It's normal for children to feel like they have no control over a move. Additionally, they find it hard to say goodbye to friends. Help children transition to a new home following tips from experienced movers: Talk about the move: When you include the children in your...

Furniture can be difficult to lift and move without the help of strong friends or professional movers. Properly preparing to transport or store furniture can make lifting and securing it easier, and might avoid damage. Focus on Preparation for Transport: Take...

With the proper techniques, moving a heavy piece of furniture doesn't have to be difficult. Techniques for Moving Heavy Furniture Rent or borrow a furniture dolly: A dolly helps distribute weight vertically, giving you a boost on transporting heavy items. Purchase and...

Loss due to breakage in a move is heartbreaking. Below are some tips from industry experts on how to pack fragile items to reduce breakage during any move, in a moving van or a moving container. The most important tip for packing and moving fragile items is to...

After a move to a new city or neighborhood, there is a feeling of disorientation. These tips can help anyone moving to a new neighborhood or city, with absolutely no clue what to do first! Inspect your home: If you didn't have enough time to thoroughly inspect the...

Moving can be costly once you factor in added costs associated with deposits, professional movers, packing supplies, technicians, lost wages at work, and more. Below are a few professional tips on saving money when moving. Cut moving costs by reducing the number of...

If you need to move big furniture, like a bulky couch through a tiny doorway, take precautionary steps to avoid costly damages and repairs.   Measure and Plan Measure the furniture:  Find the height, width, and depth at the item's widest points, including any...

The top concern when moving with a pet is managing their stress and anxiety, because for a pet, moving is a profound and confusing disruption of their routine and territory. Unlike humans, pets don't understand that the upheaval is temporary and that there is a new,...

Moving is not easy; it takes time, money and a lot of physical and mental effort. When humans get tired, we sometimes make funny and weird mistakes that others can learn from. Weird Items Left Behind A turtle in a box: A person moving accidentally packed up a pet...