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May is National Moving Month. That means we’re donning our festive attire, gathering round the piano to sing chorals and throwing our diets out the window as the office fills with tempting treats. Wait. Wrong holiday. National Moving Month is a real thing. It’s an annual public awareness and education campaign to help people find…
Expenses add up when you’re moving. It can be tempting to save money by doing without the services of a professional mover. That may not be the best choice or even an option. Renting a truck involves hidden costs and predictable headaches. Haphazard DIY packing can result in damaged property and expensive repairs. You don’t…
Moving to a new place is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. If you’ve been itching to try out new colors, furniture or art, now’s the time to go for it. But what if, amid all the newness, you start craving the familiar? There’s a way to have your cake and eat it too….
Moving a store requires killer organizational skills. There’s a lot at stake when you plan a retail business move to an unfamiliar address. You need to find a top-rate commercial mover. You have to let customers and venders know about the move. Inventory, equipment and documents need to be safeguarded. Handling it all is too…
You just moved into a new place. You’ve been working hard getting the place organized. You’re hungry. Your family’s hungry. Blood sugar’s dipping and people are getting cranky. You need to throw together some fast meals, but your kitchen is still in boxes. What to do? Order another pizza? Swing through the nearest fast-food drive-through…
Welcome to Portland! We’re happy you’re here. Although Portland is a friendly city, moving to any town where you don’t know people is hard. Master Movers has been a Portland moving company since 1992. We’ve helped thousands of people settle into the Rose City. Here’s some of what we’ve learned about making friends in Portland….
Art and photos are among people’s most treasured items. When you’re moving, it’s natural to worry about these irreplaceable belongings. Preparing art for a move takes extra care. Here’s what you need to know to safely pack framed art and photos. Start Early You can pack art and photos well ahead of time. Since you…
Do you know the difference between moving insurance and valuation? Both insurance and valuation coverage offer reimbursement should your property get lost or damaged during a move. There are important differences between these two coverage choices, however. Coverage Is Outlined in Your Moving Contract A moving company is liable for loss or damages they cause…
You’re moving to a new home! It’s exciting and a lot of work. You’ll have the opportunity to make friends and explore a new neighborhood. You’ll no doubt want to spend the first few weeks in your new place making it feel comfortable, cozy and organized. Part of feeling comfortable at home is feeling safe….
Are you considering a move from the suburbs to the city? Whether your destination is downtown Portland or another Pacific Northwest city, there are many reasons to get excited about an urban relocation. The nightlife, cultural diversity and career opportunities are a few of the reasons why people move to a city. What are the…
Do you have an up-to-date list of everything in your home? A home inventory is essential if your house is damaged or burglarized. It’s documentation that will help you estimate the value of your property and file an insurance claim. Knowing what you own helps you when you’re getting ready to move or place items…
Are you selling your home? If your house is about to go on the market, there are ways to make it more attractive to prospective buyers. You want your residence to sell quickly and for a good price. Staging a house puts its best foot forward. Here are some ways to get your property ready…
Tips for Getting the Most from Craigslist When Moving Craigslist can be your best friend while moving. It’s the perfect place to offload everything you don’t need before moving to that perfect new home. It’s also hyper-local, so you’re more likely to find someone who will pick up your items that day. It’s easy to…
How to Prepare Your Medical Office for a Move Changing the location of a medical office takes a well-organized action plan. Not only are there tons of sensitive files to transport, there also may be a lot of expensive, high-tech medical equipment to move. That doesn’t even begin to cover the notification requirements for letting…
Tips for Moving an Older Relative into Your Home Is an older relative moving in with you? Multi-generational families are on the rise in the U.S. Households consisting of at least three generations accounted for 4 percent of families in 2010, according to the U.S. Census. That number was up from 3.7 percent in 2000….
“I remember when I was 18 and just moving from my parents’ place to Portland. I filled up my Subaru to the brim with boxes and suitcases, and could just barely fit everything in. I’m 27 now, and have acquired a lot of furniture and other stuff since. There is no way it would all…
As Portland movers, we’ve seen it all. Pomeranians pitching in by playing as home alarm systems, Border Collies helping out by shepherding an entire move. We’ve even come across a Golden Retriever red-pawed attempting to eat an ink cartridge. (Don’t worry: we got to the owner just in time, and the Golden Retriever was fine.)…
An essential element of the moving process is decluttering. Particularly when moving across states, donating food items both a more efficient and more economical option than trying to transport it all. Portland Nonprofits Accepting Food Donations A reference list of the places in Portland committed to bringing food those less privileged in our community: Move…
Are tips expected?
In a nutshell, tips are completely optional. While employees in the moving industry do appreciate a thoughtful tip, our crew at Master Movers in Portland never enters a job expecting an extra tip.
That said, if you happen to feel that a team or particular crew member went truly above and beyond expectations, a kind tip would be well-received.
Moving takes planning no matter what shape your home takes. But, when you’re moving in or out of an apartment or condo, there’s usually some additional things to keep in mind, like lease agreements, parking permits, and elevator use. To help you manage the extra moving parts, we put together a comprehensive checklist for a…