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Straight advice on moving, packing, long-distance relocation, and selling a property, from a family-owned moving company that has been at it since 1999.
Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible? What the Federal Rules Say
Most people cannot deduct the cost of a move on a federal return, and a 2025 federal law made that permanent. Here are the exceptions for the military and the intelligence community, how employer relocation pay is taxed, and how states differ.
October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Selling Your Property and Moving at the Same Time
Selling and moving are each a full-time job. Here is how to line up the dates, what each way of selling means for your move, and how to get the move itself for free.
September 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Small Apartment Move Guide: Studios and One-Bedrooms
A studio or one-bedroom has less to move, but stairs, elevators, and parking decide how the day goes. Here is how to plan, pack, and price a small apartment move.
September 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Selling a House in Probate: How the Process Works
A house in probate can be sold, but only by the right person and sometimes only with a judge's sign-off. Here is who has the authority, how the sale works, and how to keep the property safe and the timeline realistic.
August 5, 2026 · 5 min read
How a Cash Home Sale Works, Step by Step
No lender, no appraisal ordered by a bank, no loan approval to wait on. Here is each step of a cash sale, from the first call to the day you hand over the keys, and how to protect yourself along the way.
July 22, 2026 · 5 min read
What a Vacant House Really Costs You Each Month
An empty house keeps sending bills. Here is every monthly cost to count, the insurance gap most owners miss, and a fill-in worksheet to find your own number.
July 15, 2026 · 6 min read
What to Do With a Houseful of Furniture When You Sell Your House
A sale puts a deadline on every sofa, dresser, and garage shelf. Here is how to sort a full house, what you can leave behind, and how to have it empty by closing day.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Selling a Rental Property With Tenants in It: A Guide for Tired Landlords
You can sell a rental without waiting for it to sit empty. Here is what generally happens to the lease, the ways a tired landlord can sell a tenant-occupied property, and what each one costs you.
June 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Miami vs. Tampa vs. Orlando vs. Jacksonville: Choosing Your Florida City
Four Florida cities, four different ways to live. Here is how Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville compare on size, work, housing, weather, storms, and moving day.
June 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Moving From California to Texas: What to Expect on the Road and on Arrival
The drive crosses the desert Southwest, and the life at the other end runs on different rules. Here is how to plan the trip, the move, and the first month in Texas.
June 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Your First 30 Days in a New State: License, Registration, Voting, and Taxes
The boxes are the easy part. Becoming an official resident takes a handful of errands with real deadlines. Here is what to do in your first month, in the order that saves the most trips.
May 28, 2026 · 7 min read
House Hunting From Another State: How to Find a Home Before You Move
Finding a home in a city you do not live in yet takes a different plan than a local search. Here is how to research from a distance, tour by video, make one visit count, and line up the move.
April 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving Alone: How to Move by Yourself Without Help
Moving alone is doable if you plan around one set of hands. Here is what one person can handle, the equipment that makes it safer, and when an hour or two of hired labor is the smarter call.
April 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Long-Distance Moving Delivery Windows Vary and How to Plan Around Yours
On a long-distance move you usually get a range of delivery days instead of a single date. Here is what sets that range, what can stretch it, and how to plan so the wait is not a problem.
March 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving to a State With No Income Tax: What Changes and What Does Not
A handful of states do not tax wages, and they draw a lot of movers. Before you plan a relocation around that, here is what the change does for your paycheck and what it leaves exactly as it was.
March 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Dallas vs. Houston vs. Austin: Choosing Your Texas City
Dallas, Houston, and Austin sit a few hours apart and feel like three different states. Here is how they compare on size, work, housing, weather, and moving day.
January 23, 2026 · 7 min read
What Selling a House As-Is Really Means
As-is means you are not fixing anything. It does not mean you can stay silent about what you know. Here is what the term covers, what it does not, and how to decide whether to repair or sell as the house stands.
