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How to Identify A Professional Moving Company
Posted on May 29, 2013When looking for a professional moving company to help you into your next apartment, house or office building, the initial reaction is to choose the company with the lowest rates. But think about it; these people will be handling your most prized possessions. What you need are trusted moving professionals who will respect you and [...]
Continue Reading3 Dangers of Hiring an Uninsured Moving Company
Posted on February 20, 2013Although the moving industry is regulated by both federal and state governments, there are still companies in today’s economy that operate under the radar of regulation. They do so by not properly insuring their business, employees, or your belongings when in their care. The reasons are obvious: reduce overhead by not spending valuable dollars on [...]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Man-Hours In Moving
Posted on January 30, 2013Since we are an hourly rate moving company, our moving estimates are based on the number of man-hours projected to complete each move. Based on the hundreds of relocations our professional moving crews have completed in the past, we have a basic starting point for the man-hours required for a particular size job. So, whether [...]
Continue ReadingTips on Disassembling Before Moving Day
Posted on January 9, 2013When it comes to preparing for moving day, the more obsessive-compulsive you are, the smoother everything will go once you’re settled into your new home. There is no better example of that than disassembling everything prior to moving day. You must fight the urge to justify that everything should not be taken apart and that [...]
Continue ReadingDo I Need an Onsite Estimate When Moving?
Posted on December 19, 2012Great Day Moving has provided professional moving services for close to 20 years now. With that amount of time and experience in the moving industry, we have a good idea on the resources and time required to complete your move. In this blog, we hope to shed some light on when you need an onsite [...]
Continue ReadingStaying Safe While Moving
Posted on December 12, 2012If you’ve made the decision to move yourself and not hire a professional moving company, remember to place top priority on staying safe while moving. It is important to understand that moving is a physically demanding process. From the packing, to loading the rental truck, and then to unloading the truck into your new home, [...]
Continue ReadingBuy Local, Even Your Moving Company
Posted on October 10, 2012Over the last few years American Express has invested in a marketing campaign called Small Business Saturday which is the Saturday after Black Friday to promote the “buy local” movement. When people think about “shop local” they typically think of small, locally-owned retailers or restaurants, but often overlook locally-owned and operated service companies. Here are [...]
Continue Reading4 Common Moving Scams
Posted on October 3, 2012Doing things right, taking pride in your work, and neighborly concern are concepts that our grandparents talk about from the golden days. But these values are not always present in our everyday transactions. Relocating is already a significant event in most people’s lives and the different aspects that need to be juggled can seem daunting. [...]
Continue Reading4 Tips to Get Moved & Stay Married
Posted on September 26, 2012Moving can be an exciting time in a relationship. It can mark the beginning of an exciting adventure, a new chapter in your life, or even a new city, home, or job. But moving can also cause an enormous amount of strain and stress on a relationship. Here are 4 tips to help you stay married and get moved.
Continue Reading5 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Move
Posted on September 19, 20121. Purge Before the Move Discard all the items you don’t need, want, or use anymore by donating to charities before moving day to save money on your move. The less stuff you move, the less you will pay. Most local moving companies charge hourly or by the piece, therefore, you will end up paying [...]
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