Learn more about our Advertising Disclosure

Advertising Disclosure moveBuddha
Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is a co-founder of moveBuddha. With over a decade of moving experience, Ryan writes about the moving industry and moving advice. Ryan has been quoted in Consumer Reports, US News & World Report, Reader's Digest and more for moving advice.

Posts by Ryan Carrigan

755.-How-to-pack-shoes-for-moving

How To Pack Shoes for Moving

Quick answer: The best way to pack your shoes for moving is to first sort and organize your footwear. This will make it much easier to box them up in a way that works for your move. Unlike your clothes, shoes can’t be neatly folded so they take up less space. And if you don’t […]

754.-How-to-pack-clothes-for-moving

How To Pack Clothes for Moving

Quick answer: The best way to pack clothes for moving is to plan ahead by paring down your closet and sorting your items by season and packing method (hanging vs. folded). We break down everything you need to know about how to pack clothes for moving — whether you do it yourself or hire one […]

741.BLVD-Moving-Review

BLVD Moving Review 2025

Here’s the bottom line: BLVD Moving is a respected local and long-distance moving company based in California. While the company doesn’t offer as many add-on services as its competitors, we like  BLVD’s flexibility and efficiency. BLVD Moving provides same-day quotes by text, not just by phone and email, and makes rescheduling your moving day easy […]

738.-Moving-checklist

Ultimate Moving Checklist & Planning Tips

Here’s the bottom line: Whether you’re moving across the street or all the way across the country, it’s important to plan strategically for your move. A moving checklist includes everything from decluttering and packing to budgeting, choosing a mover, and setting up at your new home. We’ve created a comprehensive moving checklist with a timeline and […]

737.-Moving-Experience--Josh's-move-with-Mayzlin

Moving Experience: Josh’s Move With Mayzlin Relocation

Josh, his girlfriend, and their two cats wanted to escape the heat and alligators in Tampa, Florida. So, the couple decided to move to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a bigger house and change of scenery. Ready to begin their new adventure, Josh just had one more glaring task to take care of before getting a […]

722.-Moving-Experience--Kelly's-Move-With-Mayzlin

Moving Experience: Kelly’s Move With Mayzlin Relocation

Newlyweds Kelly and her husband were eager to trade the swampy heat of Houston for the fresh mountain air of Denver. The duo was ready for a fresh start — there was just the pesky task of moving all of their belongings and vehicles to the Centennial State first. In exchange for a $500 moving […]

726.-Moving-Experience--Gillian's-Move-with-U-Pack

Moving Experience: Gillian’s Move with U-Pack

How much elbow grease would you be willing to put in for a long-distance move? Eager for a fresh start and a job change, Gillian and her partner carefully planned a move from Charlotte, North Carolina, to New Orleans. The catch? They needed an affordable move but didn’t want to compromise on quality. At first, […]

724.-Moving-Experience--Hope's-Move-with-U-Box

Moving Experience: Hope’s Move with U-Box & Clutter

Sick of living far from her family and eager for new work opportunities, Hope planned to move from Oakland, California, to her hometown of Waldorf, Maryland. She needed to move not just the contents of her two-bedroom Cali apartment but also her 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Hope is by no means a moving newbie. This […]

725.Moving-Experience--Melissa's-Move-with-Safeway

Moving Experience: Melissa’s Move with Safeway

Project manager Melissa has seen some crazy projects in her time, but her interstate move from Wellington, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, definitely tested her planning chops. She needed to relocate so her daughter could live with her while attending grad school — plus, Melissa liked the idea of making a fresh start in a new […]

triangle triangle