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With everything else you need to do during a move, it’s all-too-easy to forget about changing your address. Especially when there are so many different places where you’ll have to change it! Utility companies, financial services, government offices, insurance companies, subscriptions, and more places will all need your new address. Then there are your friends…
As college move-in day approaches, it is time to start planning for how to get your stuff from your old home to your new home for the school year. This can be a challenging process due to the limited space and the distance from home. Here are some tips to help streamline the moving process…
Since 1891, Bekins Van Lines has been a leader of innovation in the household-goods moving industry. Throughout Bekins rich history, the specialization in storage became a primary service, especially in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. For a special throwback Thursday, here is an article from the LA Times in 1989. Looking back how Bekins…
With another busy moving season wrapping up, it is about time to get your kids ready for school and with that comes back to school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family is expected to spend $606 per child for back to school shopping. If you have more than one child, the…
Bekins’ trucks and trailers travel all across America packed to the max with household goods. Here is what an empty, brand-new trailer looks like before it is it put to work! Semi-trailers at Bekins are 53 feet long and have side doors on them. Some have one side door, but this new one has two.…
Want to move to the happiest place in the country? Looks like you are headed to Richmond, Virginia! According to the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research, Richmond, Va. was ranked as the “most contented area in the country” and contented equals happiness. What makes Richmond the most contented place in the country? Fellow Richmonder,…
When relocating you will more than likely go through the process of finding a new home. Buying is a huge commitment, and it will be important take your time to ensure you find the perfect house for you and your family. During your search, you will most likely come across flipped homes for sale. A…
All of your household belongings are packed in the Bekins truck and now you are making a road trip to your new home. Make your journey interesting with a few of these road trip games. It is a great way to pass the time as well as bond with your family as you embark on…
Find more tips and tricks about moving household goods here: https://www.bekins.com/resources-guides/