"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...]
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...]
Pack and Ship Movers: Making Life Simpler for the Busy, Disabled, and Elderly
Moving is one of the most stressful, labor-intensive events you can ever live through. The complexity and difficulty of moving increases when you have a very busy schedule, have physical or mental disabilities, or age-related health concerns. That's why pack and ship movers can be an ideal solution for people in these situations when it's time to move. What are Pack and Ship … [Read more...]
Things Never to Pack in a Moving Box: Boston Movers Spill The Beans
There's no doubt that moving is a stressful, overwhelming endeavor. When it comes time to change addresses, it's tempting just to throw everything in a moving box and take your chances that it will survive the journey to your new abode intact. But you may want to move a little more carefully. We asked the best Boston moving company about common mistakes they see movers make. Here's what they have … [Read more...]
Pandemic & Politics Drive Desire to Move Out of Country to New Heights
Just a few days ago, the New York Times asked "Will you leave the country if Trump is re-elected?" It's a question that's on lots of people's minds. Forbes shared tips on how affluent Americans can move to Denmark, where COVID containment strategies appear to be more effective than what we have here. If you're pondering an international move from Boston yourself, there are some things you need … [Read more...]
Don’t Stress, Science People: Full Service Lab Moving is Available!
Whether you're exploring the frontiers of biotechnology, delving into the fundamental forces that shape the universe, or are trying to figure out the newest technological innovation the world can't live without, there's one thing that's clear - nobody wants to move the lab. Packing up delicate scientific equipment, electronics, and all of the stuff that goes into making science happen is a big … [Read more...]
Planning an International Move Now Requires Special Expertise
Moving from the United States to another country was never a super easy process, but by and large it was manageable, especially if you worked with an experienced international moving company. Factor Coronavirus into the mix, and things are now even more complex. Any international move has two primary components: moving the people, and moving their things. Right now, it's the people portion of … [Read more...]
Planning to Move Out of the Country ASAP? Here’s What You Need to Know About Planning Your International Move
Among the many unexpected consequences of COVID-19, expect to see an increase in international moves as soon as they again become possible. That's according to Parag Khanna, author of "The Future is Asian". The idea is that as people who have been living in the United States for professional reasons have now experienced the hardship and stress of not being able to get home to their families … [Read more...]
Planning an International Move? Here’s What You Need to Know
People who have been planning to move to another country from Boston have had their relocation put on hold during the pandemic. Travel to and from many international destinations has been suspended. Things will eventually open back up, but when and how is an open question. Here are some tips to make things less stressful for yourself, if you're in the position of needing to move internationally … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping Do’s & Don’ts
If you're planning a long distance move, the odds are pretty good you've looked into ways to save money. Moving is expensive! One common tip is to ship some or all of your household goods from your old address to your new one. This can be a great idea, but you have to do it right. For that reason, we've prepared some cross country shipping do's and don'ts: DO: Get really real about what you … [Read more...]