Moving is always a big job, but when you have a job, small kids, and a couple of pets, things become even more complicated. We turned to one of the best pack and ship moving companies in Boston for moving tips for busy families, and here's what they had to say: Moving Tip for Busy Families #1: Know When Your Deadlines Are Once you've scheduled your movers, you have a firm deadline for when … [Read more...]
Need To Move in a Hurry? Tips from the Best Small Load Moving Company in Boston
"What can I say? One day I was planning to spend the next year or so living in Boston. The next, I've got a phone call with a too-good-to-turn-down job offer in San Diego. The only problem is, I need to be there next week. I've got an apartment full of stuff that needs to be moved - and I have zero time to make it happen." Mike's problem is not that unusual. Life throws unexpected curve balls - … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Know About International Shipping During the Holiday Season
So head's up: if you haven't gotten your Thanksgiving turkey yet, you should probably think about doing that very soon. Other items that should be on your holiday to-do list, if you want to keep distant family and friends feeling special: make sure to get those international packages shipped right away. Here are 3 things you should know about international shipping during this holiday … [Read more...]
How to Keep Costs Down on Small, Local Move
"I'm literally moving three streets over," Gail said. "I can walk there in less than ten minutes myself. But moving all of my stuff is not something I can do on foot. How can I get this small local move accomplished without spending a ton of money?" There are three things you can do to keep costs down on a small, local move. A small move is defined as one that involves all of the stuff owned by … [Read more...]
How To Ship Fragile Items
Whether it's a crystal vase, a great gaming computer, or a one of a kind piece of art, you need to take extra steps when shipping fragile items. We talked to the experts at Boston's best shipping service for tips for shipping fragile items. Here's what they had to say: Shipping Fragile Items Tip #1: Use the Best Boxes Possible Shipping boxes protect your fragile items from all of the … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Talk About Holiday Shipping
Now we know that you're probably not up at night reading all the latest news about the Post Office and a nationwide truck driver shortage, but as pack and ship movers in Boston, we do. Let's get you up to speed with what's going on and how that might impact your holiday shipping plans. Beginning October 1st, the Post Office is slowing delivery times for first class packages. At the same time, … [Read more...]
Helping Your Parents Move – From a Distance
"This situation is hard enough," Debra said, "but the pandemic is making it harder." After the untimely death of her Father, Debra is trying to help her mother, who has significant health challenges, move into a senior living complex just outside of Boston. "Because of my own health concerns, I can't safely travel to help Mom pack. But the job's got to be done." Debra got a valuable clue from a … [Read more...]
Shipping Musical Instruments – The Do’s And Don’ts
Don't: Use T-Shirts, crumpled up newspaper, or recycled air pillows as packing material when shipping musical instruments. The choice of packing material is critical in ensuring your musical instruments are safe while they are being transported. Packing materials are chosen to keep the instrument from shifting inside the box during transit. They're also used to provide support to the instrument … [Read more...]
Roommate Situation Really Not Working Out? Quick, Affordable Student Moves in Boston
"Even though Dawn and I had been friends online for many years, it turns out that we really don't live together well," Janet said. "And I can't afford the distraction of this living situation stressing me out when clinicals are just about to start." Not all student housing situations work out, and this is often apparent very early in the semester. Rather than stick it out in an uncomfortable or … [Read more...]
Anywhere But Here: The Top Countries Americans Are Moving To
COVID restrictions put a halt to international moving for a while, but now determined Americans who want to live somewhere else are starting to pull up stakes again. Whether you're retired, want to go somewhere where the pandemic is less problematic, or have political reasons for making the change, you'll want to know what the most popular countries Americans are moving to. According to … [Read more...]
