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Get a better moving quote with Alpha Van Lines   A major long distance move can create a tremendous variety of expenses. Whether you are selling a home in your current market and buying in the new one, or moving from one rental to another, the process can create unexpected costs at...

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At Alpha Van Lines, we understand the many challenges that come with a long-distance move. After all, we specialize in helping to create a more stress-free moving experience. We know that it can be intimidating to consider moving across country to a new community. There are so many things to...

Long Distance Moving With Alpha Van Lines

What was your first move like? Maybe you were moving to a college dorm or your first apartment. Your packing supplies were probably boxes from behind the grocery store, and your moving truck was probably your dad’s pickup. All-in-all, it was probably a fairly quick and easy move. Now, however, you’re...

Florida Moving Companies Top 5

Florida Moving Companies Florida is one of the most beautiful states in America, a place that many people decide to live after they retire. It's also a location that has many young people, taking advantage of the nightlife that is so highly coveted by those that live in areas such as...

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Top 5 Moving Companies In New Jersey

Are you a resident of the state of New Jersey? Are you going to move from your home to another location? Transitioning from one city to the next can be a very stressful situation, one that can even be problematic if you have friends and family helping you out. If...

Discrete Moving Services

Sometimes, our clients prefer to keep their relocation plans under wraps. Some of the most common reasons for doing so are: To ensure the safety of the people involved To prevent unwanted parties from stopping the move To speed up the entire process To surprise a loved one As we all know, moving is one...

Conducting an Office Relocation

Planning an office relocation can be very daunting at first. It’s time-consuming, complex and potentially expensive to relocate from one location to another. But as with most things, a successful outcome is possible as long as you’re backed up by good planning and coordinated efforts. Tips for Office Relocations Below are some...

Getting Some Moving Help in a Crisis

Ideally, a minimum of eight weeks should be spent in preparation for a move. This involves planning, coordination and of course packing. However, people aren’t always that lucky and last-minute moves are also very common in the United States with people needing to move in just a few days’ time. Here...

9 Important Moving Tips for New Couples

Moving In with Your Partner is Exciting There’s nothing more exciting than living with your partner for the very first time. It doesn’t matter if you’re newlyweds starting your new life together or a couple who sees the sheer practicality of living together, the fact of the matter is, you will...

How to Move with a Premature Baby

Every parent wants their children to be as healthy as possible. But sometimes there are simply things that we cannot control. If your baby was born prematurely and is very sick, he may need to be transferred to another hospital with the right facilities. These types of delicate relocations are...

How to Move with Kids Easily

A relocation is one of the biggest life decisions that you can ever make. It involves taking a leap that will affect every aspect of your life. Moving from one home to another will not just affect your career and daily routine, more importantly it will also affect your family...

Full Moving Services Reviews

There are literally thousands of moving companies in the United States today and to the unknowing customer, any one of them will probably do. The harsh reality however is that not all moving companies are the same. While majority of the companies today are legitimate organizations that conduct honest business...

Professional Moving Services

Moving Should Be Fast and Easy Relocations are a part of life. In fact the average American is bound to experience at least 2 to 4 relocations in their lifetime. However, despite being a natural part of our lives, a lot of people believe that moving is one of the most...

Moving Services for Senior Citizens

Seniors Need the Best Service If there’s one group of people who deserve our utmost respect, attention and concern it’s got to be our elders. The senior members of our community and family deserve to be treated with special care everyday and most especially during challenging situations. One of these circumstances...

Pre-Moving Tip: Know Your Neighbourhood

One of the most important parts of moving is choosing where to transfer.  The location of your new home as well as the neighbourhood you will become a part of will greatly determine how you will live your life for the next few years (possibly longer). And so as not...

Knowing the Difference Between a Condo and an Apartment

If you’re planning to move into the city or any urban area, you will be faced with various housing options. Two of the most common are condominiums (or condos) and apartments. These two are often used interchangeably by mistake and so today we’ll clarify things up for you. Tomato or To-MA-to? In...

Signing a Moving Contract

Hiring professional movers can be stressful and daunting at the same time. But if you know what you’re up against, you have no reason to fear. Knowledge always conquers fear of the unknown. So when it comes to moving, what you need to set your eyes on is the moving...

What should I pack last?

When it comes to packing, it’s easy to get lost in all of the mess. There’s so many things that need to get packed and you just want to get everything safely tucked into their proper boxes and containers. It can take you weeks. It can take you months. But...

Making Your Boxes Stronger

Boxes. They are the basic building blocks of every move. You can put almost anything in them, provided that they fit of course. Boxes can contain clothes, books, CDs, appliances and all sorts of knick knacks that just have to go with you to your new address. But the big...

Truck Rental, Explaining Sizes

Self-moves or do-it-yourself moves are very popular with people who like taking the reins on their relocation. It’s a popular choice for people who like personally handling their move, and it’s also a viable option for people who want to save up on moving costs. One of the most basic aspects...

Making an Easier Move – Organize It!

