Moving Tips Blog

Sometimes the deal seems too good to be true, but we want a bargain. Then after our money is in the other guy’s pocket, we discover it’s an elaborate scam. Unfortunately, the moving industry has its share of scammers, although the vast majority of professional movers are legitimate and honest.

When you partner with a company like Global Van Lines, you know that experienced, professional movers and packers will take care of most of the heavy lifting for you. However, you may have some items that movers will not take on their trucks. These are called non-allowables, and they can create liability issues for the mover. Generally, these personal items are things you would prefer to take with you anyway, such as valuable jewelry.

Moving your home is tricky enough, but add in one or more little ones and the stress can mount. It may feel as if your attention is always divided, which makes a relocation seem overwhelming. Rely on these top tips to help you surmount the obstacles that can occur when moving with kids, and keep your sanity at the same time.

The packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking are finally complete. You are wrapping up with your moving crew, and perhaps you are wondering if you should tip them. You have entrusted your personal belongings to them, and they did the heavy lifting. Are you obligated to reward them beyond their agreed upon rate?

Relocating to another country is exciting, but the process can be a little intimidating to some people. Not only must you deal with the logistics of moving, but you will need to stay on top of visas, immigration paperwork, and more. These are some common issues that may arise during the process of moving to […]

Summer is here, and it’s typically the busiest season for moving. You face a pretty good chance of moving during hot weather.

Prior to any move, it is imperative to have all your ducks lined up in a row. This means knowing what to ship ahead before you move.

If you are moving yourself, you are most likely not looking forward to moving your washer and dryer. They are easily damaged during relocation.

Use dishpacks to prepare your dishes, stemware, and glassware for moving. A dishpack, which is a box specifically made for packing dishware, is much hardier than they standard box, and you should use one for fragile items such as collectibles and dishes. Stack and wrap plates in bundles of 2 to 4, and bowls in […]

Wouldn’t it be great to be like a turtle or snail, so we could simply pick up and move our home with us wherever and whenever we needed?