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… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
Do you own a woodworking shop or a garage full of tools? Ease the job of moving your heavy tools to your new location by following these important steps. Organize and Purge A move to a new location is a great opportunity to take inventory of your tool collection. As… Continue reading.
Pay special attention to your electronic devices when you relocate in freezing or wet conditions. The cold temperatures, condensation, and moisture of winter environments are harsh to electronic devices and appliances. Learn what you should know about the effects of cold weather on device components and how to protect your… Continue reading.
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. Start… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
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… Continue reading.