January 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Cash Offer vs. Listing With an Agent: An Honest Comparison
A listing can bring a higher price. A cash offer can bring speed and certainty. Here is a fair look at what each one costs you, what each one gives you, and how to choose.
January 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving to South Carolina: What Newcomers Should Know From the Upstate to the Lowcountry
South Carolina is a short drive from our Metro Atlanta base and one of the states we move people to most. Here is what to know about the weather, the regions, taxes, paperwork, and moving day.
November 4, 2025 · 6 min read
Sell Your Property, Get a Free Move: How the Offer Works
Sell your property to Riv Buys Properties and your move with Allpoints Moving Services is complimentary, packing aids included. Here is how the offer works, who it fits, and the honest trade-off.
October 1, 2025 · 5 min read
Moving to Georgia: What Newcomers Should Know Before the Truck Arrives
Georgia is our home state, so this is the guide we give friends and family: weather, metros, taxes, the 30-day license and registration deadlines, and what moving day here is really like.
September 2, 2025 · 6 min read
Should You Tip Movers, and How Much?
Tipping movers is customary but never required. Here are the amounts people commonly give, how to handle a long-distance move with two crews, and the simplest way to hand it over.
August 20, 2025 · 5 min read
Charleston vs. Greenville: Choosing Your South Carolina City
Charleston is the historic port on the coast. Greenville is the fast-growing city in the foothills. Here is how the two compare for newcomers and on moving day.
August 6, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving From New York to Florida: How to Plan the Route South
A plain guide to one of the most traveled relocation routes on the East Coast: the trip, the timing, the move itself, and what is different once you arrive.
July 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Los Angeles vs. San Diego: Which Southern California City Fits You?
Los Angeles and San Diego share a coast, a climate, and a state tax code, and little else. Here is a mover's view of how they compare.
July 21, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving in Summer Heat: How to Protect Your Family, Your Crew, and Your Belongings
Summer is the busiest moving season and the hottest. These summer moving tips cover timing, heat-sensitive belongings, and how to keep everyone safe on a hot moving day.
July 2, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving From the Northeast to the Carolinas: A Practical Guide
A plain guide to trading Northeastern winters for the Carolinas: the route, the timing, how the move works, and what changes in your first month.
June 23, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving to Atlanta: ITP vs. OTP, Inside or Outside the Perimeter?
In Atlanta, every address is either inside or outside I-285. A Metro Atlanta mover explains what that choice means for your house, your commute, and your moving day.
June 9, 2025 · 6 min read
A Day in the Life of a Moving Crew: What Movers Do on Moving Day
Most people see a moving crew for a few hours on one of the busiest days of their year. Here is what a typical day on a local move looks like from the crew's side, and what it means for you.
May 16, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving to Florida: What Newcomers Should Know About Weather, Taxes, and Moving Day
Florida is one of the most common destinations we load trucks for. Here is what to know about the weather, the metros, the tax picture, the paperwork, and the building rules before you go.
May 13, 2025 · 6 min read
Storage During a Move: When You Need It and What It Costs
Move-out day and move-in day do not always line up. Here is when storage makes sense, how the three main options differ, what sets the price, and how to get your things ready.
May 8, 2025 · 6 min read
Selling a House From Another State Without Flying Back and Forth
You can sell a house you cannot easily get to. Here is who you need on site, how the paperwork gets signed from a distance, and how to empty the house without being there.
April 11, 2025 · 6 min read
Merging Two Households: How to Combine Two Homes Into One
Two homes, one address, and twice the stuff. Here is how to decide what stays, what to do with the duplicates, and how to schedule the move so both households land on the same day.
March 24, 2025 · 6 min read
Facing Foreclosure: Your Options, Step by Step
Falling behind on a mortgage is frightening, and it can happen to anyone. You have options, and most of them depend on acting early. Here is what they are, who can help at little or no cost, and how selling fits in.
