Moving Tips

Moving Checklist – Final Items

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Just before you move, you should go through the following checklist and ensure you’ve taken care of everything on it. Have you arranged new utilities for your new house? Have you taken final meter readings and phoned them in – or will phone them in on the first day the utilities are open? Have you [...]

Top Moving Truck Rental Companies

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

With every move comes packing, calling friends, and of course securing a moving truck rental. While there are plenty of moving truck rental companies out there, there are three that stand out from the crowd, not just because of their names, but also because of their reputations. Chances are you saw one or all of [...]

Interstate / Long Distance Moving Tips

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Moving to a different state can pose a certain amount of stress for the unknown. Whether you are moving because of a job; taking care of a sick relative, or you are stationed in a new area in the military just the thought of moving can cause stress. To minimize having a stressful time during [...]

Moving to Chicago Illinois?

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

The Chicago Metropolitan area in northeastern Illinois is the area closely linked with the city through cultural, social, economic ties. The Chicago Metro area is sometimes grouped together with Milwaukee and Racine in Wisconsin creating a megalopolis, gradually spreading toward nearby urban center like Rockford, South Bend and Benton harbor in Southwest Michigan. Chicagoland is [...]

Moving Out Of State Checklist

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

After choosing to move out of state, there are countless things you must prepare for before the actual move. After researching various moving companies, you will discover a large variety of options available. From renting a truck yourself to full-service moving companies to simple movers that drive your items for you (such as U-pack); the [...]