Do moving companies charge by the pound and by distance?

knowyourselfMay be moving, not sure. Trying to plan ahead re which items would be too heavy and costly to move, what to take, and what to get rid of or sell. Does anyone know what in general the movers charge per pound? It would be from AZ to NC. Thinking the fridge, w/d, the adjustable bed, and the trundle bed may be better to sell or donate. They were kind of expensive, but are those things just too heavy? Some furniture we already know we are not taking and some we definitely will. ... Read More


What are your tips for moving house?

mel gHELP!!! We are moving house - we have 4 kids and a dog and so much stuff! i have organised for the Salvation Army to come and collect our old furniture, a rubbish clean up bin and also professional cleaners to come after we have it all cleared out - but how oh how do i pack all the stuff and sort it? What is a good method or way to do it? Where do i get all the boxes and stuff? ... Read More


How do I keep my furniture from moving on wood floors?

kelhaylukWhen we use our recliners and get up from them, they move and scratch the floor. Is there anything we can put under the feet of the furniture to keep them from moving? ... Read More


Making a Home: Is there a moving company that can help me relocate my furniture to a different state?

MovingHelpI relocated to Oklahoma City to be closer to my daughter who had some physical challenges. I had to leave my furniture in storage in Chicago in order to move quickly (she had just had another surgery). I couldn’t get a job as quickly as I wanted to, but I have one now. Now the storage bill is currently over $2000 and much more than I can afford. The moving company also wants an additional $3000 to deliver the furniture to me. I don’t want to lose my furniture, but I don... Read More


Does anyone work for a moving company? I need to get an idea of how much it would cost to pack a 2 room apt

yankeedoodledandygirlTrying to guesstimate how much money it might cost to hire a moving company to pack a 2 bedroom apt, LOTS of stuff, maybe 15 pieces of furniture. THanks! I am trying to guesstimate how much it would cost to PACK up a 2 bedrm apt for an in town move. LOTS of STUFF maybe 15 pieces of furniture. Got an idea? I already have the move itself covered but I am packing up and need to be ready by the weekend. ... Read More


What are the first steps you should take when moving to another country?

I Just Want A Quiet Place To CryI currenty am in the US and plan on moving to New Zealand in about a year and a half. Am I gonna need to sell all my furniture and large items, and buy replacements once I move to New Zealand? Just any basic information or tips on moving out-of-country would be appreciated especially from anyone with experience. 98% of New Zealanders speak English. ... Read More


What do I need to consider when moving into a furnished flat?

Ruth FWhat do I need to think about? I’m moving into a new flat soon, it’s fully furnished, shared with a few other people (same kind of thing as a student flat, in the layout etc, only it’s not students). All the stuff I’ve found about moving out for the first time seems to be for unfurnished places, so i dont need to buy furniture or anything. What do I need to think about/be prepared for? Any advice? ... Read More


Making a Home: Is there a moving company that can help me relocate my furniture to a different state?

MovingHelpI relocated to Oklahoma City to be closer to my daughter who had some physical challenges. I had to leave my furniture in storage in Chicago in order to move quickly (she had just had another surgery). I couldn’t get a job as quickly as I wanted to, but I have one now. Now the storage bill is currently over $2000 and much more than I can afford. The moving company also wants an additional $3000 to deliver the furniture to me. I don’t want to lose my furniture, but I don... Read More


What trouble, if any, will I run into at the Canadian border moving household furniture into the states?

Jose CI am moving from Ontario back into the states. I will have a moving van filled with my personal furniture. Will I run into any trouble at the Canadian border? Will they have to search the truck before letting me proceed? ... Read More


How do you get a moving company to deliver your furniture when they keep stalling?

tennisFive weeks ago, we paid “I Do Moving” in Atlanta $975.00 (half the fee) to move our belongings to Dallas. They loaded up our stuff and scheduled the move 4 times and cancelled 4 times. I have asked for a firm date and time and they have not complied. What can I do to get them to deliver our things? ... Read More