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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s the bottom line: While Ship Smart isn’t an option if you’re moving the contents of a full-size home, it can be an affordable choice for small moves. And with a reputation for excellent customer service and customized packing of your items, you can count on your shipments to arrive at their destination in one […]
Here’s the bottom line: Berger Transfer and Storage (also known as Berger Allied Moving & Storage) has been a major partner of Allied Van Lines since 1975 and has an even longer history in the moving and transportation business. Despite this, Berger’s movers have a decidedly mixed reputation, and they didn’t make our list of […]
Eager for a fresh start and a new career, Yvonne and her husband traded in their life in Los Angeles for the urban charm of Brooklyn, New York. It was Yvonne’s first cross-country move, and to say she was nervous would be an understatement. Yvonne looked on in horror as her friends DIYed long-distance moves […]
Moving can be a hectic experience for everyone, but for frequent traveler Lori, her cross-country move seemed impossible at first. She quickly realized that she needed to find the best of the best for her 1,090-mile relocation from Maine to Georgia. She found just that in JK Moving, one of the highest-rating full-service moving companies […]
Interstate moves can be daunting, especially when you’re relocating high-value family heirlooms like moveBuddha reader Stephanie did. As a Los Angeles native, Stephanie found herself in a unique situation when her mother moved into assisted living in Austin, Texas, leaving behind cherished (but incredibly heavy) antique art and furniture for Stephanie to inherit. Not exactly […]
Here’s the bottom line: If you need a pickup truck rental for a small local move or a home improvement project, Lowe’s can be a good option. However, limited availability, lack of availability for long-distance moves, and only one pickup truck size make Lowe’s Truck Rental a less than ideal choice for many movers. Those […]