February 3, 2025 · 6 min read
Seattle vs. Bellevue: A Mover's View of Both Sides of the Lake
Seattle and Bellevue face each other across Lake Washington and feel like different worlds. Here is how they compare on housing, commute, weather, and moving day.
January 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Hidden Moving Fees and How to Avoid Them
Most surprise charges on a moving bill are not secret. They are triggered by details nobody mentioned at the estimate. Here is every common fee, what sets it off, and how to keep it off your invoice.
January 17, 2025 · 5 min read
Storage Unit Tips: How to Pack, Stack, and Protect What You Store
A storage unit only helps if you can find things in it and they come out in the condition they went in. These tips cover choosing the unit, loading it properly, and protecting what is inside.
January 9, 2025 · 6 min read
Selling an Inherited House: Steps, Taxes, and Options
An inherited house arrives with grief, paperwork, and a property that still needs insurance, upkeep, and decisions. Here is what to do first, who can legally sell, how the mortgage and taxes work, and your options for selling.
December 11, 2024 · 6 min read
Selling a House During a Divorce: Options and Steps
The house is usually the largest thing a couple owns and the hardest to divide. Here are your options, who has to agree, what happens to the mortgage, and how to get through the sale and two moves with less friction.
December 3, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving While Pregnant or With a Newborn: A Practical Plan
You can run a move without carrying it. Here is how to time it, what to hand off, and how to make sure the baby's room and your essentials are ready the first night.
November 27, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving to Denver: Altitude, Weather, and Neighborhoods
The Mile High City rewards people who plan for thin air, strong sun, and sudden snow. Here is how altitude, weather, and neighborhood type shape a Denver move.
November 18, 2024 · 5 min read
How to Time Your Closing Date and Moving Date When You Sell
The truck and the closing table have to agree on a date. Here is when to move out, how to build a timeline, what to do if closing slips, and how to take the guesswork out of it.
November 1, 2024 · 5 min read
Moving to Texas: What Newcomers Should Know About Weather, Taxes, and Distance
Texas is big enough to hold several climates and four major metros. Here is what to know about the weather, the cities, the tax picture, the paperwork, and moving day before you load the truck.
October 21, 2024 · 6 min read
How to Pack a Garage for Moving, the Hardest Room in the House
Heavy, sharp, oddly shaped, and half of it flammable. The garage is the room people leave for last and regret. Here is the order to work in and how to pack each kind of item.
October 9, 2024 · 6 min read
An Atlanta Moving Company Since 1999: What Has Changed and What Has Not
Allpoints Moving Services has been family-owned and operated in Metro Atlanta since 1999. The way people find, book, and talk to a mover has changed a great deal since then. The work itself has not.
October 3, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving to California: What Newcomers Should Know About Climate, Costs, and Moving Day
California is the most populous state and one of the most complicated to move to. Here is what to know about the weather, the metros, taxes, DMV paperwork, and moving day.
September 11, 2024 · 6 min read
How to Move a Fish Tank Without Losing Your Fish
The tank can ride on the moving truck. The fish cannot. Here is how to transport your fish yourself, protect the bacteria that keep the water safe, and get the aquarium running again the same day.
August 21, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving to North Carolina: What Newcomers Should Know From the Mountains to the Coast
North Carolina packs mountains, a fast-growing Piedmont, and a long Atlantic coast into one state. Here is what to know about the weather, the metros, taxes, paperwork, and moving day.
August 1, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving to Tennessee: What Newcomers Should Know From Memphis to the Smokies
Tennessee is three states in one: West, Middle, and East. Here is what to know about the weather, the cities, the tax picture, the paperwork, and moving day in each.
June 17, 2024 · 6 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Move Out of State?
Published averages give you a ballpark, but your own price depends on how much you move, how far it goes, and the services you add. Here is how an out-of-state moving quote is built and where you can trim it.
June 5, 2024 · 5 min read
Selling a Multi-Family Property: Duplex, Triplex, or Apartment Building
A building with more than one unit sells on its numbers as much as its looks. Here is what buyers examine, what to have ready, the ways to sell, and what moving out involves.
