The Wheaton Blog
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a brand new version of the consumer rights booklet, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. Anyone thinking of hiring a movers should read the document, as it contains information about every step of your move. That document and more resources for consumers are available at protectyourmove.gov.…
Things can pile up in a basement quickly. Despite your best intentions to clean it “this weekend” or the next, things accumulate over months or even years until your basement becomes its own house of horrors. Want to make your basement less spooky? We’ve got some ideas for you! We know that when you move…
Did you just get that new, exciting job offer cross country? Or are you just wanting to pick up and start over? No matter what, moving cross country can be expensive. You may be dreading the overall cost of your move, and it may be stressing you out more than it should be. Luckily, there…
Moving scams can turn an already stressful situation into a nightmare. Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau receives some 6,000 complaints about moving companies every year. This rampant rise in moving fraud, causing a median loss of $350 per victim, has led the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to increase their anti-fraud crackdowns. To help…
Last year, 27.1 million Americans moved. The vast majority of those moves were anywhere from a 50 to 2,000 mile trip. That’s a lot of moving, energy and emissions! If you’re looking for tips on moving sustainably, we’ve got plenty of solutions. From reducing your load to packing smarter to choosing the most eco-friendly travel…
Moving in together is a big decision. When one or both of you have children, that decision affects more than just you and your partner. Wheaton World Wide wants you to make the right move by knowing what questions to ask before moving in together with your kids. We’re not family therapists, but we’ve been…
Long Distance Moves, Moving Tips
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…
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…
Moving Tips, Preparing for Your Move
Not all furniture is equal, especially when you’re moving. Some furniture is light, easy to transport, and easier to handle. Some furniture… isn’t. When it comes to your especially fragile, cumbersome, or easily-marked furniture, the process becomes more complicated. How do you move these things without damaging them? How do you get your heaviest items…
After months of coordinating, planning, and schedule changes, you are finally ready to pack up and enjoy your new home and apartment. The boxes are packed, moving trucks are on the way, and you are hit with some unwelcome news: your new home or apartment is not vacant, and you are forced to postpone your…
