Archive for Long Distance Moving


How to move a piano long distance?

t_brinksMy family has an upright piano in South Dakota. We need to move it to our home in Colorado. What is the least expensive way to move the piano 800 miles without damaging it? Also, once it arrives in Colorado, our home has 2 or 3 eight-inch concrete steps at every entrance. How can we get it up the steps safely? Will we need piano movers? ... Read More


What is the best and cheapest long distance moving company?

DanniI am moving from KS to NC and need to find a cheap and good moving company. I also want to ship my car instead of driving it cross country. Any suggestions? ... Read More


How does someone move long distances?

LimeI can’t say that I have any money or really anything in this town that I’d like to stay around for. How does one move long distances? I don’t own a house, just a car and clothes. ... Read More


Tips on helping a 2 yr old cope with a long distance move?

Been there, done thatWe are moving in a few weeks 850 miles to another state. We cannot visit the new home to show it to her, so the moving idea is not something she can think of in tangible terms. Any advice from someone who has actually done this themselves? I know what the parents books say, was hoping someone who has gone through this can give practical advice. She just turned two and is very smart, but I am at a loss of how to explain what’s happening to her! ... Read More


What is the best way to pack a moving truck for a long distance move?

To get best mileage? Heavy first? Light first? Any recommendations? Thanks for your answers. Tried it before with selling everything and regretted it. Moving service is considered but also more expensive during the summer. Books mean a lot to a writer. I also don’t have the budget for a $600 trip to Wal-mart for kitchen and household essentials when I get there. I have kids and two deadbeat ex-husbands. ... Read More


Anyone know the best way to move long distance?

lincolnAKI am moving from Canada to the US and was wondering if anyone the knows the most affordable way to do so. I really don’t want to sell my furniture but the moving quotes I’m finding are really high! Any suggestions would be great PS. I would have a visa, so NO I would not be an illegal alien ... Read More


Does any1 have any ideas on how I can move my belongings long distance?

ms_yummy1I’m moving from SC to Miami, FL but I won’t be taking any furnitutre just a lot of boxes and a couple of large storage containers. It’s too much for my SUV but not enough for one of those big tractor trailer long distance movers. Any suggestions? ... Read More


What are some things to remember to do when planning a long distance move?

Steve GMy girlfriend is planning a long distance move from her mothers house in NY to our new apartment in CA, and she is freaking out. What are some things that are commonly forgoten when planning such a move? ie: forwarding addresses, finding a new doctor… ... Read More


How do you move (long distance)?

evry1s favhow can u move from chicago to CA ... Read More


Does it seem acceptable to move long distance for a job that pays twice as well?

Brad WJob was offered to me 1500 miles away, company is paying for relocation, just have to find a place to live. Job pays 2 times as much as I make now and cost of living is 1/2 as much. I also have some friends down there! ... Read More