Long-distance moves take more than one day due to the drive time. These moves often come with unique challenges, such as vehicle shipping, storage for your belongings between homes and transporting antiques or fragile items. Hiring a professional moving company for long-distance moves — especially if it’s cross-country — saves you the hassle of dealing with…
Moving to a new home can be exciting and overwhelming. Amid the chaos of packing boxes, switching schools and finding professional movers, you also have to pack your car. Your personal vehicle can be a valuable asset in transporting items movers won’t move, such as important documents and family heirlooms, while keeping you comfortable on…
New Hampshire is the fifth smallest state in the U.S. — clocking in at just 9,349 square miles — but it doesn’t lack quality providers for long-distance and local moves. The USA TODAY Homefront team researched and shopped more than 15 popular national movers and found that Allied Van Lines, Gentle Giant Moving Company and…
Moving-and-storage containers are a great option for clients who want to move on their own timeline and pack their belongings without assuming responsibility for their goods in transit. We’ve compared PODS and U-Pack — two of the best moving container providers — to help determine which is better suited to your DIY move. While PODS…
Whether it’s your inherited fine china, vintage armoire or midcentury lighting accents, moving your antiques is as stressful as it gets. Not only are they fragile due to age, but they’re also highly valuable — in cost and sentiment. We recommend JK Moving Services and American Van Lines as the best antique moving companies. JK’s…
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, more than 46,000 new residents moved to Delaware in 2022 — a sizable amount of incoming moving activity for such a small state. So whether you’re booking local or long-distance service, we recommend getting quotes at least six to eight weeks before your move date to ensure you book…
Maine is known as Vacationland for a reason — the northernmost U.S. state’s sandy beaches, picturesque mountains and plentiful lobster shacks attracted 15.3 million tourists in 2022. But moving in this New England state requires a few special considerations. First, aim to move during summer to avoid Maine’s cold and snowy winters. If you’re from…
Spring is an ideal time to start planning your move but know that moving companies see heightened demand between May and September. Researching moving companies at least six to eight weeks before your move date can help you find a moving company that offers the best services at an affordable rate. After reviewing more than…
Hiring the right moving company to do the heavy lifting isn’t a decision to take lightly. Before you hire a provider, consider the type of mover you plan to hire (carrier versus broker), add-on services and insurance. To learn more about what drives consumer choice and understand the priorities of Americans who recently moved, USA…
Moving your belongings to begin a new chapter in your life can feel intimidating, yet an entire industry thrives on the prospect of new horizons. Use this guide as your reference for top moving statistics: why and where people move, types of moves, moving costs. You’ll also find tips to help you find peace of…
BLVD Moving is a California-based moving carrier that services local moves within the state and long-distance moves to anywhere else in the U.S. It operates solely as a carrier and employs full-time movers, which means you’ll never have to deal with potentially unreliable contracted labor. We like that BLVD features same-day quotes for local and…