Archive for the ‘Local Moving’ Category

Isn’t it great when you discover a place in your town which you’ve never visited before, and falling in love with it? Be it a new favorite restaurant or bar, bike trail or dog park; its fun to find new faves! Exploring the local area and beyond is one of the many perks of being a professional mover in Portland. Just because you’re not a mover doesn’t mean that you can’t explore though, in fact it has never been easier to conveniently explore your town than it is now thanks to social media technology! Many apps and websites enable you to search for local spots and read what other people in your town have to say about their experiences; you can get a very good idea of how awesome or not-so-awesome a new place can be before you ever step foot inside! Not only is the current era of customer review technology helpful in tapping into your inner explorer, you can also find new potential favorites for you soon-to-be neck of the woods if you are planning to move soon!

Would you drive without insurance? Hopefully not! There are a lot of nightmare experiences that unravel from uninsured motorists getting into traffic accidents. However; there is much more at stake when it comes to moving in Portland to a new home. If you wouldn’t dream of driving uninsured, why would you consider hiring an uninsured moving company? Insured Portland movers are far less likely to have an accident with your property than a moving company which isn’t insured. Your Portland movers here are insured and licensed, and are even affiliated with movinginsurance.com which statistically supports a very low likelihood of an accident during your local or long distance move with us!

If you’re moving today, it is likely that your Portland area mover has quite a busy schedule as it is the first of the month and also a Friday! Many moving companies have been known to arrive late on busy days such as today; sometimes not arriving at all! The nightmare that this would cause you is not your Portland pro mover’s idea of a tasteful April Fool’s Day joke! However; if you have become a victim of another mover’s April Fool’s prank, your short notice move in Portland is under control! Even though you didn’t get a Portland professional moving estimate from us, you can still get a good idea of what to expect by quickly calling and discussing your needs with one of our friendly moving consultants! Portland area professional packers can provide a full service relocation service for you too! This is no joke, call us today if you must; we are ready to move you!

Portland is a great city to visit, and an even better place to move to and live. A constant 360 ° view of natural beauty and eclectic locals ensures that there are rarely dull moments in Portland. If you are an arts aficionado then you’ll quickly find yourself feeling right at home; the Portland Art Museum packs a hefty reputation and is even open late every first Thursday of the month for the nocturnal arts fanatics’ convenience. One little-known feature of Portland is that sales tax is non-existent here! You pay the price tag figure and nothing more on everything from clothing to groceries to eating out. Portland area professional movers are available to show you to your new home right now. What are you waiting for?

Organization goes a long way. Have you ever noticed how much stress a messy room can add to your plate? Maintaining the cleanliness of one’s quarters, be it at home or at work, is incredibly beneficial to his or her productivity, efficiency, and peace of mind. For anybody who is about to embark on a local move in Portland, a neat and organized living space is easy to pack-up and prepare for the moving day. On the contrary; a messy cluttered home is sure to have shippers who are moving pulling their own hair out! Furthermore; having a disaster area of a living space may encourage you to just stop everything you’re doing and leave the rest for your Portland relocation specialists… driving the cost of your moving services up and likely adding to your stress. Organization and cleanliness are extremely important, especially when it comes time to pack up your home and move in Portland. Your local Portland movers are no strangers to the importance of organization; you would probably learn a thing or two from a day spent on the job with your movers!

Something about the holidays, though it is freezing cold outside, makes the tail end of the year such a warm and happy time. Christmas Eve is here, little kids are bursting with anticipation for tomorrow’s gifts and games. I remember the excitement of Christmas Eve well. I never needed a wink of sleep on Christmas Eve; I couldn’t sleep if I tried, and I was up and ready to rip open gifts at the very first sight of sunrise.

Moving and the holidays sometimes coincide. Furthermore; the night before your moving date can feel a lot like Christmas Eve! Anticipation of your move date can render you unable to sleep the night before you move, and you will surely be up at the crack of dawn and ready for your Portland area movers to arrive. As long as you have hired qualified movers in Portland with a good reputation; you may as well consider your new home a giant Christmas present. Your mover even quilt pad wraps your furniture up like presents under the Christmas tree. The movers in Portland may not deliver your furniture via the chimney, but they won’t likely turn down a gratuitous snack offering of milk and cookies. In the hands of professional Portland relocation specialists, your holiday move can be just as enjoyable and exciting as Christmas is! Happy holidays wintertime movers!

If you’re moving locally in Portland this winter; start off on the right foot in your new home. There are several easy steps you can take that will help save money on energy costs and make your new home a more comfortable place to live.

The first step I suggest is to check doors and windows thoroughly for drafts (don’t forget attics and basements). Any wires or pipes that enter from the exterior of your home should be inspected as well as these access points are areas of your home that are vulnerable to air leakage. Weather stripping and caulk are very effective and easy to use in sealing such leaks. If your new Portland home has a fireplace, be sure to shut the damper. If you have a fire ablaze, the damper should obviously be left open, but when there is no fire heating your home, your chimney sucks hot air out of your home causing your heater to work harder. Another way to take the work load off of your heater is to regularly replace your air filters. Reversing your ceiling fan’s blade rotation is an excellent idea also as it forces the rising warm air back down keeping your rooms cozier. I also suggest replacing old light bulbs with newer energy conserving bulbs.

These tips are just a few of many to get you started. If you have the time, do all of your winter preparations before your professional Portland movers deliver your furniture. Avoid blocking vents with furniture too as this also causes your heater to work harder and expend energy in the process. Every little bit of conservation helps keep money in your pocket, you’ll be glad you took the time to make these simple repairs!

Photo By: Tom Arthur

The political climate of this nation has been rather tense over the past two years. I believe this mid-term election will definitely showcase voters disgust with our present state, and their cry for change. There are 37 governors’ races up for grabs and a host of other seats and propositions.

Do your part by visiting the polls today and casting your vote. Voters here have been watching a rather tight governor’s race. Portland movers and shakers on both sides are positioning themselves for a victory. But reporters are saying this will all boil down to voter turnout.

The main ingredient in any move is the hiring of a reputable mover. This is the make-it or break-it phase of your commercial move process. Literally! Follow the tips below and achieve a successful office move.

• Secure a Portland commercial mover equipped with great skill and experience at handling all types of moves. You can research Portland movers via the web, yellow pages, and referrals from family and friends.
• Schedule an appointment for an estimator to survey your moving site.
• Provide a schematic of your office to each estimator for an accurate assessment of the moving process.
• After you’ve completed your appointments, take time to review written moving quotes with approving entity.
• After you’ve settled on your commercial mover of choice; book your move.

Remember it’s more than price, but also their industry record. Yes, moving companies have to make the grade as well.

Apartment, office and residential moves all require a certain level of expertise to expedite. Residential and office moving especially are filled with all sorts of details that must happen in order to achieve a successful relocation. These details are derived from an in-home estimate from a reputable Portland moving company. Sometimes giving a brief description of your home to a moving agent via phone is worthwhile. However, there are times when a walk through of the property by an experienced estimator is needful. Call your Portland mover today to schedule an appointment for your residential move.