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 »

We won’t sugarcoat itany move is going to have some hassles associated with it. However, picking the right mover and getting help from friends can help alleviate the stress. Another way to make your move go as smoothly as possible is to pack the correct way. If you don’t want to end up with broken or missing pieces when you get to your destination, follow these tips.

1. Have enough boxes. This will keep you from over-stuffing containers or scrambling at the last minute to squeeze everything in. A good place to find boxes (for free) is at superstores like Wal-mart, which will let you select boxes during their stocking hours (usually between 11 pm and 1 am). Read the rest of this entry »