This is a "public interest" post recycled from last year. Ol' Man Winter has been fairly kind to anyone challenged by a household goods relocation so far this season. Then again, he just arrived less than a week ago… The snow coming down outside suggested the article might need to be refreshed. This updated 2011 [...]
Using a cutesy forum name, a disgruntled customer of a well respected national van line decided to take advantage of MovingSCAM.com's very popular “Report a Scam” forum to air her dirty laundry. Specifically, her complaint about how her property damage and delay claim is being administered. The four message boards at the popular "consumer oriented" [...]
moveAtlas™ aimed at streamlining moving tasksAtlas Van Lines, one of America’s leading moving companies, just released a free, easy-to-use digital application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch handheld technologies. This new moveAtlas app is designed to give mobile users easy, convenient access to expert relocation advice, moving quotes, transportation options, and shipment tracking. The app [...]
As you begin to review your household contents in preparation for moving, this is decision time for certain items: do you take it with you or dispose of these things? Pool Tables are often part of this consideration process. Due to its weight and dimensions, most pool tables must be properly disassembled and prepared [...]
When I first wrote about Move for Hunger a little over a year ago, the relatively new industry organization was just starting to spread it's wings. Move For Hunger is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit established by Adam Lowy in August 2009. Its goal is to strengthen the efforts of community food banks throughout the country [...]
When preparing for a move most home owners face the inevitable question regarding their children’s swing set: “do we bother to take along the set or leave it for the home’s buyer and purchase a new one at destination”. Several factors should be considered, regardless if you are utilizing a professional moving service or performing [...]
Before you start reading, fix your eyes on the red dot in the center of the image to the right. That's your assigned focus – your job for today! The little speck in the middle of the light green circle. Look at it. Concentrate on its color, size and shape. Stare at it awhile before [...]
Reed, recipient of the 2010 MOBILITY Editorial Award, explores the household goods moving industry’s anticipated supply and demand imbalance, and offers recommendations for ensuring an assignee’s move will be covered in times of limited capacity. Reprinted with permission of Worldwide ERC®, from the July 2011 issue of MOBILITY Have you ever played musical chairs? [...]
New Jersey senior move specialist sees rise in number of multi-generational household relocationsMANAHAWKIN, N.J., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Moving in with the in-laws, grandkids, an uncle, aunt or cousin or two, may be entertaining fodder for a sitcom. In reality, however, it is a trend that continues to rise, according to a number of [...]
Pictures taken of customers’ residence, property could be potentially dangerousGlance through some of the latest online advertising and popular social media options being used to attract and engage new customers and clients and you'll probably see lots of personal photos of happy, enthusiastic relocation product or service users. It's the popular new way that small [...]
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