Tips on Moving

Downsizing is tough. It can be especially difficult for older adults when they are moving into a smaller space or retirement home. Moving from a long-loved home full of memories and emotional connections is no easy feat.  The Wheaton team is here to help! This blog will guide you through the process of downsizing and…

EL CAJON, CA – McCarthy Transfer & Storage, Inc. of El Cajon, Calif., is Wheaton’s Agent of the Month for August 2017. McCarthy Transfer was established in 1919 and is now owned and operated by the third generation of the McCarthy family. McCarthy Transfer joined the Wheaton system in 1994. McCarthy Transfer was established in 1919…

You may find yourself making endless lists, tying up countless loose ends and packing boxes on boxes of belongings while you prepare for your move. And despite your best efforts, things can still fall through the cracks. That’s why we’ve created a list of things that our customers commonly forget to pack and do before…

VERONA, WI – Capital City Transfer, Inc., Verona, Wis., is Wheaton’s Agent of the Month for July 2017. Capital City became a Wheaton agent in 2009 and has since earned numerous sales, hauling and quality awards. This is their fifth Agent of the Month award. For more than 45 years, the movers at Capital City Transfer,…

Relocating offers many advantages to companies, but the time and disruption involved can cut into your employees’ productivity. How do leaders maintain employee engagement and productivity while planning the logistics of a move? As your national moving experts, we have seven key tips for planning and executing a move that minimizes workforce disruptions. 1. Assemble…

If you are scheduled to move during a heat wave, you might be considering putting off the experience until the temperatures cool. However, before you assume that moving in the heat will be a completely miserable experience, there are several things you can do to keep yourself from overheating and your items from becoming damaged.…

Some of the most challenging items to prepare for any move are your large collections, whether those collections consist of figurines, books, or your favorite films. While you may not think of your media discs immediately when considering fragile items, these discs can easily be scratched, cracked, or snapped if packed incorrectly. When you pack…

You may decide to move to a new home for any number of reasons, from a promising career to a better school district for your children. While your new home offers opportunities for you and your family, living in a new neighborhood after a move can make you feel isolated. But you needn’t feel separated…

OAK HARBOR, WASH.  ─ Whidbey Moving and Storage recently signed with Wheaton World Wide Moving’s network of more than 200 agents across the country. Whidbey had been a military-only agent for the van line, serving the greater Seattle area. Whidbey’s 100-year history goes back to freight services provided by Oak Harbor Freight Lines (OHFL). In…

The following drivers have been selected as the June 2017 Drivers of the Month: Direct Lease Driver of the Month, Keith Allison, Ridgeland, Miss., has more than 21 years of experience as a professional household goods mover. Keith has a great driver rating. This is his sixth Driver of the Month award with the van…