"My partner and I both work in healthcare," Beth said. "We have four children, between the ages of four and eleven. Everyone's involved in sports, dance, or other activities. Every minute of every day is scheduled. And...our careers demand frequent moves. I've learned that the best way for our family to handle this is to hire a packing service." What Is a Packing Service? A packing service … [Read more...]
Moving With a New Baby
Welcoming a child into your life is a wonderful event. It does however come with its share of sleepless nights, very busy schedules, and the ups and downs that come with having a new baby. Add that to the stresses and tensions that are part of moving a household and it can seem like too much to bear. Here are some tips from your Boston moving company that will make things easier: 1) Keep … [Read more...]
Packing Furniture For Shipping
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, it's important to pack your furniture carefully. This is important to protect your furniture from being damaged while in transit, and it can make getting set up in your new home easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind when packing furniture for shipping: Inventory your furniture beforehand & note how sturdy items are. It's common for … [Read more...]
Help Your Parents Downsize
"Mom and Dad have always had a large home," Ellie said. "But they're retiring now, and moving from Boston to Florida. The house down there is much, much smaller - it's almost half the size of their home here - but my parents are having a hard time understanding that that means all of their stuff just won't fit." Helping your parents downsize in preparation for a move into a smaller home can be … [Read more...]
Boston Student Summer Storage
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For many Boston area students, the summer months are time to head for home or seasonal jobs to build up the bank account. During that time, you've got to do something with the stuff you had in your dorm room or apartment. Boston student summer storage is the answer. The best student storage services pick up your stuff at your location, bring it … [Read more...]
Student Moves from Boston
College acceptance letters are starting to arrive, causing kids' hearts to leap for joy and parents' minds to immediately shift into overdrive. Paying for college is one big issue, but another concern is the logistics of getting your student to the university. This is true whether your child is going to school here in Boston or if they're going someone further away. Here's what you need to know … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Your Boston Movers to Save Money
Moving can be very expensive. Of course, all of these expenses happen at the same time you're transitioning to a new city, a new job, a new life...all of which requires having some cash up front if you want to keep stress levels down. That's why saving money on your move is a good idea. Here are questions to ask your Boston movers if you're interested in keeping costs down. Ask your Boston … [Read more...]
After The Break Up, The Logistics of Moving Out
"Some couples divorce amicably," Robert said. "We were not that couple. Not that we're violent with each other or anything, but let's just say the less we see each other, the better." Robert had left the couple's Boston residence during the break up, but he hadn't taken everything with him. "There are some family pieces of furniture," he explained, "and a desk I've had since college. None of it's … [Read more...]
Attention Parents of Boston College Students: You Don’t Have To Move Their Stuff
"So I've got a great opportunity to go to Australia with my best friend," said Lauren. "She's working on a documentary, and has invited me to tag along." Lauren, who has a life long love of animals, wants to jump at the chance. "There's only one problem. The weekend we're supposed to leave is the same weekend my daughter needs to be out of her college housing." Don't forgo the things you want … [Read more...]
Boston Caregivers: When You Need To Help Your Parents Move
"Being a long-distance caregiver is extremely challenging," Margaret said. "Don't ever let anyone tell you any different." Margaret's mother, Julianne, is in her nineties. "For a long time, we managed pretty well. There are some great resources in Boston, and I was able to arrange for aides to come in and be with Mom every day." An illness put Julianne in the hospital, and while she was there, … [Read more...]