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If you’re looking for help with your upcoming move, you might have been shopping around for the most affordable moving services. During your search, you might have thought about hiring unlicensed movers. This can be tempting because it can often be a lot cheaper; plus, you might be thinking that you can help someone out who really needs the business and the money. However, it’s pretty much never a good idea to hire movers who aren’t licensed. These are a few reasons why. You Don’t Want to Hire an Unprofessional Company When it comes to your move, you probably want the most professional people possible to help you out. Licensed movers have a reputation to uphold and can generally be counted on when it comes to being on time and behaving professionally while helping with a move. You Want to Make Sure Your Possessions are Protected It’s worth it to hire licensed movers if you want to ensure that your possessions are protected. Professional movers are more likely to be exper...

When planning a relocation, you would ideally have plenty of time to organize and prepare, but that isn’t always the case. Maybe you’ve sold your home more quickly than you anticipated, or you got a sudden job offer with an immediate start date. Either way, there are many reasons why you might need to move quickly. It may seem overwhelming and perhaps even impossible, but there are ways that you can make relocating in a hurry less stressful. At Mont-Rose Moving Systems, we’ve seen plenty of rushed relocations—and we’ve got some tips to help you make your speedy relocation a successful one. ●   Make Detailed To-Do Lists:   Part of what makes moving so time consuming are all of the seemingly minute details that go into the process. When you’re in a rush, it can be far too easy to forget the small - or even major - things you need to do. To help you stay organized and on-task, create thorough to-do lists that include not only the task but also who is responsibl...

The first question on the minds of most folks about to embark on an apartment or house-to-house move is where can I buy moving boxes? But what if that is the wrong question? Where can I  find  moving boxes is a better question.  The packing process can be a long and arduous one. It is full of stressors, but the earlier you get started, the less stressful it will be. One of the very first tasks is to find moving boxes. You are going to need all sorts of moving boxes, from the small to the very tall. Buying is an option, especially if you need specialized boxes, but you might be able to find what you need with some simple Internet sleuthing or a few trips to local bars, restaurants, retailers or schools in your area. Don’t forget to turn on the charm. These might be items usually headed for the recycling bin, but it never hurts to really lay it on thick when searching for free cardboard. When hitting up stores and retailers for these boxes, getting the time of day ...

Picture this: You’re driving away in the U-Haul, the old place fading away in the rearview mirror. But you aren’t fighting away tears. You’re patting yourself on the back for getting through this hellish move like a boss. Or  did  you? And that’s when the sinking feeling sets in. Did you remember everything? You’re not alone That creeping worry we feel when we finally leave a place for the last time might be for a very good reason. Turns out, leaving stuff behind isn’t that uncommon. “We have sold many homes, and the joke for Realtors® is that the homes  always  have something left,” says  Jerry Koller , broker with  International Home Realty  in Irvine, CA. But what are we leaving behind? Soap? A trash can? An old welcome mat? Nope. It’s bigger—and stranger—than that. Koller says he’s seen the following items left behind in homes: Assemble-yourself furniture Baby items, including clothing, toys, eating utensils and (yuck!) diaper...

The moment you learn that your residential move is only a matter of time is the exact moment when a myriad of questions will most likely flood your mind and make you genuinely worried about the preparation period ahead of you. It can be really frustrating that regardless of how much time you have until moving day arrives – a few months, a few weeks, or a few days (!), you’re still going to have to answer a number of essential questions to complete the trouble-free move you want. One of these fundamental questions is, of course, strictly related to the approximate costs of moving house: what are the average costs of moving house? Whether you’re moving out of a 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment, or you’re leaving a 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom house, you need to know how much you’re expected to pay on average either by hiring professional moving services or by organizing and executing the move by yourself (self-moving). Also, the move distance between the two homes – short distance (local) or lon...

Managing your supplies and belongings will make the day of your move much easier. (Photo by Eldon Lindsay) Moving doesn't have to be a hassle. Consider these 7 tips. Moving to a new house can be a stressful event for everyone involved. There are so many moving parts and so many deadlines to meet, that it can be overwhelming. Below are seven organizing tips to help you simplify your move and make the transition as seamless as possible. 1. Pack wisely Systematically work room by room to pack up all of the unnecessary items that you won't need to use before move day. It's important to pack like items with like items. The more organized you are in your packing, the easier it will be to set up your new space. Related Article Packing Tips for Moving: Start with the Right Boxes Learn the importance of selecting, testing and even photographing moving boxes. 2. Label moving boxes Label both the top a...

It’s hard enough to move all of your belongings – relocating your life is downright stressful. Stay on top of it all with our 8-week timeline, a week-by-week moving checklist of everything you need to get done between now and move day. Week 8 Week 7 Week 6 Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Week 1 Print Full Checklist Email Week 5 Give away, sell, toss or recycle anything you do not need Go through every room in your house to sort through what will move with you and what will not. Have extra stuff? Organize a garage sale or online sale to get rid of anything you won't be taking with you. Donate any unwanted clothing, furniture or other household goods (pots, pans, dishes, bedding, etc.) to your favorite charities in town. Don’t forget to grab receipts showing the items’ approximate value for possible tax deductions. Buy only the food you will need up until move day. Clean out your cupboards and donate or remove any perishable items you will not need prior to t...