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Packing for a move requires time and energy, both of which are in short supply when you’re relocating. Underestimating the scope of packing is easy. But, don’t forget that packing is more than just tossing stuff in a box. When you relocate a household, it’s imperative that you organize, take inventory and make accurate labels for each…
Moving is easier if you organize your household before you fill the first box. Whether you’re packing yourself or hiring a Portland moving company to do the work for you, here are five things to complete before you start packing: Tip #1: Clutter, Be Gone! Before you start packing, go through each room in your home and…
Staying organized is one of the keys to keeping your upcoming Portland move as anxiety-free as possible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of sorting, packing and getting your belongings onto the moving truck, don’t get discouraged. There is a variety of apps that can help you take stock of your belongings. Use one or more of…
Your Portland, Oregon business office or warehouse is full of heavy furniture, boxes, and unusually shaped items that may be awkward to lift. Don’t attempt moving and lifting them yourself. Take the stress and the risk of damage out of the equation by hiring professional commercial movers to take care of all of your on-site moving…
Where can you donate furniture in Portland? The city has many worthy charities where you can drop off used furniture, clothing, household items and even building materials.
Portland, Oregon is known for its quaint neighborhoods full of character, charm and small streets. Let Master Movers help you navigate tight streets.
Money magazine recently called Beaverton one of the “best places to live.” The city is the sixth largest metropolis in the state of Oregon. Beaverton is in Washington County, which is one of the fastest developing areas in the Pacific Northwest. The city has been continually growing since the 1990s mainly due to the building…
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, chances are the topic of moving has come up. If you and your sweetheart are growing weary of spending more time apart than together, it might be time for a long-distance move. Is a long distance move for love a good idea? Most people would say yes, but it all…
Coordinating a move can be challenging, but an international move creates an entirely new set of details and problems that you’ll need to manage. Relocating from Portland, Oregon to somewhere across the world can cause anxiety, no matter how well you plan. Ease the transition by keeping the following tips in mind as your prepare…
Moving is one of life’s most challenging events. If you’re relocating to or from Portland for your spouse’s job, this can add tension and turmoil to an already stressful task. It’s important to stay positive and to find ways to cope with the upcoming move. It may seem trying, but there are ways that you…
You’ve got your boxes, bubble wrap, tape and labels. You’re ready to get packing, but as you look around your home you don’t know exactly where to start. Sound familiar? Well, you’re definitely not alone. Until you’ve moved a few times (or more), packing up every single thing you own into the fewest number of…
Packing and moving is pretty much universally acknowledged to be an inconvenience at best and a stress-fest at worst.
Even before you start packing for a move, you need to prepare a room. This is especially true in the kitchen, home to a host of small items.
A carefully prepared moving essentials box is a lifesaver, guaranteed to reduce frustration during the first night in a new home
If you’re about to leave Portland and embark on a long-distance moving adventure, bid the city a fond farewell by donating used clothing to one of the Rose City’s charities.
Portland is a city full of opportunity. Networking is a great way to establish yourself in the city’s business community. It’s also an ideal way to make friends. Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to create new connections in an industry you’re familiar with? Regular networking is key to making connections…
You’ve decided to move, so now comes the time-consuming process of going through your belongings and deciding which things to keep and which things to discard. If you are moving into a smaller space, you’ll need to downsize. That can be a little bit tricky. You may have furniture and other items that you…
Moving is demanding. It requires a lot of planning and attention to detail. Relocating to a new place can cause anxiety, especially if it’s an out-of-state move. You can make moving easier if you approach the move in an organized way. Here are some tips for an out-of-state move: Have a Master Plan Sit down…
Moving is stressful. Aside from organizing all of your personal possessions, finding a reliable moving company, there’s the challenge of figuring out where you should stay while you are in between homes. Homes in Portland often sell quickly. Many times, your new place won’t be available for a few weeks, maybe even months, after you…
In a perfect world, you’d have weeks or months to plan a move. You’d print out a handy moving checklist and calmly proceed through the list with very little stress. Real life is usually a little more hectic than that sunny scenario. Some moves are last minute. If you have little time to get organized, you…