Pack & Load Moving Blog

It’s no surprise that summer is the most popular season for moving, as very few people want to brave cold winter weather or (for those with school-aged children) deal with the stress of relocating their family during the middle of a school year. Moving can always be a stressful experience, but with this helpful Do’s and Dont’s we hope we can prepare you for your upcoming Summer move! DO… Plan and book your moving company as far in advance as possible Stay hydrated during the moving process Protect your skin from harmful UV rays with sunscreen lotion during the moving... Read More

Our great country is a society on the move. In 2018 alone, over 32 million Americans moved to a new residence. That is 10% of the entire population! Seniors transitioning to a new residence comprise a small but significant portion of that overall number. A move is a time of both joy and anxiety regardless of family size and situation but moving can create special challenges for older individuals. Five Ideas for Creating a Stress-Free Senior Move Start planning well in advance of moving day A number of factors go into the decision of when and where to move: health,... Read More

Getting yourself ready for an upcoming move can be stressful. No matter how long you have lived somewhere, whether it has only been a year, or ten years, it can still be very overwhelming. Before you do anything in regard to your move, stop and think about how you will tackle the move from start to finish. Here are some tips for helping make sure your move is as stress-free as possible! Create a Timeline Your home will not be packed in one day. Once you understand that you will begin to feel less stressed about your upcoming move. Create... Read More

Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring the help of a professional mover like Pack & Load, moving can get expensive. Saving money during your moving process can be done with the help of these handy tips! Minimize Your Belongings Some common examples of things that you may consider eliminating include: Unused clothing Expired products (cosmetics, food, etc.) Old Electronics Ruined Furniture Jars and Bottles Receipts Magazines/papers/books Broken toys, tools, or other broken household items Stored knick-knacks Non-functioning appliances Pre-Pack Some Items Yourself Depending on whether you are doing a local or long distance move, coupled with how many... Read More

Want to make moving during COVID-19 as smooth and easy as possible? There are many steps you can take to get your home ready for the movers, maintain safe distance, and mitigate the risk of coronavirus. Moving companies and AMSA recommend consumers take the following steps. Provide Hand Washing and Disinfection Supplies for Movers If possible, leave out hygiene products your movers can use to follow safe hand washing practices. You can leave paper towels and soap by your sink and hand sanitizer and bleach wipes by the entrance. Use New Cardboard Boxes To be on the safe side, only... Read More

Pack and Loads Moving Experts know that packing your belongings for storage or for moving is a huge task, but how do you safely move during quarantine? Check out these 8 tips to help you plan and practice proper sanitization, hygiene, and social distancing during your upcoming move.

Our Pack and Load Service Moving Experts have created a checklist of to help ensure your next move is a breeze. Our comprehensive moving checklists helps you plan the packing, loading, storing, unloading, and moving out of your home or office.