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Summer is here! That means warmer weather, longer days, and – if you’re moving – lots of planning, packing, and preparation. Each year, thousands of people nationwide decide to move during the summer. Don’t let its popularity fool you, though. As in most things, there are positives and negatives to moving during this time of…
You’re facing a big move and looking for the best long-distance moving company in Portland. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone! Here at Master Movers, we’ve recently partnered with Wheaton World Wide Moving to provide even more moving services for customers like you. This blog will discuss our expansive offerings, what makes us…
Moving is a significant process for anyone, but it can be especially tough for seniors. In addition to the fact that seniors are often moving out of family homes (which requires them to downsize), many seniors require assistance with packing and moving. Some seniors find the process of finding that assistance challenging. Fortunately, there is…
Moving in today’s world is not what it used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic, a hot and then cool real estate market, and peak moving season have made the process even more chaotic and complicated than it used to be. Fortunately, moving in today’s world is still far from impossible. In this blog, we’re sharing…
As the population ages, many adult children of older parents are facing the task of handling their parents’ belongings after they’ve passed away. This is a difficult experience, both physically and emotionally. Often, children are left to sort through decades’ worth of things, many of which carry a lot of memories, meaning, and emotional weight….
Planning a long-distance move can be complicated, and layering in a global crisis may add additional hurdles during the process. However, for many, moving can’t be postponed. Whether you’re relocating for financial reasons or you’ve accepted a job opportunity that is states away, you can take comfort in knowing that it’s still possible to move…
These are strange, uncertain times. In addition to weathering a global pandemic and stay-at-home orders, the country has seen widespread civil unrest, protests, and anger over human rights violations and racial injustice. Residents in Portland know precisely what the landscape of that civil unrest looks like. There’s no doubt about it – living through these…
Moving: it’s not something most of us look forward to. And the burden is especially heavy if you’re moving to a nursing care home or assisted living facility. Luckily, the transition is far from impossible. In this post, we’ll share our top tips and tricks for making your move (planned or unplanned) as straightforward as…
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…
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…
Are you finally getting that dream kitchen? Is that sorely needed extra bedroom and bath finally becoming a reality? A home renovation project is simultaneously exciting and exhausting. You’ll be happy once the work is done, but how can you survive the dust and inconvenience in the weeks it takes to complete the renovation? It’s…
You’re moving! That means it’s time to pack everything in your house and get it ready to transport to your new home. Do you know what kind of moving boxes you need? Grabbing the nearest cardboard box isn’t always the best idea, especially when it comes to packing some of your valuable items. Here, we…
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…
At the dawn of a new year, it seems as though everyone has a big resolution that they want to tackle. Some focus on health or weight loss, while others have home improvement or financial goals. If the disorganized state of your home and life is driving you crazy, why not resolve to get organized…