Monthly Archives: May 2014
How to Pack Glass Stemware
Glass stemware – wine glasses and such – are some of the easiest items to break or damage during a move. It’s so common that it’s literally the symbol for “fragile” on a box. It doesn’t have to be this way. Most breakage occurs because of improper packing methods. But, with a little care and … read more
Top 5 Packing Tips to Make Your Move Easier
Packing is a rite of passage. Sometimes it’s really meaningful, like when you pack to move to college. And other times it’s just that thing you have to do to move into your new place. But it almost always takes longer than you think, makes you more sore than you think, and costs more than … read more
5 Great Ways to Deal with the Psychological Effects of Moving
There are no two ways about it. If you’re moving, you’re in the middle of a life-change. Could be good, could be bad. Could be exciting, could be scary. The truth is, it’s probably all of those things before everything is said and done. It’s pretty normal during a move for somebody to have a … read more
Is It Safe to Move Particle Board Furniture?
Quick question: What’s the most distributed book in the world? The Bible? Good guess but wrong. It’s second at a little more than 100 million per year. Mao’s Little Red Book? Wow. Look at you Mr. Intercontinental… That’s another good guess but that’s actually third. Nope, the most published book in the world with more … read more
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Storage Options
Storage. You’d think it was the most boring topic in the world but then they went and made a reality show about it that attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers. Yep. But once you strip away all of the money, good looks, and sex appeal that a reality show brings, I don’t want to sound … read more
Moving Insurance: What the Heck Is Valuation?
The following information comes from and can be found in the North Carolina Utilities Commission Moving 101 Guide. Customers will often ask movers, “What kind of insurance do you have in case something is lost or damaged?” The North Carolina Utilities Commission requires movers to have cargo, auto, and general liability insurance. But, the settlement … read more
Should You Buy Boxes For Your Move?
Let’s face it, we’ve all done it. We’ve all gone to the grocery store or liquor store in search of boxes for moving. There’s something about paying for boxes that seems unnecessary. There are so many businesses that ship so many goods that it just makes sense that one could find free boxes for moving. … read more
