Tips on Moving

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…

INDIANAPOLIS – Announced recently at Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines 64th Annual Partnership Conference in San Diego, California, permanent fleet driver James Hill of Boyer-Rosene Moving & Storage, Arlington Heights, Ill., was awarded the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award – the company’s top safety award. Jim is a 42-year veteran of the moving…

INDIANAPOLIS – SeaCure Moving, Inc. was awarded Bekins 2018 Agent of the Year at Bekins’ 64th Annual Partnership Conference in San Diego, California. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van…

INDIANAPOLIS – Announced recently at its 64th Annual Partnership Conference, Bekins Van Lines awarded top honors to five drivers in the network as 2018 Drivers of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between September 2017 and August 2018 and consistently provide superior service…

There are many reasons for wanting to leave the suburban or urban lifestyle. You might want to retire close to nature with ample chances for living off the land. Or maybe you want the challenge of living a greener lifestyle with minimal carbon impact. Perhaps you simply enjoy the isolation and resilience that can come…

Because the United Kingdom and the United States share a common language and a great deal of history, it’s easy to assume that you won’t face too many cultural differences when you’re moving to England for business. While many immigrants and travelers easily adapt to the customs of both countries, there are certain differences you…