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The Art of Assembly and Disassembly: Simplifying Your Move

Moving to a new home involves more than just transporting boxes from one place to another; it requires careful consideration of how to efficiently handle large furniture and complex items. The assembly and disassembly of such pieces can significantly impact the ease and success of your move. This guide delves into the nuances of this […]

Feb 9, 2024 by Wendy Hoke

Expert Tips for Packing Holiday Ornaments and Decor for a Safe Move

As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of decorating our homes with beautiful ornaments and festive decor adds to the cheer. However, if you’re planning a move during this time, packing these delicate items can be a challenge. At Alliance Relocation Services, we understand the sentimental and monetary value of your holiday decorations. In this […]

Nov 24, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Safely Packing Your Kitchen for a Move: Special Tips for Your Turkey Fryer

Moving can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to packing up your kitchen. With so many fragile, bulky, and potentially hazardous items, it’s important to pack each item with care. In this blog post, we at Alliance Relocation Services are going to focus on one such challenging item: your turkey fryer. Here’s how […]

Nov 17, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Navigating the Frost: Top Safety Tips for Winter Moves

As the mercury dips, moving house can become more than just a logistic challenge; it turns into a battle with the elements. At Alliance Relocation Services, we believe in arming our clients with knowledge that ensures their move is as safe as it is efficient. Here’s our guide to mastering a winter relocation: 1. Keep […]

Nov 3, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Holiday Heirlooms on the Move: The Importance of Expert Packing

The holiday season is filled with warmth, joy, and beautiful decorations that light up our homes and hearts. From delicate ornaments and family heirlooms to larger outdoor displays, many of us have collected a treasure trove of festive adornments over the years. As you prepare for a move, ensuring the safe transport of these cherished […]

Oct 13, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Protecting Your Autumn Move: Security Risks to Avoid

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many families and individuals embrace the beauty of autumn by planning their relocation during this picturesque season. While autumn offers favorable weather conditions for moving, it also presents unique security challenges that must be addressed. At Alliance Relocation Services, we are committed to ensuring a smooth […]

Sep 29, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

How to Pack a Moving Pod Correctly: Tips from Alliance Relocation Services

If you’re in the midst of planning a move, you’ve probably come across one of the most popular moving solutions of our time – moving pods. Unlike traditional moving trucks, moving pods provide flexibility and can be a game-changer for many homeowners and renters. But, as with all things, there’s a right and wrong way […]

Aug 31, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Making Your Residential Move Easier: Identifying Your Packing and Crating Needs

Moving to a new home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Packing and transporting your belongings can be a daunting task, especially if you have delicate or valuable items that require special care. That’s where a residential packing and crating company comes in – they can help make […]

May 5, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

How to Organize and Pack Your Garage

The garage is one of the most used and cluttered areas of many homes. It can be challenging to organize and pack a garage, especially if you have accumulated a lot of items over time. However, with a little planning and effort, you can turn your garage into an organized and functional space. In this […]

Apr 21, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Avoiding Injuries During a Move

Moving day can be an emotional and stressful experience. The last thing you need during a move is to sustain an injury. Even if you have hired a full-service moving company, you need to double-check that your home is safety-proofed. Avoiding Injuries on Moving Day Use the Right Equipment for the Moving Task By renting […]

Jan 27, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Safety Tips for Winter Driving While Moving

We’re only 1 month into winter, and we have already experienced some really devastating storms. If you are moving soon, you will need to consider special instructions for safe driving in severe winter storms. Below are some of our favorites. Be aware of winter road hazards. Stay on top of weather reports, which can change […]

Jan 6, 2023 by Wendy Hoke

Our Top Safety Tips for Moving

Save yourself a trip to the emergency room on moving day. With a few well-planned steps, you can avoid the delay and keep your physical health intact. Here are our top tips for staying safe during your move. Have Extra Help We hope you aren’t moving by yourself! Even large furniture that is disassembled takes […]

Dec 9, 2022 by Wendy Hoke

When to Disassemble Furniture for a Move

Preventing damage to your furniture is always a priority when moving. This means that you may need to disassemble furniture in order to pack and ship it correctly. Many of the items in your home have movable or breakable parts, which can be a hazard during the moving process. Although large, solid pieces of furniture are […]

