When you move, you’re not just moving your belongings; you’re moving your power and water, too. You’ll want these utilities up and running when you move into your new place, so sit down well before you move (a month is perfect) and make a plan to move your utilities. Step 1: List All Your Current … read more
Because moving is expensive, many people try to cut costs by renting a truck and moving themselves. Does a rental truck cut costs considerably? What are the drawbacks of a do-it-yourself (DIY) move? How can you decide which option is best for you? Tally up your needs and the pros and cons of each method … read more
The weather and the water are cooling rapidly, and that means one of the best things on our North Carolina coast: Oysters are back in season! Oyster season opens Oct. 1 here. We’ve been waiting months for our favorite mollusks. Oysters are harvested from October to March with tongs, rakes, or by hand in tidal … read more
When you’re selling your house, curb appeal counts! Make sure your house looks great when potential buyers drive up by taking stock of the season and getting ready for fall. Here are 10 simple ideas to keep your home’s curb appeal right through fall. 1. Keep Up with Your Lawn for Fall Curb Appeal Maintaining … read more
Moving day is a busy day! When the last box is loaded and the last lampshade tucked on top, the last thing you want to do is get busy cleaning. Consider hiring a cleaning company to help with this final task. How Clean is Clean Enough? It’s good practice to leave your previous home swept … read more
Here at Few Moves Moving Company, we’ve moved many households, plenty of businesses, and too many boxes to count! We like to think we’ve learned a thing or two about moving from this experience, and we’d like to pass a few of our favorite tips on to you. 1. Pack Up with Color Tag your … read more
Leland NC is more fun than ever! This community just over the bridge from Wilmington NC is growing in leaps and bounds. There is plenty of shopping and dining, but you’ll also find lots of free activities in Leland. These are some of our favorites. Celebrate Leland NC’s History 1. Leland, NC Founder’s Day On Sept. … read more
Moving to a new house is an experience that naturally brings lots of emotions with it. The entire process – from attending open houses to putting in an offer to closing – can be exhausting. By the time you actually start to pack, you just might feel a little overwhelmed, but it doesn’t have to … read more
Your piano is a complicated, delicate device that’s as complex as a car—but not as sturdy! With 10,000 moving parts, a piano must be handled especially carefully during a move. Follow these tips to safely move your prized piano to your new home. Hire Professional Movers Never try to move a piano yourself. Even the … read more
Are you a fan of pho? If you’ve tried it, you probably like it—pretty much everyone who samples this Vietnamese treat falls for pho (pronounced fuh). Rice noodles and meat in a beef broth are topped with crunchy fresh vegetables for a rich, savory soup filling enough for a meal. Here at Few Moves Moving … read more
