The American Moving & Storage Association is one organization that helps individuals recognize professional movers. The Better Business Bureau is another, and has the added benefit of accrediting businesses across the range of industries. We know that moving is a hassle, and you’ll be looking for any time-saving tips you can find? However, since you’ll already be online setting up utilities (such as purchasing internet service at www.satellitestarinternet.com), why not browse the BBB’s database at www.bbb.org while you’re at it?Companies have to specifically seek out BBB accreditation, but are not obligated to do so. Successful accreditation means the business has made a commitment to follow eight basic standards:

• Build Trust
• Advertise Honestly
• Tell the Truth
• Be Transparent
• Honor Promises
• Be Responsive
• Safeguard Privacy
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There are any number of reasons why you would need to take advantage of a public storage unit. Maybe you want to move some belongings ahead of time and need somewhere to place them in the interim before moving in to your new house. Maybe you just need a place to stash some belongings during the summer for school. Or maybe you’re moving into a smaller location and simply don’t have the space for everything you need. Whatever the reason, public storage units are trustworthy and affordable ways to make your moving easier.Public Storage (the company) is one of biggest self-storage companies in America, and operates 2,100 company-owned locations across the U.S. and Europe. With prices starting at 10 a month (and 1 for the first month), Public Storage offers an affordable way to temporarily replace or supplement your existing space. All payments are on a month-to-month basis, which means you don’t have to deal with pesky long-term contracts, and you can make sure your friends and loved ones have access as well. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a sad fact of life: not all moving companies are created equal. Consider the horror story of the man who hired a company to move his belongings from North Carolina to San Diego and set up his things there, only to find them passed out on his couch when he got thereand with the wrong furniture, to boot. This is obviously an extreme case, but if you want to avoid these moving nightmares, there are a few things you can do to make the search for a mover go smoothly.First, make sure you start early. One-to-two months in advance is usually a safe bet, giving you the biggest chance that the company you want will be available on the day you want them. Don’t be surprised if companies charge more for weekends or end-of-the-month datesthese are premium times, and most companies make up for it by offering discounts at other times of the month. Read the rest of this entry »

While it may be a poor carpenter who blames his tools, it’s a smart mover who picks the best moving supplies. Moving boxes, tape, and other supplies must be able to hold up under pressure (literally) and the cheapest products will fall apart just when you need them most. If you’re looking to save money without sacrificing quality, an online company is your best bet. They’re able to offer great deals without having to pay for the price of maintaining a physical store.MovingDayBoxes.com is one of the most popular online suppliers. In addition to selling individual packs of boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, mattress covers, and blankets, the company offers all-inclusive moving kits. You can purchase these based on the number of rooms you need to move and save even more. Shipping is also free. Other popular moving supply sites are MoveOut.com and UBoxes.com. Read the rest of this entry »

As you begin the packing process for your big move, you’ll probably come across an unnerving truth: you don’t want to keep half of the things you own. Unfortunately, not everything you want to trash can be removed by your local trash service. In that case, you’ll have a choice: either drive everything to a recycling/trash collection site yourself (hard) or call a junk removal service (easy). One of the most interestingand most affordableof the latter options is the company College Hunks Hauling Junk. Read the rest of this entry »