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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…
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….
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…
When moving a home or office on a budget, the first thing people usually forego to save money is hiring professional movers. A do-it-yourself move may seem like a simpler, more affordable way to go. But in reality the opposite is true— and we’re not just saying that. Renting a truck and moving on your…
Moving is demanding and can be stressful, especially on little ones. It’s extremely important to keep your children in mind when it comes to relocating, especially if it will force them to change schools. Whether it’s your second move or your fourth, moving your family to a new home can bring out a lot of…
Moving overseas is majorly life-changing. You will experience a new culture, climate, and government, and you’ll make some personal adjustments as well. You’ll probably have to change banks, get a new car, find a new doctor, and let’s not forget learning a new language. Without question, when preparing for an international move there are some…
While it’s wonderful to experience different places, moving isn’t most people’s favorite thing. If you’re someone who hasn’t moved many times it can be quite overwhelming. Not being familiar with the tasks on your moving checklist can result in one or many of them being overlooked or underestimated. To help you avoid moving mishaps, we’ve…
Moving to an area with a different climate doesn’t necessarily mean a cross-country or even long-distance move. In some regions of the country, like here in the Pacific Northwest, you could experience a dramatically different climate just a few towns away. It’s typically wet here in Portland, but in Bend for example, it’s quite dry….
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to real estate. When looking for a new home, the National Association of Realtors suggests that 63% of prospective buyers will drive by a home they’ve seen on the Internet before contacting the seller. When that happens, what will a buyer think of your home? What impression…