Topic: Packing Guides & Tips

Winter isn’t the most popular season for moving, due to both weather concerns and the interruptions of the holidays. However, that means that you can sometimes find great deals on leases or home sales during the winter months. If you decide to take advantage of those deals, you may find yourself planning a cold-weather move.…

Moving doesn’t have to hurt. It might be painful to see the financial cost, it might be hard to leave friends and family, and it could be tough to contemplate the stress of selling and packing. However, when it comes to moving day itself, limit the pain by preventing injury. Unfortunately, the most-damaged item in…

If you’ve been living and loving the rural lifestyle in small-town America, moving to an urban area can seem daunting. You might not know where to start. Not only do you need to find a place to rent or buy in a good area, but you also need to adapt to higher living costs and…

Is your relocation scheduled to occur over the holidays? Make the season more festive and merry for children when you follow the four tips listed below in your holiday move. 1. Pack Scrooge Away for Maximum Cheer You win over the hearts and minds of children when you conquer your own negative feelings about moving…

Whether you express yourself with paint, elaborate costumes or handmade greeting cards, having a studio in your home can provide the privacy and organization necessary to maximize your creativity. However, when you move, your art studio, sewing space or craft room can be one of the most difficult challenges of the transition. Not only must…

As you plan your packing activities, think “outside the living space” to include the contents of your garage, workshop, and garden shed. If you expect to use your tools and garden implements in your new place, you’ll want to carefully pack your garage items prior to placing them in the moving van. Assemble Items to…

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…

Unless you have an unlimited eat-out budget, you still have to cook while you’re in the midst of planning and packing for your move. To keep yourself organized, think of how to move your kitchen in terms of the past, present, and future. The Moving Kitchen’s Past Dry goods that you’ve bought in the past…

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…

From safely navigating slick roads to calculating an arrival time based on weather conditions, moving in the rain or snow comes with challenges. If the weather forecast for moving day isn’t sunny and dry, it’s important to waterproof your belongings. Whether you’re moving a mattress in the rain or transporting boxes in the snow, a…