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For some, planning a long distance move includes more consideration than furniture and appliances. If you have a fine art collection of any kind, special care needs to be taken in order to ensure no damage happens during transport. Wrapping your favorite wine glasses in newspaper or bubble wrap migh...

COVID-19 is having an impact on both our daily lives and our business. This is a difficult and unprecedented time and we wanted to personally reach out to each and everyone of our customers. Communities everywhere are dealing with a number of complexities and we want to express our heartfelt well wi...

Long-distance moving can be challenging in many ways, but a reliable moving company can provide the services you need for a simple and safe relocation. However, professional movers have limitations on what they are able to move, and this includes household plants. If you’re planning a move and you w...

Long-distance moving is challenging enough without a potential legality thrown into the mix, and that’s precisely what you could face if you break a lease agreement. So, if you’re planning a relocation before your lease is up, don’t hire professional movers just yet. Here is some information you wil...

Relocation, regardless of whether it’s a local or long-distance moving project, is something that many people dread. The entire process from the moment you decide to move to the unpacking of the final box in your new home can be extremely busy and stressful. This is especially true for those without...

At 495 Movers, we specialize in anything and everything that has to do with relocation. Since 2009, our team of professional movers has helped thousands of families move to new homes all over the world and have seen our fair share of separations between friends, family members, and loved ones. Givin...

When it comes to moving or decluttering your home, moving your belongings into a storage unit could be the most practical solution you have for your residential relocation or cleaning project. Storage units are a great way to have items safely stored away from your home to allow you to move, renovat...

The end of the year is best known as the holiday season—a time for spending time with friends and family, not for relocating into a new home. If you’ve planned a holiday season relocation, however, you may be in for a surprise. Moving at the end of the year has plenty of surprising benefits, like lo...

In the moving industry, it’s a well-known fact that no two moves are made alike. Each project requires a completely unique and different approach to achieve a successful result. Even if you’ve moved a lot in the past, there’s a good chance you need a skilled or professional moving expert to help you...

While it’s true that summer is the most popular time of the year for moving, the fall season just might be the most convenient time for relocating to a new home. After all, moving rates are lower in autumn than they are in the spring and summer, and temperatures are fair and mild—with winter snow an...