Moving Advice & Tips

Hiring movers to pack and move a typical two-bedroom home starts at around $2,700. If you only need professional packing, that starts at $650, but can rise to a thousand dollars or more depending on the size of... Read More

Yes, you can use movers with your own truck. In this setup, you’re hiring labor-only movers to load and unload, while you provide and drive the rental truck or moving container. That’s different from full-service... Read More

Boxes are one of those moving expenses that don’t seem like much until you realize just how many you need. Walmart generally has the lowest prices for basic moving boxes, but the best place to shop depends on... Read More

A studio apartment costs about $1,000 to move locally with full-service movers, or about $4,700 for a typical 1,400-mile move. You can spend much less by renting a truck or pairing your own transportation with... Read More

Moving a 4-bedroom house is a big job, and the price can change by thousands of dollars depending on the services you choose and how much stuff you have. For a typical 2,650-square-foot home, a local move can cost... Read More

Hiring a mover means trusting other people with nearly everything you own, but the words “licensed and insured” don’t tell you much on their own. Before you book, figure out whether the company is transporting your... Read More

Choosing moving boxes can get confusing, because you can't just throw everything into two dozen of the biggest boxes you can find. You need a good mix, which means small boxes for heavy items like books and dishes,... Read More

A moving container is a portable storage unit that a company delivers to your home. You load it with your belongings, then the company picks it up and transports it to your new home or stores it at one of its... Read More

Office chairs are more awkward to move than they look. Casters can make the chair roll unexpectedly, the seat can swivel while you’re carrying it, and protruding arms can catch on doorways or other furniture. The... Read More

If you're moving to Illinois from another state, you'll need to know the laws and regulations about what can cross the border so you aren't bringing along something you shouldn't be. Marijuana cannot cross state... Read More

You can plan your moving day down to every last detail, but the weather, including rain, is a little out of your control. Thankfully, there are ways to prepare, and the safest way to move in rain is to shorten... Read More

The best way to pack for a move is to start early, work room by room, and save the things you use every day for last. Packing can take longer than almost anything else on your moving list, especially once you get... Read More

An icy driveway can turn moving day into a real problem, especially if you have a truck, delivery driver, or helpers carrying heavy furniture across it. The main goal in icy weather is to get traction fast by... Read More

Plastic wrap (AKA shrink wrap) can be helpful during a move, but it’s easy to overuse it or use it on the wrong things. For most DIY moves, it’s worth having around for three main jobs: holding furniture pads in... Read More

You can transport marijuana yourself during a local move within a state where it’s legal, but you can never take it across state lines. Because cannabis remains federally illegal, crossing a border with it is a... Read More

Packing for a Florida move can get confusing fast because not everything that fits in a box, car, or rental truck is legal or allowed to cross the state line. Before moving day, check the rules for plants and... Read More

One of the things renters tend to miss about renters’ insurance (also known as tenant insurance) is that it may cover your belongings when you move out if they’re damaged by a covered peril, but it generally does... Read More

When a family moves, the kids often end up switching schools too, and that can make an already big transition feel even more overwhelming. Getting it right comes down to three things: timing the move well, starting... Read More

Sofas are awkward to move because they are long, heavy, and hard to grip. A furniture dolly can make the job easier, but only if you prep the sofa, measure your path, load it correctly, strap it down, and avoid... Read More

If you're moving out because of a breakup, you're probably trying to deal with the logistics and heartbreak at the same time, and that can be overwhelmingly difficult. The best approach is to start with the things... Read More