I recently overheard a customer talking to a mover about what would be an appropriate TIP for the moving crew. The Chicago movers charged the customer for 2 hours of moving and $190 worth of moving boxes totaling $800. The mover then replied to the customer and said %20 of the
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Moving Tip #89 – How to Save Money on Movers
Over 30 million people move a year in the United states. Movers tend to get booked for the begging and end of the month. Moving Tip: Some movers may give you a discount or better rate if you move on a off peak day of the month. What if movers
Continue reading »Reusing cardboard boxes for your next move
10,000,000 Moves = Countless Boxes Used Ten million – the number of moves made in America in one year. That’s just homeowners, alone! Imagine how many moves are made with businesses added into that equation. With every move, in every home, for every room, boxes are packed, tapped, transported, unpacked and then discarded. If you
Continue reading »Recycling Furniture in Chicago? DO NOT DUMP!
People moving local or long-distance from Chicago may not want to move unwanted furniture. Some people end up throwing it in the garbage because they could not find a person or place to donate it. The best way to get rid of furniture is by selling it to family and friends of friends. This
Continue reading »Winter Moving Tips
Moving in the winter months can be very challenging. When you book your move in advance you do not always know what the weather is going to be. Super cold, light snow, or heavy snow can all be a factor. Here are a few tips we learned and would like to share. Winter Moving Tips
Continue reading »Is It Worth Having A Garage Sale??
Instead of A Garage Sale…. You can put your unwanted stuff on the side of the street and watch while many people pick things up with huge smiles on their face! Another persons junk is a another persons treasure. Even though you can make some money doing a garage sale it is nice to
Continue reading »“Out of the Box” Real Estate Client Gift! *Pun Intended
Attention: Chicago Real Estate Agents & Mortgage Professionals! Are you looking to make an everlasting impression with the perfect closing gift for your clients?Sick of the same old boring gift card, fruit basket, or bottle of wine? Stand out. WOW your clients. Give them something they will actually use…moving supplies! For only $49 and within city limits, we will deliver
Continue reading »Complaints About Renting Mobile Moving Storage Container
The concept of having a Moving Storage Container dropped off at your home is said to be a smart and innovating way to move your home. You get to load and unload your moving storage container on your time. Once you fill your container you call the rental company and they will pick it
Continue reading »How to Pack and Load a Moving Truck Like a Pro!
Packing and loading a moving truck is like playing a live version of Tetris. Having a general idea of how to approach packing your moving truck will save you time and stress during the actual process of loading it. Tips on How to Pack Your Moving Truck
Continue reading »Additional Hidden Fees Movers Can Charge You!
We are not saying all moving companies charge all these additional fees listed, but keep in mind when you are hiring your movers. Based on some reviews on Movers in the Chicago area these are the additional fees that some people ran into while moving. Example # 1 –
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