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Moving your home or business across state lines, whether it’s to a neighboring state or clear across the country, can be a daunting prospect. Not only are you leaving behind everything that is familiar to you and starting afresh, but you’ll also have to handle the immense physical work that’s requir...

Moving can be a pain—and very expensive—especially when moving long-distances. Whether you’re hiring a professional residential moving company or going it solo, these 5 tips will make long-distance moving a little less painful and much-less expensive! Avoid Peak Season Sometimes you’re forced in...

One of the challenges of long-distance moving is the fact that every relocation is different. Even if you’ve moved several times before, your next move is almost certain to present some unique problems, obstacles, and stressors. If you’re preparing your family or business for a move across state lin...

Emergency situations don't occur everyday, but when the unexpected hits, trust that 495 Movers can handle the job quickly and effectively. With the recent flooding that Elliot City was affected by this weekend, 495 Movers wants to ensure that everyone in the area is equipped with the right resources...

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time for ice cream, swimming pools, beach trips, and barbecues. The kids are off from school, and workdays feel shorter, easier, and more carefree. For many of us, it’s the one season of the year that life seems to move slower, giving us a chance to relax and...

Moving is so much fun, right? Not convinced? Oh well. Even so, moving can be a lot simpler and more affordable if you get rid of the extra baggage. By that we mean ridding your home of the useless junk that’s piled up over the years. Sure, it can be hard to let go, and most of us admit to being a bi...

There are few events in life that are as exciting as moving to a brand-new city, far from your hometown. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t also stressful and overwhelming! When it comes down to it, every move has its challenges, and planning a long-distance move involves a lot of details, coordina...

Whether you’re relocating your household or business, long distance moving presents a unique set of challenges. Many people facing a cross-state or even international move aren’t sure where to start when it comes to developing a plan of attack. If you can relate to this, don’t worry! The moving expe...

We’ve heard it time and time again from movers. They think because they’re moving locally that they can do it all themselves, but it doesn’t take long to realize just how much goes into a move. The next time they’re ready to move into a new home, they make sure to call our local moving company. Some...

Whether you’re gearing up for short, or long-distance moving, relocating to a new city can be a little scary. After all, you’ll be adjusting to new streets, new people, and a new city culture. Will your favourite beer be on tap? Will there be a music scene worth getting into? What about job prospect...