Monthly Archives: June 2014
The Advantage of Renting Boxes for Your Move
Did you know that you can rent boxes for your move? You absolutely can. Some places will sell you used cardboard boxes and will repurchases the boxes once you’re finished with them. This, however, has a limited upside and is a generous use of the word “rent” for renting boxes. No, what I really mean … read more
Estimating How Many Boxes You’ll Need For Your Move
Remember the old “guess how many jellybeans are in the jar” game? Estimating how many boxes you’ll need for a move can feel like a twisted version of that. The problem is that practically everything is a variable. How big are the rooms? How much stuff do they hold? What kind of items? How much … read more
June 27-29, 2014 is the Biggest Moving Weekend of the Year
Moving, as you might guess, is a bit of a seasonal business. Most moves take place when it’s relatively convenient for the home or business owner. There are very few people trying to move at 3am on a random snowy January Thursday. It’s much easier to wait until it’s warmer and the kids are out … read more
19 Epic Moving Fails That Boggle The Mind
I know it’s hard to believe, but some people are stupid. Or at least they can do stupid things. That form of stupid doesn’t take a day off when it’s time to move. Oh no. That’s when he puts on his rubber boots and shows up to work early. We have the proof. Here are … read more
Is Your Mover Legit? Here’s an Easy Way to Tell.
You’ve sold your home. You’re about to move to your new place and it’s amazing. Now you’re getting estimates from several different movers. There’s one price in particular that’s really competitive. I mean, unusually low. Somewhere in the back of your mind you’re thinking that something isn’t right. I mean, the guy you talked to … read more
How Concrete are a Mover’s Estimates? Can They Charge Way More?
When you’re looking for a mover, you’re going to be getting cost estimates for your move. This brings up a question. Are these estimates the real prices or are they just… well, you know, estimates? That all depends on what kind of estimate you’re getting. To begin with, you are entitled to a written estimate. … read more
The Top 5 Dumb Thoughts You Have That Will Totally Ruin Your Move
Moving is a lot like rocket science except almost always without the rockets and to be honest, most of the science. But both involve going on a journey and cramming a lot of things into a vehicle. It took years and millions of dollars for NASA to figure out the best way to send people … read more
