"The interpersonal situation in the apartment had become very tense, and I was spending as little time in the apartment as humanly possible," Joshua said. "Obviously I needed to move, and in the quickest, easiest way possible." Sound familiar? Room mate difficulties, breakups, and other situations that require a rapid change of address can be very stressful. Your secret weapon for smooth … [Read more...]
There’s No Law That Says You Have to Do Things The Hardest Way Possible: Understanding Pack and Ship Movers
"I think one of the most valuable lessons I've learned, now in my more mature years, is that there's no law that says you have to do things in the hardest possible way." Monique, a Boston entrepreneur, has moved several times over the course of her life. A new opportunity has her relocating to Chicago. "This is a big pivot for me professionally, and I need to be really focused right now," she … [Read more...]
Time’s Running Out: Book Your Boston Student Movers Now
Summer goes by very fast. The semester will be starting before you know it. Now is the time to finalize your back to school move preparation. Here are some helpful tips from Boston's top student moving company: Step #1: Learn from Last Year The clothes you never wore, the gear you never used, and the stuff that you never even bothered unpacking last time probably doesn't need to come to … [Read more...]
How Do I Ship Stuff Across The Country?
"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...]
Planning to Move to Boston for College?
There are 35 universities and colleges in Boston. Each year, more than 156,000 students move to the area for school. If you're going to be one of them, you'll enjoy these tips for student moves to Boston area colleges. Tip #1: Secure Your Living Situation Ahead of Time Good student housing in the Boston area can be hard to find. Apartments get snapped up quickly. Don't wait until the last … [Read more...]
Small Households Save Big By Choosing the Right Moving Company
"When we were still in the military, moving was part of everyday life," Frankie said. "Every time my husband was transferred, we just packed our stuff up and family services brought it to our next posting. Sometimes it took a little while for our things to arrive, but everything got their eventually." "After we retired, we learned what a nightmare household moving can be. The last time we … [Read more...]
What Are the Benefits of Having the Movers Pack Your Stuff?
"This is the first household move I am managing on my own," Jeannie said. "The timing could have been somewhat better - my husband is currently working in Japan and I'm six months pregnant with a three year old and a five year old. So my question is what are the benefits of having the movers pack our things? Is it worth the extra money to pay for this service?" Professional Movers Excel At … [Read more...]
Moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire: Tips for Saving Money
Boston.com reports that Massachusetts has lost 110,000 people since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Citing the easy availability of remote work and lower costs of living elsewhere, people have moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire, Florida, and California in droves. If you're planning to make a similar move, here are some money saving tips. This information comes from the best Boston … [Read more...]
Downsizing Lifehack: The Small Load Moving Company
"I don't know about you, but I've got an entire house full of stuff that in real life, my kids don't want. My son has no interest in this dining room table and chairs, and I've asked my daughter about fifteen times and she doesn't want it." Joanne laughed. "So I said maybe I'd like to have a little money for the casino, and I will sell the table. We put the ad on Facebook and right away I get a … [Read more...]
Student Moves: On Getting Your Stuff From Storage to Your New Address
Give or take a few hundred, there are 151,000 college students in Boston during the academic year. And these college students change addresses frequently. Storage units play a huge role in keeping life simple and stress free for students, but many people have questions about how Boston student storage works. For example, let's say a student was living in one apartment throughout the spring … [Read more...]
