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We want to help you learn everything you need to know to have a successful moving experience. That’s why we created a blog to answer some of your most crucial moving questions. Relying on our years of experience, we offer industry-informed information about the moving process to help you prepare accordingly for your relocation.
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November 26, 2022
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October 30, 2024
11 Tips for Moving from a Small Town to a Big City
Are you planning to move from the comfort of the countryside straight into the rush of a big city? Make sure to follow the tips we
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December 1, 2022
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October 29, 2024
Moving from a Big City to a Small Town: 10 Useful Tips
Are you tired of big city life and planning to move to a smaller town? Call us if you need any help!
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March 21, 2022
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October 16, 2024
How Much Do Movers Cost: Moving Cost Guide for 2024
If you've decided to move to a new location, pay attention to finances. Read factors that impact the price of your move!
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July 20, 2021
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October 16, 2024
New Year, New Home: 10 Steps to Planning the Perfect Move
It’s such a great feeling when your realtor calls to announce that your offer was accepted and you’re one step closer to...
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February 11, 2022
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October 16, 2024
12 Tips for Moving into an Apartment for the First Time
Moving into an apartment is an exciting venturer, but it can also be stressful due to packing all your things and shipping them.
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July 19, 2021
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October 16, 2024
Items to Leave Behind When Moving to a New Home
When moving, there are a lot of things to consider. Which rooms will your children pick? Which car gets to go in the garage?
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July 19, 2021
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October 16, 2024
4 Items That Are Harder to Move Than You Think
Yes, it’s possible to pack up and move your belongings on your own, but there are some items that require extra attention.
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September 23, 2024
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October 16, 2024
10 Tips for Moving While Pregnant: A Mom's Guide to Easy Relocation
Learn 10 tips for moving while pregnant and how our company can make your relocation stress-free.
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July 20, 2021
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October 16, 2024
DIY Moving vs. Hiring a Professional Moving Company
Moving soon? Decide between a DIY move or hiring professional movers.
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July 19, 2021
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October 8, 2024
How to Properly Pack Electronics When Moving
Learn essential tips for packing delicate devices, ensuring they arrive at your new home intact.
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July 20, 2021
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September 27, 2024
10 Tips for Moving in the Winter
Moving in winter? Prepare for harsh weather with these 10 essential tips.
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July 19, 2021
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September 26, 2024
The Only Moving Checklist You’ll Ever Need
Our moving checklist helps you understand what to do before moving, during the move, and after it, and so avoid headaches.
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July 20, 2021
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September 26, 2024
12 Summer Moving Tips from a Professional Moving Company
Summer is the busiest moving season. But why is it a good time to move and what should you do for a successful summer move?
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July 19, 2021
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September 24, 2024
13 Tips on Moving with Pets
Learn how to move with pets from professional Chicago movers.
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July 20, 2021
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September 23, 2024
15 Moving Safety Tips: Ensuring a Secure Relocation Experience
Get ready for your new home and follow these tips from our professional moving team.
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September 13, 2024
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September 16, 2024
Cost of Moving Out of State 2024: What to Expect and How to Save
Learn about long-distance moving costs in 2024, money-saving tips, and why hiring pros is the best choice.
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September 16, 2024
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September 16, 2024
13 Retails Moving Tips: How to Successfully Relocate Your Retail Store
Discover 13 tips for relocating a retail business, covering planning, packing, and efficient management with expert advice.
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July 20, 2021
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September 13, 2024
How to Prepare for a Long-Distance Move
Don't worry about the long-distance move! Our guide simplifies the process with checklists, packing tips & expert advice.
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June 3, 2021
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September 13, 2024
16 Most Common Moving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common moving mistakes! Learn essential tips from Chicago pros.
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June 15, 2022
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September 13, 2024
20 Important Questions to Ask Movers
Learn about these 20 questions to ask moving companies for a great move.
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July 19, 2021
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September 13, 2024
Do Most Moving Companies Actually Pack for You?
No matter how far you’re moving, packing is a time-consuming task. It takes a lot of effort and planning and can be hard to...
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August 7, 2024
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September 13, 2024
How to Compare Moving Company Quotes
Read this guide to compare moving quotes carefully. Choose wisely for a stress-free move.
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July 14, 2021
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September 1, 2024
Moving with Kids: A Comprehensive Guide
Read this guide from professional movers in Chicago to learn tips for a smooth move with your kids.
