Preferred Moving & Storage Blog

Getting organized for a move is a lot of work, and one corner of your home that’s a challenge to prepare is the garage. Unlike the items in the rest of your home, some of what is in your garage can’t just be tossed into a box or crate.

Preparing for a long distance move takes a lot of time and resources. Unfortunately, not everything always goes as planned. While planning your long-distance move, consider that a few hiccups may occur along the way. From last-minute cancellations to logistic problems to weather emergencies.

Moving long distance is an exciting adventure for every family, but it also comes with a lot of work. You'll need to spend days, possibly weeks, preparing your Michigan home for the move, carefully packing all of your small belongings and padding larger items like furniture.

Hiring the right Michigan moving company is essential to the safety, ease, and cost-effectiveness of your relocation. One way that you can be sure you made the right choice is to hire movers that receive awards for quality customer service.

Don’t get caught up in a panic when wondering where to start planning for your residential relocation. Having a strategy and staying organized can help you overcome this overwhelming task. Here are some planning tips to help you manage your upcoming household move.

When it comes to planning a move, you need professional movers by your side every step of  your journey. If you choose a full-service moving company that can do it all, you will greatly reduce your stress levels and the money spent on your relocation.

There are many different moving companies out there to help you with your relocation needs. Because of the sheer number of companies for you to choose from, it may be difficult to gauge which one is the best fit for you.

Any move can be stressful, but a long-distance relocation has many more moving parts—and therefore, has more things that need to be strategically planned and coordinated.

All moving companies are not created equal and no two relocations are exactly the same. Every relocation typically involves a lot of coordinating, physical labor such as packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking -- and stress!