When planning for a move, you may not think about all of the paperwork involved. In addition to your physical tasks and any closing paperwork you need to secure your new home, change of address can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Below, we provide five guidelines to get you through the process of changing…
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Surely, you’re familiar with Murphy’s law? This old saying states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase is definitely pessimistic, it sometimes turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…
When you begin doing research and planning for your upcoming move, one thing you learn is that not all moving estimates are created equal. To make an informed decision you should be aware that there are actually different types of estimates, known as “binding” and “non-binding”. The distinction can be significant and may end up…
Moving to a new home presents the perfect opportunity to organize your media collection(s). Media can come in many forms: books, comic books, movies, music, video games, and vinyl albums. Needless to say, the more you have, the harder it can be to find what you’re looking for. Plus, your items look much better when…
Self-employment can offer you a lot of freedom and flexibility. However, working from a home office also means that you bear the responsibility for tasks that would otherwise fall on your employer. These tasks range from calculating your taxes and your insurance to packing up and transporting your equipment during a move. Below, we list…
In today’s world, if you can think of it, there’s more than likely an app for it. Our mobile devices are created with incredible technology that can bring tools and information to our fingertips almost instantaneously. Whether you use apps for cooking, time keeping, calculating or shopping, there are apps out there for virtually every…
A great deal of attention is required for a move of any size. There are schedules to coordinate, checklists to go through, supplies to purchase, and that’s all before the movers even arrive. Tasks such as this are amplified when moving an office; you can’t just halt all of the business in order for your…
Choosing a Mover can be hard. It can even be more confusing than it needs to be with all of the various types of moving companies available and the services available amongst them. The following guide will help you differentiate between the different types of movers and how each one can best service your needs.…
When you are applying for a job, it is vital to provide your prospective employer with a viable list of references. If an employer is going to hire you they want to make sure you are worth the investment. This same principle is true when considering which moving company to choose for your next move.…
The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) is the national trade association for the professional moving industry. Based in Washington, D.C., AMSA’s mission is to represent the interest of the domestic and international moving and storage industry and to help the customers it serves. Before you hire a moving company to carry out your move,…