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June 4, 2024
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July 16, 2024
Van Lines vs. Moving Company: Your Options for a Smooth Relocation
Compare van lines & moving companies to find the perfect fit for your relocation needs! 📦
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July 10, 2024
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July 10, 2024
How to Unpack After Moving: Hacks for Your New Chicago Home
Learn unpacking hacks, tips for efficiency, & when to call professional movers. Move with ease and explore Chicago faster!
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October 11, 2022
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June 10, 2024
The Smart Way to Save: When Is the Best (and Cheapest) Time to Move?
Want to save money on your move? Discover the cheapest times to relocate based on season, day & more!🚚
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June 3, 2024
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June 10, 2024
Best States to Move to from Illinois: Exploring New Horizons
Explore the best states to move to from Illinois & start your new adventure with Alliance Moving & Storage!
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April 24, 2024
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June 3, 2024
Top 20 Best Moving Companies in the Chicago Area 2024
Moving to Chicago?🏡 Check out the top 20 movers of 2024! Find the best fit for packing, storage & more. See ratings!
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May 24, 2022
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May 23, 2024
Your Guide to Freight Moving Companies: Stress-Free Long-Distance Moves
Long-distance move stressing you out? Consider hiring a freight moving company! Or explore other solutions in our guide.🚚
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June 3, 2021
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May 13, 2024
How to Achieve a Smooth and Successful Move: Useful Tips And Steps
Learn how to get ready to move, follow moving step by step, and conquer your big day with our comprehensive guide.
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November 22, 2023
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April 24, 2024
Pros and Cons of Moving When You Are a Senior Citizen
Discover the advantages and challenges of moving after retirement.
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July 19, 2021
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April 24, 2024
How Much Does It Cost to Move Locally?
How much does a local move cost? Get answers and budget-saving tips in this guide.
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May 24, 2023
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November 24, 2023
What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
Learn how to determine the size of storage unit you will need and tips for getting the most space for your items!
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September 27, 2023
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November 13, 2023
How Much to Move a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago?
Moving to a new home? Get the lowdown on average 2-bedroom apartment moving costs with our budget-friendly guide! Plus, we'll shar
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September 28, 2023
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November 13, 2023
What Is the Average Cost to Move a 3-Bedroom House?
Check out our comprehensive guide for insights on local moving costs and valuable tips to make your move hassle-free.
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June 5, 2023
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June 12, 2023
13 Things to Know Before Moving to Chicago, Illinois
Get the details on lifestyle in Chicago before you make your big move. Find out what it takes to live a fulfilling metropolis.
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May 5, 2023
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May 5, 2023
State-to-State Car Transportation Guide: All You Need to Know
Need to transport your car across state lines? Our complete guide covers all you need to know about state-to-state car transfer!
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May 4, 2023
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May 5, 2023
How to Find a Roommate for Apartment Online: 7 Platforms for Finding a Housemate
Looking for a roommate online can be a daunting task, but our tips can help make the process easier!
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April 26, 2023
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May 4, 2023
Where to Get Moving Boxes for Free: 10 Places to Search for Free Carton Boxes in Chicago
Looking for free moving boxes? Check out our guide to find them! Simplify your move and save money with our helpful tips.
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July 19, 2021
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May 4, 2023
How to Move Cheaper: 12 Tips to Save Money on Your Local & Cross Country Move
Congratulations! You’ve bought a new home or business location. With the keys now in hand, all you have to do is move.
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February 28, 2023
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March 24, 2023
6 Steps for Moving into Assisted Living: Checklist & Tips
Moving into assisted living is a big stress both for you and for your loved ones. Our checklist can help you!
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February 24, 2023
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March 24, 2023
College Move-In Checklist: What Does a Dorm Room Need?
Make your college move a breeze with this comprehensive checklist of everything you'll need for your dorm room.
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December 2, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Illinois’ Alliance Moving & Storage: What Makes Us Special?
There're quite a few moving companies. In this post, we'd like to tell you all about what makes us stand out from our competition.
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November 24, 2022
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March 24, 2023
9 Tips for Moving During the Holidays: How to Plan a Successful Christmas Move
Planning a move during the holidays? Make sure to use the tips from this article to ensure a smooth and successful move!
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October 7, 2022
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March 24, 2023
8 Advantages of Moving to the Suburbs: Why You Should Move Out of the City
Planning to move, but can't choose between the lively urban are and suburbs? Learn more about suburban location in this article.
