Wintertime moves come with a host of unique challenges. Along with all the tasks and stresses of relocating your family,…
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No matter what time of year you decide to move, preparation is always necessary. Winter relocations are no different; moving during cold weather can have its perks, but in order to reap the benefits, you need to be prepared. To make sure your winter move goes smoothly, the professional movers at Bekins have put together…
Relocating your coffee shop is exciting, but it’s a lot like holding a cup that’s brimming over with organizational and physical tasks that needed to be done yesterday. Stay focused on the future as you plan and execute your coffee shop move. Here are four ways to make your relocation a success. 1. Keep the…
Moving Specialty Items, Packing How Tos
Packing up all your belongings is hard enough, but it can be even harder when you’re a professional or recreational contractor, woodworker, welder or tool collector. Tools are expensive and often very heavy, making them difficult to pack up and move to a new home. At Bekins, we understand the need to get your tools…
Has your restaurant become so popular that it has outgrown its small first location? If so, you may decide to move to larger real estate, introducing you to your next challenge: relocating your restaurant. To ensure your restaurant relocation goes as smoothly as possible, you have a number of logistical things to work out. Namely, you…
Packing and moving in the hot summer sun can be uncomfortable as well as dangerous, especially when temperatures peak in the 90s or 100s. Fortunately, you can protect yourself in many ways if you’re moving this summer. Knowing what you can do to prevent heat illness and how to avoid the worst of the heat…
Partnering with a reputable moving company can ensure that your transition from your current house to your new home goes smoothly without property damage, delays, or potential injuries. However, the success of your move often depends heavily on your choice of moving company. One of the factors that can help you determine which moving company…
Unpacking your belongings in your new home is the final step in the relocation process. By this stage, you may be weary and wonder how you’ll make it through the last leg of your moving journey. As you plan your relocation, keep these four tips in mind for a smoother unpacking experience. 1. Plan Ahead…
Whether you’re downsizing after retirement or relocating to be closer to your adult children and grandchildren, seniors all over the country are packing up and starting fresh for many reasons. Relocating when you’re a senior poses its own unique challenges, especially if you have medical conditions or physical limitations that can impact the process. Here…
INDIANAPOLIS – Announced recently at the Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines 64th Annual Partnership Conference, Val Hardwick was awarded the 2018 Stephen F. Burns Extra Mile Award. Hardwick serves as the Sales Manager at AMS Relocation, a Bekins agent in Burlingame, California. The Extra Mile Award was introduced in 2000 to acknowledge…