Ryan Carrigan

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Charlotte, NC → New Orleans, LA Gillian J.March 2024U-Pack I was quoted $1,146 One ReloCube, 308 cubic feet I actually paid $1,146 A binding quote, to the dollar Distance 728 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes before I hired U-Pack for my Charlotte to New Orleans […]

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 […]

With a mix of excitement and nervousness, Michelle, her fiance, and their two cats embarked on a journey from their home in Redondo Beach, California, to Bastrop, Texas. The move was prompted by her fiance’s career advancement, but it was also a chance for the couple to start a new chapter in their lives. The […]

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 […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Los Angeles, CA → Brooklyn, NY Yvonne T.February 2024Bravo Moving I was quoted $3,665 Phone estimate, 418 cubic feet I actually paid $7,310 +$3,645, almost exactly double Distance 2,790 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes before I hired Bravo Moving for my Los Angeles to New […]

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 […]