April 25, 2024 · 5 min read
Selling a Commercial Building: What Owners Should Know
A commercial sale runs on documents, due diligence, and deadlines. Here is what buyers examine, how to get ready, the ways to sell, and how to plan the move out of the building.
April 3, 2024 · 5 min read
Moving Yourself vs. Hiring Movers: The Real Math
A rental truck looks cheaper on paper. Add fuel, supplies, time off work, and the risk of damage, and the gap is smaller than most people expect. Here is how to run the numbers for your own move.
March 20, 2024 · 5 min read
Moving to Washington State: What Newcomers Should Know About Rain, Taxes, and Terrain
Washington is two states split by a mountain range: a mild, wet west and a dry, sunny east. Here is what to know about the weather, the metros, taxes, paperwork, and moving day.
March 13, 2024 · 6 min read
Atlanta vs. Charlotte vs. Nashville: Which Southern City Fits You?
Three of the best Southern cities to move to, compared the way a mover and a newcomer see them: size, neighborhoods, commute, weather, taxes, and moving day.
February 28, 2024 · 7 min read
Moving to Colorado: What Newcomers Should Know About Altitude, Weather, and Terrain
Colorado is high, dry, and sunny, with weather that can change in an hour. Here is what to know about altitude, the regions, taxes, paperwork, and moving day before you load the truck.
January 23, 2024 · 6 min read
Why a Family-Owned Moving Company Matters When You Hire a Mover
"Family-owned" is on a lot of trucks. Here is what it actually changes about a move, what it does not, and how to tell whether any mover deserves your trust.
July 27, 2023 · 5 min read
How to Move a Gun Safe Safely
A full-size gun safe is one of the heaviest things in a house, and it is built to be hard to move. Here is what to empty, what to prepare, and why the lifting belongs to a crew with the right equipment.
June 23, 2023 · 6 min read
How to Ship a Car When Moving to Another State
Your household goods ride on the moving truck, but your car usually travels separately. Here is how car shipping works, what affects the price, and how to get your vehicle ready.
May 10, 2023 · 6 min read
What You Cannot Take Across State Lines When You Move: Plants, Firewood, and More
State and federal agriculture rules limit what can cross a state border, and a household move is not exempt. Here is what gets stopped most often and how to check before you pack.
April 27, 2023 · 6 min read
Moving to College and Into Your First Apartment: What to Bring and How to Move It
A dorm room and a first apartment are very different moves. Here is what to bring to each, how to handle move-in day and the lease, and when a rental truck or a moving crew makes sense.
December 28, 2022 · 6 min read
How Far in Advance to Book Movers, Season by Season
The right lead time depends on the distance, the season, and the day of the month. Here is when to book movers for each time of year, and what to do if your date is already close.
May 24, 2022 · 5 min read
How to Pack a TV for Moving Without Cracking the Screen
A flat screen is light, thin, and easy to crack. Here is how to move a flat screen TV safely: the supplies, the packing steps with or without the original box, and how to load it.
December 9, 2021 · 6 min read
Why Weekend and After-Hours Office Moves Work
Moving on a night or weekend lets your team leave one office on Friday and start work in the new one on Monday. Here is how the schedule works and what to check first.
February 26, 2021 · 5 min read
Moving in the Rain: A Pacific Northwest Survival Guide
In Seattle and Portland you cannot wait for a dry day, so you plan for a wet one. Here is how to keep boxes, furniture, floors, and people dry enough to get the job done.
February 1, 2021 · 6 min read
Helping a Parent Downsize: A Practical, Respectful Plan
Downsizing a home full of memories is slow, personal work. Here is how to help a parent through it with a floor plan, a steady pace, and the decisions left in their hands.
December 15, 2020 · 6 min read
Seven Signs of a Moving Scam and How to Avoid One
Most movers are honest. The ones that are not follow a predictable script. Learn the seven warning signs and you can spot a bad operator before your belongings are on the truck.
