Taking a few minutes to get organized before you start packing will save you lots of time later, so whip out your packing checklist and decide which room to start with. Go out and get all of the packing equipment you need before you start with the actual packing,...
Unpacking After a Move
Your new house won't feel like home until you unpack, but the task of unloading all those boxes and organizing their contents can be daunting. The key to successful unpacking is to break the task into small, manageable segments. Start with essentials such as cooking...
American Moving and Hauling Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service American Moving and Hauling is honored to have earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to its members of the...
Move Large Appliances Safely
Large appliances are some of the most valuable and useful items in most homes, but moving them can seem like a challenge. Moving large appliances isn't as tough as it might appear. Start by making sure everything is properly disconnected. For gas appliances, this may...
Packing Timeline For Moving: Your Own Packing Checklist
Moving can be a very stressful process if it is poorly planned. If you wait until the last minute to pack up all of your belongings, it will make the moving process even more stressful. However, if you begin packing at least a month in advance, then the process will...
Packing Tips for Packing Properly
Moving can be a hassle from changing addresses and renting out moving trucks to packing moving can be a real pain in the neck. One of the most important but overlooked parts of moving may just be packing. Start by using your time wisely start packing every day you can...
What to Pack Last on Moving Day
Moving can be a very messy and unorganized process, but there are some items you will want to pack separately to use immediately in your new home. The items you will want to pack last are toiletries, first-aid kit, aspirin or pain reliever, pet supplies, plastic trash...
A Guide to Moving Day Etiquette
Moving day isn't the time to make an etiquette faux-pas. A little consideration to others who are affected by your move can make the day go more smoothly for everyone involved. So let your neighbors know to expect extra traffic or a moving truck on the street, have...
How to Fix Damages to Walls, Floor, and Carpets When Moving
To repair damaged holes in walls when moving, simply use putty for a small hole. If a hole is larger, it may need a plaster patch before the putty is applied. To remove scuff marks, try a magic eraser. To remove floor marks, use vinegar or wool. Finally, for carpet,...
Three tips for New Year’s resolutions
Here are three important tips to see success in your New Year's resolutions. First, consider starting your resolution on a different day. This takes the stress off starting. Secondly, consider modifying what your resolution is or how it is done. This is especially...