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How Much to Tip Movers in 2023

How Much to Tip Movers in 2023

When getting ready for your move, it’s important to keep in mind how to tip your movers. You want to make sure you include the mover’s tip in your moving budget. Several factors can determine how much to tip movers. You can tip $5 to $10 per mover per hour, or you can...

Moving House Checklist: The Ultimate Moving Plan

Moving House Checklist: The Ultimate Moving Plan

We’ve compiled together an ultimate checklist with 92 essential steps to keep in mind as you’re going along with your moving plan. Want to check off items as you go? Download our moving house checklist. DOWNLOAD MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST Whether you’re moving across the...

A Breakdown of Moving Company Costs in 2023

A Breakdown of Moving Company Costs in 2023

There are many positive emotions that go along with moving to a new location: The feeling of freedom as you leave your old home behind, the excitement of new possibilities, and the sense of relief you get to look forward to once the move is complete. Unfortunately,...

9 Different Types of Moving Boxes

9 Different Types of Moving Boxes

Moving can be a tough task, but choosing the right moving boxes can make all the difference. There are different types of moving boxes available, each with their own unique features and benefits. In this Moving Help® article, we’ll explore the many types of moving...

How to Move on a Budget

How to Move on a Budget

With inflation higher than normal and an uneven economy, people are trying to save money within their moving budget. People will still need to move but move on a budget. You can hire experts for only the items you need help with — such as moving heavy furniture or...

Stress-Free Unpacking: A Guide After Moving

Stress-Free Unpacking: A Guide After Moving

Unpacking can take a long time, especially without a plan. Moving Help® is here to give you a guide on how to unpack after moving.  If it’s too much to handle, don’t worry about it because our Marketplace has many unpacking movers ready to assist you.  What...

How to Move a Sectional Couch

How to Move a Sectional Couch

How to take apart and move a sectional couch might seem like a daunting task, but with some preparation and planning, you can take apart a sectional couch and move it yourself using our Moving Help® guide.  Need help moving a regular couch? Check out our how to...

How Soon Should I Hire Movers?

How Soon Should I Hire Movers?

You should try to hire movers two months before your moving date. The latest you want to hire movers is one month before your move. The best movers are hired months in advance, so book your movers as soon as possible. How Far in Advance to Book Movers?  If you...

Moving out for the First Time

Moving out for the First Time

Moving out for the first time can be scary and overwhelming. If you have a plan, it’ll make moving out for the first time easier. Some basics that you should include in your move-out plan are budgeting, a list of apartment basics, and how you plan on moving your...

Moving Equipment Needed for Labor-Only Movers

Moving Equipment Needed for Labor-Only Movers

You’ve reserved your truck rental, and you found great local movers at an affordable price, but now you’ve realized what moving equipment — if any — do you need to provide for your labor-only movers?  The Moving Help® Marketplace doesn’t require Service Providers...

Apartment Moving Guide: Two-Bedroom

Apartment Moving Guide: Two-Bedroom

Trying to figure everything you need for your budget to move your two-bedroom apartment? Use this moving guide to get an idea of what size truck you'll need, how many moving supplies it'll take, and how many hours of Moving Help® to reserve. Moving a different sized...

Apartment Moving Guide: One-Bedroom

Apartment Moving Guide: One-Bedroom

Planning to move to or from a one-bedroom apartment? Look no further! We have compiled everything you'll need to pull off an apartment move in this guide, from what truck to rent to how many moving supplies you'll need you’ll need that’ll fit your budget. Looking for...

Tips for Moving out of State

Tips for Moving out of State

Moving can be stressful for anyone, but moving out of one state and into another state adds another stressful layer. You have to prepare much earlier and figure out the timing of when you’re leaving your old place and when you’re arriving at your new place. ...

What Can’t Go in a U-Box® Container?

What Can’t Go in a U-Box® Container?

While you can pack nearly all your belongings into a U-Box® container, there are a few items you will want to consider leaving out. Some items aren’t allowed in a U-Box container such as fireworks. Other belongings such as fragile family heirlooms could go into a...

How to Ask Someone to Help You Move

How to Ask Someone to Help You Move

Most people don’t like to move, and most people especially don’t like to help someone else move. Whether you can’t afford movers or want to save on the costs of movers, here are some tips on how to ask someone to help you move.  Some tips include:  Tell them...

Apartment Moving Checklist

Apartment Moving Checklist

We’ve created a checklist that you can follow when preparing to move out of your old apartment and into your new one. You can start preparing as early as two to fourth months out. Our apartment moving checklist will remind you of what needs to get done as the...