Albany Moving and Storage Blog

When it comes to a residential move, your garage is likely one of the most challenging areas to pack. This area of the home often becomes a catch-all for all of your rarely used possessions, and it can be a struggle to find a place for all of them during your relocation. The garage also stores more...

During a home relocation, many individuals and families focus more on their large items and other properties. They forget that their current home and prospective residence need adequate protection. Your doors, windows, walls, lawns, and other areas could get some unwanted dents and damage. Here are...

Moving is a stressful time for everyone. It can take weeks or even months to get your belongings packed up, donations dropped off, and cleaning completed. The heavy lifting can seem almost impossible and tight timelines mean you’re in a hurry. Unfortunately, moving injuries are all too common and ca...

Did you know that moving has a season? It’s true—most people move between May and September. It makes sense, the weather is warm, and the school year has wrapped up so there are fewer obstacles to get in the way. But moving during the summer also means that you’re competing with everyone else when i...

Moving is probably the only time that you will intentionally place your hands on every belonging that you own. It makes it the perfect time to decide what you truly need to keep around and what no longer has a purpose in your life. Plus, you’ll appreciate the lighter load when it comes time to move....

Moving to a new home is a little bit of a project. Between furniture, boxes of personal belongings, and a little bit of extra worry for your most valuable items, there is always some apprehension that things will get lost or damaged. And the more valuable or irreplaceable the item is, the more stres...

Making the move to a new home is a big transition. Considering the amount of fuel and packing materials that go into relocating your items it can also have a significant impact on the environment. Many of our customers are interested in ways they can complete an eco-friendly move when transitioning...

The to-do list for a cross-country move is extraordinarily long for any household. It gets even more complicated when you have a large number of collectible or valuable items, like luxury handbags, one-of-a-kind furniture items, or vintage instruments. In order to ensure the safety of your precious...

Are you ready to move long-distance to a warmer climate for retirement? Do you need to relocate closer to your family for medical reasons? Moving as a senior is a bigger challenge than most people expect. It involves coordinating with movers across multiple states and packing up a household full of...