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Your move is just around the corner, and you’ve decided to go the DIY route and handle most of it yourself. There’s just one thing: you don’t want to do all of it by yourself. After all, you own a few nice furniture pieces you don’t want to damage and some huge things you’re not…
Are you on the verge of moving with children? Learn how to minimize the negatives about moving, support your child in making new friends, and more here! Moving: the process is not something anyone truly looks forward to. In both local and long distance moves, you have to pack up your family and your home,…
Your growing family needs more room and you plan on moving into a bigger house with more yard space, located in a better part of town. This is one of the top reasons people move in the United States each year, according to surveys of some of the roughly 40 million people who uproot and…
You dread plunging into your walk-in closet to pack. There’s no telling what you might find after years of stuffing belongings into it. However, you can move clothing, shoes and all those other items that have materialized, hassle-free. A little planning and proper packing techniques can make the whole process go faster and easier than…
When you plan your move, also make a plan to keep your belongings safe and secure while moving. We offer several recommendations to ensure protection of your valuables. From keeping an eye on your boxes to locking up your expensive jewelry, read on and learn more. Keep Your Belongings Safe and Secure You plan to…
Break the ice and meet your new neighbors when you finish moving. This will help make it less awkward when you need to borrow that cup of sugar to finish baking fudge brownies or a tool to help complete a home project. Who knows? You may even start up a long-lasting friendship. Meet Your New…
Once you move into your new home, you want to unpack your electronics, like your flat screen TV, hook them up and, presto!, have them work again. Be careful when packing electronics, so they easily survive the move by following some of the following packing tips. After all, replacing these valuables could become costly. Prepare…
Moving items to a storage unit you can trust can get complicated. Master Movers’ 25 years of experience have taught us a thing or two about storage and our highest priority is the safety and security of your valuable, irreplaceable household belongings. Whether you choose us for your short-term or long-term needs, follow our tips…
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…
Should you empty drawers before moving a dresser? The answer depends on the dresser, what’s stored in the drawers and if the movers are pros or amateurs.
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…
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.