Non-Allowable Items When Moving

Non-Allowable Items When Moving

When packing for your move, keep in mind that there are some items that cannot be moved for health and safety reasons. These are called non-allowable items in the moving industry.  These are hazardous materials that can contaminate your belongings or cause harm if...
Wondering How Much To Tip Movers?

Wondering How Much To Tip Movers?

When moving to a new home, tipping your movers is optional. Professional movers are paid by the moving company to do their jobs and will never expect a tip. However, if they were extra careful with your prized possessions, breezed through the logistics of a...
Moving This Summer? Have a Yard Sale First!

Moving This Summer? Have a Yard Sale First!

We all have stuff we no longer want or need, but it can be hard to let it go.  Moving to a new home is the perfect time to clear away clutter and downsize, and summer is the ideal yard sale season. Selling unwanted items can provide some helpful cash. De-cluttering...
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Long-Distance Mover

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Long-Distance Mover

If you are moving a long distance from your current home, there’s a lot to consider. Long-distance moves are much more involved than a local move and they can be intimidating. You already have many things on your mind when planning an interstate move. Choosing a...
Summer is for Shredding

Summer is for Shredding

Sometimes it seems like we are all drowning in a sea of documents. Who doesn’t have paperwork piling up? File boxes, cabinets, desk drawers…it can be hard to know which documents to keep and which to toss. Some papers contain sensitive information; others are just...