Schick Moving & Storage Blog

The Fourth of July is one of America’s most famous holidays. Great food, fun outdoors, and magnificent fireworks make celebrating Independence Day a blast. In Orange County there are plenty of organized firework shows and all-day festivities. Check out some of our favorite spots: ANAHEIM HILLS— A...

Planning a move means packing up just about everything in the house. But there are some things that should NOT go on a moving van. As a precautionary measure, make sure you don’t pack any of the following items to load on your moving truck: 1. VALUABLES — Bring your valuable and irreplaceable items...

Have you found yourself stuck in the new-to-Orange-County doldrums? You just moved to Orange County and, when it comes to exploring the area, you have no idea where to begin. Sometimes you can unpack every moving box, perfectly place all your furniture, and finish decorating the house without feelin...

Moving with little ones can be both joyful and challenging. While children will likely embrace any adventure you involve them in, change can be difficult for kids. Follow these tips to stay sensitive to their needs and keep everyone smiling throughout the move: 1.  Tell your children about th...

There’s no better time to de-clutter than around moving day. Whether you’re downsizing before a move or deciding you don’t need an entire drawer of holiday socks in your new home, moving tends to awaken us to our hidden surplus of perfectly good things we don’t want anymore....

Let’s be honest for a moment—your friends don’t actually want to spend their Saturday moving your stuff from one house to the next. From the moment they agreed to help, your buddies have been looking for any excuse to get out of it. Aside from the fact that they’re secretly hoping you’ll find someon...

You’ve just moved into a new house and you’re making every effort to get settled in. But even with the last box unpacked, a new space can seem to lack that homey feeling. Waste no time! With these tips, you can jump right in and make your new house a cozy place you’re happy to call “home.” 1. &nbs...

If you’re newly married and planning a move, there’s probably no shortage of tasks on your daily to-do list. Don’t let the joy of your new life together get swallowed up by an upcoming move. Follow these tips for a blissful transition: 1.  START WORKING ON YOUR MOVE as soon as possible. Time-...

5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Moving week! If you’ve been following our week by week move planning series , you’re in great condition to move this week. So what’s the one thing you need to work on this week? Ok, so the question is a bit misleading. There’s honestly more than one thing to do the last week bef...

Your moving date is in 2 weeks, and you’re probably surprised by how quickly it’s come! If you’ve been following our week by week to-do list, this week should be a breeze. Just make sure to tackle these two tasks sometime this week: 1.  Prepare for the moving van by obtaining a moving day str...