Topic: Moving Tips

On the other end of the phone line, your friend explains that he or she has to go out of town on the day you have to move. So you check his or her name off your list, and you struggle not to rip out your hair with frustration. None of your friends or family…

You have a long list of to-dos before you move, and you can’t help but feel a little stressed and overwhelmed. After all, you’ve got to get your home ready for showings, transfer your kids’ records to their new school, just to name a few items of business. In times of stress, like during a…

Ever hear about Murphy’s law? This old adage states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase sounds a little pessimistic, it often turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…

Moving can be overwhelming, especially when it means relocating to a new state. However, with a bit of preparation and help from the moving experts at Bekins, you and your family can have a safe and successful move… and even have a little fun along the way! To help you get started with your move,…

As adults, we know how stressful moving can be. There is so much to think about, and so much to do. But if there is one thing we cannot overlook in the moving process, it’s how moving can impact those who are closest to us: our children and our pets. Bekins has helped thousands of…

The moving world has its own lingo and when preparing for a move it is important to understand the terminology.  Below are common words that you may come across in the moving process: Accessorial (additional) services – Services, such as packing, appliance servicing, unpacking or stair carries, that you request to be performed (or are…

When planning a move, people often wonder, “how many trucks will it take to move all my things?” Something a…

During your move, you will be given a date or spread of dates when you will be expected to be able to accept delivery of your items. But what if you cannot or do not want to accept delivery during those dates? What if you want to take this move as an opportunity to travel…