Move Planning

Pack. Load. Unload. Unpack. Clean-up. Those are the basics to moving whether it’s across town or coast to coast. In the upheaval, it’s easy to forget several important tasks that will help your move go more smoothly. These go beyond the boxes. Getting acquainted with your new community and being prepared for unexpected emergencies are crucial to relocating. Here are several tips to remember during your move.

The tough decision has been made, and mom and dad or grandma and grandpa will need to move. Whether it’s to a smaller home or a senior community, the process has unique challenges. You will likely face issues related to logistics, their health and their finances. Here are several tips for helping the elderly move.

Winter can be a good time to move your home. In general, you can find rental trucks are less expensive and professional movers are more available. However, moving in winter can also present some special issues. Here are some tips for moving during the winter.

Thinking of a DIY move? Many people prefer to save some money by doing it themselves. Knowing how to properly load a moving truck, van or trailer is crucial to transporting your household goods without damage. Here are some valuable tips for optimizing the load for efficiency and safety.

Protecting the floors and carpets during a move is very important. Whether you are moving out of a rental or you have sold your home, you want to avoid the cost of repairs during both the move in and move out. This is especially true in fall, winter, or spring, when there could by rain, snow, and mud.

Not all of us save our original box when we purchase a TV, but that box is the best one to use if you still have yours. Otherwise, purchase a television carton and use sturdy packing material such as bubble wrap. You may need another person to help you with packing the TV; however, if it is a large screen TV, you may want to consider custom crating as the best option.

Have you snagged a prime position in an overseas country? That is truly exciting and formidable at the same time. What resources will be available to you to assist with acclimating to your new environment? Global Van Lines has many resources to help you. In the meantime, here are a few tips for settling in to your new home.

As a parent, you want your move to the new home to go well for the kids. You want what is best for them, and making the transition to a new home, new schools, and new friends can be a little smoother with a little attention to some details designed around the children. Global Van Lines has a few tips to make the adjustment to a new home a little easier for the kids, before and after the move.

Is your closet the size of a small apartment? Or is it a normal size, but stuffed from top to bottom? Either way, moving clothes can be the most daunting task for some people. Where do you start? How do you conquer the clutter? Here are some great tips for streamlining the task.

When it is finally time to move your household, the expense will be a considerable concern. No one wants to feel as if they are a target in someone else’s scam. Getting an accurate estimate for your move is no different.