Kitchen gadgets make cooking more efficient, convenient and sometimes even fun. From espresso machines to waffle makers to pizza ovens, small appliances add personality to your kitchen and hold memories of a lifetime of family meals. When it’s time to move, however, figuring out how to pack every little machine can be nothing short of…
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Supposedly, breaking a mirror creates seven years of bad luck. But superstitions aside, arriving at your new home with broken glass is just downright inconvenient. Bekins’ team of packing experts can ensure that all of your belongings arrive in one piece—literally. However, if you’re up for the challenge, we’ve created a step-by-step guide on how…
One of the most time-consuming aspects of moving is packing. Without a plan, it’s easy to underestimate how long packing will take, leaving you to feel rushed and stressed. Whether you’re relocating across town or the country, giving yourself enough time and using a systematic approach is essential to ensuring a smooth move. In this…
The list of to-dos can feel endless and daunting when you’re gearing up for a move. But what if you…
It often takes us a lot of preparation, as well as a bit of stress to go on a short journey for a day or two. Now, imagine if you are moving to a new place for an indefinite period. It may take weeks and months of planning and execution to complete the process. Moving…
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.…
No matter what time of year you’re moving, packing and preparing to take on long-distance moving can be an overwhelming process. Even packing for a local move can be a challenging ordeal for people, especially if you don’t have much experience with moving. Whether you’re looking into coordinating and performing this entire move by yourself…
Packing and traveling for an interstate move or cross-country moving is a big undertaking. After all, just moving across town can be a big ordeal, never mind when it comes to gathering and organizing all of your things to coordinate a move spanning across the entire country. Whether doing your DIY move yourself or when looking for movers who…
You might think that packing your bathroom for a move is simple. However, you’ll need to do a lot more than toss your shower curtain, toiletries and other bathroom items into a moving box. Packing your bathroom efficiently for a move takes some sorting, purging and organizing. A bathroom is often a mix of items…
When it comes to packing for a move, there are some things that are easier to transport than others. Houseplants, for example, take a little extra time and care than some other belongings. However, with the right preparation, you can safely move all your plants to your new home. Follow our tips to keep your…