"I thought my son was moving back home after going to school in California," Margaret laughed. "I guess it's not that much of a surprise that he's going to stay out there in the sunshine. But now he wants me to send his things to him. My question is 'how do I ship stuff across the country?' I'd like to not go broke or crazy in the process!" The first step in a case like this is always … [Read more...]
To Transport Treasured Heirlooms, Grandmother Opts Not To Drive Cross Country Herself
"After 45 years in Quincy, I'm finally pulling up stakes and moving to North Carolina," Lucy said. "I am going to spend my retirement where it's warm and sunny." Lucy has two children. "My son Glen lives in Spokane, and my daughter is just outside of Dallas." Downsizing for the move means finding new homes for some treasured family furniture. "I asked both of the kids, and they each wanted … [Read more...]
Planning a 2023 Move? Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
As the year draws to a close, you may be considering what 2023 holds for you. If you know there's a household move on the calendar, there are some things you can start doing now to save yourself stress then. #1) Book Your Movers Now. Why call the Boston moving company if you're not planning a move until June? Because June is a very busy time for neighborhood moves in Boston, as well as long … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have to Do Everything Yourself: One Mom’s Guide to Moving with Six Kids
"My husband and I have six children - ages 17, 11, 9, 6 year old twins, and a 4 year old. To say we have our hands full is an understatement. On top of that, we run our own business - which is great because we have the flexibility to move to the other side of the country to care for his parents - but leaves me with no time to properly manage a long distance household move." Dusti laughed. "Good … [Read more...]
How Full Can I Pack a Moving Box?
"We're having movers come and take our things from this house to our new forever home," Donna said. "I've never had movers before. So I have some questions. How full can I pack a moving box? Do I need to tape all the boxes? Should I disassemble my furniture?" How Full Can I Pack a Moving Box? Fill your moving boxes as completely as possible. The reason to do this is that moving boxes that … [Read more...]
Medical Office Relocation: Moving & Storage Services in Boston
Need to coordinate a medical practice move? It's a big job, requiring keeping patient's needs met, moving the medical equipment, which is often fragile and expensive, and packing and transporting everything else in the office to a new address. In this article, we're going to focus on our particular area of knowledge: moving and storage services. Three things you'll want to keep in mind when … [Read more...]
Moving During Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges, people still need to move. Relocating the household is always a challenging endeavor, so what's different now? We talked to one of the top pack and ship moving companies near Boston, and here's what you need to know: Book Your Move As Early As Possible Labor shortages and supply chain issues are hitting every industry. That … [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...]
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...]