Schick Moving & Storage Blog: SMOOTH MOVING TIPS

Summer is a great time to move. That’s why so many leases are up during the warmest months of the year! If your lease is up and you’re planning a move, you may make the mistake of thinking it would be easier just to do it all yourself. That’s definitely not the case, even if you’re only moving the s...

It’s time to get back in the swing of running kids to school, homework, and after-school activities. If in the midst of all that, you’re also planning a move , your hands are probably feeling pretty full. Not to worry, we’ve got some tips to make it a stress-free move. 1.  MAINTAIN PERSPECTIV...

Some of the most rewarding aspects of moving can include finding a new home. When you’re house hunting, it’s important to know as much as you can about the surrounding area. After all, you’re not just choosing a new home; you’re also becoming part of a new community. Your future neighbors have the...

Our pets are part of the family and it’s important to make sure they’re comfortable throughout the entire moving process. The great news is creating a smooth transition for both you and your companion is relatively simple. Don' t let moving with pets add any unnecessary stress, just follow these 10...

Let’s be honest, moving is expensive—especially if you want the job done right. All the packing, loading, driving, and delivery costs can quickly add up. You may be tempted to cut costs wherever possible, but there are a few things worth the extra cost. If you want to prevent potentially enormous ex...

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...

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...

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...

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...