Tips on Moving

Whether you’re relocating for a job or a fresh start, there will be exciting and nerve-wracking moments with your move. Sure, you get to experience a new place, meet new people, hike new trails, go to new restaurants. But you also have to deal with moving away from family, which can be especially tough if…

There’s a lot of preparation that goes into moving day. From packing your belongings to researching moving companies, you’ve probably completed a long to-do list when the big day finally rolls around. Make all of your hard work pay off by avoiding the following moving day mistakes!  Common mistakes to avoid on moving day  Sleeping…

Moving is stressful. It’s especially so when you have items that are easily damaged or difficult to pack, such as china, large furniture, instruments and artwork. Getting peace of mind for your specialty items can help relieve a lot of moving-day stress. What are specialty items? Specialty items include belongings that are luxurious, irreplaceable, extra-large,…

Moving with a big family can be challenging. However, learning how to pack like the pros is a great way to relieve some moving day stress. From labeling boxes to creating a moving folder, there are many things you can do to get your family from point A to point B, as easily as possible.…

Moving can be overwhelming no matter how old you are. Packing, living in clutter, transporting you, your stuff and your family from point A to point B… there’s a lot to handle. Not only do you have to organize your personal belongings, but there’s a chance you have to organize the kiddos in the family…

Network Announcement Wheaton has acquired Arpin Van Lines to immediately expand The Wheaton Group network. The new partnership will allow all five brands under The Wheaton Group umbrella to better serve customers across the country with increased capacity: Wheaton World Wide Moving Bekins Van Lines Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Arpin Van Lines Arpin Background Arpin…

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT O’Neill Transfer & Storage Co., Inc., recently joined Wheaton World Wide Moving’s agency network as a prime interstate agent. Previously affiliated with National Van Lines, O’Neill Transfer & Storage joins more than 200 Wheaton agents across the country. “O’Neill Transfer & Storage is an excellent fit with the Wheaton agency family,” said…

Hiring a professional moving company means entering into a contract with them. This contract will be a document that lists all the terms you both agree upon for services rendered and received. You sign, the company signs and everybody’s happy. Right? Well… usually. It’s easy to agree to terms without reading them thoroughly. Even if…

If you love wine, you already know how sensitive it can be. A three-dollar bottle of mixed red isn’t going to be damaged by transport, sure. The same isn’t true for your beloved Chateau Margaux 1787 or your 1949 Cheval-Blanc. Wine needs care. This applies when you store it, when it’s open, and especially when…

Moving overseas is a big deal. It involves more than just the logistical aspects of scheduling, planning, packing and transport. It’s about completely abandoning the people, places and culture you’re used to and adopting surroundings that are brand new. This can be challenging for adults, so it’s no surprise that it’s usually even more challenging…