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September 26, 2022
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March 24, 2023
10 Steps for Successful Industrial Plant Relocation: the Manufacturing Facility Moving Checklist
Follow this industrial production relocation checklist to make it a breeze, and call us anytime if you need help!
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September 16, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Can You Hire Movers Just to Load a Truck? Benefits of Hiring the Professional Truck Loaders for Moving
Yes! Hiring movers to load trucks is possible and often worth it. Planning an upcoming move? Hire best truck loaders in Chicago!
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September 13, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Manufacturing Relocation 101: Common Challenges of Plant Relocations and How to Overcome them
Let’s explore some of the most noteworthy risks of plan relocations and what you can do to avoid them.
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September 7, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Movers Needed Today? Here’s How to Find a Mover Company for the Same Day Move
Are you in need of an emergency move, but not sure how to find the best company for the job? Alliance Moving & Storage prepared a
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July 18, 2022
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March 24, 2023
4 Steps to Move a Fish Tank to a New House: Moving with Fish 101
Alliance Moving & Storage has outlined some helpful tips for moving with a fish in this article. Let's read!
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July 15, 2022
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March 24, 2023
TV Shipping Guide: How to Pack and Ship a TV the Right Way
TV can be damaged in the moving process, but you have the option of shipping your TV. Let's learn the ins and outs of TV shipping.
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July 13, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Change Your Address When You Move: Change of Mailing Address Online Tips
Before moving you’re likely preparing for a change of address in addition to other parts of moving. We’ve outlined some helpful ti
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June 21, 2022
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March 24, 2023
What Items Will Moving Companies Not Pack and Move?
Did you know that you can hire a long-distance moving company to pack your belongings for you?
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May 19, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Townhouse vs Condo: 5 Key Differences
Low price and common amenities are the best benefits of a townhouse or condo. Read more!
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May 16, 2022
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March 24, 2023
5 Steps for Moving a Hot Tub to Your New Location
Hot tub moving to your new location is something that our team can handle for you! Here you can read some tips to get you started.
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May 12, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Moving a Pool Table Safely in 6 Steps
Moving a pool table on your own could be challenging. Read our new blog and explore 6 steps of a successful pool table moving!
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April 15, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Pack Fragile Items for Moving and Storage: 10 Useful Tips
If you’re planning to move, we know how stressful it can be. Let's read the guidance on the best way to pack your fragile items.
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April 14, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Movable Storage Containers: All You Need to Know
Moving containers resemble large boxes and they make it easy for you to store your belongings during the relocation process.
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March 25, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Choosing a Documents Storage Company: All You Need to Know
Business success hinge on information governance. Offsite document storage services provide a safe place to maintain your records.
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March 23, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Move a Piano and Why You Should Hire a Piano Mover
Don't worry about piano transportation! Learn main rules of moving piano or leave this hard work to the professionals!
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March 16, 2022
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March 24, 2023
10 Ways How To Move Heavy Objects Easily
You’ve likely wondered how to go about moving heavy objects. Let's learn the best tips to help lift heavy objects on your own.
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March 16, 2022
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March 24, 2023
Do Movers Disassemble and Reassemble the Furniture?
Moving furniture from one location to another is one of the most difficult parts of the process. Our movers will help you!
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March 15, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Plan Moving Out of State: 15 Steps to Take
Are you planning a long-distance move? Let's fill in your To-Do list with the most useful tips from our specialists!
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March 14, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Pack Dishes for a Move the Right Way
Getting ready for upcoming move? Sort through your belongings and pack them securely with the most useful tips from our team!
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February 8, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Move a Refrigerator On Your Own in 11 Steps
Best tips from our experts to help you move your refrigerator and other large appliances without negative side effects.
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February 8, 2022
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March 24, 2023
How to Move a Trampoline Without Taking It Apart
Some think the best way to move a trampoline is to dismantle it, but actually better to move a trampoline without taking it apart.
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Get a Reputable Moving Company
Alliance Moving & Storage wants you to know that finding the right moving company for your commercial or residential move is...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
5 Tips On Throwing A Housewarming Party On A Budget
You’ve just spent a fortune on moving, but that doesn’t mean you want to give up on hosting a housewarming party to celebrate...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Office Moving Tips
Moving is a challenge, and moving offices is no easier than moving homes. From the masses of electronics to bulky furniture...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
10 Moving and Downsizing Tips for Senior Citizens
Moving senior citizens, retirees and the elderly is one of our specialty services. Baby-boomers are faced with downsizing...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How To Find A Reputable Moving Company For Your Relocation
Alliance Moving & Storage wants you to know that finding the right moving company for your commercial or residential move is...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Moving? Going on Vacation? Here’s How You Can Protect Your Vacant Home!
