6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Mover

By Scott Boone

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When you take into consideration the fact that 14 percent of the population in the US moves within any given year, the odds are better than 1 in 6 that you will move this year.  That being the case, when it comes to moving, the choice comes down to hiring a professional mover or trying to do it yourself.  While a DIY move sounds like a way to save some money, at least on paper, allow me to present you with 6 reasons why you should consider hiring a pro.

Overcoming the Unpacking Blues

By Scott Boone

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You finally finished moving into your new home, which is always a high point in most people’s lives.  While moving up in the world can provide a sense of elation, the next logical step always brings people back down to earth.  I’m talking about the unpacking blues, that moment of sheer panic when you are forced to face the prospect of days or even weeks to unbox and rearrange everything you packed. Instead of winding up lost and frustrated among a mountain of boxes the next time you move, take a few tips from a moving pro who has been there and done that thousands of times.

How to Avoid Moving Scams

By Scott Boone

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Whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, it’s likely that sometime in your life you will fall prey to fraud.  During the past decade, scams have mushroomed out of all proportion.  Whether you are targeted online, on the phone, or in person, most Americans are ill-equipped to deal with the sheer volume of con artists that prowl the country looking tor targets of opportunity.  Sad to say, but the moving and storage industry is not immune to shady operators.  Below are some moving scams that you need to make yourself aware of.

10 Ways to Simplify a Move

By Scott Boone

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While everyone enjoys the novelty of moving into a new home, nobody enjoys moving.  Moving is stressful.  First, there’s the packing, which can prove a difficult task.  Not only do you have to gather and sort all your possessions, and those of your family…but you have to pack them in a way that will ensure they arrive in one piece.  If you have kids and/or pets, packing for them can prove even more of a challenge.  By the time the big day arrives, you may find yourself worn to a frazzle, which is not the frame of mind you want to be in before you begin the laborious task of unpacking.

To help you keep peace with your family, not to mention peace of mind, I have prepared a list of 10 things that can help you organize and simplify the task of moving.