Moving is a huge, huge undertaking. Often, though, the packing phase of a move is what creates the biggest headaches. If you have fragile, hard-to-move, or irreplaceable belongings, the pressure of packing well can quickly become more than any one person wants to handle. As professional movers, we’ve handled our fair share of difficult moves. From handling large, yet delicate antique furniture to strategically packing china dishes for moving, we’ve seen and done it all. Even though our experience lends itself to reduced risk, many homeowners still want to know what goes into to moving their belongings safely. While specialty items like a grand piano may be a rare occurrence, china most certainly is not. If you’re getting ready for a move and you have a set of china, there’s a few things our experts want to share with you.

Moving is a hassle. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. There are ways you can make the experience a little easier on yourself and the movers, if you choose to hire some. One of the most fundamental elements of an easy move is the moving boxes you use for your various belongings. Contrary to popular belief, there is a method to the madness of packing and we’re here to share the secrets of the trade with you.

When you are preparing to move, there are many factors to consider. From whether or not you need to hire professional movers to how to schedule your packing and moving days to get everything done in a timely manner, your plate is full with decisions, not to mention the actual tasks involved in moving. One service that many moving companies provide that often goes overlook are packing and unpacking services. We’ve talked about packing services before and who can really benefit from this service, but we haven’t touched on unpacking services and what exactly they include. Today, we’re going to discuss what is involved in unpacking services and what scenarios may encourage you to consider this service option.

Determining the services that will make or break your moving experience can be challenging. You have to do your research to find out when the additional costs make sense and when you don’t really require the additional support. When it comes to packing services, there are a few indicators that you really do need a professional to help you. Let’s talk about when you may want to consider hiring an organization to handle your packing services for moving.

When you are preparing for a move, there are a lot of moving parts. It can feel overwhelming as you try to pack all of your belongings while still maintaining a degree of livability in your home. One of the most challenging rooms to pack for a move is your kitchen. It is challenging for a couple of reasons - you still have to eat, many items need to be kept cold, if not frozen, and many of the items are fragile and could be broken if not handled carefully. Our professional movers have put together a guide to packing your kitchen for a move. Check it out.