How to Remove the Stress of Moving
Packing and moving is pretty much universally acknowledged to be an inconvenience at best and a stress-fest at worst.
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How To Organize Your Kitchen for a Move
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.
What Is a Moving Essentials Box?
A carefully prepared moving essentials box is a lifesaver, guaranteed to reduce frustration during the first night in a new home
Where Can I Donate Clothing in Portland?
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.
Tips for Networking in Portland
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…
How to Downsize Before a Move
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…
Tips for An Out-of-State Move
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…
Tips for Living Between Homes
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…
How to Get Ready for a Last-Minute Move
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…
Pros and Cons of Moving Into a Small Home
A few years ago so-called “tiny houses” started appearing in the news. These mini homes are defined in various ways, but they often consist of one room. They usually have fewer than 250 square feet of living space. People were, and still are, attracted to these little homes because they represent the idea of a…
When Is the Best Time of Year to Move?
They say everything has a season. Choose the right time, and things go smoothly. Time it wrong, and complications start piling up. When you’re booking an appointment with a Portland moving company, keep in mind that some times of the year are busier than others. If you’re moving in Oregon, Washington or anywhere else for…
5 Reasons To Hire A Local Moving Company
Every year, millions of people pick up their belongings and move. Whether it’s to find the home of their dreams, be closer to work, or to pursue higher education, moving can be a stressful experience. The best way to reduce stress and speed up the process is by hiring a local moving company. Let’s take…
How to Manage Anxiety About Moving
It’s natural to feel anxious about a move. You and your family are pulling up roots and life will be different. Even positive change can bring on stress. Staying organized helps you manage your worries. Packing and moving will likely be the biggest task. Hiring a professional mover will take a huge weight from your…
8 Tips for Moving into Your First Home
Congratulations! You’ve just closed on the purchase of your first home. You may feel like you’ve gone 12 rounds with a heavyweight contender. Take a breath because now it’s time to start packing. Give Master Movers a call. We’ll pack and move everything for you. If you’re planning on doing it yourself, or some of…
How to Move a Piano
Need to move your piano? Relocating these large if lovely instruments is not for the faint of heart or the weak of back. The smallest upright weighs 300 pounds. A grand piano may come in at around 1300 pounds. The longer the piano, the heavier it is. Even some professional movers turn tail when confronted…
6 Tips for Moving to the Country
Are you moving to the country? You can look forward to lots of space, quiet nights and uncrowded roads. Unexpected pleasures and challenges await once you leave the hustle and bustle of the city. The transition from urban to rural routines can be a shock to the system if you’re not prepared. Here are some…
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back
The return of a security deposit can be a point of dispute between landlords and tenants. Knowing your rights and obligations as a renter can give you an advantage if you get into a tug-of-war over a deposit.
How to Help Your Teenager Cope with a Move
Moving is a big transition for people of all ages. It can be even more difficult for a teenager. When you tell your teen you are moving, she may feel you are rocking the foundation she knows. Learn methods to help your teen cope with a move.
Unexpected Costs of a Budget Move
Everyone wants to save money, but when it comes to moving it’s all too easy to be penny wise but pound foolish. There are ways to make a move budget friendly. But, if you economize in the wrong areas, it may cost more in the end. Here are a few ways unexpected costs of a…
Things to Do Before Unpacking Moving Boxes
There are so many details to take care of during a move. Many tasks can be done before unpacking moving boxes, making settling in less stressful. If you’re planning a Portland, Oregon move, we’ll minimize your worries by taking care of the packing, loading and transporting of your belongings. To make the rest of your…