Tips on Moving

As professional movers, Bekins wants to help you make your relocation as peaceful as possible. One of the keys to a smooth, successful move is planning and organizing the details. Sweating the small stuff sooner than later can help prepare you for a stress-free move. Simply print this list and check off the items as…

Whether you are relocating because of a new job or for a change of scenery in a new part of the country, Bekins Van Lines recognizes moving is a huge decision in your life. That is why we at Bekins want to provide you as much information and insight as possible when deciding whether or…

Taxes and moving have a lot in common: they can both be stressful, costly and confusing. However, they don’t have to be any of those things! The moving experts at Bekins are here to help. If you’re working on your moving budget, you’re probably looking for ways to save as much as you can. Writing…

At Bekins, we are always looking for tips and advice from experts on the impact of moving with children. We found a very informative article on this subject and are reprinting it for your education. Although moving has become a common event for American families, it is a “moving” experience in more ways than one. No…

The process of relocating your family is stressful enough without having to comprehend moving and storage vernacular. At Bekins, we recognize this and strive to make your moving experience as simple and stress-free as possible. One term you will hear from the beginning of the moving process is “interstate moving agent.” Here’s a definition of…

It is important to know what you own, whether you’re preparing to move with Bekins Van Lines or in case of a flood, fire or burglary. A simple, but effective, home inventory is easy to prepare with only a notebook. Consider Bekins’ room-to-room home inventory checklist for a fast and easy way to track all of…

Packing can seem like a daunting process. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics, more than 37 million Americans – or about 13 percent – move to a different home every year. Whether you are one of those people or if you move every five-to-seven years, you still have to gather quality packing…

This April, Bekins Van Lines celebrates its one-year anniversary of its partnership with renowned Wheaton World Wide Moving. The new strategic partnership brought together two of the best known and valued brands in the household goods moving and storage industry. The finalizing of the acquisition last year created the fourth largest household goods carrier in the…

When using professional relocation services you will not only have to choose relocation services, you’ll also need to select one of Bekins’ payment plans to help determine the price of moving. At Bekins, we understand that you are working with a budget and that is why we have provided several payment options to allow you the flexibility of…

What the most dreaded part of the moving process?  Packing up all of your belongings.  Here are some packing tips that might help you prepare for this daunting moving task. During your move, it is important to use the correct packing materials needed to protect your possessions.  This will alleviate any damage during transit.  Bekins recommends…