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Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

Posts by Ryan Carrigan

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8 Tips for Moving in the Rain

Here’s the bottom line: Moving in the rain isn’t ideal, but it doesn’t have to ruin your plans. With smart packing, the right gear, and a few strategic moves, you can tackle a rainy-day relocation like a pro. At moveBuddha, we’ve helped thousands of readers manage wet-weather moves with minimal stress and maximum success. Read […]

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VanGo Van Lines Company Review

VanGo Van Lines is a long-distance residential moving company founded in 2021. Learn about their pricing, services, and more in our review.

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Small-Load Moving Companies (Guide to Small Moves)

Here are the top 5 companies we recommend for small long-distance moves: Best overall: MiniMoves Best for moving containers: U-Pack Best if you have a few large items: Transit Systems Inc (TSI) Best for moving fragile or high-value items: Ship Smart Best for competitive pricing: uShip Sometimes, large moving companies turn down shipments that don’t […]

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Moving Options: The 5 Best Ways to Move

Full-service movers vs containers vs moving truck rentals: Which of these moving options is right for you? We compared their services, prices, and more to help make that choice a little easier.

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Will Movers Disassemble Furniture? Costs and How To Prepare

If you are wondering, “Will movers disassemble furniture?” the short answer is usually yes, especially with full-service movers. The key is knowing what is included, what costs extra, and how to prep so you do not get hit with surprise fees. Table of contents Do movers disassemble and reassemble furniture? Which furniture items typically require […]

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Dumpster Rental vs Junk Removal

So, what is the best way to get rid of junk when moving?It’s a great question because homeowners are thinning out overstuffed garages, cleaning up after home projects, and downsizing before big moves need to get rid of lots of “stuff.”That said, spending an entire weekend hauling junk to the dump in the family pickup […]

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Armstrong Relocation & Companies Review

Jump to the Armstrong Relocation review section that you’re looking for: About Armstrong Relocation Services Offered Pricing Customer’s Moving Experience Licensing and Registrations Reputation and Online Presence Should You Consider Armstrong Relocation About Armstrong Relocation Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Armstrong Relocation has roughly 30 locations throughout the U.S., spanning more than 18 states. (see image […]

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