People often see moving as a hard and grueling task. But the truth is that, if you plan ahead of time and organize your tasks, moving can be a piece of cake. If you hire professional movers to help you out, your work will definitely become easy, BUT if you do...

How Should I Pay The Movers?

Moving is serious business especially for those who do it for a living. That’s why as good clients, we should always keep our end of the deal and pay the movers accordingly. For first-time movers however, you may have some questions regarding the details of paying the movers. In this article,...

When is the worst time to move?

Moving is such a big life decision that you HAVE to think it over carefully before packing your bags and booking a moving company. Just like with any other important event, moving needs good timing too. Otherwise, you may end up regretting your decision and spend the next few years...

Moving on a tight budget?

With the economic crisis constantly affecting all aspects of our lives, household budgets tend to be getting tighter and smaller. As a result, funds for major relocations can get affected as well. Sometimes, it’s the economic crisis itself (job loss or constant unemployment) that necessitates a move. But don’t you worry,...

How can I protect my fragile items from getting broken in my storage container?

There are many reasons on why people use storage containers and storage facilities. Sometimes the need comes out of house renovations and at often it arises during relocations when the new house isn’t ready to move into yet. Storage can be a pretty tricky ordeal especially if you plan on putting...

What is a Pod and Should I Use it for my Upcoming Move

Pod 101 A pod or moving pod refers to a portable storage container. Consumers can rent pods for a specific amount of time and utilize them for their move. Pods are similar to the storage containers that are found in typical storage yards. Their sizes vary from 7-16 feet in height. To...

What is a Relocation Package

A relocation package is an offer that a company gives to their employees (usually new ones), requesting them to work at a far-off site which will necessitate the person to reside there. This is common for multinational companies that have various satellite offices throughout the country and the entire globe. What...

10 Top Mistakes When Using Professional Moving Services

Every year, thousands of people seek the help of professional moving companies in the hopes of speeding up and simplifying their moving process. While a lot of these relocations end up successfully, there are a lot of customers that make blundering mistakes that end up in higher costs, delayed shipments,...

How should I pack small appliances?

Small appliances make our life easier. They offer us with specific uses that give us comfort and convenience from the kitchen to the living room or wherever. That’s why it’s also important to take care of them and pack them properly prior to moving. Here are some of the moving supplies...

Packing Big Items

If you are doing a self move then you will need to do the tedious process of packing your belongings. This includes both the small items and the big ones. First of all In order to comfortably and effectively pack big items, you need a large enough area to be able to...

Your Must Have Packing Supplies

Proper packing is essential for your things to arrive safely to your new address. The simple acts of wrapping, taping, boxing, and packing your things all add up to the overall safety of your possessions. Otherwise, your things can incur scratches, chips, or total damage. That’s why it’s always important to...

Avoid Peak Season Costs – Book Moving Services in Advance

May to September are the busiest months when it comes to the moving industry. Everybody wants to take advantage of the sunny days that summer brings, that’s why movers are always jam-packed during these months. But take it from us, it’s more advantageous to move during off-peak season. Here are a...

How to Start the Moving Process

Studies show that an average American will move at least 3 times in their lifetime. This makes the moving process a normal part of life. And as such, it’s important for you to know the basics of how to start the moving process. After all, your next move is probably...

Full Service Moving Companies Explained

Moving is considered as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. A lot of people are scared of the mere thought of moving because they think about all the different tasks that it involves from packing to loading things into the truck, transport and all the way...

Moving Services for Disabled People

It Takes a Special Kind of Care Moving to a new home is already one of the most challenging tasks that any family can face. In order for things to go smoothly, it requires months of planning and preparation, as well as careful execution. But when you have a family member...

Pods vs Full Service Moving Company

What are pods and what are they good for? Pods or moving pods are portable storage containers that can be rented by people for one of two purposes. The first is to have a temporary storage for your belongings, while the second is for you to move your things to a...

Getting the Right Quote – Don’t Book on First Call

In moving as well as in life, we are always presented with options. What makes all the difference is when you decide to make a choice. When you choose to say yes. Here’s where we’ll give you an important tip when it comes to getting quotes for moving services, don’t book...

Comparing Moving Service and Truck Rental

Are you faced with the dilemma of having to choose between hiring movers or renting a truck instead? This is a very common question faced by people every day. Let’s consider a scenario where you’d have to move from your current home into a new state, like New Mexico for example....

Which Companies Offer the Best Moving Services?

The moving industry is teaming with reliable companies for both local and long distance moves. However, at the same time there are also a lot of scams, frauds, and rogue movers out there. With all of these in mind, it can be very hard to find out which companies will offer...

Which Type of Moving Services is Right for me?

There is more than one way to move from one home to another. Today we will be discussing each one and help you find out which type of moving services is right for you. 1. Full-service move For most people, this is the ideal way to relocate. With this option, you are...

What Are Moving Services?

Moving is a part of life. In the USA alone, an average of 42 million people move each year. That’s 1 in every 4 adults. And because of this great demand, plus of course the fact that moving is a very challenging thing to do, a certain industry has continued...