Top Tips for a Summer Move

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Summertime tends to be the preferred season for most people planning to move. In fact, stats show that almost 70% of all home moves occur between May and September. With such figures in place, it would probably be best that anyone planning to move during the summer know a few essential tips that will help make the process a whole lot smoother. (more…)

Round Up of Our Best Moving and Packing Tips

Tips and Tricks We’ve Compiled Over Years of Helping Bay Area Residents Relocate

 

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Packing and moving companies (like Movers N Shakers) are experts at relocating a household’s belongings from point A to point B, partly because we study our craft and keep track of strategies that work well and those that don’t. Here are some of the best tips and tricks we’ve collected in our effort toward greater efficiency and security of our customer’s belongings. Utilize these moving tips to help you make a smooth transition into your new home or office. (more…)

Leaving the City? Bay Area Movers’ Advise: Think Ahead to Find a Good Internet Service Provider

Remember to Schedule Internet Service Installation for Your New Home Ahead of Time

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In today’s society, internet service is essential for most people, even if you don’t run a Bay Area start up or work virtually. If you’re planning to move out of the area, however, you may find that your options for excellent and fast ISPs are frustratingly limited. Before you call Palo Alto movers like ours, use these tips to find the best internet service provider in your new area. (more…)

Moving to Find a Better School District? 5 Tips for Finding a Great School

Bay Area Movers Offer Advice for Parents Looking for the Best Schools

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You care deeply about your children’s education, and you know that the quality of the school system you choose (or lack thereof) can have profound ramifications both for their academic careers and their self-confidence. Fortunately, the Bay Area is rich with excellent school districts and parents and teachers who care. However, not all schools are created equal. Follow these five tips to select a school that’s right for your family: (more…)

10 Common Mistakes – Advice From Bay Area Movers

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Overwhelmed with Packing and Moving ? Check out these helpful pointers

Moving to a new house is a big step that can be both exciting and terrifying. Here are 10 simple tips to minimize your stress and maximize your enjoyment of the process:

  1. Plan ahead. The best professional movers and packers can often be booked months in advance. Call early to secure appropriate and cost effective professional help.
  2. Shop around. But make sure you understand what the pricing includes. Also know that pricing can change from season to season and location to location.
  3. Don’t forget insurance. If your movers don’t have enough insurance, you may end up paying to replace any items broken during the move.
  4. Remember the pets. Think about where your pets will fit in your car during the move. Bring food, water, and bedding for your pets; be sure to give them time to acclimate.
  5. Let the moving company know if something is very valuable. Is that’s a real Rembrandt painting hanging on the wall? The packers and movers need to know that, so they can crate it and insure it.
  6. Have a backup plan. Pack a suitcase with clothes (and your laptop, toiletries, etc.) in case your household good get held up.
  7. Security. Keep things locked up. Thieves prey on people moving.
  8. “I can’t find it.” Make sure you have everything labeled and know where the important things are packed, so you can find and unpack them first on arrival.
  9. Secure everything. If you’re moving yourself, ensure there’s no chance of items falling over and breaking. Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how much damage can occur from things moving around. Tie down everything.
  10. Use our FREE detailed moving checklist.

Need Help Moving?

Contact Our Professional Bay Area Moving Team Today

Call Movers N Shakers toll free at  1-877-797-4253  for a free moving estimate.

Long distance and local Bay Area moves are all welcomed. We have tractor trailers and small vans too.

 

Moving to Oakland

Why Oakland is a Great Place to Live

Oakland MoversMaybe you’re actively looking for an Oakland moving company because you or your spouse just got hired for a teaching position at Berkeley. Or maybe you need California office relocation services to move your thriving startup from its home in San Diego to a more auspicious tech environment in Oakland. In either case, you might be somewhat confused and overwhelmed by the prospect of settling into a new town. (more…)