Topic: Household Moves

There are many reasons to downsize your home that directly impact your quality of life. People move to a smaller house or an apartment to: Make a fresh start Change careers  Retire Save money Reduce property taxes Whatever your reason, downsizing requires some hard decisions. It means getting rid of possessions or swapping them out…

History of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was founded in 1988 by the American Trucking Associations, to honor the 3.5 million truck drivers in the US for their exceptional work on the roads and in our lives.   What Truck Drivers Do for Us While truck drivers often go unnoticed…

Moving homes is an exciting milestone for any family. However, it can also be a stressful endeavor, especially when you have little ones in tow. Kiddos might feel overwhelmed with the change, leading to increased restlessness. But fear not, parents! Bekins Van Lines, your trusted moving partner, is here to turn this challenge into a…

Moving is a significant life event. It’s not just the physical act of moving possessions from one place to another. There’s an emotional journey of detaching from a familiar environment and embracing a new home.  The influence of these changes on our mental well-being is substantial, often taking a toll on our emotional health. Let’s…

From California to New York, our customers have a knack for taking Bekins agents all over the country. Check out these 2022 moving trends based on our customers’ highest outbound and inbound states: Outbound States:  50.9% of all network moves originated in these 7 states:  California: 12.85% of network moves were loaded in California Florida:…

Letting go of sentimental items can be a challenge. Your heartstrings tie themselves to objects and images from special times in your life. It’s important (but not easy) to keep in mind that getting rid of things is not the same as getting rid of the memories associated with them. When it’s time to move,…

It’s that time of year again, when 24-hour movie marathons of our favorite holiday films draw us to our comfy couches. When “It’s a Wonderful Life” comes on, we can’t help but imagine ourselves as part of the town of Bedford Falls. So, what does “It’s a Wonderful Life” have to do with the moving…

Packing up and moving is always a big feat in and of itself, but if your recent move is taking you to a more mountainous area than you’re accustomed to, you have even more on your plate. The perks of living at high altitude are plentiful. You have access to breathtaking (literally) views, bountiful hiking…

Choosing the right long-distance movers might seem like a tall order, even for those with varied experience in moves of this size or distance. After all, when starting out in the moving process, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with everything it might seem you’ll have to take on yourself. From finding the right long-distance movers to decluttering…

Have the hankering to move to a new city and start over? You’re not alone in your want, and now could very well be just the right time to do so. Whether you are looking to move for a change of scenery, to give yourself the jolt you need to start fresh in a new…