At its core, relocation is getting your belongings from point A to point B. But what if you need some time and space in between? Storage services are a key moving resource to ensure your valuables are secure during your transition. Some moving companies, like Bekins Van Lines, offer storage alongside their full-service moving services.…
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Topic: Preparing for Your Move
Moving Tips, Preparing for Your Move
One of the most important decisions when planning a residential move is how to cover your moving expenses. Should you dip into your savings or opt to finance the cost? Both options have their pros and cons, and the right choice could depend on your financial situation and goals. Keep in mind that your moving…
We understand that moving can be stressful for you. That is why you need a timeline before preparing yourself for the great day. The real preparation for the relocation starts much ahead of your move date. It is appreciable if you can have a two-month gap before the move to complete all the necessary arrangements…
Moving Tips, Preparing for Your Move
Taking on a move can be overwhelming for anybody, but military families for a move often have to take even more into account when gearing up for another move. Because families in the services move frequently, there tends to be even more for them to consider when gearing up to head to a new base.…
International Moves, Preparing for Your Move
International moving is often a long process that requires a lot of planning and preparation to keep things developing as they should and running smoothly. When taking on an international move, it’s imperative to follow the right procedures for you and your family to keep things on track and to ensure that all of the…
Moving Tips, Preparing for Your Move
It’s that time of the year – college students are returning to campus, which can be stressful. Whether packing up your childhood room to go to college for the first time or returning for your second year to a new dorm or apartment, there are many challenges that come with living on or near campus…
Moving Tips, Preparing for Your Move
Sometimes the unexpected happens, but that’s just life! Of course, people know that the more time they have to prepare for a move, the better, but sometimes the need for a last-minute move presents itself. Whether it’s for a job, family, or for fun, a last-minute move can be tricky. Read on for ten tips…
The period in between moving to your new home and moving out of your current one can come with a difficult planning period for a lot of different reasons, but especially when it comes to using pantry items before you move, or when trying to plan out your grocery shopping trips so you don’t waste…
Packing How Tos, Preparing for Your Move
Keeping organized during a move isn’t easy. You’re packing up and transporting everything you own. It’s not surprising that, without proper preparation, things can easily get mixed up, lost or confused. There are a lot of ways to help yourself keep this from happening. You can enlist the help of a professional moving company. You…
Moving in with another person is a big deal. You’re connecting two or more separate lives in a very real way. Whether it’s a friend, family member, roommate or romantic partner, it’s hard to move in with someone without some anxiety. After all, how do you know they’re not a horrible roommate? How do you…