moving in the summer

The Pros and Cons of Moving in the Summer

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…

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Moving Advice for Seniors

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…

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Tips for Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility

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…

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Moving Items to a Storage Unit?

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…

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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 live through a home remodel.

Living Through a Home Remodel

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…

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Different Types of Moving Boxes

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…

Tips for Curb Appeal That Sells

10 Tips for Curb Appeal That Sells

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…