Tips on Moving

4.  Don’t forget to drain the oil and gas from all power tools prior to the move.  It’s easy to forget all of the seemingly minute tasks that must be accomplished before a move.  While it might not seem like a big deal to drain the oil and gas, imagine what could happen if you…

3. Buy a notebook. This might seem like a simplistic tip, but it’s one that can really help out.  During the moving process there are going to be lots of forms that are signed, stray papers, receipts, paint swatches, wallpaper clippings, directions, maps….. I think you get the hint.  There are going to be a lot…

2. Sketch a floor plan. Once you know the layout of your new house or apartment, sketch out a floor plan for each room.  Scaling these plans to actual size will help you know what furniture you should and shouldn’t take depending on how much room you have in your house. Here are some tips to…

1.  Use labels. Labels can and will be your best friend upon moving. We’ve provided you with some Wheaton World Wide Moving-branded labels for you to print out and attach to your boxes. Not only can you indicate which room the items came from, but you also have space to write what contents are in…

For many, the month of May welcomes the onset of spring, the end of the school year, and the beginning of the summer.  For the moving industry, May is not only the beginning of our busiest season, but is also National Moving Month. To celebrate, Wheaton World Wide Moving will post a different moving tip…

It’s no secret that Americans are more transient now than ever before.  Whether it’s due to job relocation, family obligations, or the quest for adventure, moves – especially big moves – are happening all the time. AOL Jobs and NerdWallet did some of the hard work for us by examining data from the U.S. Census…

Partnership strengthens Wheaton World Wide Moving and Bekins Van Lines, Inc. After a year as the new fourth largest household goods carrier in the country, Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines is hitting its stride in time for the summer busy season. The combined company produced record revenue for 2012 and is on…

Wheaton agents see a lot. We have more than 250 agents, nationwide, many who have been in the moving and storage business for decades. We talked to some of them and asked about the most common and costly mistakes they see customers make as well as what advice they could give to future customers about…

Wheaton agents meet and exceed the highest standards required of moving and storage companies. But there are plenty of moving companies out there, advertising online, who are not much more than a couple of guys with a rented truck. If you are still in the mode of comparison-shopping, here are five simple questions you can…

Although the winter months might not be the most appealing time to find and move into a new home, it can be the best time. So why is the winter a good time to move? Why You Should Move in the Winter There are less homes on the market during the winter and sellers are…