I've been in the moving industry since 2004 and I spent the first few years working as a mover. I use the lessons learned during those years to write articles that will give our users the answers they are looking for and, ultimately, help them make a successful DIY move.

Top 5 Reasons to Consider Moving Labor Services

We live in a Do-It-Yourself world. Why not save yourself a few bucks if you can tack on your own shingles or change your own oil? Yet, sometimes you’re faced with a Sisyphean Task that is just too overwhelming. Other times, you may be under stress to move as quickly and...
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Moving to Columbus, Ohio

With the opening of our newest location in Columbus, Ohio we thought it would be a good idea to get to know the area. While doing our research we were surprised to find that Columbus is actually a widely regarded "up and coming" city with a lot of recent acknowledgements and...
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How Much Do You Tip Movers?

You’ve finally moved into your new place. A team of movers did a fantastic job packing your truck and helping you unload every box and piece of furniture. As you congratulate these professionals on a job well done, should you tip them? Determining how much to tip movers is one of...
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Can I Hire Movers to Load and Unload my Truck?

As DIY moving become more commonplace the concept of hiring movers to load, unload and pack is being accepted by a greater portion of the population. However, despite the widespread use of moving labor we still receive countless calls each week which ask, I have a [rental truck, storage container, moving...
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Movex Moving is Now Closed

ALERT Movex rebranded itself as Moving Place. The information contained in this blog post is no longer accurate. The self moving world just got a little less competitive with the closure of a major household goods carrier, Movex. This morning we learned that Movex is no longer open for business, marking...
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How to Declutter Your Home Before Moving Day

From small moves to large ones, every move is different. Probably the only thing that most moves have in common is time, and lots of it. Face facts, moving is a time consuming and stressful necessity for just about everyone, from the large family with a six-bedroom home to the retired...
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How to Request a Moving Labor Quote

Each day we receive hundreds of calls from customers who need a price estimate for moving labor. Unlike traditional full-service moving companies we do not need an exceptional amount of information. In fact, by answering just a few simple questions we can provide you with a crew size recommendation as well...
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