Whether you’re making a cross-country move or just across your city or state, you’re going through something that’s one of life’s most stressful experiences. Packing you home to move has to happen before you can actually move. Do you hire packers? Or do you handle the packaging all on your own? When it comes to […] Read More
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Springtime Moves Offer Options
Springtime brings showers and flowers and ushers in what might be the best time to hire a moving company to handle your relocation. No time can be called “perfect” for a move across the country, but the season between winter and summer offers distinct advantages worth considering. Springtime move Preparing for moving during “the thaw” […] Read More
Moving Day: What Should I Expect?
You’ve planned and packed (and maybe even procrastinated a bit) for this event, and now it’s arrived: moving day! The moving truck parks in front of your house on the red-letter day. The driver and his crew jump out and approach your doorway. What should you expect? Moving day Remember our cross-country movers are professionals—first […] Read More
Unique Items Require Specialty Moving
Do you need to transport a priceless painting as part of your move across the country? Or, perhaps, you’re moving an irreplaceable family heirloom. These are situations in which everyday interstate-moving methods simply aren’t enough. They require specialty moving, one of the customized relocation options All Around Moving & Storage offers our customers. Specialty categories “Specialty […] Read More
Pack Your Clothes for a Wrinkle-free Interstate Move
Enjoy repeatedly ironing clothes? Relish running the washing machine twice for the same garments? Like permanent stains on your favorite dress or suit jacket? If you answered “yes,” read no more. However, since you probably replied “no,” you’ll want to soak up our Ann Arbor movers’ clothes-packing guidelines. Donate clothes Before preparing to pack all […] Read More
Clobber Clutter to Maximize Your Move
Much of the interstate-moving process involves thinking ahead. As a result, it sometimes becomes a little too easy to ignore your current surroundings. Is it possible you’ve gotten used to a little bit of clutter? Maximize your move and boost your home’s selling potential by excising your excess. Conquering the overflow will make your home more […] Read More
Create a Crush-free Box to Protect Your Belongings
Two factors determine whether a packed box will protect your belongings during an interstate move: material and method. Avoid relying on low-budget boxes (such as beat-up empties from your local grocer, department store or liquor shop). Instead, invest in sturdy containers able to endure the rigors of relocation. Corrugated cardboard offers top-notch stability via three-layered […] Read More
Plan Ahead to Achieve a Dynamic Delivery Day
People getting ready to move across the country usually spend more time thinking about ramping up vs. down. Packing and moving out (rather than unpacking and moving in on delivery day) occupies their time. But once those boxes are packed and placed on the Ann Arbor movers’ trailer, the pendulum starts swinging in the other […] Read More
Off-season Moving Offers More Options
Summertime is to cross-country relocation what rush hour is to city traffic: B-U-S-Y. Relocating September through April feels like a comfortable cruise in the country by comparison. Why does the year’s busiest moving period occur between May and August? Simple. Reliable weather + no school = primo combo. But the moving industry’s busy season isn’t […] Read More
Complete Moving Checklist
Seeking a stress-free moving day? Organize! All Around Moving & Storage’s checklist for moving cross country goes a long way to helping you realize an enjoyable long-distance moving experience. PRE-PACKING Hold a garage sale before you start packing. Remember, you can hire movers or do it yourself when it comes to the packing portion of […] Read More