September 17, 2020 · 5 min read
Moving With Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Calm and Safe
Dogs and cats do not know why the boxes are out. Here is how to prepare them, keep them safe while the truck is loaded, travel with them, and settle them into the new place.
May 8, 2020 · 6 min read
How to Move a Home Office Without Losing Work or Data
When your office is in your house, a move can take your income offline along with your furniture. Here is how to pack the equipment, protect the files, and be working again quickly.
April 14, 2020 · 6 min read
Moving a Warehouse: How to Relocate Without Stopping Shipments
A planning guide for owners and operations managers: lay out the new building, protect inventory accuracy, get racking moved the right way, and phase the work so orders keep going out.
February 19, 2020 · 6 min read
The First-Night Box: What to Pack for Your First Night in a New Home
One clearly marked box makes your first night in a new home comfortable instead of chaotic. Here is the full checklist, when to pack it, and where it should ride on moving day.
October 8, 2019 · 5 min read
How to Move a Medical or Dental Office Without Disrupting Patient Care
A planning guide for practice owners and office managers: the timeline, who owns each task, how patient records and clinical equipment are handled, and how to reopen without turning patients away.
July 24, 2019 · 7 min read
How to Move a Retail Store Without Losing Sales
A practical plan for owners and store managers: when to move, how to count and pack inventory, what to do with fixtures and registers, and how to reopen with as few lost selling days as possible.
July 17, 2019 · 7 min read
New Home Safety and Maintenance Checklist for Your First Week
Before the last box is unpacked, spend an hour or two on the things that keep a house safe: alarms, locks, shutoffs, and a few maintenance basics. Here is what to check and how often to check it again.
June 10, 2019 · 6 min read
How Movers Load a Truck So Nothing Shifts
A well-loaded truck looks like a wall of furniture and boxes with no daylight showing. Here is how professional movers build it, tier by tier, and why each rule exists.
November 21, 2018 · 6 min read
Cross-Country Moving Timeline: What to Do and When
A long-distance move has more moving parts than a local one. This week-by-week plan covers what to do, and when, from two months out to your first week in a new state.
May 8, 2018 · 6 min read
Moving During Hurricane Season in Florida and the Carolinas
You can move to or from the Southeast coast between June and November. You just need flexible dates, a forecast habit, and a plan for what happens if a storm heads your way.
March 14, 2018 · 6 min read
Moving in Winter: How to Handle Snow, Ice, and Cold on Moving Day
A winter move can be easier to schedule than a summer one, as long as you plan for snow, ice, short days, and cold. Here is how to get ready.
January 24, 2018 · 6 min read
How to Pack Without Decluttering When You Are Out of Time
Every moving guide says to declutter first. Sometimes there is no time. Here is how to pack everything in a way that keeps the move on schedule and makes sorting easy on the other side.
August 18, 2017 · 6 min read
How to Label Moving Boxes: A System That Makes Unpacking Easy
A box marked "misc" helps nobody. This simple system of room, contents, number, and priority tells the crew where each box goes and tells you what is inside without opening it.
January 13, 2017 · 5 min read
Moving During Back-to-School Season: A Family Planning Guide
Late summer is when families most want to be settled and when movers are busiest. Here is how to time the move, handle enrollment, and get kids to the first day ready.
November 9, 2016 · 6 min read
Moving During a Divorce: A Practical Guide to the Logistics
The practical side of a hard move: the inventory, the labels, the timing, and who should be there on moving day. For legal questions, follow any court orders and ask your attorney.
July 13, 2016 · 6 min read
How to Run a Moving Sale That Actually Clears the House
A moving sale has one job: get things out of the house before the truck comes. Here is how to schedule it, price it, advertise it, and deal with the leftovers.
July 12, 2016 · 5 min read
Office Move Checklist: How to Relocate Without Downtime
A working office move checklist for the person who has to keep the business running: the timeline, who owns each task, and how to open on time at the new address.
