The professional moving industry is a big one.  There are many companies out there that offer a variety of services and charge a range of fees.  Some companies offer to pack up your things, load it into the truck, drive the moving truck to your new place, and unload it all for you.  Some companies only offer loading and unloading the truck.  When my parents moved to their new home, they boxed everything themselves and hired the movers to pack the truck and unload it.  When my aunt moved recently, she didn’t pack one box.  She had the movers do everything.  That’s my kind of move!  So, you need to decide what your budget is during your move.  If you have a large budget, you might want to consider having the movers do it all for you.  If your budget it small, renting a truck for a day might be your best bet.

Because I know moving can be such a pain, I’m going to go through a number of companies and find out what they offer and if they are a good option to go with.  Seeing these spotlights can help you in your decision of what company to go with.  One less thing to stress about, right?
These spotlights will be for the area of Phoenix. I’ll spotlight nationwide chains, such as U-HAUL, Allied, and PODS.  I’ll also spotlight local companies that are not as well known.  Depending on your needs, those lesser known companies can be a better bang for your buck.  They can also give you the sense of one-on-one customer service that feels so nice at a stressful time.  On the other hand, they might not have great customer service at all, because they don’t have a high-up corporate boss to answer to.

So the next few posts I’ll do will be spotlights.  I look forward to your reviews!

Ah the joys of moving. It’s no fun. There is so much to do! Your whole life pretty much gets turned upside down. Not only do you need to figure out everything for your next residence, but you also need to put an end to where you are currently living. I have moved a lot in my life, and I have some suggestions of what needs to get done before you physically move to a new location.

First off, decide if you’re going to use a professional movers or rent a moving truck. If your move is a close distance to your current location, renting a truck and enlisting the help of friends and family is a great way to save money. If you’re moving a long distance away, it may be worth your time and money to hire professionals to pack their truck and haul it to the new location. A lot depends on your budget. If you are moving in Phoenix,

Next, you need to pay all of your final bills such as utilities, gas, cable, internet, phone, and any other miscellaneous companies such as a health club. Be sure to take care of this before you forget. You don’t want to get phone calls a few months from the time you move demanding another check.

Next, pack your house. Don’t save it all for one day! Pack a little at a time if you have enough time in advance. Box up the small things and leave the large things like furniture to the actual day of the move. Utilize your suitcases and bags by packing clothing in them. Buying boxes can be annoying and expensive, especially when you’re on a budget. Try to find boxes from people you know. Keep your eye out for cardboard dumpsters that have nice boxes in them also.

A clean house is a happy house. As a courtesy to the next people moving in, think to yourself, if I were moving in, would I be satisfied with the cleanliness? To save time, a lot of people hire professional house cleaners. You can decide if you want to pay that.

If you’re moving to phoenix or a long distance, you will need to arrange for your vehicles to be transported. You can hire a vehicle transportation company, or just drive it yourself if you are able.

Even though there’s a lot to do, you can do it! Don’t forget these important steps in Phoenix moving.