Oct 28, 2022 by Wendy Hoke

Avoiding Injuries on Moving Day

Moving day can be emotionally and physically stressful. The last thing you want to happen during a move is to sustain an injury. Even when you hire a full-service moving company, you need to ensure that your home is safety-proofed.  Use the Right Equipment for the Moving Task  By using the appropriate moving equipment, you […]

Apr 1, 2022 by Wendy Hoke

Protect Your Floors During a Move

When most people prepare for a move, they think about protecting their valuables during transport and offloading. They have another valuable item that frequently is missed: their flooring. Unfortunately, damaged flooring can be expensive to repair or replace. And, it’s easy to significantly damage your flooring by dragging, sliding or dropping something on it as […]

Mar 25, 2022 by Wendy Hoke

Moving After Retirement

As you reach retirement age, you may begin to think about a different home. Perhaps your kids have moved out and started their own families. You don’t need the extra bedrooms and cleaning. Or, maybe your parents are reaching that point, and you are helping them make decisions.  Moving after a certain age typically means […]

Nov 5, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Using Moving Straps

Moving straps help with lifting heavy items like sofas, file cabinets, and large appliances. If you are doing a DIY move, moving straps are a crucial tool to have handy especially if you need to navigate stairs. When used correctly, moving straps reduce the risk of injury because they require less twisting and bending to […]

Oct 29, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Tips for Moving a Safe on Your Own

Moving a household safe is a tough task due to its weight and bulky size. A small, personal safe isn’t quite too hard. However, a larger safe such as a gun safe needs extra care and planning. The safest option is to use professional movers who have experience with packing, loading, and unloading safes. If […]

Jul 1, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Moving Your Pool Table

A pool table is a fun addition to your home. However, if you are moving, you will need to decide whether to move your pool table yourself or hire a professional service. We recommend letting us help you with disassembly, lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, and reassembly of your pool table. If you decide to do […]

Jun 25, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Top Tips for Moving in Summer

Moving in Summer Summer is just around the corner. Moving in summer can be a lot easier than during other seasons like winter. The warmer weather and longer days give you certain advantages. If you are planning a move this summer, take a look at our top tips to take advantage of what the season […]

Jun 4, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Understanding the Total Costs of Moving

If you are preparing to move, you need to consider many factors when evaluating the total cost. You will need to take into account the total financial investment prior to making your decisions. Plus, the decision-making involves your investment in time, physical health, and emotional state. Without understanding the costs, your relocation could cost you […]

May 21, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Best Tips for Packing Fragile Items for Moving

If you are moving soon to a new home and have valuable, fragile items, you will need to know how to pack them for protection. Perhaps you have expensive china and crystal or original artwork. Whatever the items are, we have our top tips for packing them properly. Here are our 4 best tips for […]

May 14, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Will Movers Disconnect Your Large Appliances?

Large household appliances are expensive to repair or replace. If you are moving, you may think that the professional movers will disconnect your washer, dryer, and other large appliances. However, they typically will not perform those services. Hire Professional Technicians to Disconnect Large Appliances You have options. You can disconnect and reconnect your appliances yourself. […]

May 7, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Moving Heavy Furniture

Moving heavy furniture is always a challenge. It takes a tremendous amount of energy. You may pull some muscles or hurt your back. You may need to ask friends for help. A new piece of furniture is a pleasure in your home until you need to relocate. However, moving a heavy piece of furniture can […]

Apr 9, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

Top Reasons to Hire Professional Movers

Save Time and Money With Professional Moving Services Will a DIY move really save you money? It most likely will not save you time. Instead, you will invest a good portion of your valuable time planning, gathering supplies, and packing. And, the expenses of a DIY move can add up. A successful move takes organization, […]

Apr 2, 2021 by Wendy Hoke

10 Moving Day Safety Tips

Moving Day Safety Moving into a new residence has its challenges. And, the process can also present you with hazards. Time and money are important. Still, you want to take steps to ensure the health and safety of your family members. It’s imperative to stay safe when relocating to a new home, so we have […]

Jan 5, 2021 by Alliance Relocation

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