November 27, 2015 · 6 min read
How to Pack Books for Moving Without Wrecking Your Back
Books are easy to pack badly: boxes too big, bottoms that give out, spines bent for good. Here is how to pack them so the books, the boxes, and your back all survive the move.
August 7, 2015 · 6 min read
Relocating for a Job: What to Ask for in a Relocation Package
A job offer in another city comes with a second negotiation: who pays for the move. Here is what a relocation package can cover, how the common types work, and what to get in writing.
May 20, 2015 · 6 min read
How to Prepare Appliances for Moving: Disconnect, Drain, Defrost, and Dry
Appliances cannot be unplugged and rolled onto the truck on moving morning. Here is what to do to each one, and when, so nothing leaks, molds, or breaks on the way.
April 16, 2015 · 6 min read
How to Move a Piano Safely: What to Know Before You Try
A piano is the heaviest, most fragile, and most awkward thing in most homes. Here is an honest look at what it takes to move one, what to leave to a trained crew, and what you can do to get ready.
April 14, 2015 · 6 min read
How to Pack a Kitchen for Moving Without Breaking Anything
The kitchen is the hardest room in the house to pack. Here is the order to work in, the supplies that matter, and how to pack every kind of breakable.
August 19, 2014 · 6 min read
How to Move a Restaurant: Equipment, Permits, and Timing
Relocating a restaurant means coordinating permits, licensed trades, vendors, staff, and a moving crew around the fewest possible closed days. Here is the order to do it in.
May 7, 2014 · 6 min read
Why the End of the Month Is the Busiest Time to Move
Leases and closings pile up in the last days of every month, and so do moving trucks. Here is why it happens, what it means for your move, and how to get a better date.
October 11, 2013 · 6 min read
Moving During the Holidays: How to Plan a Move Around Thanksgiving and Christmas
A move between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can work in your favor if you plan around closures, travel, and family time. Here is how to schedule it and keep the season intact.
September 23, 2013 · 6 min read
Decluttering Before a Move: What to Keep, Sell, Donate, and Toss
Everything you own has to be packed, carried, and paid for on moving day. Here is how to decide what makes the trip, room by room, and how to clear out the rest before the truck arrives.
September 28, 2012 · 5 min read
Last-Minute Packing: A 48-Hour Plan to Pack Your Whole Home
The truck comes in two days and almost nothing is in a box. Here is the order to work in, the shortcuts that are safe, and the few things you cannot skip.
August 27, 2012 · 5 min read
Military PCS Move: How to Get Ready When Orders Arrive
Orders in hand and a household to move. Here is where to start, how the two types of military moves differ, what the weight allowance means for you, and how to get the house ready.
June 26, 2012 · 6 min read
Clearing Out a Loved One's Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
A gentle, practical plan for clearing out a loved one's home: what to secure and find first, the order to work in, how to divide keepsakes, and what to sell, donate, move, or store.
June 1, 2012 · 7 min read
What Movers Won't Move (and What to Do With It)
A plain-English list of the items moving companies cannot put on the truck, why, and what to do with each one before moving day.
April 17, 2012 · 7 min read
Moving a Parent Into Assisted Living: A Step-by-Step Plan
A practical, respectful plan for one of the hardest family moves: the questions to ask first, the floor plan, what fits, the keepsakes that make a room feel like home, and the day itself.
April 10, 2012 · 6 min read
Setting Up Utilities at a New Home: What to Do and When
Lights, heat, water, and internet should all be working the day you arrive. Here is the order to call in, the lead time each service needs, and what to check on move-in day.
March 21, 2012 · 5 min read
Where to Find Free Moving Boxes and When to Skip Them
Free boxes can cut the cost of a move, but a weak or dirty box costs more than it saves. Here is where to look, how to inspect what you find, and which boxes to buy new.
