Love is in the air this February in California, and you might be considering moving in February with your special someone. Now is the time to ask big questions: Is moving for love a good idea? Will you regret moving for love? You don’t want your relationship to play out like some HGTV drama. Nothing against the “Moving for Love” HGTV series, but you want to know your relationship is headed in the right direction before you move in together. The best way to know for sure is to ask yourself these questions: Will moving for love take your relationship... View Article
When planning a local move in Northern California, it’s crucial to stay within your budget. Understanding your way of living should help you budget. Also, understand that local moving companies will have different pricing standards. It might be hard to estimate how much your move will cost since there is no standard price. Yet, there are a couple of things during a move that will cost more than others. Generally speaking, we hope the following information gives you a better idea of how much it costs to use movers for your local move in Northern California. TIMING IS EVERYTHING As... View Article
Deciding to move isn’t easy. There are a lot of unknowns as you plan your move, which can be scary. You can only hope everything has been thought of for a successful relocation. Once you get to your destination, there is one unknown we hope you don’t have to deal with—that you’ve been the victim of a moving scam. Nearly 40 million Americans move each year, and thousands of those people are out $10,000 or more because the movers they hired are not reputable, professional movers, but instead moving brokers or other types of scam artists. Protecting yourself against a... View Article
How to move a piano up or down stairs without professional help Moving a piano on flat ground is difficult enough, imagine moving a piano up or down a set of stairs. Most people will call professional movers to help them with a project like this or other similar, large items moves. If you’re reading this article, you might now want to hire extra help. Moving a piano without hired help is possible, but requires careful planning to make sure nothing gets damaged during the move. Moving large furniture like couches and dining tables can require the right equipment and... View Article
There’s plenty of advice out there about packing for a cross country move, but what about unpacking tips? The internet is rife with packing tips, but what about moving in? “Unpacking” is a physical activity, but it’s also a psychological exercise. You’ll find the best unpacking starts with thinking well before acting. Anti-anxiety action The thing about unpacking that probably generates the most anxiety is not knowing where to start first. That’s why organizing is so important. Preparing for moving in really starts with the moving-out stage. Think of it as a pre-step in our unpacking tips (along with estimating... View Article
