During your relocation, it can be easy to forget about the small things that still need to be completed before you head off to your new residence. Don’t forget about the small details during your move. Below is a list of Wheaton World Wide Moving’s Tips #33-42, that will help save you dollars and headaches…
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What comes with moving season? Garage Sales! Yes, they seem to be everywhere this time of year, and you are sure to have spotted one or another driving through your neighborhood or local suburb. If you’ve ever hosted a sale, you know they are time-consuming and a lot of work, and sometimes they don’t end…
Memorial Day has passed and the official start of summer is fast approaching, which means the busiest time of year for corporate moving companies has arrived. The summer is traditionally the busiest time of year for residential relocation services, with the peak months spanning between Memorial Day through Labor Day. According to the most recent…
Frigid temps and frozen precipitation hit the United States hard this year — even in areas that normally don’t suffer. At one point this winter, Florida was the only U.S. state without snow on the ground. People all across the U.S. have fought the winter weather with heavy coats, boots, gloves and scarves — all of…
Movers have crossed the threshold of my house four times in the two and a half years I’ve lived there. I had the joy of moving into my first home. Then my roommate joined me. Then my roommate left me. Then my boyfriend joined me. This weekend brings move number five to my household. My…
Professional packing is an added expense, but it often pays for itself in convenience and safety. Your mover has the expertise and materials to protect your possessions. Even if you have the time and energy to pack, consider leaving your delicate or fragile items (china, glassware, silver, clocks, etc.) for the professionals. If you’re a…
I was helping my boyfriend unpack some boxes the other day. When he moved into my our home from his condo, he didn’t use a professional moving company. He chose to pack and move himself, which he thought was a perfectly good decision until we opened his boxes and saw the condition of his belongings. Delicate…
Back in the day, promising to serve up beer and pizza was all it took to rope friends into helping you move. With everyone’s busy schedule — and let’s face it, older backs — moving today may not be that simple. You’ve probably accumulated nicer belongings over the years, which you’d like to protect. When…
Settling into a new home can be stressful, especially for young children who function best on a daily routine. Getting children back into school and daycare as soon as possible once you move is key. While schools are probably based on the location of your new home, daycare is not. Here are some tips for finding a daycare in your…
The Wheaton movers unloaded all of your belongings. All of the boxes are unpacked and your knick knacks are in place. Now what? After a residential move, especially an interstate move that takes you to a brand new community, you may be left with an empty feeling. Adjusting to new people and places can be difficult.…