Whether you just sold your home, or are just going on vacation, protecting your home when you are not there is a top priority.
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
To Move With The Pool, Or Not?
With the proper care, and maintenance, above ground pools are easily last about 15 years, or more! With improved materials...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Moving Out For The First Time? No Worries!!
Moving out for the first time is an emotional rollercoaster that twists ruthlessly between joy and horror, massive excitement...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Antique Furniture Moving: Protecting Your Valuables
Out of all the boxes you find yourself building and packing, how many of them have “FRAGILE!” or “HANDLE WITH CARE” written all...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Apartment Lease Ends Soon: How to Decide What to do Next
The end of an apartment lease presents you with several options. You can stay in the same home, or you can decide to move.
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Do You Really Need Temperature-Controlled Storage?
Sometimes, you run out of space at your home or in the office for all your belongings. Perhaps you recently inherited your...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Best Time of Year to Buy a House
You and your family go back and forth about when to make the decision and buy a house. With uncertainty about your financial...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How to Pack Clothes for a Move
You may never reconsider all those random shopping sprees until you assess how many clothes you own in all totality.
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Spring Into Cleaning!
Moving and storage have a lot in common, don’t they? They both involve looking through a bunch of your things, moments of...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Essential Things To Do After Moving
Moving to a new city can give you that sense of disorientation, that uneasy feeling that you don’t really belong there.
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Spring Into Moving
Happy Spring! Today is the first official day of the season. This is when we celebrate fresh starts and new beginnings...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Spring Storing – 5 Tips
Moving and storage have a lot in common, don’t they? They both involve looking through a bunch of your things, moments of...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Top 10 Essential Moving Tools
Congratulations, you just bought a house or signed a new lease! With elevated excitement, you must now begin packing...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
“Cleanify” Your Home Before You Move
A new home symbolizes a fresh start: new paint, a new bedroom, even a new eye on arranging your old furniture, cherished...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Common Items Forgotten on Moving Day
When moving day arrives, it’s all hands on deck. It can be a bit crazy at times with boxes and people seeming to go every which...
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July 20, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Moving Into A Smaller Space
More people are opting to downsize their homes, happily saying goodbye to a large house where maintenance is costly...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How to Become a Garage Sale Expert
When it comes to spring cleaning, or any cleaning, garage sales are the way to go! You may not sell everything, but it is worth...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How To Properly Pack Your Kitchen
The kitchen is probably the hardest room you’ll have to pack, with all its small items, drawers, and cupboards, there’s just...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Basic Moving Supplies for Any Move
A move of any distance takes careful planning and lots of supplies. To someone without much moving experience, figuring out the...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How to Prepare for Moving to a New City
Moving to a new city can be both exciting and stressful. During the move itself, you might find yourself focusing more on the...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How to Make Moving Easy – What Professional Movers Say
Moving is hard. In the hopes of making things easier, sometimes families don’t prepare enough for the process.
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
The Right Way to Pack Moving Boxes: 5 Tips, From Experts
Moving boxes are the classic moving tool thanks to the variety in shape and size. But the same variety that makes them so...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Buyer’s Guide for Moving Boxes: Sizes, Prices, and More
Size up your moving budget with our tutorial: how much do moving boxes cost and who sells boxes in time for moving day?
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Residential Moving & Packing – 10 Tips
Would you like to save time, money, and stress on your residential move? Preparation and organization is the key to a smooth...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
10 Tips for Packing a Storage Unit
Storage units are a great way to hold your belongings in between moves, during renovations, or while students are on summer break.
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
7 Ways to Make Packing Your Home Easier
Moving day is quickly nearing and the packing process must begin. Don’t put it off any longer. Procrastination doesn’t help.
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
How to Move Into a High-Rise Apartment: 13 Things to Know
Moving into a high-rise apartment is both an exciting and stressful occasion. You can picture waking up to your new view of the...
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
Why Should You Hire a Moving Company for Relocation?
Moving to a new home is complex. That news likely comes as no surprise to those who have had to move at any point in their life.
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July 19, 2021
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March 24, 2023
A Complete End-of-Lease Checklist
With the final date of your lease quickly approaching, it can seem daunting to remember everything that must be completed in...