating with a near perfect score in customer service. This is Glenn’s first…

Those who haven’t lived in Texas before often have preconceived notions of what the state is like. Texas is often thought of as the last vestige of Wild West culture-and in some areas of the state that is the case. However, Texas is as varied in entertainment as it is in climate. You can enjoy…

Before you go, you must coordinate with your moving company, realtor or property manager, and utility companies. And once you get there, you spend some time finding the nearest grocery stores, checking out local attractions, and settling in to work or school. With all this busyness, many people forget to begin the search for new…

When you first move into a new home or apartment, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking. After all, you’d rather spend a few hours unpacking boxes than preparing three meals a day. Below, we’ve provided a list of easy meal options to try during the first week in your new home.…

As you prepare to move to a new home, you can’t help but feel a little excited at the idea of starting fresh. You want to put your best foot forward and make new memories with your family. But as you sort through your closets and attic space, you realize that you have created a…

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WASH. – Bekins Northwest is Bekins Van Lines’ Agent of the Month for August 2016. The award is given to the interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies founders John and Martin Bekins’ philosophy of putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and Bekins…

Moving from a chilly or temperate climate to a warm or hot climate takes preparation. Your wardrobe will change from boots and sweaters to shorts and flip flops; your hobbies will go from snowboarding to surfing. But it’s not all fun and fashion—it’s important for your health, happiness and safety to know how to acclimate…

You’ve spent years cultivating your koi pond. You chose the perfect fish to put in it and you’ve carefully tended to them through every season. But now, you’re moving and you don’t know how to move your fish across town or across the country. You have a strict no-koi-left-behind policy, but how do you go…

The following drivers have been selected as the August 2016 Drivers of the Month: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Edward Worthen, Milton, Wash., is a veteran driver with more than 40 years of experience as a professional household goods mover. He maintains a good driver rating with a top score in customer service. This…