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Within the 5 Star Moving & Storage blog, you’ll find helpful articles and insights into the moving industry to help prepare you for that big move.

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Reasons to let go of unneeded property before your next move

Since movers usually charge by the hour, your budget might not cover the hours necessary to move everything that you own. Additionally, if you plan to invest in a storage unit, you might not have enough money for all of your property. Consider if you truly need to keep the following items: People often keep…
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A Few Occasions that Call for 5-Star Moving Help

Professional movers do more than just help you relocate. They are also handy for several other occasions, including: Rearranging furniture and accessories, particularly when it involves moving items up or down stairs. Moving items to or from a storage unit, basement, utility building, or garage. Transporting or moving heavy items such as a pool table…
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How to move away from a bad situation

The pandemic has brought out both the best and worst in humanity. In the latter case, reports of abuse and domestic violence have gone up worldwide. A lot of people have discovered via stay-at-home orders, work-at-home requirements, and mandated quarantines that continuing to live with their loved ones might not be healthy for them any…
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Immune compromised and moving during these trying times:

For many people, moving is enough of a hassle without throwing the pandemic into the mix. When you are immune-compromised, moving can present several unique challenges. Hiring a moving company can help you stay safe and healthy when you follow these tips: Verify any travel or gathering restrictions. Be diligent with mask-wearing and hand washing.…
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Our helpful 3-stage packing strategy

How frustrating it is when you’re in the middle of a move, to find that something you urgently need or regularly use, has been packed away in the depths of a box! That’s why our team consult carefully with you, and start by packing up in those rooms where you are unlikely to be making…
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I’m just moving down the street, I don’t need movers!

One of the biggest mistakes people make when moving is underestimating the entire process. Moving involves many different steps, from planning and packing to loading and unpacking. Without extra help, it can quickly get frustrating. That’s why you need to hire professional movers, whether you’re moving down the street or to another state. Professional movers…
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Importance of hiring a commercial mover

Is your company or business planning a move? If so, it’s wise to hire professional movers to assist. Moving involves many aspects, including collecting, packing, transporting, and unloading, which can be hectic and time-consuming. Luckily, with a commercial mover, you can spend less time packing and loading your valuable business items and more time settling…
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Why you should never pack at the last minute

As you plan to move, it’s easy to procrastinate your packing. However, this doesn’t make it the right thing to do. Packing at the last minute can result in a lot of costly mistakes that make your move more stressful and time-consuming. For instance, you may forget to pack an essentials bag, forcing you to…
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Reasons to hire a professional moving company

Moving is a massive task. Here are a few reasons to hire movers instead of doing it yourself: Reliability – movers are more professional and highly trained, unlike friends or family you might consider asking. They also won’t bail on the day of moving! Speed – movers will work faster and get the job done…
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Tips for moving with fragile items

When it comes time to move, you may have delicate items that need special care. Here are some tips to ensure your fragile items arrive safely at your new home: Use small boxes. Items may break under the weight of other items when moving. Wrap each item individually. This ensures items don’t bump each other.…
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What’s stopping you from getting a storage unit?

Moving can be hectic, and as you try to figure out where you’ll live, you can store your valuables in a storage unit. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misleading and incorrect information surrounding storage facilities that prevent people from using these services. Many think that a storage unit is simply an additional expense. But,…
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Moving is more than packing

Many people often underestimate the process of moving. Unfortunately, they end up waiting until the last minute to pack, which results in a lot of costly mistakes. However, moving involves a lot of aspects, including: Packing and labeling boxes Unpacking Finding the right moving companies Reserving parking space for your moving truck Reserving an elevator…
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