19 articles from the MovingGuru Moving Guide.
Like so many things in life, successfully dealing with a moving company requires asking a lot of questions. Yep, it’s time to expose your inner Geraldo. As uncomfortable as peppering people with questions might sound, it’s a must. The more
Moving Companies · June 26, 2013
Snowstorms, downpours and heatwaves: What do they all have in common? People have to move during them. Moving in bad weather makes what was already a difficult task wet, cold and all-around worse. However, it can be done. There are
Moving Safety · February 11, 2013
Can you go to jail for transporting beer? You probably won’t. However, theoretically, it’s possible in some states. If you’re transporting alcohol within a state, you have nothing to worry about. However, transporting alcohol over state lines is a different.
Difficult Things to Move · December 16, 2012
Moving to the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf? The come like an army. They don’t hide; they just trudge forward, immense, imposing and unavoidable. And then, when they arrive, all hell breaks loose, with jet-like winds and rushes of seawater
Moving Safety · December 13, 2012
Moving to tornado alley? Have you ever heard tornado sirens? They sounds like angels crying. And when the sky gets sickly green and the air gets still with storm, they begin to wail. When you hear them, it’s best to
Moving Safety · December 13, 2012
Moving to an earthquake zone? If it’s minor, it feels like you’re on a boat in calm seas. The ground rolls gently beneath you, and loose items swing as if in a light breeze. If it’s major, you might as
Moving Safety · December 13, 2012
The worst thing you can do is hire movers without a contract. Seriously. It’s really dumb. They can abuse you very easily by adding terms and holding on to your stuff if you don’t pay their new price. The way
Cost of Moving · December 11, 2012
Worried about getting ripped off while moving? Moving is ripe with scams. This is because it’s such a new, foreign concept to most. People don’t move every week, and when they do move, they often don’t understand the intricacies of
Moving Safety · September 18, 2012
Do you need a bit of moving help… But not too much? For example, do you only need help moving your couch and bed? In that case, paying a moving company would be absurd. But what if you can’t find
Moving Safety · September 18, 2012
There’s a reason why most moves occur during the summer months. Along with temperatures being more favorable to work in, summer is a great time to move kids so that the school year isn’t disrupted. However, despite our best intentions,
Moving Safety · June 27, 2012
Safety first on moving day… Moving can be dangerous in more ways than one. Sure, there’s always the threat of the proverbial pulled back, but picking up boxes the right way isn’t the only thing to consider. The weather, transportation,
Moving Safety · June 24, 2012
Are you moving this summer? 60% of America’s moves happen during the summer, and for good reason: it’s warmer, the days are longer, and the kids aren’t in school. However, with the heat comes hardship. The summer sun makes for
Moving Safety · May 30, 2012
Need to move a couch? Moving furniture is one of the most difficult things to do during a move. It’s bulky and heavy, and it often doesn’t fit easily through doors and halls. Doing it right requires using your brain
Difficult Things to Move · May 13, 2012
Are you stuck moving at night? Us humans don’t have the nightvision of cats… yet… so, if you need to move at night, you will need to brighten your move with some light. Here’s how: Moving at Night Guide Shorten
Moving Safety · May 5, 2012
Worried about a rainy move? The weather doesn’t care that you picked your moving day two months ago and just rented a moving truck yesterday. If it wants to rain, it’s going to rain, and you’re going to have to
Moving Safety · March 31, 2012
Did you rent a moving truck? Moving trucks are tough to drive. They are very large, have massive blind spots, and sway in stiff winds. If you’re not used to them, driving them can feel like trying to walk on
Moving Safety · December 8, 2011
Need some affordable health insurance? Health insurance is a must-have for everyone. Even if you get the cheapest policy, it will protect you from devastating bills resulting from serious injuries. However, some policies will cover much more, from doctors v…
Moving Safety · November 15, 2011
What’s Homeowner’s Insurance? Homeowner’s insurance is important for everyone to have, not just homeowners. Many mortgage companies, homeowner’s associations, and landlords even require you to have it. Homeowner’s insurance protects you and your property by…
Moving Safety · November 15, 2011
Do you want to protect your stuff while moving? Unfortunately, there are many things that can go wrong during a move. Possessions can be dropped; rain can unexpectedly drench boxes; or the moving truck can be involved in an accident
Moving Safety · November 6, 2011
