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Doing research to prepare for the long distance moving process is a worthwhile endeavor. It will help you avoid many of the unwanted pitfalls of getting a home or business moved out of state or even out of the country. At 495 Movers Inc., we understand the desire to be as informed as possible about...

Moving to a new place is an exciting time for people, whether it’s for a promotion, a new job, or to be closer to family. No matter what the reasons are for moving, relocating to a new home signifies a time of opportunity and new beginnings. However, moving can also be troublesome if not prepared fo...

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...

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...

There’s no other season more exhilarating, inspiring, and uplifting than the springtime. Birds fly back in from their Southern vacations, the bees buzz and flowers are in bloom, and the hours of the day are longer and brighter than in winter. With so much excitement, growth, and change in the air, s...

There are plenty of storage options available out there, and some will be better suited for your move than others, so arming yourself with knowledge beforehand can help you find the service you need at a price that fits your budget. All these storage options can be provided to yo...

The kids are settled back in school, the heater has kicked on, and the holidays are just around the corner—winter is here, and while this may mean hunkering down in the comfort of a warm home for some, for others it means taking advantage of the winter months to move to a brand-n...

One of the biggest—and most dreaded—tasks of moving to a new home is packing up all of the belongings in your current house. Not only do you need to go through the process of sorting out what is going with you and what will end up at the curb, but you also need to consider exactly how ...

Packing is one of the least enjoyable aspects of moving for many people. Whether you’ve been in your house for two years or two decades, you probably have more stuff than you know what to do with. Fortunately, there are ways that you can lighten your load before you begin to box your household belon...

No matter if you’re moving across town or to the other side of the world, all moving projects present the opportunity for positive growth—and are the last obstacle to face before embracing the chance for a brand-new beginning. That said, moving out-of-state can be quite a challenge, with a signifi...