Moving Tips Blog

Since your home is climate controlled, you may not think to consider a climate controlled storage unit when you move. You may not stop to think that your valuables could be damaged by extremes in weather conditions. They are in a locked room, so what could go wrong? Some personal items need extra care. Let’s […]

It’s a natural for summer to be the most popular season for moving. You avoid the inclement weather of winter. If you have kids, you won’t disrupt the school season. Moving in summer typically has less stress overall than other times of the year. Still, you will have some challenges that you will need to […]

Are you moving items that have considerable value or may be easily damaged and difficult to replace? You may want to protect those items with additional insurance coverage. A protection plan will give you peace of mind on moving day as well as reimburse you for any unexpected problems.

Moving with young children presents challenges even during normal times. Now with social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak, packing up and moving to a new home can result in unexpected obstacles. Let’s take a look at several tried and true methods of relocating with children in tow.

Making a move to a new home represents a huge transition in life. You hope that moving day is the end of that major transition; however, it can mark the beginning of another significant change in your routines.

Are you preparing to relocate overseas? You will have some additional expenses to include in your budget. Moving to another country can be very exciting. It can also include some additional challenges. Take these additional costs into account when you move overseas.

If you are like many Americans during this COVID-19 “stay-at-home” effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, then you likely have some extra time on your hands.

The number of global COVID-19 cases continues to grow, although some reassuring data suggest that some countries have “flattened the curve.” All around the globe, friends, family, and neighbors are practicing social distancing, self-quarantining, and self-monitoring to slow the spread of coronavirus.

We are in this together. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted life for many parts of the world. Many in the U.S. have been told to stay home. Social distancing is now routine until life returns to normal. But, some things cannot be put on hold. You may be moving to a new home, and you can’t reschedule that. You may wonder what to do and whether moving services are still available.

Once your household items, boxes, and furniture are loaded onto the moving truck, you will likely be excited to head quickly to your new home and unpack. Wait. You have an important task to complete: a final walkthrough to ensure your old home is clean, free of damage, secure, and totally empty. Why is this important? Let’s take a look at the answer and how to do a walkthrough well without disrupting your schedule.