Albany Moving and Storage Blog: Admin

Planning a move is a feat any time of year, but the good news is you can make the job easier on yourself! How? The first step is working with a local moving and storage company you trust, but we’ll save that for later.  Even if you don’t choose to work with household movers like those at Don’s...

We know that planning for a move can be incredibly stressful. With so many moving parts, it cannot be easy to keep track of everything. Especially when hiring long-distance movers, there will undoubtedly be some speed bumps along the way that can be tough to plan for. In this blog, we'll go over a f...

Does choosing the right boxes for your move matter? The answer is yes for a couple of reasons. The right boxes protect against damage and also make handling the boxes easier. Boxes from random sources—such as those you may pick up at the grocery store—aren’t necessarily intended for moving, so they...

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 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...