February 22, 2012 · 5 min read
Where to Donate Furniture and Household Goods Before You Move
Good furniture and household goods you are not moving can go to someone who needs them. Here are the kinds of organizations that accept them, how pickup works, and what to do about receipts.
February 16, 2012 · 5 min read
What to Unpack First After Moving: A Room-by-Room Order
Unpacking after a move goes faster when you follow an order instead of opening whatever box is closest. Here is the room-by-room sequence and a realistic plan for the first week.
August 15, 2011 · 5 min read
Drive or Fly When Moving Long Distance: How to Decide
The movers take care of your furniture. Getting your family, your pets, and your car to the new house is up to you. Here is how to choose between the highway and the airport.
July 5, 2011 · 5 min read
How to Announce a Business Move to Employees and Customers
Who to tell, in what order, how far ahead, and what to say. A practical guide for owners and office managers, with a timeline, sample wording, and a change of address checklist.
May 23, 2011 · 6 min read
The Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify When You Move
Forwarding your mail is only the first step. This checklist covers how to change your address with the Postal Service and everyone else who needs your new one, with a timeline for each.
February 15, 2011 · 5 min read
10 Questions to Ask Movers Before You Book
Ten questions separate a professional mover from a risky one. Ask them before you sign anything, and know what a good answer sounds like.
December 6, 2010 · 5 min read
Binding vs. Non-Binding Moving Estimates, Explained
The type of estimate you sign decides whether the price can change after the truck is loaded. Here is what each kind guarantees, what it does not, and how to choose.
July 13, 2010 · 5 min read
Moving IT Equipment and Servers Without Losing Data or Uptime
Computers and servers are the part of an office move that can stop the business. Here is how to back up, label, pack, and reconnect them, and who should own each step.
June 15, 2010 · 5 min read
Moving Insurance and Valuation: What Is Really Covered
What most people call moving insurance is usually valuation, and the basic level pays far less than they expect. Here is what each level covers, where the gaps are, and how to close them.
April 19, 2010 · 5 min read
How to Pack Artwork and Mirrors for Moving
Glass, canvas, and frames all fail in different ways. Here is how to pack framed pictures, paintings, and mirrors so they arrive in one piece, and how to load them once they are wrapped.
November 13, 2009 · 6 min read
Moving With Kids: A Plan for Every Age, From Toddlers to Teens
A move asks a lot of children. Here is how to tell them, what helps at each age, how to handle the school change, and how to make moving day and the first weeks easier.
November 11, 2009 · 7 min read
Moving Out of a High-Rise: Elevators, Loading Docks, and Building Rules
In a high-rise, the building runs the schedule. Here is how to line up the elevator, the loading dock, the insurance paperwork, and the floor protection before the truck arrives.
November 5, 2009 · 7 min read
Moving Terms Glossary: Bill of Lading to Valuation
Moving paperwork has its own vocabulary. This glossary defines the terms you will see on an estimate, a contract, and a delivery receipt, in the order you are likely to meet them.
June 17, 2009 · 6 min readReady to plan your move?
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Do you have to tip movers?
No. Tipping is customary when the service is good, but it is voluntary and is not part of the moving price. Read the full guide.
How much does it cost to move out of state?
It depends on shipment size and distance. Published cost guides put a typical cross-country move at several thousand dollars, and small or short moves can cost less. A written estimate based on your inventory is the number to plan around. Read the full guide.
How far in advance should I book movers?
Book 1 to 2 weeks ahead for a local move and 3 to 4 weeks ahead for a long-distance move. Allow more time in summer and at the end of the month. Read the full guide.
How do I get a free move when I sell my property?
Sell your property to Riv Buys Properties, the family-owned cash buyer that partners with Allpoints Moving Services. Your move with Allpoints is then complimentary, packing aids included. Ask either team for details. Read the full guide.
What is the best way to pack plates for moving?
Wrap each plate in packing paper, bundle three or four together, and stand the bundles on edge in a double-walled dish box with crumpled paper underneath, between, and on top. Read the full guide.